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‘The biggest motivation is fear’: High turnout among Israel’s Palestinians could unseat Netanyahu
Palestinian citizens of Israel, comprising roughly 20% of the population, are mobilizing to vote in elections next week, with analysts suggesting their turnout could be decisive in efforts to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power.
Amid Trump’s assaults on DEI, how one university is elevating Black students
Sacramento State’s Black Honors College, launched in 2024, provides specialized education and community for Black students amid broader rollbacks of diversity programs on campuses nationwide.
What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
The IMF has praised the UK’s plans to reduce annual borrowing, distinguishing it favorably from other G7 nations and signaling implications for the upcoming Budget strategy.
Bank of America hired 1,000 contractors to patch software flaws exposed by Anthropic’s Mythos
Bank of America hired 1,000 contractors to address software vulnerabilities exposed by advanced AI models, spending hundreds of millions on remediation efforts alongside existing security personnel.
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A Manhattan-sized ice island just broke free from Greenland
A 76 square kilometer ice island broke free from Petermann Glacier in northwest Greenland on August 4, 2026, marking the glacier’s largest floating ice loss since 2012 and the Arctic’s biggest calving event since 2020.
Forces deep inside Earth helped Antarctica freeze before the Arctic
An international study explains why Antarctica froze millions of years before the Arctic, linking ice sheet formation to geological forces that gradually elevated East Antarctica over 100 million years.
Three forgotten kings could rewrite the history of ancient Assyria
A new study identifies three previously overlooked Assyrian kings missing from the official king list, suggesting the historical record was more politically selective than scholars assumed.
Sand overextraction weakening riverbanks as concrete demand soars
Surging concrete demand has doubled sand and gravel extraction from riverbeds over two decades, outpacing natural replenishment and weakening riverbanks, according to new research.
Nasa space telescope set to launch after surviving Trump budget cuts
NASA’s $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman space telescope is scheduled to launch from Florida early Sunday after surviving budget cut attempts, embarking on a mission to study exoplanets and dark energy.
Islanders asked to report sightings of European eel in Guernsey
Guernsey residents are encouraged to report European eel sightings as part of conservation efforts, with the species facing a 95% population decline since the 1980s.
The universe is still speeding up, but nobody knows why
An international research team confirms the universe continues accelerating in expansion, refuting recent claims of a cosmic slowdown and reinforcing the role of mysterious dark energy.
Scientists turn one of the hardest plastics to recycle into high-performance engine lubricant
Virginia Tech researchers have developed a method to convert polyvinyl chloride, one of the hardest plastics to recycle, into polyalphaolefin used in engine lubricants.
Why Australia’s giant cuttlefish mating season has gone silent
Australia’s giant cuttlefish mating season recorded a historic low with just 1,811 individuals, down 97% from last year, amid concerns about a toxic algal bloom’s impact on the species.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
British childhood vaccination rates have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts citing reduced face-to-face contact with healthcare professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment as the primary cause.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Rising temperatures can trigger anxiety and panic attacks in susceptible individuals, according to Oxford University research. Physical sensations from heat—such as increased heart rate and sweating—can amplify anxiety symptoms.
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
A comprehensive review of 80 trials found nicotine e-cigarettes more effective for smoking cessation than traditional aids like patches and gum, increasing success rates to about one in ten compared to six in every 100.