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‘Amateur morons’: Flávio Bolsonaro’s short-lived ‘president-elect’ claim met with mockery
Flávio Bolsonaro fled to the US after losing Brazil’s election and briefly claimed to be “president-elect,” a claim that quickly drew widespread ridicule from Brazilian media and political figures.
Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue
Nearly 200 countries reached a new nature protection agreement in Armenia this week, though funding gaps and political resistance over scientific reports remained contentious issues.
Israeli soldiers raze neighbourhood in Hebron, driving families from homes
Israeli troops demolished a neighborhood in Hebron, displacing approximately 1,500 residents following a militant attack that killed two soldiers, with authorities characterizing the action as collective punishment.
El Salvador president says bodies found in Haiti are not those of hostages
El Salvador’s president disputes claims that four bodies found in Haiti are those of missing military personnel, citing evidence suggesting they belong to individuals from other nations.
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Einstein’s biggest “mistake” came back — and changed cosmology forever
Einstein’s cosmological constant, which he dismissed as his greatest blunder, has reemerged as crucial to modern cosmology after observations in 1998 revealed the universe’s expansion is accelerating rather than decelerating.
Scientists may have finally proved that “empty” space isn’t really empty
Scientists studying a magnetar may have detected vacuum birefringence, a quantum phenomenon predicted 90 years ago suggesting empty space contains virtual particles affecting light travel.
A mother’s age can shape her offspring without changing their DNA
A mother’s age can influence offspring traits and behavior without altering DNA, potentially through epigenetic processes rather than genetic mutations, according to research on rotifers and other species.
More than 1,000 genetic switches reveal why female immunity is different
Researchers identified over 1,000 genetic switches that function differently in female and male immune cells, potentially explaining why women develop autoimmune diseases like lupus far more frequently than men.
Scientists discover how gut bacteria “train” the intestine to fight inflammation
Northwestern Medicine researchers found that a metabolite from gut bacteria digesting fiber leaves a lasting molecular mark on intestinal cells, promoting immune tolerance and potentially protecting against inflammatory bowel disease.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched in response to concerns about meningitis B infections in the UK.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to authorize strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 union members supporting the measure amid complaints of significant wage erosion since 2008.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The Covid inquiry found that nearly £10 billion in taxpayer money was wasted on PPE procurement, while NHS staff faced inadequate protection due to poor planning and an undersupplied emergency stockpile.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate has risen from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 separate government strategies over three decades.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
Research indicates older adults face dangerous health effects from heat at much lower temperatures than previously understood, with implications for millions as global temperatures rise.
Scientists deploy Merck’s Ebola vaccine in DRC
Scientists deployed Merck’s Ebola vaccine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 70,000 doses released to combat an expanding outbreak.
Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races
President Trump continues advocating for data centers as economically beneficial, but the issue has become politically toxic for candidates across both parties in midterm races due to voter concerns over environmental and utility impacts.