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Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval
Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to net zero by 2050 following the government’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield, pledging to block new North Sea licences while supporting energy workers through the transition.
For Black voters, climate action means little without relief from rising costs
Black voters prioritize cost of living over climate change as a top election concern, yet most want leaders to address environmental policy, according to polling in key swing states.
New AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests
Researchers at Mass General Brigham developed an AI system that predicts cancer patient survival from a facial photograph, trained on over 40 million images across diverse demographics.
Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
European car manufacturers are pivoting toward military vehicle production as defense budgets surge, with Ford, Renault, Volkswagen, and Jaguar Land Rover all pursuing contracts to offset declining civilian auto sales.
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The climate movement gave this Texas tribe millions and a global platform. No one checked its story.
A Texas tribal leader who gained international prominence fighting fossil fuel projects in 2017 is now facing questions about the authenticity of his Indigenous ancestry claims, according to genealogical and historical record reviews.
Spotlight on UN desertification summit as it mulls how to spend $12bn war chest
The UN’s desertification summit begins this week in Mongolia to allocate over $12bn in funding for vulnerable countries facing drought and land degradation as climate impacts intensify globally.
‘Our new normal’: how marine heatwaves affect life in British seas
Marine heatwaves are reshaping British waters, with some fish species moving northward while warm-water species like bass and octopuses flourish off southern coasts, alongside concerning losses of kelp and seagrass.
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa’s historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts completed NASA’s Artemis II mission, traveling further into space than humans have previously ventured and returning safely to Earth after a 10-day journey to the Moon.
World’s oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans reached record-high temperatures in July, with developing El Niño conditions in the Pacific contributing to the heat. Western Europe experienced extreme wildfires amid prolonged hot and dry conditions.
The secret hidden in these ancient manuscripts isn’t written in ink
Scientists have developed a non-destructive technique to extract genetic material from historic parchment manuscripts, potentially revealing new insights into medieval trade, agriculture, and livestock diseases.
150-million-year-old dinosaur footprints reveal something strange about its walk
A 150-million-year-old looping sauropod trackway in Colorado reveals detailed walking patterns, including possible limping behavior, through analysis of over 130 fossilized footprints.
Aditya-L1: Indian solar mission’s new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
India’s Aditya-L1 solar mission has provided new insights into why the Sun’s corona remains millions of degrees hotter than its surface despite losing energy through eruptions.
Solar eclipse in the South West: Pac-man to Shinto myths
Crowds across the South West observed a rare solar eclipse on Wednesday evening as the Moon moved between Earth and the Sun, creating distinctive crescent shapes and sparking various reactions from spectators.
Starwatch: Vega the bright star will light the way to the constellation of Lyra
Vega, the fifth-brightest star in the night sky, serves as a guide to locating Lyra, one of the smallest but most recognizable constellations visible high overhead from the UK after dark.
Tiny graphene wrinkles create surprisingly powerful electrical effects
Rice University researchers demonstrate that tiny wrinkles in graphene can produce powerful electrical effects, validating decades-old theoretical predictions about flexoelectricity in atomically thin materials.
Animals have been eating nature’s original bioplastic for millions of years
Researchers found that diverse animals including marine worms and earthworms possess enzymes to break down polyhydroxyalkanoates, biodegradable plastics produced naturally by microorganisms.