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Do spiders dream? Scientists just found a surprising clue
Scientists at the University of Bonn discovered that Australian jumping spiders experience distinct sleep stages including a REM-like state, suggesting sleep may be more widespread across animal species than previously understood.
James Webb discovers a scorching lava planet with a “giant sunscreen”
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered that a scorching lava planet called TOI-561 b may be protected by reflective clouds acting as a sunscreen, challenging expectations about atmospheres around heavily irradiated rocky planets.
This Norwegian village is one of the fastest-warming places on Earth. How can its people save it?
Svalbard, warming seven times faster than the global average, faces cascading climate impacts including glacier loss, permafrost thaw, water contamination, and avalanche risks threatening its 2,600 residents.
The clues that hint our planet might be heating faster than we realised
Scientists increasingly believe declining sulphur pollution from clean-air policies is removing a cooling effect, potentially speeding up global warming beyond greenhouse gas contributions alone.
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Weak Energy Demand May Signal a Much Bigger Economic Problem
Weak oil price responses to recent supply disruptions suggest low energy demand may signal broader economic deterioration, with historical data indicating such periods precede financial crashes and geopolitical instability.
Europe’s Electricity Prices Spike to €500 a Megawatt-Hour as Drought Bites
Europe’s electricity prices surged to €500 per megawatt-hour this week after Hungary shut down its Paks nuclear plant due to drought conditions threatening energy security across the continent.
UK Drivers Take To Fuel Theft amid War-Driven Price Surge
UK fuel theft has surged 24% since a Middle East conflict began, with drivers stealing roughly $270,000 worth of fuel daily as prices spike amid global supply constraints.
VICTORY: Court Overturns Trump Administration’s Wind Pause
A federal court ordered the Trump administration’s Department of Defense to resume reviews of wind energy projects, striking down a freeze that had halted renewable energy development.
Gas Shortages and High Prices Derail Southeast Asia’s Power Buildout
Southeast Asia is expected to deliver only a third of its planned gas-fired power capacity by 2030 due to fuel shortages, volatile LNG prices, turbine supply constraints, and financing challenges, forcing policymakers to reassess energy transition strategies.
This Texas coal mine will soon be home to a 1.2GW solar farm
A $1.7 billion solar farm is under construction on coal mining land in Texas, with plans to generate 1.2 gigawatts of clean energy while adjacent coal operations continue.
Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
Carbon capture and storage is central to many nations’ net-zero plans, but the technology faces criticism over high costs, slow deployment, and questions about its effectiveness at scale.
In Montana, a controversial $2B pipeline hits a speed bump
Montana’s Department of Environmental Quality withdrew a waiver for the $2 billion Bridger Pipeline Expansion project, requiring the developer to submit previously omitted financial and environmental data before permitting can proceed.
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
Night shift workers face significant health risks from disrupted sleep, including higher dementia and heart disease rates. Researchers are investigating whether splitting sleep into two blocks may help mitigate these effects.
Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999 in the West Country
The West Country will experience a significant partial solar eclipse on 12 August, with up to 95% of the sun obscured, marking the most dramatic eclipse visible from the UK since 1999.
Starwatch: Mercury to reach farthest point from the sun
Mercury reaches its greatest western elongation from the sun this week, offering observers a rare opportunity to spot the innermost planet in the morning sky before dawn.
Major study challenges long-held fears about acetaminophen and ibuprofen use in babies
A major study of nearly 4,000 babies found no evidence that acetaminophen or ibuprofen increases the risk of eczema or bronchiolitis during infancy, challenging earlier safety concerns.