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Robotic surgery: ‘All-island first’ could cut gynae waiting lists
Northern Ireland’s first robotic surgery system for gynecological procedures has been installed at Belfast City Hospital, potentially reducing years-long waiting lists for complex endometriosis cases.
US attorneys are freeing children from Trump’s ‘deportation machine’ with a new strategy
U.S. attorneys are increasingly filing habeas corpus petitions to secure release of migrant children held in prolonged federal custody under Trump administration immigration enforcement policies.
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Researchers confirmed mercenary spyware was delivered through targeted ads via zero-click exploits that infected devices without user interaction, targeting journalists at Al Jazeera and government networks worldwide.
World Bank says ‘small AI’ could transform developing countries
The World Bank is encouraging developing countries to adopt ‘small AI’ models that run on mobile phones with low connectivity to accelerate economic development adapted to local needs.
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PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling
Climate scientists who helped design Greater Manchester’s carbon neutral target are urging the prime minister to reject new North Sea oil drilling approvals, saying it contradicts his previous climate commitments.
Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
Claims that Europe is experiencing its quietest wildfire year in 2026 are misleading, as data include Russia’s vast territories where fire activity is below average, obscuring exceptional fire seasons in France and Spain.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
New research finds that correcting public misperceptions about climate action support does not automatically increase individual engagement in climate-friendly behaviors, challenging previous assumptions about boosting climate action.
How wildfire smoke is reshaping childhood
Wildfire smoke increasingly disrupts childhood in the American West, affecting children’s health, outdoor play, mental well-being, and school operations as smoky summers become more frequent and severe.
‘We cannot magic up more water’: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk
England’s ambitious housebuilding targets face significant obstacles as water scarcity grips drought-stricken regions in the south and east, with water companies and local councils flagging insufficient infrastructure to support planned housing growth.
Wildfire season is changing. Spokane is showing how.
A trio of wildfires near Spokane destroyed over 700 buildings and displaced tens of thousands of residents, reflecting shifting wildfire patterns driven by climate change and regional drought conditions.
Q&A: What is in China’s new five-year plan for climate change?
China released a five-year climate plan for 2026-2030 that consolidates existing policies while signaling new directions on greenhouse gases, carbon markets, and global climate governance.
Your gas car works fine. Consider an EV anyway, scientists say.
A new study finds that replacing a gas vehicle with an electric one yields roughly 50 percent lifetime emissions savings, even when swapping a nearly new car.
In a first, Utah got more power from solar than any other source
Utah’s solar generation surpassed all other electricity sources for the first time in May 2026, marking a significant milestone in the state’s shift away from coal-dependent power production.
Artemis II: The 40 minutes when the astronauts lose contact with Earth
Artemis II astronauts will lose radio contact with Earth for approximately 40 minutes as their spacecraft passes behind the Moon, a moment of profound isolation at about 23:47 BST on Monday.
Is the cyclosporiasis outbreak slowing? Test-makers are hopeful
A laboratory test maker suggests the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting the US may be slowing, though data interpretations remain uncertain as cases exceed 18,000.
Moonquakes could reveal hidden water beneath the lunar surface
Researchers have developed a method to detect water ice beneath the moon’s surface using seismic waves, which could support future lunar missions and scientific exploration.