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Women travel thousands of miles for a reproductive moonshot. Scientists say they’ve been misled
A pioneering IVF technique developed to prevent mitochondrial disease inheritance is being marketed as a fertility treatment for older women despite limited evidence of effectiveness, according to an investigation into a for-profit medical tourism industry.
Judge tosses Trump’s attempt to block Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to halt certification of Alaska’s Senate race results, ruling the government lacks standing to file the lawsuit.
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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Ancient Arctic carbon is pouring into the sea, but the seabed captures most of it
Researchers studying Arctic coastal sediments found that most carbon from thawing permafrost is buried on the seafloor rather than released as greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe’s rivers
Major European rivers including the Rhine, Danube, and Po have reached record low levels as heatwaves and drought conditions persist across the continent, threatening shipping, power generation, and water supplies.
Europe’s wildfires became so intense they created their own storm
Intense wildfires swept through Spain and France in July 2026, with the Ávila fire becoming Spain’s largest on record at 50,000 hectares, forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate.
The AMOC stayed strong even as a major ocean “lifeline” nearly shut down
Research from an international team reveals that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation remained strong even as Agulhas Leakage weakened significantly, challenging long-held assumptions about ocean circulation.
World’s most-used weedkiller disrupts honeybee brains
A Virginia Tech study found that glyphosate, the world’s most-used herbicide, reduces honeybee foraging activity by 13 percent and alters brain chemistry in ways that could threaten colony stability.
Cell-inspired nanoreactor turns sunlight into hydrogen peroxide
Researchers developed a cell-inspired nanoreactor that converts sunlight into hydrogen peroxide by mimicking biological processes at the nanoscale, achieving notable photosynthetic efficiency.
A star’s violent death exposed a hidden supermassive black hole
University of Maryland astronomers discovered a dormant supermassive black hole far from its galaxy’s center after a tidal disruption event exposed its presence on July 27, 2026.
Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI
Scientists have designed the first viruses using artificial intelligence, creating bacteriophages that killed antibiotic-resistant bacteria in lab tests, though experts warn of biosafety and biosecurity risks.
Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment
Researchers discover that brown-lipped snails can produce five distinct types of mucus by adjusting protein and ion concentrations, each serving different functions from locomotion to protection.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
UK forecasters predict high UV levels this week as extreme heat approaches. Excessive UV exposure damages skin cells and increases melanoma risk, though some sun exposure is essential for vitamin D production.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub in Medway to support women and girls with reproductive health conditions, highlighting long diagnostic delays.
We must fix social care before allowing assisted dying, says Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the assisted dying debate should wait until palliative and social care systems are improved, citing the need to fix foundational care infrastructure first.