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Major test for Australia’s social media ban begins in High Court
Australia’s High Court is hearing a constitutional challenge to the nation’s social media ban for children, with critics arguing the law unconstitutionally restricts free expression and political communication rights.
AI chatbots are becoming political advisers. Their answers can mislead voters
Researchers find that popular AI chatbots frequently provide inaccurate information about voting procedures and candidate details, potentially misleading voters ahead of the midterms.
Drive reindustrialisation from No 10 North or risk failure, MPs tell Burnham
Over 90 Labour backbench MPs warn that reindustrialization efforts must be directed from a Manchester-based office to succeed, calling for new legislation and accountability measures.
John Healey’s Budget to shield low-income pensioners from income tax
Chancellor John Healey will introduce a new tax allowance for low-income pensioners in his first Budget, ensuring those receiving only state pension income avoid tax liability despite pension increases.
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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.
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.