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Physicists created a tiny universe and watched time emerge without a clock
Physicists created a miniature quantum system where time emerged naturally from particle behavior rather than an external clock, offering experimental evidence that time may not be fundamental to the universe.
Oyster stocks have plunged in the Chesapeake. This resident wants to bring them back
A Maryland resident and university photographer are working to restore oyster populations in the Chesapeake Bay, which have declined by over 99% due to overharvesting, using conservation efforts and robotic technology.
Shell expects refineries to almost double the profit from every barrel of fuel made
Shell forecasts record refinery profit margins of $42 per barrel in the third quarter, nearly double second-quarter levels, driven by global fuel shortages and Middle East disruptions.
E.ON Next deal to buy Ovo Energy leaves UK with just ‘big three’ energy suppliers
E.ON Next completed its acquisition of Ovo Energy, creating a market where three suppliers control nearly 90% of Great Britain’s household energy supply, raising competition concerns.
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How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
The UK’s intensifying heatwaves are forcing a reassessment of cooling strategies, with debate intensifying over whether air conditioning should be embraced despite environmental and equity concerns.
‘Grey lump with orange wings’: hummingbird hawk-moths descend on UK gardens
Hummingbird hawk-moths, migratory insects from southern Europe and north Africa, have been spotted in unusually high numbers across UK gardens this summer, surprising many residents unaware of the species.
4 things to know about cyclospora and climate change
A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has affected nine states with nearly 2,000 cases, raising questions about climate change’s role in foodborne illness outbreaks.
Why rice crops could be in for a weird year
Global rice production is projected to fall for the first time in over a decade as El Niño and climate change intensify drought conditions, threatening food security for billions who depend on the crop.
Butterflies around the world are changing habitats – and experts say it’s ‘signalling a warning’
Approximately one in 10 butterfly species globally have shifted their geographic range or altitude in response to climate change and extreme weather, according to a study of nearly 1,800 species across 105 countries.
Former dairy farm to become ‘climate resilient’ nature reserve
A former dairy farm in North Somerset will be converted into a wetlands and nature reserve by the Avon Wildlife Trust following a £5m grant award.
Animal spillover? Lab leak? What the science says about the origins of COVID-19
Scientists largely support the theory that COVID-19 jumped from animals to humans, while some officials promote the lab leak hypothesis. A recent Senate hearing renewed debate over the pandemic’s origins.
Black holes may spit out nearly as much matter as they swallow
Astronomers tracking a black hole outburst found that black holes expel nearly as much matter as they consume, suggesting they function as cosmic digestive systems rather than simple matter-swallowing voids.
Scientists detect a sharp acceleration in global warming
Scientists at the Potsdam Institute detected statistically significant acceleration in global warming since around 2015, with temperatures rising at roughly 0.35°C per decade compared to 0.2°C previously.
Mysterious Milky Way object accelerates protons beyond one quadrillion electron volts
An international research team has identified a cosmic accelerator in the Milky Way capable of propelling protons to energies exceeding one quadrillion electron volts, advancing understanding of galactic cosmic rays.
Dark matter’s secret force does the opposite of what scientists expected
A new study explores whether dark matter experiences an additional hidden force beyond gravity, finding that such a force would suppress rather than accelerate cosmic structure growth.
Unprecedented images may explain one of greatest mysteries of the sun
Scientists using Hawaii’s most powerful solar telescope have captured unprecedented images of the sun’s surface revealing tiny spiral structures that may explain why the sun’s outer atmosphere is millions of degrees hotter than expected.