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Perfume bottle and child’s necklace among treasures found in Pompeii wardrobe
Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered personal objects including a perfume bottle, coins, and a child’s necklace sealed in a wooden wardrobe for nearly 2,000 years, offering insights into daily life before Mount Vesuvius’s eruption.
NASA’s Hubble and Webb discover ancient worlds that remember their past
NASA’s Hubble and James Webb telescopes discovered 27 previously unknown trans-Neptunian objects, revealing that distant icy bodies have preserved evidence of their ancient origins for billions of years despite dramatic orbital histories.
A train was delayed by a solar storm. But something didn’t add up.
Researchers have corrected a 178-year-old historical error about a train delay caused by solar activity, revealing it occurred in 1848 rather than 1841.
Australia offers astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg for space mission to International Space Station
Australia’s government has offered astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the European Space Agency for a 2028 International Space Station mission, marking the first qualified Australian astronaut to fly under the Australian flag.
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UK withdraws millions in funding from world’s second-largest rainforest in Congo
The UK has withdrawn tens of millions in funding from Congo rainforest conservation projects, falling significantly short of its pledges made at COP26 to protect the world’s second-largest rainforest.
Poultry sector growth plan risks UK national security, campaigners warn
Environmental campaigners warn that the UK government’s plan to expand poultry production poses risks to national security due to resource intensity and dependence on imported animal feed.
Without stronger government action, Brazil’s low deforestation in the Amazon is unlikely to last
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hit a decade low, but experts warn gains may be temporary due to the collapse of a voluntary soy trade agreement and weakening private sector commitments.
The year climate change came for the Tour de France
The Tour de France faced unprecedented climate challenges including wildfires and record heat, prompting discussions about relocating the race to cooler months and scrutiny of fossil fuel sponsorships.
Here’s how offshore wind helped New England beat record heat
Offshore wind farms near New England reduced reliance on oil-burning power plants during a recent heat wave, delivering hundreds of megawatts to the grid as residents used air conditioning heavily.
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, prompting questions about climate change’s role in foodborne illness transmission.
The Universe can outrun light without breaking Einstein’s rules
The expanding universe allows space to grow faster than light without violating Einstein’s relativity, enabling astronomers to observe galaxies now located 45 billion light-years away despite the universe’s age of 13.77 billion years.
Why are so many dead bumblebees appearing on sidewalks?
Dead bumblebees appearing on sidewalks during summer months result from natural colony hygiene, extreme heat stress, pesticide use, and habitat loss threatening bee populations.
Animal spillover? Lab leak? What the science says about the origins of COVID-19
A Senate hearing renewed debate over COVID-19’s origins, with officials divided between a lab leak theory and scientific evidence supporting animal spillover.
Fossil hunter discovers rare ‘sea dragon’ at Lavernock Point
A mountaineer turned fossil hunter discovered a rare marine reptile jawbone from 201 million years ago at a Welsh beach, a find previously unknown in Wales.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
As the UK faces extreme heat this week, UV levels are expected to rise significantly. While some sun exposure is essential for vitamin D production, excessive UV radiation can damage skin cells and cause cancer.
Relationship OCD convinced me I’d cheat on my boyfriend
Relationship OCD causes persistent intrusive doubts about romantic partners, leading to compulsive reassurance-seeking behaviors that significantly impact daily functioning beyond typical relationship concerns.