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Scientists discover a hidden factor that can make or break chemical reactions
Researchers identified a hidden factor—local pH changes near electrodes—that dramatically improved chemical reaction efficiency, increasing desired product yield from 16% to 97% in manufacturing valuable compounds.
AI can act exactly like a human, but we still don’t think it’s conscious
A new study finds that people rate AI systems as significantly less conscious than humans, even when both display identical behavior, though perceptions of AI awareness follow similar patterns.
The Great Plains face a surprising threat: Too many trees
Trees are encroaching on the Great Plains prairies at an alarming rate, threatening grazing lands and biodiversity. Ranchers and ecologists are working to reverse woody encroachment through prescribed burns and cultural shifts.
Climate crisis is coming to crush many of world’s best surf breaks, study warns
A study warns that over three-quarters of world-renowned surf breaks face significant threats from sea level rise, coastal development, and changing environmental conditions.
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Mice with human brain cells offer a tool to study disease. Ethicists ask: What’s next?
Researchers have engineered mice with millions of human brain cells to create better models for studying neurodegenerative diseases, raising both scientific opportunities and ethical questions about future applications.
Charlie Kirk’s family alleges ‘stunning failures’ by Utah officials led to his shooting
Charlie Kirk’s family filed a legal notice alleging Utah Valley University and state officials made “stunning failures” in security that led to the conservative activist’s 2025 assassination during a campus event.
Sweden voted against more power for the far right – but are centrists listening?
Sweden’s far-right Sweden Democrats lost support in this week’s election, slipping from second to third place, potentially allowing the centre-left Social Democrats to return to power.
Former French culture minister goes on trial over corruption charges
Rachida Dati, a former French culture minister, went on trial in Paris on corruption charges related to €900,000 in payments from Renault-Nissan while serving as a European parliament member.
A tumultuous congressional primary season closes with record departures and defeats
Nearly one in five lawmakers from the 119th Congress will not return next year due to record retirements, resignations, and primary defeats, with 99 seats guaranteed to have different members.
Congress is under pressure to act on AI — here’s what that could look like
Congress faces mounting pressure to regulate artificial intelligence, but lawmakers remain divided on whether federal action is necessary and how such regulation should be structured before the November election.
Nato leader warns of ‘most dangerous and complex security environment in a generation’
NATO’s secretary general warned that the Western alliance faces its most dangerous security environment in a generation, urging the UK and Europe to significantly increase defence spending to strengthen the alliance.
‘Made in Europe’ laws could derail UK plans for reset with EU
UK government officials warn that European industrial legislation could derail planned reset negotiations with the EU, as Britain seeks to address trade concerns amid shifting diplomatic priorities.
Ferocious fight among Brazil’s supreme court erupts on eve of presidential election
Brazil’s supreme court faces its gravest crisis since democratization as rival judges clash publicly weeks before the presidential election, roiling the nation’s political landscape.
‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage
Jetstar announced it will charge customers for carry-on luggage starting next year, joining other airlines in monetizing basic services and drawing criticism from consumer advocates.
Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt
A Canadian airline cancelled a flight after a child refused to wear a seatbelt during taxi, forcing all passengers to disembark due to safety protocol constraints.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees
UK competition watchdog opens investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and Red Driving School over allegedly concealing mandatory fees that inflated final prices for customers.