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Flavio Bolsonaro’s ‘corrupto’ stunt sparks viral meme before Brazil election runoff
Far-right politician Flávio Bolsonaro’s debate stunt displaying “corrupto” on his palm backfired spectacularly, spawning a viral social media trend where Brazilians posted their own professions instead.
Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX
Elon Musk said he is actively considering merging Tesla and SpaceX, with special committees from both companies examining the potential transaction, though shareholder approval would be required.
World’s largest penguin colony suffers ‘enormous population crash’
The world’s largest penguin colony on Zavodovski Island has declined by two-thirds since 2011, with scientists attributing the crash primarily to climate change and warming ocean temperatures.
Climate crisis is coming to crush many of world’s best surf breaks, study warns
A study warns that over three-quarters of the world’s most renowned surf breaks face high risk from climate change, rising sea levels, and coastal development, threatening both the sport and dependent local economies.
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‘Breakthrough’ as Turkmenistan starts fixing ‘mindboggling’ methane mega-leaks
Turkmenistan has begun repairing major methane leaks from aging oil and gas infrastructure, stopping eight significant leaks in what UN officials call a breakthrough in climate action.
Manhattan’s flood walls are almost done. What will Mamdani do next?
New York City is completing ambitious flood defenses in Manhattan, but Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces difficult decisions about protecting the city’s remaining vulnerable coastline with limited resources.
Weather tracker: Hurricanes in the Pacific, but none yet this season in the Atlantic
Two category 4 hurricanes and one category 1 hurricane spin in the Pacific, while the Atlantic remains hurricane-free through early September, potentially breaking a two-decade record.
Indonesia fires: The volunteer firefighters risking their lives to defuse ‘carbon bombs’
Indonesia faces a major wildfire crisis in Borneo, with volunteer firefighters battling massive peatland fires that release toxic carbon emissions across Southeast Asia and threaten public health.
UK aviation emissions to be 50% higher than thought by 2050, government admits
UK government forecasts reveal aviation emissions in 2050 will be 50% higher than previously expected, citing reduced expectations for electric planes and sustainable aviation fuels ahead of approving a third Heathrow runway.
Scientists reveal the hidden instructions that build the human brain
Two new studies reveal how radial glia stem cells make developmental decisions through metabolic processes and physical signals from the developing brain, offering insights into human brain formation.
Scientists map key protein interactions linked with profound autism
Researchers mapped over 1,000 protein interactions from autism risk genes using brain organoids and AI, offering potential paths toward new treatments for profound autism.
Scientists find a way to slash computer memory energy use by orders of magnitude
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh developed a theoretical framework using magnetic fields that could reduce energy consumption in computer memory by several orders of magnitude, potentially moving closer to fundamental physics limits.
Your personality may be more genetic than scientists realized
An international study identified over 1,200 genetic variants linked to personality traits and found connections between personality genetics and outcomes in health, education, career, and income.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay, leading to cancellations of some routine and elective services, though emergency coverage remained fully operational.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A COVID inquiry report finds the UK wasted almost £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement, with the government unprepared for pandemic demands and a VIP contracting system criticized as unfair.
New GP and wellbeing hub in Newhavan ‘a major milestone’
A £21m health hub combining GP practices, pharmacy, and leisure services officially opened in Newhaven, serving over 15,000 residents with approximately 5,500 monthly appointments.