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America’s AI ambitions threaten Indigenous lands in the Philippines
The Philippines is building a 4,000-acre semiconductor manufacturing hub for a U.S.-led artificial intelligence supply chain initiative, drawing protests from Indigenous communities and activists who say the project appropriates their ancestral lands and resources.
Severe drought declared in six areas of England as reservoirs run low
England has declared severe drought in six areas including Devon, Cornwall, and Sussex, with some reservoirs at critically low levels threatening public water supplies following the nation’s hottest summer.
High diesel prices may put ‘another squeeze’ on the consumer, economist says
Diesel prices have surged 68% since the start of the Iran war, threatening to increase consumer costs across food and goods as higher transportation expenses ripple through supply chains.
Home heating oil prices are soaring — and users’ winter bills could rise 21%, federal outlook shows
Home heating oil prices are projected to surge 34% this winter, with average household expenses climbing 21% to $2,115 from November through March, while natural gas and propane users may see relief.
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Rich people more likely to steal children’s sweets, finds Ig Nobel prize-winning study
A study on wealthy individuals’ behavior won the economics Ig Nobel prize, finding that upper-class people are more likely to cut off other drivers, lie at work, and steal candy meant for children.
Geologists reveal the Americas collided millions of years earlier than thought
A new study analyzing magnetic properties of volcanic rocks in Colombia reveals that the collision between Central and South America occurred earlier than previously thought, before about 10 million years ago.
Chinese scientists find a hidden atomic structure that unlocks methane
Chinese researchers discovered that a hidden atomic structure forms on nickel oxide catalysts during methane conversion, enabling high performance with minimal nickel content.
“Parachute science” is failing the tropics, home to more than 80% of insect species
Researchers propose a new strategy to address gaps in tropical insect conservation, where more than 80% of insect species live but scientific knowledge remains limited to temperate regions.
Devil’s Arrows: Ancient builders hauled 55,000-pound stones 11 miles for Britain’s tallest stone row
Researchers determined that ancient builders transported 25-tonne stones 11 miles from Brimham Rocks to create Britain’s tallest stone row, the Devil’s Arrows, suggesting deliberate choices about monument construction.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is bursting with methanol
Observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveal exceptionally high methanol levels, surpassing amounts typically found in solar system comets and providing insights into planetary formation beyond our own system.
Have we found alien life? Hundreds of scientists weigh in
A survey of hundreds of astrobiologists reveals cautious skepticism about recent claims of finding extraterrestrial life, with only 6.6% agreeing life was found on exoplanet K2-18b and 15.1% for a Mars sample.
Scientists find a bone-building switch that could fight osteoporosis
German scientists identified GPR133, a receptor that regulates bone strength, and showed that a stimulating compound called AP503 increased bone density in mice with osteoporosis-like conditions.
Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds
Researchers found evidence that Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering betel nuts as long as 25,000 years ago, based on distinctive tooth wear patterns.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has launched a clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting H5N1 bird flu, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups including poultry workers and people over 65.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following strikes by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The University of Oxford has begun the first human trials of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared in May. The trial will test the vaccine on 50 healthy UK adults, with doses expected to be administered within weeks.