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A revolutionary new microscope could reveal the hidden machinery of life
UC Berkeley physicists have developed a laser phase plate that significantly enhances electron microscopy, potentially enabling clearer imaging of extremely small proteins and cellular structures previously difficult to analyze.
Birds are more afraid of women than men. Scientists have no idea why
Urban birds in European cities fly away sooner when approached by women than men, a pattern observed across 37 species, though researchers cannot yet explain why.
VIDEO: The skincare sample is free. What happens next can cost thousands
NPR investigated complaints from skincare stores nationwide where customers reported being pressured into thousands of dollars in unwanted purchases, tracing connections to a California-based company controlling dozens of brands.
Delta’s business-class revamp: New seats, menus, plates and more Porsches
Delta Air Lines is expanding its Porsche fleet to 70 vehicles and introducing new amenities for its premium Delta One cabin, including updated seats, menus, and dishware.
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UK subsidence claims surge after hottest summer on record
UK insurers report a dramatic surge in subsidence claims following the hottest summer on record, with Hastings Direct experiencing a near 140% jump in August alone.
Philippine vice president is ordered arrested for threats against the president
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was ordered arrested Friday over charges that she publicly threatened to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.
Fuel tanker blast in western Iran kills at least 10
A fuel tanker explosion on a highway in western Iran killed at least 10 people on Saturday, triggered by a braking system failure that caused a road crash.
Families lose ‘lifeline’ after Haitian caregivers let go as TPS status ends
Long Island families are losing Haitian caregivers after their temporary protected status expired at the end of July, disrupting care for disabled individuals and seniors across the healthcare industry.
German company launches rocket as Europe enters satellite race
Germany’s Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket from Arctic Norway, deploying five satellites into orbit in what the company describes as Europe’s first privately developed rocket to reach space.
Netanyahu boasts about bombing Qatar, says Gaza funds used for aid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted about bombing Qatar and defended humanitarian aid transfers to Gaza, days before the anniversary of a 2025 strike on Doha.
South Africa’s chrome riches fuel a deadly underground economy
A mining collapse in South Africa’s North West province killed 14 workers, exposing an underground economy where vulnerable migrants and criminal networks exploit abandoned chrome mines for profit.
Yemeni forces claim strategic district amid intensified Houthi clashes
Yemen’s government forces claim to have recaptured a strategic district south of Hodeidah amid intensified clashes with Houthi rebels across multiple provinces, with significant civilian casualties reported.
Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests
Twin sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, detained in Iran after joining January protests, have been sentenced to death and 25 years imprisonment respectively, with claims of torture during interrogation.
Volcanic ash cloud halts flights at five Indonesian airports, including Jakarta’s
Indonesia closed five airports, including Jakarta’s main hub, on Sunday after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted hundreds of flights across the region.
Israeli air attacks on Lebanon kill at least four
Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least four people and wounded 20 others in recent attacks, prompting condemnation from Hezbollah amid ongoing regional tensions.
Ukraine’s drone attacks caused turmoil for Russians throughout summer
Ukrainian drone attacks throughout summer disrupted Russian oil refineries, airports, and e-commerce operations, bringing war consequences home as the nation approaches parliamentary elections.