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Artificial Intelligence Designs Novel Viruses, Sparking Biosecurity Concerns
Scientists have successfully employed artificial intelligence to design the genetic code for novel viruses, a scientific advancement raising significant biosecurity concerns.
4 hours ago
Europe Braces for Rare Total Solar Eclipse; UK Sees 95% Obscuration
A total solar eclipse will sweep across parts of Europe on Wednesday, offering the most dramatic celestial spectacle visible from the UK in decades, with up to 95% of the Sun obscured. Energy providers have cautioned against a surge in electricity demand as solar power generation dips.
6 hours ago
Anthropic AI Model Advances on 150-Year-Old Riemann Hypothesis
An unreleased artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic has demonstrated significant progress towards solving the Riemann hypothesis, a mathematical problem that has confounded experts for over 150 years.
22 hours ago
60,000-Year-Old Ostrich Eggshell Art Shows Sophisticated Human Mind
Ancient ostrich eggshell engravings from southern Africa reveal a previously unrecognised level of cognitive sophistication in humans dating back 60,000 years, challenging previous understandings of early human abstract thought.
10 August 2026
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Dietary Sweetness Cuts Fail to Reduce Cravings, Research Shows
A new scientific study has found that altering the amount of sweet foods people eat does not significantly reduce their cravings for sweetness or improve key health indicators.
8 August 2026
Drought and Hosepipe Bans Hit 26 Million UK Households
Over 26 million UK households are under hosepipe bans as drought is declared, with every southern county now affected.
8 August 2026
Concorde Jet Chases Eclipse for Record Solar Corona Imaging
A specially modified Concorde jet once achieved the longest-ever observation of the Sun's corona during a total solar eclipse, flying at supersonic speeds to match the lunar shadow.
8 August 2026
Majority of England's Rivers and Lakes Fail Environmental Review
A comprehensive assessment of England's waterways, the first in six years, indicates that most fail to meet environmental standards, with little overall improvement.
6 August 2026
Rhine Reaches Record Lows as Drought Grips Europe, Disrupting Transport and Power
Europe's key rivers, including the Rhine, have reached unprecedented low levels due to prolonged drought, disrupting vital transport routes and threatening energy supplies.
5 August 2026
Bird Flu Threatens Up to 40% of Australia's St Kilda Penguin Colony
Volunteers at Australia's St Kilda colony fear that bird flu could wipe out up to 40 per cent of its 1,400 little penguins, posing a significant threat to the unique urban population.
4 August 2026
Hosepipe Bans in Force as Drought Hits Britain, Millions Affected
More than 20 million households face hosepipe bans as drought declared across Britain.
30 July 2026
Trees Falling During Heatwave: Why It Happens and What You Can Do
During a heatwave, trees are more likely to fall, but why is this happening and how can you protect yourself?
30 July 2026
Weakening Atlantic Current Threatens Stronger California Storms
A weakening Atlantic current could intensify California's atmospheric rivers, increasing flood risks, while simultaneously reducing snow-producing storms in Greenland.
28 July 2026
Wildfires 'Stark Reminder' of Climate Challenge
Wildfires rage across Europe and the UK as a spell of extreme heat prevails, prompting warnings from the UN and a UK prince.
28 July 2026
Europe Braces for Worst Wildfires in Decades, 230,000 Evacuated
More than 230,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain due to raging wildfires, with authorities racing to contain the blazes.
25 July 2026
Perseid Meteor Shower to Peak Next Month, Offering Spectacular Night Sky Display
The annual Perseid meteor shower, one of the most anticipated celestial events, is set to reach its peak in mid-August, promising a stunning spectacle for stargazers across the Northern Hemisphere.
23 July 2026
