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Trekkers Airlifted as Deadly Landslides Ravage Nepal’s Mountains
Trekkers are being air‑lifted from Nepal’s high mountains after deadly landslides caused by heavy monsoon rain, with around 30 people killed. Rescue operations continue amid a broader climate‑change context.
19 hours ago
NASA’s Crew‑13 aims for fastest U.S. trip to ISS in 7‑hour, 50‑minute flight
SpaceX’s Crew‑13 mission, launching on October 1, could reach the International Space Station in under eight hours – the quickest U.S. crewed journey ever.
Yesterday
Biotech Founder Calls Gene‑Editing Human Embryos a Moral Imperative
Cathy Tie, founder of Origin Genomics, says editing embryos to prevent hereditary disease is an ethical duty, sparking fresh debate over CRISPR’s role in human reproduction.
Yesterday
19th‑century shipwreck surfaces on Nantucket beach after nor’easter
A 19th‑century shipwreck washed up on Nantucket’s beach after a powerful nor’easter, revealing clues to maritime history and raising questions about how climate change could bring more such discoveries to light.
29 September 2026
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Starship test flight ends in fireball splashdown after 90 minutes
SpaceX's latest Starship prototype plunged into a blaze on the Atlantic, ending a mission that was meant to last ten hours.
28 September 2026
Hurricane Polo Threatens Baja California Sur as Category‑4 Storm Draws Near
Mexico's Pacific coast braces for Hurricane Polo, a Category‑4 cyclone expected to make landfall in Baja California Sur within 24 hours, sparking widespread evacuations and emergency measures.
28 September 2026
SpaceX readies Starship for first orbital test, aiming to reshape space travel
SpaceX is set to launch its massive Starship rocket on an inaugural orbital flight early Monday, a step that could accelerate lunar and Mars ambitions.
28 September 2026
CERN Starts Magnet Swap for High‑Luminosity LHC Upgrade
CERN has begun disconnecting the Large Hadron Collider’s key superconducting magnets, paving the way for a 40% stronger field that will tighten particle beams and boost collision rates for future discoveries.
25 September 2026
Genicular artery embolisation may spare millions from knee replacement
A minimally invasive procedure that blocks small blood vessels around the knee shows promise in reducing pain for up to four years, potentially offering a safer alternative to joint replacement surgery for osteoarthritis sufferers.
23 September 2026
Typhoon Dujuan forces 1.9 million to evacuate around Tokyo
Typhoon Dujuan has triggered the largest evacuation in Tokyo's history, with 1.9 million people ordered to leave their homes amid fears of flooding and landslides.
21 September 2026
Bolivia’s lone wildcat heralds new species discovery
Scientists in Bolivia have identified a unique spotted wildcat as a new species, the only known living member of the line.
20 September 2026
Caltech Chip Switches Light in 74 Femto‑seconds, Opening Path to Ultra‑Fast Photonics
A Caltech‑built silicon metasurface can redirect a laser beam in just 74 femtoseconds, a speed that could accelerate future internet, computing and sensing technologies.
19 September 2026
UK Energy Lobby Says Sector Could Add 100 Oil and Gas Projects to Reach Self‑Sufficiency
A new Oil and Gas UK report claims the country could meet half its oil and gas demand without imports if the government expands support for new projects.
16 September 2026
Accelerated biological ageing may explain the rise in cancers among younger adults
A new study finds that people of recent birth cohorts show signs of older biological age, which may drive the surge in cancers under 55.
14 September 2026
Hurricane Lowell leaves western Hawaii in flood‑filled chaos
Hurricane Lowell has battered western Oʻahu, leaving trees downed, rivers swollen and power cuts widespread. Emergency services are on the scene while residents are urged to seek higher ground amid fears of further flooding and mudslides.
9 September 2026
JWST Data Supports Black Hole Star Theory, Explaining Early Universe Anomalies
An observation by the James Webb Space Telescope has provided compelling evidence for the existence of "black hole stars," offering a potential explanation for the enigmatic red spots seen in the early cosmos.
16 August 2026
Solar Eclipse Provides Rare Coronal Study Opportunity for Scientists
A rare solar eclipse over Scotland offered scientists a unique chance to study the sun's outer atmosphere, despite varied viewing conditions for the public.
15 August 2026
Millions in UK and Europe Awed by Rare Solar Eclipse
A once-in-a-generation solar eclipse dazzled millions in the UK and Europe, with the Moon covering nearly 95% of the Sun's surface in some areas.
14 August 2026
