Environment
How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife
When a grizzly bear attacked a group of fourth- and fifth-graders in western Canada in late November 2025, it sparked more than a rescue effort for the 11 people injured – four with severe injuries....
Space
Snow-covered Amsterdam
As many people across Europe returned to work and school this week following the festive season, a sharp cold snap swept across the continent, bringing snow and ice to several regions. The sudden winter weather caused widespread disruption, with...
Life
AI chatbots miss urgent issues in queries about women’s health
Commonly used AI models fail to accurately diagnose or offer advice for many queries relating to women’s health that...
Science
Thetford dig unearths Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard
BBC/Rare TVDr Tim Pestell, a senior curator of archaeology for Norfolk Museums Service, said: "This find is a powerful reminder of Norfolk's Iron Age past which, through the story of Boudica and the Iceni people, still retains its capacity...
Science
Algae Swirls Across a South African Reservoir – NASA Science
On clear days in Hartbeespoort, South Africa, satellite images often reveal a reservoir with shades of deep blue interrupted by drifting patches of vivid green. These shifting features indicate algae blooms, which can affect water quality, ecosystems, and nearby...
Life
Some airlines serve
Airlines are serving "potentially unhealthy water" to passengers, according to a new study, with researchers recommending that travelers stick to bottled water and avoid drinking coffee or tea served on aircraft.The nonprofit Center for Food...
Space
Hubble Telescope spies ‘wake’ of supergiant Beutelgeuse’s hidden companion star
Astronomers and scientists love Betelgeuse because it shines so brightly. While most stars appear as tiny points of light, Betelgeuse is large enough, and close enough, that we can study it in much greater detail. But this red supergiant...
Environment
Positioning Massachusetts as a hub for climate tech and economic development
Massachusetts is uniquely positioned to become a leader in climate tech, said Emily Reichert MBA ’12, the...
Environment
Early humans may have begun butchering elephants 1.8 million years ago
Butchering an elephant is an extraordinarily difficult feat, requiring serious tools and cooperation, with the reward being a protein...
Environment
The battle over a global energy transition is on between petro-states and electro-states – here’s what to watch for in 2026
Two years ago, countries around the world set a goal of “transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly and equitable manner.” The plan included tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling...
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Who is on Trump’s senior executive overseeing Gaza’s reconstruction?
Reuters / Getty Images / EPAThe White House has released the names of the members who will be part...