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Himalayan Bird Changes Its Voice Because of Humans
The Himalayan monal, a brightly coloured bird known for its striking appearance, is changing its behaviour because of growing human activity, new research shows.
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Scientist Denies Breaking Rules in Nikon Photo Contest
Nikon holds an annual photo competition called Small World In Motion. It celebrates images of tiny subjects taken using microscopes and special filming techniques.
Science, Nature
Full Harvest Moon to Shine Beside Saturn This Weekend
This weekend, sky watchers will have a chance to see the full Harvest Moon shining close to golden Saturn in the night sky. The Harvest Moon is the full moon that falls nearest to the start of autumn, and it has a trick
Nature, Science
Was Your Summer Hot and Dry? Check Your Area
Most people across the country felt the effects of drought and heatwaves this summer, but new data shows the weather was not the same everywhere. Some regions had much drier and hotter conditions than others.
Science, Nature
Japan's Farmers Grow New Heat-Resistant Rice
As Japan faces rising temperatures, farmers are turning to new heat-resistant rice varieties to protect the country's most important food crop. Rice is a staple in Japan, and hotter summers have started to damage harvest
Nature, Science
No Hurricanes Yet as El Niño Keeps Atlantic Quiet
The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, the busiest time of year for storms. However, no hurricanes have formed so far this season.
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Common Sweetener Xylitol Linked to Heart Attack Risk
A new study has found that xylitol, a popular sugar substitute, may be linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
Science, Technology
Scientists Turn Recycled Plastic Into an Edible Cookie
Researchers have created a new kind of cookie made from recycled plastic. They presented this project at a meeting of the American Chemical Society.
Science, Politics
Doctors Give New Advice on Flu and Covid Shots for Fall
Leading medical groups in the United States have released updated guidance on flu, Covid, and R.S.V. vaccines ahead of this fall.
Nature, Science
Summer 2026 Set to Be UK's Hottest Ever
The Met Office is expected to confirm on Tuesday that summer 2026 was the hottest ever recorded in the UK. This would break the previous record, which was set only last year, in 2025.
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NHC Tracks Dolly's Remnants and New System Invest 97-L
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking two weather systems in the Atlantic. One is the leftover part of Tropical Storm Dolly, and the other is a new area called Invest 97-L.
Business, Science
Teaching Young Women to Negotiate Boosts Their Future
A research project in Zambia has shown that young women can be taught to negotiate more effectively, with lasting benefits for their lives.
Nature, Science
Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts 'Mostly Mild' Winter for 2026
The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its forecast for the 2026 winter season.
Nature, Science
Tropical Storm Dolly Forms in the Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, weather forecasters have confirmed.
Entertainment, Science
Is 'Dark Matter' Science Real? The TV Show Explained
The TV series "Dark Matter" has become a popular topic for fans of science-fiction. Based on the novel by Blake Crouch, the show raises an interesting question: how much of its science is actually real?
Science, Nature
Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued for August 27-28
The US space weather agency, NOAA, has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for August 27-28. The warning follows a powerful solar flare that erupted from the sun.
Science, Technology
SpaceX Sets New Rocket Reuse Record With Starlink Launch
SpaceX plans to launch a Starlink mission using a Falcon 9 rocket booster that has flown a record-breaking 37 times. This will be the most flights ever completed by a single SpaceX booster.
Science
COVID Cases Rise in Many US States This Summer
COVID-19 cases are rising across nearly every US state this summer, even though the traditional respiratory virus season has not started yet. Health experts say this early surge is worth paying attention to.
Science, Politics
Heatwaves Could Force Changes to School Calendars
Teachers are warning that rising temperatures could make it increasingly difficult for schools to operate during the hottest months of the year. They believe a new era of stronger and more frequent heatwaves may force ch
Business, Science
US Company Recalls 40,000 Bottles of Eye Drops
Prestige Brand Holdings has voluntarily recalled nearly 40,000 bottles of its Clear Eyes eye drops across the US.
