Earth has a mysterious triple symmetry that may influence its climate — A circle running along the 27° east and 153° west meridians divides the globe into two halves with equal reflectivity – and this may have implications for solar geoengineering schemes
Two Well-Preserved Roman Busts Were Discovered Inside a Wine Vat in Israel Near the Capital City of a Roman Province — One is inscribed with the name "Lycurgus," suggesting the bust may depict the legendary founder of ancient Sparta
Fulham agree £30m fee for Southampton's Charles — Fulham agree a deal worth up to £30m for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, subject to a medical.
An entire Herculaneum scroll has been read for the first time — PHerc. 1667, sealed since the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, has been virtually unwrapped and read from beginning to end — without ever being opened.
Astronomers Peered at the Early Universe and May Have Discovered a New Kind of Celestial Object: Black Hole Stars — Since the James Webb Space Telescope started collecting data in 2022, it has found puzzling objects dubbed little red dots. A new study suggests they might be…
These Italian Teenagers Stayed Overnight at Their School. They Found Ancient Roman Ruins Hidden in the Basement — Students at a high school in Rome stumbled upon a well-preserved villa that dates to the mid-second century C.E. Eventually, archaeologists hope to open the sprawling
Japan’s FX Chief Says Past Yen Intervention Has Shown Impact — Foreign exchange intervention by Japan to support the yen two months ago was successful, and some US authorities voiced support, the nation’s top currency official said, as the yen hovers at a four-decade low.
Fire is spreading in the Chernobyl exclusion zone after drone crash — A drone has crashed in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, causing a fire that has spread to 12 square kilometres of land. Dry weather, strong winds and the presence of land mines are complicating efforts to bring th
This 400-Year-Old Impenetrable Japanese Castle That Survived a Samurai Siege Just Crumbled in an Earthquake — In 1877, a force rebelling against Emperor Meiji attacked Kumamoto Castle on Japan's southern Kyushu island
Johnson’s Cindy Evans Prepares Artemis Teams for Lunar Science - NASA — NASA’s Artemis II crew had many technical and operational responsibilities during their historic mission to the Moon, but they also served an important role
Hubble Sights Galaxy in Transition - NASA Science — This Hubble image of lenticular galaxy NGC 1266 reveals its bright center and a face that hints at spiral structure.
Bumblebees Can Solve Problems on the Fly, Adding to the Insects' List of Impressive Cognitive Abilities — In a series of experiments, the fuzzy pollinators figured out how to use a ball as a tool to access a sugary treat. The study further highlights that the critters are quite c
Iran and Israel Exchange Missile Attacks, Imperiling Peace Talks — Israel and Iran exchanged missile strikes on Monday despite President Donald Trump’s calls for both sides to halt the fighting and give peace talks a chance to succeed.
NOAA's National Ocean Service — In the U.S., where over half of us live along the coast and more than 78 percent of our overseas trade by volume comes and goes along our marine highways, the health of our coasts is intricately connected to the health of our nation
A volcano has erupted remnants of Earth's primordial magma ocean — Earth was once covered by a global magma ocean, which later cooled and crystallised – now traces of this primordial event have been found in magma from a young volcano in the Indian Ocean
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Future generations being failed if more trees not planted, experts say — Statistics show the number of trees being planted is increasing, but conservationists say it is not meeting targets.
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How People in China Keep Outsmarting Anthropic’s Geolocation Restrictions — As Anthropic tightens restrictions on access to Claude in China, users keep finding new workarounds, from proxy services to fake identities sourced on Telegram.
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Schonfeld Sees Possible Yield Spike If Burnham Wins — Colin Lancaster, EMEA Head and Global Co-Head of Discretionary Macro and Fixed Income at Schonfeld, discusses the gilt market and how the upcoming Makerfield by-election may deliver further volatility. (Source: Bloomberg)
Hubble Spies One-Sided Spiral - NASA Science — This Hubble image features the spiral galaxy NGC 4654, located 72 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden).
How humans evolved to be twice as big as our ancestors — Artistic representations of ancient humans often show large men with bulging muscles – but our ancestors were actually smaller than us, in both height and body mass. Columnist Michael Marshall reveals surprising details…
Human migration has surged since 2000 — these maps reveal where people are going — Modelling with artificial-intelligence tools has filled gaps in migration data, revealing detailed global population movements from 1990 to 2023.
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The social media ban is an experiment – here’s how it will be studied — Scientists have long grappled with how to measure the effect of social media on children. Now, the UK government has announced a total ban for everyone under 16, and researchers are rushing to design rigorous
Subterranean fungi networks more than 100 quadrillion km in length, study finds — First ever global mapping of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi shows scale of hyphal systems that sustain plant life
When Germany Built a Flying Train 125 Years Ago, a City Coalesced Beneath It. It Has Moved Royalty, Commuters and Tourists—and One Elephant—Ever Since — When there was no room on the ground, towns in the Wupper Valley looked to the skies and built a suspension railway that…
Lost books by ancient philosophers recovered from 'unreadable' scrolls — Scrolls from the Roman library of Herculaneum that were carbonised by a volcanic eruption have been read in their entirety for the first time, thanks to scans and AI software
Georgia O’Keeffe Ignored Advice to Mimic Great European Masters. Her Goal Instead Was to Be a Great American Painter — The genius of her work was in painting things as she saw them through her own eyes. So when she surrounded herself with beauty, her work reflected it
Bathing warning issued after 'potential water pollution incident' — The National Trust, which manages Portstewart Strand, has urged visitors to the beach to be vigilant.
Hearing loss is bad for the whole body – but new treatments are coming — From dementia to heart attacks, hearing loss has been linked to a wide range of effects across the body, and the condition is on the rise. Fortunately, we're learning how best to safeguard this crucial
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Too Hot for Art? Some Paris Museums and Landmarks Close or Reduce Hours Amid a Record Heat Wave in Europe — Meanwhile, other institutions offer their air-conditioned spaces as a way for residents and tourists to beat the heat
The Supermassive Black Hole at the Heart of Our Galaxy Seems to Be Blowing Wind—Just as Scientists Long Theorized — Scientists have been searching for evidence of this breeze since the 1970s. They've seen intense wind from other black holes, but they've struggled to observe the o
China’s Gold Imports Surge After International Prices Slump — Chinese gold imports rose to a two-year high in June, underscoring resilient demand in the world’s biggest bullion market after a plunge in international prices.
Paolini summons 'superpower' to see off Eala and reach last eight — Jasmine Paolini secures a gritty win over Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and end the Filipina's historic run.
Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war — His decision to reduce the partnership came after South Korea recently declined to aid his war effort in Iran.
We've found a mysterious substance on Titan and Pluto — Something is absorbing light on the surfaces of Pluto and Saturn’s moon Titan, and figuring out what it is could be crucial to understanding Titan’s complex chemistry
We may finally know why dinosaurs like T. rex evolved tiny arms — Five different groups of predatory dinosaurs independently evolved disproportionately small arms, and it seems they did so because their heads became so large and powerful
The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Nonfiction — Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Associatio…
In a first, wind and solar generated more power than gas globally in April 2026 — Wind and solar generated more electricity than gas globally for the first time ever in April 2026, according to new Ember data.
How a Hungry Komodo Dragon Led Scientists to Determine Our Small, Hobbit-Like Cousins Probably Weren't That Smart After All — New research indicates "Homo floresiensis" probably wasn't hunting big game or using fire on Flores Island, suggesting the small-brained species wasn't…
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Mathigon – The Mathematical Playground — Discover Mathigon, the Mathematical Playground. Learning mathematics has never been so interactive and fun!
Moon-Venus Conjunction - NASA — The Moon and Venus, center, are seen in conjunction above the Washington Monument, Monday, May 18, 2026, as viewed from the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters
Humans may have hidden regenerative powers — Scientists have taken a surprising step toward unlocking regeneration in mammals, showing that the ability to rebuild complex body parts may not be lost after all—it may simply be switched off. Using a two-stage treatment,…
Boxes to track for signs of the endangered water vole in Shropshire — Water vole numbers nationally are in free fall, with more than 90 per cent lost since the 1970s.
From Hampton to Mars: How NASA Langley Helped Land on the Red Planet - NASA — Fifty years ago, NASA’s Viking 1 and 2 landers made the first successful landings on Mars, opening a new era in planetary exploration. Behind that achievement
Ebola Vaccine Trials Could Start This Year — As Ebola cases rise in Congo and Uganda, vaccine developers are accelerating efforts to combat the rare Bundibugyo strain. IAVI CEO Mark Feinberg says a candidate vaccine could enter human trials by year-end. (Source: Bloomberg)
These 17 Stunning Photos of the Strawberry Moon Show Earth's Natural Satellite in All Its Glory — The first full moon of the summer delivered dazzling visuals from across the globe. Its low position in the sky from the perspective of the Northern Hemisphere gave it a golden hue
This Basilica Has Been Rising Above Barcelona for 144 Years. With Its Central Tower Now Complete, Pope Leo XIV Prepares to Visit — When Antoni Gaudí dreamed up his ambitious vision for Sagrada Família, he knew he wouldn't live to see its completion. One hundred years after the ar
A Most “Pleasantly Situated” Estate - NASA Science — The farms and gardens of Mount Vernon played a central role in the life of America’s first president.
Maguire wants 'huge threat' Rashford to stay at Man Utd — Manchester United defender Harry Maguire says he hopes Marcus Rashford will stay at the club because he can improve Michael Carrick's team.
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This Pacific Island Disappeared Under Rising Seas. A New Sculpture Marking the Spot Will Morph Into a Home for Seabirds, Coral and Marine Life — "The Solomon Siren" remembers Kale Island, submerged a decade ago in the Solomon Islands
Are useful and error-free quantum computers only two years away? — Quantum computing firm QuEra says it plans to make a fault-tolerant quantum computer and offer it to users through the cloud in 2028, which will require a real leap in engineering
Watch: New ISS crew blasts off from Kazakhstan — The Soyuz spacecraft will carry Nasa astronaut Anil Menon and cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina to the ISS for an eight-month mission.
No century for Mandhana as England finally get breakthrough after lunch — There's no historic century for India captain Smriti Mandhana as she's caught for 83 off the bowling of Issy Wong as India fall to 190-4 on the opening day of the one-off Test between England and India at…