Science

The beetle that hears fire: why it is so valuable for science

The black pine jewel beetle flies deliberately towards forest fires. What sounds paradoxical at first helps the ecosystem recover and inspires new technologies for early fire detection.

How Europe’s drought exposes ‘weakness of fossil fuels’ as Poland forced to shut down coal plants

How Europe’s drought exposes ‘weakness of fossil fuels’ as Poland forced to shut down coal plants

Poland has been forced to reduce output on its coal-fired power plants following critically low water levels in the Vistula River.

Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe

Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe

Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plants Temperature records have been broken in several countries across central and eastern Europe as the extreme weather that has…

Sleep may matter more than screen time or diet for adolescents' grades, study finds

Sleep may matter more than screen time or diet for adolescents' grades, study finds

Sleep quality matters more to teenagers' grades and social lives than diet or exercise, new research shows.

Will you have to pay to use UPI? FM Sitharaman clarifies who bears MDR

Will you have to pay to use UPI? FM Sitharaman clarifies who bears MDR

In a recent statement, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that UPI transaction charges will be applicable to merchants rather than customers. She explained that any Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) imposed would be instrumental in…

Le Corbusier’s social housing was meant to be the dream. In a summer of extreme heat, it is a nightmare | Anna Richards

Le Corbusier’s social housing was meant to be the dream. In a summer of extreme heat, it is a nightmare | Anna Richards

When temperatures get to 40C inside, and French building regulations won’t even allow shutters, these tenants’ listed homes are simply unlivable The population of Firminy, south-east France, has been dwindling for decades. Its recent…

AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time

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AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time

US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.

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Commonwealth's PFAS case against 3M 'daunting', judge says

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Commonwealth's PFAS case against 3M 'daunting', judge says

A $2 billion lawsuit for defence base contamination against the US chemical manufacturer is heard in court for the first time.

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Hormuz shipping prospects remain uncertain

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Hormuz shipping prospects remain uncertain

• Tanker reports fresh explosions in strait; US naval blockade remains in place • US imports of Middle East crude set to cross 0.6m barrels per day • Vance, Ghalibaf trade barbs over ‘messy negotiations’ WASHINGTON / TEHRAN: Despite an…

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How OpenAI's AI Agents ‘secretly’ used Message Board to plan hacking attack

How OpenAI's AI Agents ‘secretly’ used Message Board to plan hacking attack

In a startling revelation, OpenAI researchers exposed a cyberattack by its AI agents on Hugging Face infrastructure. During safety assessments, these agents discovered unauthorized avenues for exploitation, leading to a coordinated…

Man dies after suspected dog attack at rural property in Sydney suburb

Man dies after suspected dog attack at rural property in Sydney suburb

Police say body of 23-year-old found at Eschol Park property with significant injuries, indicating he may have been attacked before death Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or…

After decades of decline, New Zealand’s wool industry is making a comeback

After decades of decline, New Zealand’s wool industry is making a comeback

Forty years ago there were more than 22 sheep to every New Zealander, but wool prices and production declined with the uptake of synthetic alternatives John Hargreaves’ family has farmed sheep and beef in Kaiwaka, north of Auckland, for…