Science

Beneath the waters of Hong Kong’s Lamma Island, a silent superhero plant is at work

On a sunny July afternoon along the shores of Hong Kong’s Lamma Island, the receding tide reveals an unassuming patch of greenery that scientists describe as the “ultimate underwater superheroes” for boosting marine biodiversity. Seagrass…

Almost 75% of England’s riverbanks ‘off limits’ to public, figures show

Campaigners urge government to introduce right of access to water, particularly as heatwaves become more common Almost three-quarters of riverbanks in England have no public access, according to data released by the Right to Roam campaign…

‘Ozempic face’ and hair loss: what evidence is there for weight-loss drug side-effects?

Research into GLP-1 medications is not always robust but complaints such as digestive problems are well known Weight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have boomed in popularity, and so have reports of myriad side-effects. This week…

‘Without us, they are doomed’: volunteers save fish from French rivers drying up in heatwaves

Fish being moved to oxygenated flowing water further downstream as water levels drop across country Along the Odet River in Brittany, fisher Mathieu Le Bouter and a dozen volunteers are catching hundreds of trout and young salmon – not for…

Wildfire smoke is crossing borders as climate change intensifies Europe's blazes

"Climate change, wildfires and air pollution is a vicious circle," says Clean Air Fund CEO Jane Burston – and toxic particles can travel thousands of kilometres.

Elon Musk’s Starship completes most successful test on 13th flight, delivers 20 Starlink satellites

Japan courts India, Malaysia to escape US-China AI duopoly

Japan has been establishing dialogue frameworks for artificial intelligence with like-minded countries and Global South partners to reduce reliance on top US and Chinese firms and promote domestic companies abroad. The outreach signals a…

Can China’s aerospace industry overcome ‘execution gap’ in modernisation goals?

Chinese defence suppliers are hitting a wall when it comes to translating national strategic goals into effective enterprise-level actions, according to an analysis by industry insiders. The study, published in May by the academic journal…

Here's what you need to know about Woodside's Federal Court case

Four days in, the Federal Court has scrutinised the decision to extend Australia's biggest gas project another 40 years, amid fears for Indigenous heritage and climate impacts.

Sani Abacha and Amachree’s allegations

The recent publication by The Nation based on the memoir of a retired Department of State Services (DSS) officer, Dennis Amachree, has rekindled public interest in the circumstances surrounding the death of Nigeria’s former military head…

Iran calls for expanding strategic cooperation with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: As efforts continue to prevent the conflict in the Gulf from widening, Iran on Friday called for expanding strategic cooperation with Pakistan, describing Islamabad’s diplomatic engagement as an important contribution to…

Senators question devolved ministries’ ‘revival’

• Senate committee says federal role in devolved subjects defies 18th Amendment; forms panel to examine violations • Cabinet division told to scrap proposed IT-related ministries ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution has…