Science

Cities may be going too easy on coyotes, researcher says

A new research paper suggests Toronto needs to revamp its approach to coyote control in a way that's raising the hackles of some animal lovers and advocates. The study's lead author says coyotes that become a persistent nuisance should be…

Powwows, dancing help wildfire evacuees ‘come together,’ easing pain of seeing First Nations burn

Evacuees staying in Thunder Bay, Ont., received free shuttle services from hotels to Dilico Anishinabek Family Care's eighth annual powwow in Fort William First Nation, an event promoting togetherness amid a wildfire season that's…

France orders evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire spreads – Europe live

Evacuees have been told to leave the area before 10am, using hundreds of mobilised boats or the only road linking the area with the mainland Thousands of people have been forced to flee parts of south-west France amid worsening wildfires…

Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila

Spain and much of southern Europe ‌face increasingly severe wildfire seasons that scientists have linked ⁠to climate change

Sperm whales release bubbles to sleep floating vertically, scientists find

Sperm whales can hang vertically in the water while sleeping by releasing gas bubbles that regulate their buoyancy, scientists found.

Scientists discover ‘brain’ inside the heart that helps control heartbeat

A surprising new scientific study has revealed that the heart has a small network of neurons capable of controlling essential bodily functions. The research conducted at Yale University in US, was published in July 2026 in the scientific…

CNG users in Abuja lament worsening scarcity

The Federal Government’s push to promote Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cheaper alternative to petrol is winning the confidence of many motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). However, while many commercial drivers and private…

‘Less than a minute of your time’: Driving the speed limit could save you money and cut emissions

A new study says that obeying the speed limit could save millions of euros every year, while adding just 54 seconds to the average daily commute.

‘Like a bird flying’: You can now soar on a giant swing over the Swiss Alps

The 12m-high swing opened earlier this month and hopes to attract off-season visitors as snow becomes less reliable due to climate change.

Malawi: Malawians Forced to Buy Inferior Goods Due to Poverty, Standards Bureau Says

[Nyasa Times] Widespread poverty and low disposable incomes are driving many Malawians to buy cheaper, substandard goods, forcing producers to lower product quality to maintain sales, a new study by the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has…

NASA research could help astronauts grow medicines in space

Pakistan-origin Saadia Zahidi to lead International Air Transport Association

GENEVA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Lahore-born Saadia Zahidi as its director general in place of Willie Walsh, who will relinquish his duties on July 31. A press release said Saadia Zahidi will take…