Science

Sarah Baartman, 'Hottentot Venus', finally came home 192 years later

Sarah Baartman's life was marked by colonial violence and exploitation in South Africa. She was exhibited in Europe as the "Hottentot Venus" for voyeuristic curiosity. French scientists studied her body after her death, which fueled racial…

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens tariff hike over ‘willful negligence’

How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer

Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population.

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke blanketing the US, demands compensation

The US president has complained that the country is being "invaded by filthy air" while the Canadian PM asks for assistance.

Trump threatens Canada with steeper tariff costs over wildfire smoke

US president has frequently pushed false claims blaming the mismanagement of rival politicians for large wildfires.

World Cup final: Canadian wildfire smoke casts shadow over match

ISTANBUL – Smoke drifting south from massive wildfires in Canada has led to deteriorating air quality across parts of the northeastern US, raising health concerns ahead of Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at…

'Nature needs them more': Scientists warn against taking shells home

WA's southern coastline is covered in seashells, much to the delight of collectors. However, the state has a bag limit on how many you can take home.

Cairngorms wildfire is 'not contained' and still burning hard, residents warn

Community leaders criticised the Scottish government for describing the incident as "contained", despite flames spreading further.

Wildfire smoke engulfs millions in US ahead of World Cup final

Smoke levels were expected to improve, but officials warned that winds could bring more wildfire haze into the Northeast.

Fears wildfire smoke could engulf World Cup final

Spain practised outside in hazardous conditions in New Jersey, on Thursday, alarming experts who thought the team should have held the session inside instead.

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he’ll add cost to tariffs

Heavy smoke from hundreds of Canadian fires has enveloped a swathe of the US.

Wildfire smoke engulfs millions in US ahead of World Cup final

NEW YORK – Dense wildfire smoke billowing down from Canada and northern Minnesota set off unhealthy air quality alerts across the United States on Friday, triggering concern over the weekend’s World Cup final outside New York. US President…