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Legionnaires’ outbreak reported in New York, experts link infection to climate change

Tiny mouse survives near 7,000 metres on volcanoes, scientists ask how

The Andean leaf-eared mouse thrives at extreme altitudes, a feat previously thought impossible for mammals. This tiny rodent lives above 6,700 meters, enduring thin oxygen and brutal cold. Researchers found highland mice possess superior…

Spain wildfire roars through village leaving 11 dead and 19 missing

Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12

China Launches Reusable Rocket, Clearing a Key Hurdle in Race With SpaceX

The launch and recovery of the Long March 10B could represent a long-awaited breakthrough for Chinese satellite companies.

10 scientists and experts who have left the US and UK for China so far in 2026

Dozens of scientists and experts have left the United States and Britain to pursue their careers in China this year, citing several reasons including insufficient funding and a lack of opportunities for Chinese academics to lead projects…

Why 550 tons of poison will be dropped on this island by helicopters

Marion Island faces a massive mouse eradication effort using helicopters and poison. This project aims to protect native seabirds from the invasive rodent population. Helicopters will distribute 550 tons of rodenticide across the island's…

Rishabh Agrawal on Meta offer: It was far higher than $1 million

Rishabh Agrawal, an IIT Bombay graduate, declined a substantial offer from Meta. He chose to leave the company to establish his own artificial intelligence startup. Agrawal's decision reflects a growing trend among young engineers in…

NHCP debunks claims of scholars who said Batanes belongs to China

MANILA, Philippines – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on Friday debunked claims of Chinese scholars who said that Batanes belongs to their country, saying it lacks basis and “would never stand under scrutiny in…

China's mega dam on Brahmaputra facing major natural threat: Report

The warning comes at a time when Beijing's massive dam project has already become a geopolitical flashpoint. India has repeatedly expressed concerns over China's upstream activities on the Brahmaputra, citing potential risks to water…

Climate models become more precise even as political attacks sharpen

Climate researchers have operated under political duress for decades, but improved resources and understanding in recent years have made findings more useful to policymakers.

France must speed up climate action as watchdog warns current efforts fall short

France is not prepared for the pace and scale of climate change, the country’s climate watchdog warned in a report that calls for a significant acceleration of both emissions reduction efforts and adaptation policies, as the country faces…