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Girls are being married off as a climate change 'coping strategy'

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Girls are being married off as a climate change 'coping strategy'

Climate change is now believed to be a leading contributor to more frequent and younger nuptials, with 12 million girls tipped to become child brides this year.

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Sperm whales may have dialects and a possible alphabet, AI study finds

Sperm whales may have dialects and a possible alphabet, AI study finds

In a groundbreaking study, scientists harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to decode the intricate communication system of sperm whales. Through their research, they discovered a phonetic alphabet and combinations of clicks that…

Meet Biomni: the free powerful biomed AI agent turning data into hypotheses

Meet Biomni: the free powerful biomed AI agent turning data into hypotheses

A Stanford University-led team including two Chinese researchers said they built the first general-purpose biomedical AI agent capable of working alongside human scientists, taking on complex tasks that once required groups of specialists…

UK swelters in third heatwave of the year as western Europe counts cost of hottest-ever June

UK swelters in third heatwave of the year as western Europe counts cost of hottest-ever June

Britain expands heat alerts while estimates suggest last month’s death toll could surpass 20,000 across continent The UK is sweltering through the peak of its third heatwave of the year as countries around Europe struggle to recover from…

Former top BHP economist urges tougher government policies to push miners to decarbonise

Former top BHP economist urges tougher government policies to push miners to decarbonise

Exclusive: ‘The preferred policy is, of course, a carbon price,’ Dr Huw McKay says, amid slowdown in BHP action on emissions Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A former chief economist at mining company BHP says…

The brown huntsman timed as the fastest spider at a top speed of 3.59 m/s – video

The brown huntsman timed as the fastest spider at a top speed of 3.59 m/s – video

Brown huntsman spiders were filmed to measure their speed. The 2021 research has been included in new analysis of the speeds of more than 250 spider species by scientists in the UK and Germany, which concludes the brown huntsman…

This huge hairy-legged Australian arachnid may be the fastest spider on the planet

This huge hairy-legged Australian arachnid may be the fastest spider on the planet

A brown huntsman is the quickest of more than 250 species analysed by scientists in the UK and Germany If arachnophobes were not frightened enough by the horrific ability of Australia’s huntsman spiders to drag dead mice up the sides of…

Scientists find nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time

Scientists find nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have identified nanoplastics in the pristine soils of Antarctica for the very first time. These microscopic plastic particles journey through the atmosphere, reaching even the most isolated regions…

Trump thanks Gwynne Shotwell and her husband for $325m Trump Accounts donation

Trump thanks Gwynne Shotwell and her husband for $325m Trump Accounts donation

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell and her husband have donated SpaceX stock valued at $325 million. This significant contribution will support government-backed investment accounts for children across the United States. The donation aims to…

Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge: EU monitor

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Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge: EU monitor

Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record last month as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes , the European Union’s (EU) climate monitor said Thursday. The report…

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Up to 100 gigawatts: China unveils its high-power microwave weapon arsenal

Up to 100 gigawatts: China unveils its high-power microwave weapon arsenal

China’s high-power microwave (HPM) weapons can deliver an output of up to 100 gigawatts (GW), according to defence scientists – a milestone that could transform the future of warfare and stimulate advancements in civilian research and…

Scientists film rare goblin shark alive in deep sea for the first time

Scientists film rare goblin shark alive in deep sea for the first time

For the very first time, scientists have captured live footage of goblin sharks in their deep-sea environment, revealing new insights into the species. This remarkable finding extends their known depth by almost 700 meters. Observations…