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Fast walkers in their 80s cut their risk of cognitive decline by half, study finds

A new study of people 80 and older with exceptional gaits finds fast walkers have about a 50% lower risk of cognitive decline, showing the connection between physical health and brain health. (Image credit: FG Trade)

Tsirang Launches Comprehensive Disaster Management Plan to Strengthen Climate Resilience

In a major step toward strengthening disaster preparedness and climate resilience, Tsirang Dzongkhag officially launched its Disaster Management and Contingency Plan, providing a comprehensive roadmap to guide emergency preparedness…

Invasive aquarium fish threatens biodiversity in Laguna’s Lake Sampaloc

MANILA, Philippines — A bright golden aquarium fish has become an invasive threat to biodiversity and aquaculture in Lake Sampaloc in San Pablo City, Laguna, researchers said. “It is increasingly taking an outsized role in both the natural…

Chinese Tianwen-2 space probe reaches asteroid for sampling

After a yearlong flight of a billion kilometers, a Chinese space probe is set to take samples from an asteroid. The mission is part of what President Xi Jinping calls the country's "space dream."

Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France as wildfire burns

ILLE-SUR-TET, France, July 6 - A wildfire burning out of control in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of 10,000 people from two dozen small towns and villages near the Spanish border and officials said strong winds on Monday…

Massive wildfires tear through southern Europe forcing thousands to flee

Fires have devastated area over double the size of Manhattan across Portugal, Spain, Greece, and France, where officials have banned spectators from stage of Tour de France race The post Massive wildfires tear through southern Europe…

Kiwis get 'gold medal for hazardous drinking', alcohol researcher says

The country's low-risk drinking guidelines are out of date and too high, Massey University professor Andy Towers says.

Wildfires rage in Portugal and Spain as authorities in Greece warn of toxic smoke

The blazes come after a heatwave in June during which thousands of excess deaths were registered and which would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group said.

Chinese space probe reaches asteroid for first sample collection

The mission, which was launched in May 2025, is China's first to collect samples from an asteroid.

A scientist built 200 bee hotels. Three years later, they changed what we know

Europe’s best islands for holidays in 2026, ranked by weather, food and greenery

In a new study of Europe’s best island escapes for 2026, Spain and Croatia dominate the overall top 10 ranking.

West Africa: Severe Flooding Leaves a Trail of Death and Destruction in West Africa

[RFI] Severe floods have hit Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Togo and Nigeria this week. At least 13 people have been killed in recent days in Ghana and five in Togo, while 59 have died in Côte d'Ivoire since the rainy season began in mid-May.