Science

Scientists seek clues to longevity from three Brazilian sisters over 100

The three sisters credit their longevity to a healthy diet and an active lifestyle.

Study: PH ranks third among 9 Asian economies in LGBTQ+ acceptance

MANILA, Philippines — While some expect economic development to usher in more liberal social values, data on acceptance of homosexuality in Asia suggest a different trend, a data scientist said. Dr. Alicor Panao, associate professor at the…

Huge crater in Australia may be Earth’s oldest known impact site, but scientists diagree

What people around the world are getting wrong about climate change awareness

The fourth World Risk Poll has reported the results of more than 143,000 interviews across 140 countries and territories, focusing on climate change concerns and awareness.

Ebola scientists lack access to virus samples behind Congo’s largest Bundibugyo outbreak

The issue highlights growing disputes over pathogen sharing and the difficulty of moving infectious materials across borders for research.

Boy, 14, charged with murder after teenage girl's body discovered

A boy aged 14 has been charged with murder following the discovery of a female body in south Wales.

People and pets' lives at risk if fire ants not eradicated, study finds

If Australia does not ramp up fire ant eradication efforts, the invasive species will cause billion-dollar economic impacts and dozens of deaths, a study finds.

Women in tech seek funding, inclusion in AI ecosystem

Nigerian women in tech advocate for increased funding, skills development, and inclusion in the AI ecosystem to bridge the gender gap and drive innovation. Read More: https://punchng.com/women-in-tech-seek-funding-inclusion-in-ai-ecosystem/

Rocket Lab wins NASA launch contract, adds to growing backlog

NASA selected the New Zealand-founded company to carry out three Electron rocket launches for missions next year.

The surprising career parallels between footballers and researchers

Nature, Published online: 26 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01794-0 Sarah Blackford reflects on how early-career scientists and professional football players share similar motivations, pressures and challenges.

Europe’s record heatwave: does the continent have a new climate?

Nature, Published online: 26 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02046-x Nature asks researchers whether scorching summers are the new norm for London, Paris and Berlin.

Liquid AI's smallest model yet LFM2.5-230M beats models 4X its size at data extraction, can run 'anywhere'

Liquid AI, founded by former MIT computer scientists, today released its smallest AI language model yet, LFM2.5-230M , and enterprises would do well to consider it for their uses in data extraction and local deployment on smartphones…