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4 of the most memorable biotech moments in modern scientific history
On the eve of New Scientist’s 70th anniversary, newsroom legend Andy Coghlan reveals four of the most dramatic and surprising moments from his storied career
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The Better India
Hyenas Spotted Near Homes in Bengal: This Team Is Teaching 1000 Villagers How to React
In February 2026, a resident of Kalipur village in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman district was reportedly bitten by a rabid dog. But as word spread through the village, the story began to…
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The Guardian
Severe drought declared in six areas of England as reservoirs run low
Some reservoirs in south at critical levels as water companies call for extended restrictions that would affect golf clubs, private schools and car washes A severe drought has been declared…
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The Guardian
Is your boss watching you? The rise of AI surveillance at work - video
Workers have always been monitored by their bosses, first through output targets, and then via computer software labelled ‘bossware’. But AI is transforming the capabilities of these…
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The Guardian
Cyril Hilsum obituary
Government physicist whose radar research paved the way for flat-panel TV and computer screens based on liquid crystals Cyril Hilsum’s research into stable liquid crystals and the devices…
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The Conversation
Cities are sinking – but citywide averages hide the real problem
Satellite data shows how unevenly cities are sinking. In Jakarta, some coastal areas are subsiding by as much as 7cm a year.
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Mongabay
Nations at southern bluefin tuna meeting stop short of adopting new seabird protections
Seabird protections drew debate at the annual meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT), held Oct. 5-8 in Brussels. The eight-member multilateral body…
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The Conversation
‘Sodcit’ – after battlefield setbacks, Russia returns to destroying Ukraine’s morale
Ukrainian intelligence reports that the Russian leader has instructed his commanders to ignore the rules of war.
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The Guardian
‘Like selling wolves from Yellowstone’: how protected US sharks are being sold off to foreign aquariums
While anglers cannot take endangered sand tiger sharks, a loophole lets private firms catch the fish to sell abroad, profiting from Delaware Bay’s conservation success Shortly after…
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Happy Eco News
Silk Bicycle Tires Outperform Nylon in New Thai Research
Happy Eco News Silk Bicycle Tires Outperform Nylon in New Thai Research Silk bicycle tires developed by Thai researchers outperform nylon in durability by 129% and puncture resistance by…
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Live Science
Testosterone for menopause: The treatment is rising in popularity, but does it work?
Women are using testosterone in the hope that it will treat their menopause symptoms, but little evidence supports the approach, experts say.
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Mongabay
Belize looks to the deep sea to complete its 30% ocean protection pledge
Belize is turning to its deep waters to fulfill its pledge to protect 30% of its ocean and achieve the sixth milestone of its Blue Bond agreement. A draft marine spatial plan submitted on…
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New Scientist
Whalefall review: Worth watching for the bits inside a sperm whale
Based on Daniel Kraus’s novel, this film about a diver swallowed by a sperm whale is terrifically gruesome – and far too sentimental, says Bethan Ackerley
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Happy Eco News
What the New EU Packaging Rules and PFAS Ban Mean for Consumers
Happy Eco News What the New EU Packaging Rules and PFAS Ban Mean for Consumers EU packaging rules and PFAS ban now apply across Europe, restricting “forever chemicals” in food packaging and…
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Mongabay
Cambodia was told to clean up its monkey trade. Regulators say it still hasn’t
CHIANG MAI, Thailand — Global wildlife trade authorities say Cambodia has made little progress in cleaning up its monkey export industry, a year after the country was flagged as needing…
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Mongabay
Thailand seizes ivory shipment from Zambia, to launch DNA investigation
Authorities in Thailand say they have seized about 400 pieces of African elephant ivory in a shipment of timber from Zambia, and are now testing the contraband to identify the origin of the…
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New Scientist
Russia and China are using AI to stage relentless cyberattacks against the UK
AI is increasing the speed of attacks against infrastructure in the UK but also being used to help defend against it
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Mongabay
World Mushroom Day: From food to plastic replacement
A mushroom is analogous to a flower on a plant — it’s the reproductive organ of a fungus, which protects and distributes fungal spores. Mushrooms are critical part of our ecosystems. For…
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The Conversation
Sally Rooney’s books are being withdrawn from sale in the UK, due to her support for Palestine Action
The legal threat to Sally Rooney has drawn new attention to the controversial UK definition of a ‘terrorist organisation’.
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NASA
APOD: 2026 October 15 – The Milky Way over Manhattan
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 15 – The… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each…
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NASA
Fires Arrive in the Amazon Rainforest
During El Niño, a cascade of fires across the tropics begins in equatorial Asia and continues in the central and eastern Amazon.
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The Guardian
Is your boss watching you? The rise of AI surveillance at work – podcast
Workers have always been monitored by their bosses, first through output targets, and then via computer software labelled ‘bossware’. But AI is transforming the capabilities of these…
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Mongabay
From paper parks to lasting protection, here’s what works in marine conservation
In recent years, there has been a steady stream of ocean conservation pledges, from French Polynesia extending marine protection across its nearly 5 million-square-kilometer exclusive…
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Mongabay
Artificial mangrove roots offer a stopgap for Thailand’s eroding coastline
Residents of Phra Samut Chedi, one of Thailand’s most erosion-prone districts, have long struggled against coastal erosion. It’s located in the muddy heart of the Chao Phraya River Delta…
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