Turning used cooking oil into soap in a country where deep-fried foods rule
A group of young environmentalists in Honduras are turning used cooking oil into soap and dog food.
Month: May 2025
Heartbreak as cash-strapped Nigerians abandon their pets
Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation.
Ranganathan opens up about mental health struggle
The comedian says he hopes to destigmatise mental health issues by being open about his own experiences.
People say coke and fries are helping their migraines – but there’s a twist
Migraines are one of the most complex neurological disorders. What is the science behind the latest hack?
Disposable vape ban begins but will teens quit?
Retailers will no longer be able to sell single-use vapes as new laws comes into force across the UK.
Research roundup: 7 stories we almost missed
It’s a regrettable reality that there is never time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. In the past, we’ve
Trump pulls Isaacman nomination for space. Source: “NASA is f***ed”
The Trump administration has confirmed that it is pulling the nomination of private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. First reported by Semafor, the decision
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ does not give president power to delay or cancel elections
The bill does, however, add provisions that would make it harder for judges to enforce rulings.
British man indicted over plot to smuggle US military technology to China
A British man has been indicted for allegedly trying to smuggle US military technology to China and organising the stalking and harassment of a Beijing
Elon Musk lashes out in Oval Office when asked about report on ketamine use
In an Oval Office send-off capping off his role with the Trump administration, Elon Musk did not respond when asked about a New York Times
14 million bees loose after truck overturns in Washington state
Approximately 14 million bees escaped after a tractor-trailer carrying more than 70,000 pounds of pollinator hives rolled over Friday in northern Washington state, authorities said.
Hamas says ceasefire proposal offers ‘no guarantees’ for end to Gaza war
Under the deal, 10 living captives will be freed, 18 bodies returned in exchange for a number of Palestinian prisoners.
PSG beat Inter Milan 5-0 with Doue double to win Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain beat Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich – a record winning margin in the Champions League final.
Afghanistan welcomes upgraded diplomatic ties with neighbouring Pakistan
Taliban government to follow Pakistan’s move to designate ambassador to Kabul as tensions between the two nations ease.