Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed
It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. In the past
Month: August 2025
From friend to foe: Behind the tangled relationship between Rupert Murdoch and Tweety McTreason
Trump sued Rupert Murdoch and his News Corp. for $10 billion over the Wall Street Journal’s report that Trump allegedly sent a sexually suggestive letter
This Mexican city had one of the world’s highest homicide rates — so it fired most of its police
Mexico once vowed to reform its police. That has been abandoned as the country deploys soldiers to fight cartels.
Radioactive Wasp Nest Uncovered At South Carolina Nuclear Facility
The nest had a radiation level 10 times what is allowed by federal regulations, but no wasps were found.
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
The Ray Cat Solution
How to warn people far in the future about the danger of nuclear waste sites? One solution, proposed in 1981 by researchers Françoise Bastide and
Putin Widens Effort to Control Russia’s Internet
The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram.
Aid group says worker killed by Israeli military in attack on Gaza HQ
The Palestine Red Crescent has accused Israel of a “deliberate” strike, but Israel said it has “no information” about it.
Tens of thousands turn out for Sydney pro-Palestinian march
The Sydney Harbour Bridge was closed by the march, after it was authorised to go ahead by the Supreme Court hours earlier.
Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 years
The eruption of a volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.
Watch: Why Mexico got a tariff reprieve… and Canada didn’t
The Trump administration raised Canada’s tariff from 25% to 35%, while granting Mexico a 90-day pause for higher levies.
Looking for an Ubuntu Manual? Try This Book
I know that there is pretty extensive online documentation from Ubuntu available for free. But extensive can also be overwhelming too. Probably that’s the reason
Compact surgical robot uses built-in feedback for micron-level accuracy
Controlling microrobots with extreme precision is vital in delicate surgical procedures, but traditional feedback systems are bulky and externally dependent.
New study confirms cardiovascular safety of COVID-19 vaccines
The incidence of heart attacks and strokes was lower after COVID-19 vaccination than before or without vaccination, according to a new study involving nearly the