Polar bears in the Barents Sea are staying fat despite rapid sea ice loss
Polar bears can struggle to adapt to climate change. Bears on Svalbard may be surviving on land prey and seals — but scientists warn it
Month: January 2026
France moves to ban social media for users under 15
France is moving closer to banning social media for users under the age of 15, over growing concerns over mental health.
TotalEnergies restarts $20bn LNG project in Mozambique after 5-year freeze
Operations were paused indefinitely in 2021 due to escalating violence in the region.
Iran slams EU’s ‘terrorist’ designation for IRGC as hypocritical
Iran’s foreign minister labelled the EU as hypocritical after designating the IRGC a “terrorist” organisation.
Israeli media cite official accepting Hamas figure of 70,000 war dead
Israel has previously cast doubt on figures from the Hamas-run health ministry, which the UN considers reliable.
Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest
Dubbed “the great potato rescue”, it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste.
Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say
Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.
US Senator Amy Klobuchar announces bid for Minnesota governor
She fills the void for Democrats after current Governor Tim Walz ended his re-election campaign early.
A Bunch of Developers Have Come Together to Make Linux Gaming Great
The people behind Bazzite, Fyra Labs, Nobara, ChimeraOS, and a few other projects have teamed up to improve Linux gaming for everyone.
What Happens to Linux After Linus Torvalds? We Finally Have the Answer to This Uncomfortable Question
They finally set this in stone.
Gut microbiome may be a central player in the body’s response to cancer
A new study reveals how bacteria in the gut can help determine whether the amino acid asparagine from the diet will feed tumor growth or
People with ME/CFS and Long COVID experience disruption to brain connectivity
People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID experience a disruption to their brain connectivity during a mentally demanding task.
Study offers a practical strategy to enhance effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibitors
Cancer immunotherapy has transformed modern oncology by harnessing body’s own immune system to combat malignant disease.
Israel releases bodies of 15 Palestinians in final exchange of truce deal’s 1st phase
The bodies of 15 more unidentified Palestinians were handed over by Israel Thursday, in the final exchange of prisoners and detainees between Israel and Hamas.