Nanotyrannus is still not a teenage T. rex
Nanotyrannus wasn’t a juvenile T. rex but a petite adult of a separate species, a new study of fossil hyoid bones finds, bolstering a recent
How a bacterial toxin linked to colon cancer messes with DNA
A closeup look at colibactin’s structure reveals chemical motifs that guide its mutation-wreaking “warheads” to specific stretches of DNA.
This High Arctic rhino may change what we know about ancient animal migrations
A 23-million-year-old rhinoceros fossil is reshaping scientists’ understanding of mammal evolution. (Image credit: Pierre Poirier)
Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine’s troops will withdraw
The Russian leader’s comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.
Israel strikes south Lebanon after first direct talks in decades
The Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah sites, less than 24 hours after Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to meet.
Trump hosts signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda
The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.
‘Like first aid for manuscripts’: Recovery work begins at Gaza’s war-damaged heritage sites
Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.
What is at stake in French presidential visit to China?
Talks to include trade imbalances and China’s support for Russia.
Four countries to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s inclusion
Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, and Slovenia refuse to participate in next year’s event after calling for Israel to be bann
Rwanda, DRC presidents sign ‘Washington Accord’ peace deal
The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed the “Washington Accord” peace deal.
Hegseth and Pentagon face heat after Signal chat report, briefing on deadly boat strike
A U.S. navy admiral told lawmakers on Thursday that there was no “kill them all” order from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, but grave questions and
Meta has begun shutting down kids’ social media in Australia. The world is watching to see how it unfolds
As platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube begin to comply with Australia’s new landmark law banning social media for those under 16, Aussie youth
Scientists uncover why SETX-deficient cancer cells rely on error-prone DNA repair
The DNA inside our cells is constantly being damaged, and one of the worst kinds of damage is a double-strand break-when both sides of the
Researchers capture high-resolution footage of flu viruses entering human cells
For the first time, researchers have observed live and in high resolution how influenza viruses infect living cells. This was possible thanks to a new