What does space smell like? This perfume-making astrobiologist is trying to find out
Marina Barcenilla was studying the chemical makeup of interstellar bodies when she realized she could marry her two passions — space and scent.
Category: World
South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung emerges as victor after snap election
South Korea woke on Wednesday to a new liberal president, Lee Jae-myung, who vowed to raise the country from the turmoil of a martial law
More than two dozen Palestinians killed as IDF fires on people it says left approved route to aid site
At least 27 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded by Israeli fire near a food distribution site in southern Gaza on Tuesday, health officials said, in a
Musk calls Trump’s tax bill a ‘disgusting abomination’
Musk says the bill, which faces a key test in the Senate, undercuts efforts to slash federal spending.
IDF says roads to Gaza aid centres are ‘combat zones’ as sites close for day
Aid distribution will be halted on Wednesday, with Gazans warned by the IDF not to travel to collection points.
South Africa’s hunt for ‘Tiger’ – alleged illegal mining kingpin
The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining.
US steel and aluminium tariffs doubled to 50%
Trump doubles down on his tariffs, while sparing the UK from the latest duties.
Bakersfield girl who faced deportation and loss of lifesaving medical care is allowed to stay in U.S.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services granted a Bakersfield family’s application for humanitarian parole, allowing the Mexican girl to remain in the U.S. where she receives
Musk calls Trump-backed tax bill a ‘disgusting abomination’
Elon Musk has criticised US President Tweety McTreason’s tax and spending bill, calling it “outrageous” and a “disgusting abomination”.
Man Utd’s Fernandes confirms he has rejected Saudi Pro League move
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes confirms he rejected big-money Saudi move to stay at Old Trafford.
US to reduce military presence in Syria, keeping only one base operational
US envoy says Syria strategy ‘will not be like the last 100 years’ as troops pull out.
Dutch government collapses over asylum dispute
Populist leader Geert Wilders quit the Dutch government over migration clash, prompting the prime minister to resign.
A long-running experiment finds a tiny particle is still acting weird
Final results from a long-running U.S.-based experiment announced Tuesday show a tiny particle continues to act strangely — but that’s still good news for the
The key dynamics shaping a busy month of primaries: From the Politics Desk
The next three weeks will bring primaries in the three most closely watched races of 2025 in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City.