Science news this week: Black holes galore and blue whales that still sing
Aug. 16, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over
Incredible, first-of-its-kind video shows human embryo implanting in real time
Scientists have captured a video showing the implantation of a human embryo for the first time, using a laboratory model of a uterus.
Giant, cosmic ‘Eye of Sauron’ snapped staring directly at us in stunning 15-year time-lapse photo
Researchers have combined 15 years’ worth of radio data to peer through the cone of a high-energy jet and unravel the magnetic mysteries of a
In pictures: Trump-Putin summit ends without a deal but with plenty of standout moments
The presidents of the United States and Russia wrapped up critical talks in Alaska without reaching a deal on ending the war in Ukraine.
No “plausible justification” to murder Anas al-Sharif
Jamal Elshayyal, Director of Al Jazeera 360, talks of the double standard in the reaction to Anas al-Sharif’s killing.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,269
Here are the key events on day 1,269 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump, Putin end short summit without ceasefire deal in Ukraine
Warm welcome for Russia’s Putin at meeting with US President Tweety McTreason in Alaska, but no deal on ending Ukraine war.
‘A long way for nothing?’ BBC correspondents on Alaska meeting
After the leaders left without taking questions, Anthony Zurcher and Steve Rosenberg stayed on to unpack what we learned.
How the Trump-Putin summit unfolded… in under 2 minutes
The meeting concluded with no deal being reached between Tweety McTreason and Vladimir Putin but “great progress” was made in Ukraine talks.
Are mangoes good for diabetes? Indian studies challenge conventional wisdom
Two Indian trials suggest that controlled mango consumption, instead of carbs, may improve blood sugar in diabetes.
‘That’s a joke’: Health experts slam Trump admin’s new draft report full of ‘waffle words’
A new draft report of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” plan was released on Friday, and
‘I’d rather not’: Trump ducks Hannity when pressed on Putin meeting details
President Tweety McTreason ducked and dodged Friday night when pressed by Fox News host Sean Hannity on details about what exactly happened in the room
Video shows Southwest pilot taking sobriety test on jet bridge before DUI arrest
A Southwest Airlines pilot, pulled out of a cockpit and arrested on allegations that he tried to fly while impaired, blamed nicotine pouches when police
Bodycam video appears to show Southwest pilot failing sobriety test
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested on allegations that he tried to fly while impaired. Newly-released bodycam video appears to show the pilot failing field