Science news this week: Thinking chimps and color-changing comets
Nov. 8, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over
How to watch ‘Kingdom’ — TV and streaming details for David Attenborough’s new BBC series
It’s billed as “one of the most ambitious wildlife series ever made” — here’s how to watch David Attenborough’s “Kingdom” online from anywhere.
UC reaches contract agreement with 21,000 employees, averting a strike
The University of California and the union representing healthcare, research and technical employees reached a contract agreement, averting a possible strike.
More than 1,000 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day
Thousands more flights have been delayed or cancelled as the reduction of air travel capacity continues during the federal government shutdown.
Thousands take to Lisbon streets over proposed labour laws
The government wants to make it easier for employers to fire people and to limit some compassionate leave.
US cleaning woman shot and killed after arriving at wrong home
Police say they found Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, dead after she was shot on the front porch of a home in an Indianapolis suburb.
US aviation authority orders emergency ban on MD-11 flights after deadly Kentucky crash
US officials have issued an emergency order banning flights of the model of plane involved in a deadly crash in Kentucky last week, pending inspection.
Is Israel inching towards another regional war?
The Israeli military ramps up attacks on Lebanon as Hezbollah disarmament fails.
UN rights office warns of ‘unimaginable atrocities’ in Sudan’s el-Fasher
UN estimates 82,000 of el-Fasher’s total population of 260,000 fled after RSF atrocities, with many still trapped.
Hungary claims ‘indefinite’ US sanctions waiver for Russian energy imports
Foreign minister says Budapest ‘obtained an indefinite exemption from the sanctions’ on Russian oil and gas shipments.
That Trump, RFK, Oz Presser
Yes, we have to talk about that press conference with Trump, RFK Jr and Dr. Oz., which some are characterizing as the absolutely worst firehose of
Yes, you do need to clean your water bottle. Here’s why and how
You keep your trusty reusable bottle filled with only clear, delicious water. Do you still need to wash it?
‘Food deserts’ found even in areas with supermarkets nearby, new study reveals
Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables is key to staying healthy and avoiding diseases such as heart disease and stroke. But it’s often easier said
Mystery odour that plagued school for weeks ‘was a teacher using fart spray’
Sorry, this video isn’t available any more. A teaching assistant has appeared in court after using a spray so foul-smelling that students needed medical treatment