How changes in California culture have influenced the evolution of wild animals in Los Angeles
A new study argues that religion, politics and war affect how animals and plants in cities evolve, and the confluence of these forces seem to
Nvidia wins race to become first $4trn listed company
Nvidia has become the first stock market-listed company to achieve a value of $4trn.
Trump issues new tariffs for six countries, including Iraq and the Philippines
The White House has sent letters to 20 different countries this week announcing new tariffs.
South Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon
Yoon Suk-yeol attempted to impose martial law on South Korea in December before being impeached.
Israel installs mobile housing units in Palestinian-controlled Hebron
Footage from the occupied West Bank city of Hebron shows Israel installing mobile housing units.
Dams around the world hold so much water they’ve shifted Earth’s poles, new research shows
Dam construction since 1835 has caused Earth’s poles to “wander” away from the planet’s rotational axis because of the massive weight of water reservoirs.
Weight loss may ‘rejuvenate’ fat tissues, clearing away aged cells
Weight loss is known to improve health in obesity. A new study provides clues to how: by rejuvenating fat tissue and changing fat cells’ metabolism.
Metformin may prevent severe morning sickness
Taking the diabetes drug metformin before pregnancy may reduce the risk of debilitating morning sickness by 70%, early data hint. But a clinical trial is
Robotic surgery hits ‘milestone’ with autonomous gallbladder removal
Efforts to train robots to perform certain kinds of surgical procedures without human help have reached a “critical milestone” with a successful gallbladder removal procedure
Days after Texas floods, at least 150 people are still missing in one county
Governor Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts would continue in the wake of the deadly floods “until this job is finished”.
Search for survivors after Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week
At least three of the 25 people on board the Eternity C were killed after it was attacked by the Iran-backed group.
Greece suspends asylum applications for migrants from North Africa
The temporary measures come as Crete grapples with a 350% increase in arrivals compared to last year.