Lucky few to see ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse over Antarctica on Feb. 17
This month’s new moon brings an annular (or “ring of fire”) solar eclipse, but it will only be visible from parts of Antarctica.
Deepest views from James Webb and Chandra telescopes reveal a monster object that defies theory — Space photo of the week
The James Webb Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory have captured the clearest image yet of a galaxy cluster in the making, seen when
Diagnostic dilemma: Teenager contracts rare ‘welder’s anthrax,’ marking the ninth known case ever reported
A teenager training to be a welder contracted a rare and dangerous lung infection, prompting a combined state and federal investigation.
Role of food nutrients in reducing oxidative stress linked to micro- and nanoplastics
This narrative review examines how micro- and nanoplastics may contribute to oxidative stress, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction, including potential links with diabetes. It highlights plant-derived
Why lung cancer in never smokers is rising and how targeted detection could reduce deaths
Lung cancer in never smokers is an increasingly recognized global health issue with distinct biological drivers, environmental risk factors, and genetic susceptibilities. Improved risk modelling
Nasal COVID vaccine boost increases IgA responses linked to variant neutralisation
Intranasal boosting after prior intramuscular COVID vaccination induced strong mucosal IgA responses in a small human cohort. These antibodies showed markedly enhanced neutralising activity against
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Glove matching those worn by masked individual found
A glove appearing to match those worn by a masked person seen outside the home of the missing mother of US TV host Savannah Guthrie
Can the UN Security Council be reformed?
The UN secretary-general says the absence of African seats is ‘indefensible’.
At least 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza
US President Tweety McTreason says that the first meeting of his newly created ‘Board of Peace’ will take place on Thursday.
India rout bitter rivals Pakistan at T20 World Cup
India’s win against Pakistan takes the defending champions through to the next round of cricket’s T20 World Cup.
US attorney general criticised after saying all Epstein files have been released
Lawmakers, including those who wrote the law requiring their publication, argue the release is insufficient.
FBI analysing recovered glove that appears to match those worn in Guthrie suspect video
The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie’s home.
Saudi Arabia’s ‘oldest man’ dies at the dubious age of 142
Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, Saudi Arabia’s ‘oldest man’, has died at the age of 142 Saudi Arabia’s ‘oldest man’ has reportedly died
‘It was a gift’: French goalie Junca’s birthday was a memorable one despite 10-2 loss to Canadian stars
Imagine, for a few horrifying moments, that you have woken up as Julian Junca, the starting goalie for France. It’s your birthday. You have just