Polluted air can generate power
Researchers from the University of Antwerp and KU Leuven have succeeded in developing a process that purifies air and, at the same time, generates power.
Leaf litter has slower decomposition rate in warm temperatures than previously thought
The time it takes for a leaf to decompose might be the key to understanding how temperature affects ecosystems, according to Kansas State University ecologists.
Fresh look at Apollo moon rocks solves decades-old mystery about the moon’s magnetic field
The lunar rocks collected by Apollo astronauts suggested the moon had a strong magnetic field. A new analysis shows the opposite.
Chain Word: Can you crack our science word of the day puzzle?
You have six chances to guess our five letter word of the day. Can you figure it out and top the leaderboard?
Dead man with 30 nails in skull wrapped in rug found by two kids
Chen Liu, 27, was found wrapped in a rug in Georges River, south Sydney, after being killed with 30 nails fired into his skull from
Four killed by Cuban forces during ‘infiltration’ attempt
The Cuban government says its forces have shot and killed four Cuban nationals on a US-registered speedboat that entered its waters and opened fire on
Hong Kong appeals court overturns Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction
Surprise ruling comes weeks after the media mogul was convicted and jailed for 20 years on national security charges.
US-Iran talks live: Nuclear talks to kick off in Geneva amid tensions
Third round of indirect negotiations to take place amid a massive US military build-up in the Middle East.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility
Kim emphasised that Pyongyang intends to cement its position on the global stage through its nuclear capabilities.
A.I. Dating Apps Complicate China’s Efforts to Boost Birthrate
As China grapples with a shrinking population and historically low birthrate, people are finding romance with chatbots instead.
Australian PM apologises after calling child sex abuse survivor and advocate ‘difficult’
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame said the word was a “misogynist’s code for a woman who won’t comply”.
Orbán accuses Ukraine of disrupting oil supplies to Hungary
Ukraine says a critical pipeline was closed after Russian strikes.
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai wins appeal against fraud conviction
The 78-year-old Lai, however, remains detained for a separate national security case.
Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat were Cuban nationals, Cuba says
The passengers were armed and intended to “carry out an infiltration for terrorist purposes”, the Cuban government said.