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Rising sea levels are making coastal flooding more common around the world; study finds
Coastal flooding is becoming more frequent globally due to rising sea levels. Extreme sea-level events now occur four times more often than a century ago. Human-caused warming has amplified the impact of tides and storms. Natural variations still influence local flood risk across coastlines. Communities must rethink flood planning based on these changing probabilities.
Colombia planted 880,000 trees across the streets of one city to tackle rising temperatures, and the plantation delivered localised cooling of up to 5°C in shaded areas
AI cracks a mystery from 1939 that mathematicians couldn’t solve for decades
An artificial intelligence model has aided in identifying a potential solution to an 87-year-old mathematical problem. This development challenges the long-held view of mathematics as a solely human endeavor. Researchers are now exploring AI's potential as a partner in advanced mathematical research. The Jacobian conjecture, proposed in 1939, has resisted decades of human effort. While formal veri...
'I may be one of the 10 luckiest': Warren Buffett says birth, timing and luck shaped his $147 billion fortune more than investing skill
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Why scientists kill 9 million sea lampreys every year in the Great Lakes of America
Invasive sea lampreys, or vampire fish, pose a serious threat to the native fish communities of the Great Lakes. These destructive predators made their way in through canals and now voraciously consume vast amounts of fish annually. Since 1957, the application of TFM has been a cornerstone in eradicating lamprey larvae. However, interruptions in management efforts have caused significant rebounds ...
'Ban Muslims from office': Laura Loomer calls Zohran Mamdani 'national security risk'
Laura Loomer criticized Zohran Mamdani for calling Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal. Loomer urged President Trump to reinstate a Muslim ban for national security. She claimed Mamdani sympathizes with Iran and Hamas, posing a risk. Mamdani had previously called Netanyahu a war criminal and unwelcome in New York. He cited alleged atrocities and an ICC arrest warrant against the Israeli leader.
"Wild pursuit of fame and fortune": Candace Owens tears into Erika Kirk, claims Charlie Kirk was her "ticket to more fame"
Candace Owens intensified her public feud with Erika Kirk, accusing her of pursuing fame and fortune throughout her life. In a podcast, Owens claimed Charlie Kirk was Erika's "ticket to more fame" and argued a recent article criticizing her instead exposed Erika's character. She also questioned Erika's motives, saying her focus had always been on public attention, money, and influence.
France lawmakers pass law banning social media for children under 15; first EU nation to do so
France has approved a nationwide ban on social media for children under fifteen. This new law also prohibits mobile phone use within high schools across the nation. President Macron wants the ban to begin at the start of the next school year. This measure aims to protect young users from harmful online content and its effects. Several other European countries are also considering similar restricti...
IShowSpeed's Instagram Reel featuring BTS becomes most-viewed in first 24 hours with 300 million views
IShowSpeed's Instagram Reel of meeting BTS at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final achieved a record. The viral video garnered an impressive 300 million views within its initial twenty-four hours. This encounter brought together a major streamer and a popular K-pop group, creating significant buzz. Fans worldwide rapidly shared the clip, contributing to its immense popularity and viral spread.
D4vd asks judge to remove handcuffs before preliminary hearing in Celeste Rivas murder case
Singer D4vd has requested to appear in court without handcuffs during his preliminary hearing. Prosecutors will present evidence to determine if the case moves forward to a murder trial. D4vd faces charges including murder and lewd acts involving a child. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and remains in custody. The judge has not yet ruled on the request for restraints.
11-year-old reads books to shelter dogs and cats waiting for forever homes
An 11-year-old Florida boy, Nehemiah Turner, has completed 100 hours of reading to rescue animals at the Jacksonville Humane Society. Through the shelter’s Pawsitive Reading programme, he spent two years reading books to dogs and cats waiting for adoption. Nehemiah became the first child to reach the milestone, earning recognition for helping comfort shelter animals and supporting their journey to...
Scientists studying bee brains found how colonies coordinate without a central controller
Honeybee colonies organise work without any leader assigning tasks, but scientists have now discovered that specific brain circuits help control this process. By changing the activity of a gene-linked neural circuit, researchers made older worker bees return to caring for the queen, a job usually done only by younger bees. The findings offer new insight into how bees coordinate complex social beha...
What does it really take to become an astronaut for NASA and who can apply for it?
The selection process for astronauts at NASA is rigorous and far more demanding than academic qualifications alone. Candidates undergo psychological testing and participate in team-based simulations that are designed to push them to their limits. Psychologists purposefully create high-pressure situations to gauge how well candidates maintain composure and teamwork. This comprehensive method ensure...
UK village builds £35,000 beaver-style dams to fight floods amid hosepipe ban
A Norfolk village that suffered severe flooding in 2020 has installed four beaver-inspired "leaky dams" to slow water flow naturally. The £35,000 project comes as East Anglia faces a hosepipe ban during extreme drought, highlighting how communities are preparing for both flooding and increasingly unpredictable weather caused by climate extremes.
