New wild cat species discovered in Bolivia for the first time in over a century
Researchers in Bolivia have identified a wild cat species previously unknown to science.
Younger generations may be aging biologically faster: study links trend to early-onset cancer
Cancer rates are rising among adults under 55, and new research suggests that accelerated biological aging may be a contributing factor.
August was the hottest month on record amid El Niño development
August was an exceptionally hot month globally, with ocean surface temperatures reaching record highs as global warming combined with a strengthening El Niño.
UN warns: El Niño could be strongest in four decades
UN warns El Niño may become the strongest in four decades, with extreme global weather risks ahead.
Scientists unravel mysteries of the splash-free urinal and primate kisses: Ig Nobel Prize winners
Ig Nobel Prizes awarded in Switzerland for first time, honoring splash-free urinals, primate kisses, and social class candy theft.
UK records hottest summer on record
This is the second consecutive record-hot summer for the country.
Study: Seagulls steal £171 million worth of food from Britons annually
71 percent of respondents reported that seagulls had stolen their food or attempted to do so.
Scientists create cookies from recycled plastic
As reported by Science Alert, the development is called µBites (microbites, which can be translated as ‘micro‑bits’).
Study: Screen time at ages 1 and 6 may have long-term consequences for children’s learning
Study links early childhood screen time to long-term academic and memory impacts.
El Niño may become the strongest in over a century — British forecasters’ prediction
This could cause severe droughts in South America and the western Pacific, as well as have serious consequences for global food security.