A South African museum curator's 1938 discovery of a coelacanth, a fish believed extinct for 65 million years, revolutionized evolutionary science. This 'living fossil' offers insights into vertebrate evolution and highlights the deep sea's potential for undiscovered ancient life.
A new fossil DNA study reveals the extinct Dalian horse from northeastern China acted as a genetic bridge, passing North American ancestry to Eurasian horse populations. This challenges the long-held belief that horses were solely a European import to the Americas, suggesting a more complex migration route involving China as a key crossroads.
Electrification of vehicles, heating, cooling, and industry is proposed as a major step to replace fossil fuels and halve global energy demand. The strategy gained prominence at UN climate talks in Bonn, though negotiations were marred by disputes over climate science and the 1.5C goal.
Electrification of global energy use, including EVs and heating, is highlighted as crucial for phasing out fossil fuels. Turkey's environment minister is pushing for a target of 35% electricity use by 2035 at the upcoming Cop31 summit. However, UN climate talks in Bonn faced significant challenges, with disputes over climate science and the 1.5C goal.
A new fossil DNA study suggests horses originated in North America millions of years ago. An extinct Chinese lineage, the Dalian horse, carried American ancestry to Siberia, influencing modern European horses.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell highlighted the "fossil fuel cost crisis" at Bonn climate talks, urging a faster transition from fossil fuels due to economic instability. While a "coalition of the willing" pushes for a phaseout, some nations, particularly oil producers, remain resistant, complicating UN negotiations.
Despite President Trump's anti-climate policies, US development agencies like MCC, DFC, and EXIM Bank continue to fund climate-friendly projects globally, highlighting embedded climate action in economic activity.
Une nouvelle vague de chaleur s'abat sur la France, entraînant l'activation du numéro vert "Canicule info service" et plaçant 26 départements en vigilance orange. Les températures pourraient atteindre 38°C, voire 40°C, et un risque élevé de feux de forêts est signalé.
15-million-year-old marine fossils, including shark teeth and vertebrae, have been discovered in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, indicating a shallow sea once covered the area. Researchers are studying the site to understand the prehistoric ecosystem and the sea's recession.
Une vague de chaleur s'abat sur la France, avec 26 départements en vigilance orange. Les températures pourraient atteindre 40°C dans certaines régions, augmentant le risque de feux de forêt et provoquant des suppressions de trains.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced plans to increase hybrid car production and focus on growth in the US, delaying its full transition to electric vehicles. The company aims to double its US business by selling 250,000 more luxury cars to wealthy Americans, while also investing £18bn between 2024-2029.
Escalating Middle East conflict renews focus on energy security and logistics, accelerating global transition to renewables as nations diversify from fossil fuels and chokepoint reliance.
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have confirmed that Terzan 5, located in the Milky Way's bulge, is not a globular star cluster but a 'bulge fossil fragment.' It has undergone at least four distinct star formation phases, offering new insights into galactic history.
Eine Umfrage zeigt: 83% der deutschen Unternehmen erwarten Kostensenkungen durch Elektrifizierung. Hohe Strompreise, Netzausbaukosten und politische Unsicherheit bremsen jedoch den Umstieg auf strombasierte Lösungen.
A project in Gaoping, Shanxi, is producing 1,000 tonnes daily of building and industrial materials from coal gangue, a solid waste from mining. This marks a significant step towards comprehensive clean utilization of coal wastes in China.
Europa verliert im Rennen um die Energiewende an Boden, während China und aufstrebende südostasiatische Länder wie Vietnam und Thailand aufholen. Diese Länder bauen eigene Wertschöpfungsketten auf und setzen stark auf Elektromobilität und erneuerbare Energien, um Importabhängigkeiten zu reduzieren und wirtschaftliche Vorteile zu erzielen. Europa steht vor der Herausforderung, seine Position zu behaupten, ohne neue Abhängigkeiten zu schaffen.
Der höchste Kirchturm der Welt an der Sagrada Família in Barcelona wurde nach über einem Jahrhundert Bauzeit eingeweiht. In Australien wurden Walfossilien entdeckt, die ein Ökosystem beherbergen. Starke Mietrechte schützten Studierende in Frankfurt und eine Seniorin in Köln.
Australia's climate change minister, Chris Bowen, declared the country can transition from fossil fuel exports to clean energy products, leveraging its renewable potential to become a "renewable energy superpower." Speaking at climate talks in Bonn, Germany, Bowen acknowledged the shrinking global market for fossil fuels and highlighted Australia's advantages in solar, wind, and battery technology, suggesting exports of green hydrogen, electricity, and even "green AI" could decarbonize other nations. The minister will co-host the upcoming UN climate summit, Cop31, in Turkey.
Researchers discover the Earth's deepest and most extensive whale fossil graveyard, with fossils dating back 5.3 million years, reshaping understanding of whale-fall ecosystems and cetacean evolution.
Meteorologists announced the formation of El Niño in a warmed Pacific Ocean, predicting it will reach historic strength and turbocharge extreme weather globally. NOAA confirmed its existence, forecasting a 63% chance of it ranking among the largest events since 1950.
Un riesame di fossili al Museo di Storia Naturale di Londra ha rivelato il Praearcturus gigas, uno scorpione gigante vissuto circa 415 milioni di anni fa. L'animale, lungo circa 1 metro e con chele di 16 cm, potrebbe aver condotto una vita anfibia.
Des députés de Guyane dénoncent un « colonialisme vert » après le rejet d'une proposition de loi visant à lever l'interdiction d'exploiter les hydrocarbures dans les collectivités d'outre-mer. Le texte, déjà adopté par le Sénat, est critiqué par la gauche et le bloc central.
A Chinese-led expedition discovered a rare "whale graveyard" in the Diamantina Zone off Australia, featuring five active whale falls and hundreds of fossils, including a new extinct beaked whale species. The site offers insights into deep-sea ecosystems and cetacean evolution over millions of years.
Scientists have discovered the world's deepest and most extensive whale graveyard in the south-eastern Indian Ocean, with fossils dating back over 5 million years. The site, located in the Diamantina fracture zone, reaches depths of over 7km and teems with life, offering insights into biodiversity and adaptation in extreme environments.
