UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced new energy sanctions against Russia, targeting its shadow fleet and finance networks, and a two-year deal to supply Ukraine's nuclear plants with enriched uranium, during the G7 summit.
A new study using a 3D model suggests life on Earth could end between 1.35 and 1.87 billion years from now due to the Sun's increasing brightness and subsequent impacts on CO2 levels and temperature. Researchers explored scenarios with strong and weak weathering feedback mechanisms.
Researchers in China have developed plants that glow autonomously using biotechnology and material sciences. One method integrates fungal bioluminescence pathways into plant cells, while another uses phosphors in succulents to emit stored light, potentially offering sustainable lighting solutions for urban environments.
A 2022 study found that the magnetic fields of devices like Apple's AirPods can trigger magnetic modes in implanted cardiovascular devices, potentially preventing them from detecting irregularities. While patients should consult their cardiologists, Apple recommends keeping devices at least 6 inches away from implants.
Italy's Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin stated that the government's goal for the Ilva plant is to make it one of the most modern in Europe. He emphasized the need for balance between environmental and territorial policies and industrial investment, noting that Italy already possesses the most modern steelworks on the continent.
A new study mapped vast underground fungal networks, finding they could stretch 750 million times the Earth-Sun distance. These networks are vital for plant life and climate regulation but are threatened by agriculture, with cropland densities 47.3% lower than in wild ecosystems.
Ukraine launched long-range missile and drone attacks deep inside Russia, hitting a military factory in Cheboksary and oil refineries in Samara and Vladimir regions. President Zelenskyy declared a new 'Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces'. Meanwhile, Russia reported arrests in Moscow car bombings and continued attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants if a deal isn't reached, accusing Tehran of "playing us for suckers." The US and Iran exchanged strikes, with Iran targeting bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
SpaceX alumni Sara Spangelo and Ben Longmier have launched Ambrosia Energy, aiming to build solar and battery power plants faster and cheaper than natural gas alternatives. Their goal is to offer power at $100 per megawatt-hour and achieve gigawatt scale by the end of the decade.
A Chinese medical team successfully transplanted a pig's kidneys and liver into a brain-dead patient, with organs functioning for nearly five days, potentially paving the way for solving global organ shortages through xenotransplantation.
Genetically modified cotton shows 23.8% yield increase and improved resistance to Verticillium wilt, a devastating fungal disease.
St. Petersburg's car plants aim to return to pre-COVID production volumes by 2028, expecting to produce over several hundred thousand cars annually, following upgrades that increased their capabilities.
Donald Trump is allocating $700m to coal-fired power plants using the Defense Production Act. The funds will support existing plants, build new ones, and create an export terminal, despite coal being a major cause of climate change and respiratory illnesses.
A 66-year-old Russian woman had enlarged gluteal implants, done in 1993 using polyacrylamide gel, removed after 30 years due to discomfort and migration. The gel, now banned in some countries, caused pain and lumps, requiring three surgeries.
La coopérative Savéol, basée à Guipavas près de Brest, utilise depuis 40 ans des micro-guêpes pour éliminer naturellement les parasites, notamment les mouches blanches, dans ses cultures de tomates, évitant ainsi l'usage de pesticides.
President Erdoğan inaugurated new renewable energy plants, stressing energy security as a matter of national security and sovereignty. He highlighted Turkey's goal to zero out energy dependency by increasing renewable capacity.
Researchers have identified a specific immune receptor in common bean plants that detects caterpillar saliva, triggering a distress signal to attract predatory wasps. Plants lacking this receptor showed significantly reduced defenses against caterpillars and failed to summon wasps.
IAEA Deputy Director General Mikhail Chudakov stated that military strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant are "absolutely unacceptable." He noted that while nuclear power plants offer significant energy advantages, they are vulnerable to attacks. This statement follows a recent Ukrainian drone strike on the plant's machine room.
A member of the Russian State Duma Defense Committee, Andrey Kolesnik, stated that Ukrainian rocket production facilities will be destroyed. He responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's remarks about priority targets for Russian strikes, warning that efforts to mass-produce rockets with Western aid will be futile.
Flera plantskolor rapporterar om samtal från trädgårdsägare som vill ha råd om larver som äter upp blad på buskar och träd. Experter menar att det troligen handlar om frostfjäril, och att väderförhållanden, som en kall och torr vår följt av plötslig värme, bidrar till "en explosion" av insekter. Träden överlever oftast trots bladförlusten.
Entomologists in England anticipate a significant increase in slug activity, posing a threat to strawberry plants and other garden crops due to recent hot, dry weather followed by rain. The Royal Horticultural Society advises gentle methods for managing slugs, emphasizing their role in garden biodiversity.
Iran faces an extreme water crisis exacerbated by a multi-year drought and recent conflict. Infrastructure damage, poor resource management, and climate change have depleted water supplies, leading to protests and potential rationing.
Heatwaves pose significant risks to human health and the environment, especially when temperatures exceed 30°C for consecutive days. Simple, practical measures can mitigate these impacts, from watering plants before sunrise to ventilating homes early and avoiding overly cold drinks.
New evidence from an ancient tomb in China supports ancient texts describing herbal anaesthetics used by 14th-century surgeons, potentially rewriting the history of modern surgery.
