Widespread wildfires in North America and Europe, exacerbated by climate change, are causing immediate devastation and long-term health, economic, and social consequences. A University of Hawaii study highlights persistent issues in Maui years after fires, including mental health and physical ailments.
Researchers at Rockefeller University, using a virtual reality treadmill, discovered that fruit flies navigate complex odor plumes by forming and updating olfactory memories and using a neuronal compass, challenging the long-held "surge and cast" reflex model.
A SpaceX rocket's upper stage is predicted to unintentionally crash into the moon near Einstein Crater on Wednesday, creating a crater and plume of dust. Scientists are eager to observe the impact, which highlights the growing issue of space debris.
Firefighters are expected to remain at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh for several days after a large grassfire on Sunday evening, marking the second blaze at the landmark in three months. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service continues to tackle hotspots amid dry weather, with a full investigation into the cause pending.
Fire crews are tackling a significant blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, with a large plume of smoke visible from Fife. Six appliances are on scene, Queens Drive is closed, and no casualties have been reported.
Experts and environmental groups criticize the UK's carbon capture and storage (CCS) plans, arguing they are costly, ineffective against methane emissions, and primarily support new fossil fuel infrastructure rather than hard-to-abate industries.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned Sunday, with reports suggesting she will become Kyiv's ambassador to the US. President Zelenskyy announced broader changes in law enforcement and a "political strategy" shift. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's Syzran oil refinery, killing one, and Russia suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov due to drone activity.
At least five people died and many were injured in a fire that broke out on the ground floor of an apartment block in Antwerp, Belgium. The blaze, which started mid-morning on the eighth floor of the 10-storey building in the Linkeroever neighbourhood, sent thick smoke into the air, prompting an evacuation and warnings for residents to close windows.
Two earthquakes struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, leaving over 1,700 dead and tens of thousands missing. Survivors are being rescued days later, but hope fades amid economic crisis. International aid is arriving, but the government's response and past corruption are questioned.
A new study suggests Yellowstone's volcanic activity may be driven by tectonic forces reshaping the North American continent, rather than a deep mantle plume. This research uses a 3D model to explain how crustal movements and the sinking of an ancient tectonic plate could create pathways for magma, influencing future volcanic activity models.
Five chefs highlight distinct, freshly prepared beach dishes from around the world, including barbecued sweetcorn in India, crab and banana pastels in Brazil, custard doughnuts in Portugal, fresh coconut pulp in Mexico, and fried red mullet in Cyprus.
A large wildfire on Tintwistle Moor near Glossop has burned over 500 square metres of moorland and woodland for over 24 hours. Smoke warnings have been issued, roads closed including the Woodhead Pass (A628), and residents across Greater Manchester report ash landing in gardens. Fire crews expect to remain on scene overnight.
Christian Hecq triomphe dans "La Vie Parisienne" d'Offenbach, mise en scène par Valérie Lesort au Théâtre du Châtelet. La troupe de la Comédie-Française séduit par sa fantaisie et ses costumes animaliers audacieux.
Ukrainian drones targeted multiple locations in Moscow, including an oil refinery in Kapotno, causing fires and smoke. Flights were suspended at the capital's airports. This attack follows a major Russian strike on Kyiv and marks an escalation in the air war.
Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow's oil refinery for the second time this week, causing damage, while Russia retaliated with missile strikes on Kyiv. The refinery attack exacerbates Russia's fuel crisis, prompting it to import fuel by sea.
Campo Grande, reconhecida como a capital mais arborizada do Brasil, oferece guias para orientar moradores sobre o plantio de árvores. Os documentos indicam espécies recomendadas e proibidas para evitar danos à infraestrutura urbana e preservar o meio ambiente.
A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in Siberia's Irkutsk region. The crew ejected successfully, but details on their condition are unknown. The aircraft crashed near the Angara River, with footage showing it nose-diving into trees.
Tens of thousands fled their homes in the Philippines following massive explosions from Mount Pinatubo on June 12, 1991. The eruptions sent ash plumes up to 25km into the sky, forcing residents like Theresita Santiago to evacuate.
Lebanon's health ministry reported that Israeli strikes killed 10 people, including six paramedics and a child, within 24 hours, further straining a US-brokered ceasefire. The ministry condemned the attacks as violations of international law.
Avec leurs plumages éclatants et leurs parades spectaculaires, ces oiseaux qui captivent depuis des siècles. Le musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac leur consacre une exposition inédite en France, «Plumes du paradis», ouverte jusqu’au 8 novembre.
DÉCRYPTAGE - Alors que son second quinquennat doit se terminer le soir du 13 mai 2027, le président tente déjà de valoriser son bilan malgré son impopularité.
Plusieurs plumes, comme Han Kang, Prix Nobel de littérature 2024, Ali Smith, Jón Kalman Stefánsson, Colm Tóibín ou Sandro Veronesi, annoncent qu’ils ne soumettront pas leurs prochaines œuvres à la maison d’édition à la suite du limogeage de son PDG Olivier Nora.
Plumes of black smoke rise over the southern Russian town of Tuapse after multiple Ukrainian drone strikes on a major oil refinery in the coastal area.
Les Républicains doivent rompre avec la timidité dans les convictions, avoir l’obsession des électeurs plutôt que des chapeaux à plumes et assumer pleinement leur volonté de conquête.
