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Climate change: the Ukraine conflict causes a “gold rush” for fossil fuels – report

According to a new report by prominent climate change researchers, the global fossil fuel industry is experiencing a "gold rush." Enhanced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, soaring energy prices have prompted new investments in oil and gas. According to a report by Climate Action Tracker (CAT), global warming may be irreversible. There...

Antarctica’s Southern Ocean floor has been mapped in unprecedented detail.

Scientists have created the most accurate map to date of the mountains, canyons, and plains that make up the floor of the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. Covering 48 million sq km (18.5 million sq mi), this chart reveals for the first time a new deepest point: the Factorian Deep, a...

The James Webb Space Telescope was struck by a meteorite.

A small particle of rock has struck the primary mirror of the new James Webb Space Telescope. Dust-sized micrometeoroid damage is having a notable impact on the observatory's data, but it is not expected to hinder the mission's overall performance. James Webb was launched in December to replace the pioneering, but...

A decade after a self-imposed restriction, elephant tusk ivory was traded on eBay.

By offering elephant ivory under pseudonyms, sellers are circumventing eBay's self-imposed ban on its sale. We purchased three of these items from eBay UK and evaluated them in an independent laboratory. Two were found to be composed of ivory. Experts in the ivory trade found that hundreds of elephant ivory objects...

Scientists develop human-like skin for robots.

Researchers believe that the human-like appearance of robots can improve their communication and make them more likable. Scientists want robots to resemble people as closely as possible for them to be relatable, which is crucial in the healthcare and service industries. The researchers believe that living skin is the solution for...

Brain alterations associated with emotion have been discovered in people with Takotsubo disease.

Medically known as Takotsubo syndrome, it is typically triggered by physical or mental stress, such as the loss of a loved one, hence the name. The onset of "broken heart syndrome" is typically precipitated by extreme physical or emotional stress, such as the loss of a loved one; nevertheless, its...

Inside Sellafield, the most dangerous building in Western Europe, as work to remove radioactive sludge begins.

The most recent estimate by the Public Accounts Committee is that decommissioning the United Kingdom's nuclear sites will cost over £132 billion and take more than 120 years; therefore, can the government justify a new nuclear program if it will cost this much to clean up the last one? If...

Twitter is reportedly planning to supply Elon Musk with raw daily tweet data in response to his concerns about bogus accounts.

In April, Elon Musk entered into a legally binding deal to acquire the tech giant for $44 billion (£35 billion). However, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX has threatened to withdraw unless Twitter offers more information regarding the number of fraudulent accounts on the social media network. In April, Mr....

The Isle of Wight is the site of the discovery of the world’s largest land-based predatory dinosaur.

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Two servings of fish each week may raise the risk of melanoma

The study included 491,367 US adults aged around 62 who reported the frequency and portion sizes of their consumption of fried fish, non-fried fish, and tuna over the preceding year. The NHS recommends two servings of fish per week for a healthy diet, including one portion of oily fish weighing...

The world’s first commercially available hydrofoils boat has been introduced by a Belfast-based company.

Using the same technology as America's Cup racing yachts, electric-powered hydrofoils attached to the hull by vertical struts lift the boats above the water. Using the same technology as America's Cup racing yachts, electric-powered hydrofoils attached to the hull by vertical struts lift the boats above the water. The eco-friendly vessels...

Microplastics were identified for the first time in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica.

Tiny particles of plastic, shards of commonplace objects, had previously been discovered in sea ice and water - and even in human blood - but never in freshly fallen snow. According to new research, the purity of freshly fallen snow in Antarctica cannot be taken for granted. Microplastics were discovered...

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Nagelsmann ignores Hummels, opts for regulars at Euro 2024

Nagelsmann disregards Hummels and stays with the Euro regulars. Germany national football coach Julian Nagelsmann ignored the late claims of Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels and Julian Brandt when he named a nearly unchanged squad for the 2024 Euros. Dortmund advanced to the Champions League final, where they will face Real Madrid, thanks to the contributions of 2014 World Cup champion Hummels and midfielder Brandt. However, Dortmund manager Jurgen Nagelsmann stated on Thursday that he preferred to stay with the squad that defeated France and the Netherlands in March.

The eight indicators of identity hacker and how to prevent it

Identity theft reports are rising in the US; by 2023, over 15 million people will have reported identity theft. In a time when hackers can easily penetrate your phone's security and obtain your passwords, there are eight subtle indicators that can help you thwart cybercriminals and protect your identity. Experts claim that most identity theft protection services are ineffective because they don't notify you when your finances, accounts, or credit score are at risk.

US tariffs on Chinese imports benefit whom? The experts weigh in

This week, the United States and China fired their latest salvo in the ongoing trade war, a move that coincides with a heated campaign for the White House. On Tuesday, US President Joe Biden announced $18 billion in tariff increases on imports of various Chinese products. Lithium-ion batteries comprise $13 billion of the overall imports, with medical gloves and syringes, in addition to specific steel and aluminum products, accounting for the remaining $5 billion.

The president-elect pleads for unity as Robert Fico recovers from the shooting

According to officials, Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico is in a stable condition but is "not yet out of the woods." The country's president-elect pleaded for unity after a shooting exposed the country's profound political divisions in recent months. The shooting, which marked the first significant attempt at assassinating a political leader in Europe in over two decades, caused widespread concern throughout the continent. Leaders attributed the violence to a progressively tense and polarized political atmosphere in European nations preceding the June elections for the European Parliament.