Study of fossilised beaks shows patterns of wear and suggests some ancient species were up to 19 metres long Giant “kraken-like” octopuses that used powerful beaks to crunch through bones of prey were among the most formidable predators of the Cretaceous oceans, according to research. Analysis of dozens of newly...
‘Cries of delight’ as Sumatran orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross road for first time
After a two-year wait, video of a young male crossing above a road gives hope that critically endangered species can survive habitat fragmentation The critically endangered Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a canopy bridge to cross a road. In 2024, conservationists in the Pakpak Bharat...
Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by ‘extremely frustrating’ delays
Green groups say European Commission is ‘chief roadblock’ to its own plans, as report finds poor progress four years on Harmful compounds in children’s nappies and toxic “forever chemicals” in everyday products are among 14 hazardous substance groups hit by lengthy delays to EU pollution controls, according to report findings...
What is the UK Biobank project and what are the privacy concerns around it?
Volunteers’ data has enabled medical breakthroughs, but there are questions over how that data is protected With the revelation that the confidential health records of half a million British volunteers have been put up for sale on a Chinese website, we take a look at what the UK Biobank project...
‘Can I have some, please?’: has Trump opened the door to a psychedelic future?
Order to speed hallucinogen research hailed as ‘threshold moment’ but concerns remain over access and protections The scene seemed so far-fetched you could be forgiven for thinking you might be hallucinating. On the weekend in which psychonauts celebrate “Bicycle Day” – the anniversary of the first LSD trip – Donald...
The cinema lab: brain activity tracked to find secret to creating immersive films
Bristol University project aims to help directors make better movies and take greater risks – with one already onboard At first glance, it looks like any high-end cinema: booming surround sound, a razor-sharp 4K projector and rows of reclining seats. But instead of clutching popcorn, a headset records my brain...
Canada’s prime minister says the US does not get to dictate terms for a trade agreement
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that Washington cannot dictate the terms of the continental trade deal known as USMCA
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan has left Trump administration, marking latest departure of a top defense leader
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan has left Trump administration, marking latest departure of a top defense leader
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in latest departure of a top defense leader
The Pentagon has abruptly announced that Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job
Police seek 17-year-old for attempted murder in shooting near University of Iowa, authorities say
Authorities are seeking a 17-year-old on charges of attempted murder after a weekend shooting near the University of Iowa campus