Around 250 million years ago, Earth was near-lifeless and locked in a hothouse state. Now scientists know why
Some 252 million years ago, almost all life on Earth disappeared. Known as the Permian–Triassic…
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Government revives family services, supporting 500,000 more kids
Parents across the country will benefit from greater support to make family life easier on…
UN chief condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine, warns of nuclear safety risk
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, António Guterres expressed alarm over the dangerous escalation…
Rare wooden tools from Stone Age China reveal plant-based lifestyle of ancient lakeside humans
Ancient wooden tools found at a site in Gantangqing in southwestern China are approximately 300,000…
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed dozens, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
Texas Hill Country is known for its landscapes, where shallow rivers wind among hills and…
Why the US bombed a bunch of metal tubes − a nuclear engineer explains the importance of centrifuges to Iranian efforts to build nuclear weapons
When U.S. forces attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities on June 21, 2025, the main target was…
UK re-establishes diplomatic relations with Syria in first Ministerial visit for 14 years
Foreign Secretary’s visit to Syria marks first by a UK Minister in 14 years and…
Chatbots are on the rise, but customers still trust human agents more
Customers contact companies regularly to purchase products and services, inquire about orders, make payments and…
MethaneSat failed just as NZ was to take over mission control – here’s what we need to know now
This week’s announcement of the loss of a methane-detecting satellite, just days before New Zealand…
Minister Smith Keynote Speech at SKOPE Skills Summit, Oxford
Introduction Good morning. Thank you for inviting me today. I am delighted to see the…