The ocean current that warms Europe may be more resilient than feared
Studies of the Atlantic’s circulation find signs of both weakening and unexpected stability in the face of global warming
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Deep-sea vehicles spot 'alien' sharks deep beneath the waves in the Pacific
Goblin sharks have never before been filmed in their natural habitat
Threads of Earth's Underground Fungal Networks Are Long Enough to Reach Beyond the Solar System
For the first time ever, researchers have quantified the length and mass of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks globally and mapped the ecosystems where they are...
Natural history GCSE to teach teenagers to plant wildflower-friendly gardens
Long-awaited course to examine human effects on natural world and explore everyday ways to aid biodiversitySchool pupils will learn how to plant a wildflower-friendly garden,...
How did the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak start? Scientists are investigating new scenarios
Understanding how the first patient became infected may shed new light on Andes virus’ transmission patterns and incubation period
After years of opposition, Mexico's president is reconsidering fracking
The government has tasked a group of scientists with assessing new technologies for ‘sustainable’ oil and gas drilling—but many experts say it’s a fantasy
'Super El Niño' is officially here, scientists say. What can we expect?
Experts say climate pattern could supercharge extreme weather events and push temperatures to record highsEL Niño has officially arrived, US officials at the National Oceanic...
What I've Learned From 'The End of Poverty,' 20 Years Later
The author reflects on Jeffrey Sachs, the U.N., and the need to redesign global institutions for a world shaped by climate change, poverty and geopolitical...
DR Congo: Ebola Outbreak, DRC and Region, Situation Report #6, June 11, 2026
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: International Medical Corps Please refer to the attached file. FAST FACTS On May 15, the DRC officially declared...
Philippines Earthquake: Situation Report #1, June 11, 2026
Country: Philippines Source: International Medical Corps Please refer to the attached file. FAST FACTS On June 8, a powerful earthquake struck the Mindanao region in...
If scientists discover aliens, they have a plan for 'disclosure day'
New guidelines aim to help scientists verify, communicate, and manage evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence
Synthetic pectin–cellulose nanofiber capsule recapitulates the mechanical properties of a regenerating plant cell wall
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 23, June 2026. SignificancePlant growth and shape are controlled by the mechanics of primary cell...
Polyphosphate affects the growth and methanogenesis of deep-sea methanogenic archaea
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 23, June 2026. SignificancePolyphosphate kinase 1 (PPK1) catalyzes the synthesis of inorganic polyphosphate (polyP), a...
Fewer journalists register for Bonn talks, as cuts to climate reporting bite
The number of journalists registered to attend the annual climate negotiations in Bonn has declined this year, as climate reporters have been let go and...
Subterranean fungi networks more than 100 quadrillion km in length, study finds
First ever global mapping of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi shows scale of hyphal systems that sustain plant lifeOur planet’s soils contain enough of the subterranean fungi...
This unfathomably huge fungal network keeps Earth cool and green
Even if you don’t like eating mushrooms, you’re in debt to fungi. One group of them, known as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, form vast subterranean networks...
Pennsylvania Activists Urge Lawmakers to Help Curb Soaring Electric Bills
Despite skyrocketing demand driven by data center development, the industry says it is not the cause of increasing costs for consumers.By Jon HurdleAdvocates for lower...
Philippines | 7.8 M earthquake and tsunami, update - DG ECHO Daily Map | 11/06/2026
Country: Philippines Source: European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Please refer to the attached Map.
WHO issues new guidance on heat-health action plans, as El Niño sets in
The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled new guidance for governments seeking to protect people from extreme heat, a growing priority as climate change pushes...
Russia's War on Ukraine | UCPM MEDEVAC operations - DG ECHO Daily Map | 11/06/2026
Country: Ukraine Source: European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Please refer to the attached Map.
How to help communities affected by the earthquake in the Philippines
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Memory, chaos, and noise in ecological forecasting
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 23, June 2026. SignificanceClassical theory suggests that dynamical stability should have important consequences for predictability...
Egress thresholds and wildfire fatalities
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 23, June 2026. SignificancePreventing deaths during wildfires is a central public safety goal. Communities are...
El Niño has begun. It may become the strongest this century
After clearing a spring forecasting hurdle, scientists see growing odds of a powerful climate event that could disrupt weather worldwide
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