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Coverage of scientific research and breakthroughs, environmental issues, and health.

The Weda Bay Nickel concession spans 45,000 hectares on Halmahera island

Encroaching without permission

Indonesia seizes part of nickel site over forest violations

Pacific Island leaders agreed on a new framework that would allow nations to join their regional forum as strategic partners after accusations that China was influence decision-making

Outside meddling

Pacific leaders agree new summit rules after China, Taiwan bans

Spiral galaxies: a window into the universe

The EU and the US have pledged to recognise each other's automotive standards

Heavy-duty vehicules

US tariffs deal stokes 'monster' pick-up fears in Europe

Seville, located in Andalusia, is home to the Maria Luisa park that attracts tourists

'Very low' risk of infection transmitting to humans

Bird flu outbreak shuts parks in Spain's Andalusia

Jesus Gonzalez (left), Paul Negulescu (center) et Michael Welsh (right), are this year's winners of the prestigious Lasker prize for science

'Revolutionary' treatment

Scientists behind breakthrough cystic fibrosis treatment awarded top US prize

The Govy AirCab two-seater electric 'flying car', made by a subsidiary of Chinese carmaker GAC

IAA Mobility 2025

Robot dogs, flying cars: five takeaways from the Munich auto show

In a series of videos on his Instagram, Mike Holston, who goes by therealtarzann online, tussles with crocodiles

Amassing millions of views

Australian authorities investigate influencer over croc wrestling

With valid visas

NASA blocks Chinese citizens from working on space programs

An aerial view of the Cheniere Energy liquefied natural gas plant on February 10, 2025 in Port Arthur, Texas

After years of steady decline

Study warns US emissions progress may flatline

An image taken by NASA's Perseverance rover that shows

Compelling findings

Speckled Martian rocks 'clearest sign' yet of ancient life

Flash floods following heavy rain hit two islands in Indonesia, including tourist hotspot Bali, killing at least 13 people

Several dead, missing

Deadly floods inundate Indonesia's Bali and Flores islands

An artist's illustration of two black holes merging

Gravitational waves from black hole smash confirm Hawking theory

A man fills up his car at a gas station in Moscow on September 8, 2025

More likely, more ferocious

Fossil energy 'significant' driver of climate-fuelled heatwaves: study

New Zealand's tuatara reptile, which bears some striking similarities to the lizard ancestor discovered in England

Oldest known lizard ancestor discovered in England

The trial will assess how well the test can work in the UK's National Health Service

'A step forward'

UK aims to transform Alzheimer's diagnosis with blood test trial

The European Commission in 2022 defied protests from green campaigners and dissent in its own ranks to give a sustainable finance label to investments in both gas and nuclear power

Dismissing Austrian complaint

Top EU court upholds nuclear green label

UNICEF, which conducts nutrition programs in developing nations, says obesity in 2025 is surpassing undernourishment as the leading form of malnutrition for youths age five to 19

Facing chronic disease

Obese surpass undernourished youths for first time, UN warns

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, has sought to overhaul America's premier medical institutions since taking office

Amid concessions for RFK Jr

US unveils new health plan avoiding curbs on junk food, pesticides

Chlamydia is responsible for about half of all koala deaths in the wild

Amid extinction fears

Australia approves chlamydia vaccine for koalas

Food waste awaiting treatment in a compost and biogas factory in Stains, north of Paris

Binding targets

EU clamps down on food waste, fast fashion

The African Union is hosting its second continental climate summit

Only emits 4% of greenhouse gases

African Union chief calls for more 'climate justice' funds

Stargazers in Johannesburg were among those getting a clear view of the Blood Moon

Stargazers' delight

'Blood Moon' rises during total lunar eclipse

EVs are expected to represent 18 percent of new cars sold in Europe by the end of 2025

Promising figures

Most EU carmakers on track to meet emission targets: study

Kenya has some of the lowest light pollution levels in the world, a clear asset for 'astro-tourism'

Promoting night skies

'Blood Moon' rises as Kenya looks to the stars for tourism

Map projections

Showing true scale

'Correcting The Map': reshaping perceptions of Africa

Around half of the babies will fall victims to vicious inter-family fights, experts say

Endangered creatures

Overcrowding kills infant gorillas in Rwanda habitat

The koala population in Australia's eastern state of New South Wales is threatened with extinction, environmentalists say

Large stretch of woodland

Australia halts logging for koala haven on eastern coast

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