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Our Martian heritage must be preserved, say leading scientists
Academics agree that by protecting robotic vehicles and landing sites we will help archaeologists of the future. Just as the outline of an iron-age hut or remains of a Roman sword cause excitement ...The Guardian - 6h -
Civil servants must work differently, says new boss
The cabinet secretary backs Sir Keir Starmer's call for a "rewiring" of the way government operates.BBC News - 11h -
Mystery drones are not Iranian, Chinese – or Martian – says intelligence committee member
Congressman questions why FAA officials have not debunked conspiracy theoriesYahoo Sports - 16h -
Anxious scientists brace for Trump’s climate denialism: ‘We have a target on our backs’
Experts express fear – and resilience – as they prepare for president-elect’s potential attacks on climate research. As the world’s largest gathering of Earth and space scientists swarmed a ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘There will be no Dreamer bill until we lock our border down,’ Sen. Graham says
President-elect Donald Trump told Kristen Welker that he is willing to work with Democrats on a deal to protect undocumented immigrants who entered the United States as children. One week later, ...NBC News - 1d -
The fight to preserve the world's glaciers
Glaciers around the world are melting due to climate change. In response, the United Nations has declared 2025 the year of glacier preservation. In the Canadian Rockies, glaciers power a uniquely ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump says Syria 'not our fight'. Staying out may not be so easy
The incoming US president has vowed not to involve America in foreign conflicts, but Assad's dramatic fall has upended the region's balance of power.BBC News - 3d -
NFL stands by Jay-Z amid rape allegation: 'Our relationship is not changing,' Roger Goodell says
The NFL says its partnership with Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation company is set to produce the Super Bowl halftime show, won't change after a woman accused the rapper of rape in 2000.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Israeli strikes on Lebanon must be ‘investigated as war crimes’, says Amnesty
Human rights group criticises attacks on civilians where no evidence was found of any potential military targetsFinancial Times - 4d -
Questions must be answered over Sara murder, PM says
It follows calls to change the law so children like Sara Sharif, suspected to be victims of abuse, cannot be home-schooled.BBC News - 4d -
Cigna’s stock leads selloff among drug middlemen on breakup fears — but this analyst says it’s not a real risk
One influential healthcare analyst says the chances of such a bill passing are less than 5%.MarketWatch - 4d -
Trump’s NASA Lead Says Some SpaceX Missions May Be on Hold
Jared Isaacman says private SpaceX ventures could be on hiatus for the time being.Inc. - 5d -
What the Sudden End of Moxie Robot Toys Says About Our Tech Dependence
The $800 AI-powered robots will go dead in a week, as the company behind the device is in deep financial trouble. There will be no refunds.Inc. - 5d -
Unusual scales on crocodile heads due to skin growth rate, scientists say
Researchers find that varying stiffness and speeds at which skin grows lead to ‘mechanical’ formation of inward folds. It sounds like a conundrum that Rudyard Kipling would have explored in his ...The Guardian - 5d -
Cotton-and-squid-bone sponge can soak up 99.9% of microplastics, scientists say
Filter performs well in removing plastic pollution from water and Chinese researchers say it appears to be scalable. A sponge made of cotton and squid bone that has absorbed about 99.9% of ...The Guardian - 6d -
The Plight of the Palestinian Scientist
Four Palestinian researchers describe how conflict in Gaza and the West Bank has hindered their careers in science and medicine.The New York Times - 6d -
Ministers must reassure consumers feeding cattle Bovaer is safe, says Lady Sheehan
Government should point to evidence of FSA licensing of additive, says chair of environment and climate change committee. The government must urgently reassure consumers that feed additives given ...The Guardian - 6d -
Syria live: preserving territorial integrity is key, say US and Russian diplomats at UN
Deputy US ambassador Robert Wood says situation ‘very fluid’ but that nearly everyone at closed-door UN meeting spoke about need for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Ukraine war briefing: Our war dead 43,000 and Russia’s 198,000 says Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggests foreign troops to protect Ukraine until it can join Nato; Ukraine’s president woos potential next German chancellor. What we know on day 1,021 . Volodymyr Zelenskyy ...The Guardian - 6d -
Preserving Macao's fusion cuisine with recipes passed down generations
A crack of fire under a sprawling wok, a dab of soy sauce and a splash of Chinese rice wine. Bursts of aroma from spices sourced from around the world sizzle as a chef prepares Minchi, a dish of ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Syria live: ‘The future is ours’ says Syrian rebel leader after Assad flees – latest updates
Reports from Kremlin source that Russia grants Assad and family asylum; Israeli airstrike on security complex, say regional security sources. We have some more comments from Turkey’s foreign ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Democrats must not abandon their morals
Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter invites comparison to Donald Trump’s most censured actionsFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Saving ‘old and wise’ animals vital for species’ survival, say scientists
Hunting bigger, more experienced animals eradicates memories and knowledge crucial to group survival, research suggests. It’s not just humans who get wiser as they age – animals do too, according ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
USGS scientists discuss 7.0 magnitude California earthquake
Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey held a news conference Thursday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California. The quake initially triggered a tsunami ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Democrats must combat Trump's culture wars, new progressive chair says
The Democratic Party messed up in the 2024 election against Donald Trump and needs a dramatic shift, new Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar said.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
The zinc roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition
UNESCO has listed the restoration techniques for the zinc roofs of Paris as an Intangible Cultural HeritageABC News - Dec. 5 -
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Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status
Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
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Silver Jewelry Helps Chile’s Indigenous Guard Their Heritage
Skilled artisans among the Mapuche are creating pieces that reflect their worldview.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list
Sake is perhaps even more Japanese than the world-famous sushiABC News - Dec. 4 -
The zinc roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition
UNESCO has listed the restoration techniques for the zinc roofs of Paris as an Intangible Cultural HeritageABC News - Dec. 4 -
Madueke 'must work more', says Maresca
Enzo Maresca says winger Noni Madueke "must work more" to secure a place in the Chelsea side, despite scoring in the 5-1 win at Southampton.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
LPGA says its players must be female at birth or transition before puberty
New policy will come into effect from 2025 USGA also introduces new policy on gender Players must be assigned female at birth or have transitioned to female before going through male puberty to ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, hit with Iranian cyberattack, sources say
The FBI director nominee Kash Patel was hit with what is believed to be a cyberattack emanating from Iran, according to two sources familiar with the situation.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
“Camera Girl” Features Steamy Nights Preserved on Polaroid Film
Polaroid photos capturing the fugitive spirit and some famous faces of New York’s 1980s club scene are the focus of a new book, “Camera Girl.”The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
What the leading ‘just war’ theorist says about the strategies of Hamas and Israel
Michael Walzer argues that Hamas’s strategy in the Gaza war is to deliberately “put civilians at risk for political gain.”The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Police won't say if they have leads in JonBenét case but say it's 'obvious' they want to solve it
A week after the premiere of a Netflix docuseries on the unsolved death of JonBenét Ramsey, police maintained their dedication to finding the little girl’s killer but refused to say whether they ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Raskin seeks to lead Democrats on House judiciary in ‘fight of our lives’ against Trump
Congressman launches bid to unseat colleague from key role in committee to sharpen resistance to Trump. Jamie Raskin, the Maryland congressman who spearheaded the second impeachment of Donald ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Democrats don’t want a ‘product of the party machine’ leading them, says DNC chair candidate
State Sen. James Skoufis (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss why he is running to be DNC chair and his hopes for rebuilding the party following November’s election loss.NBC News - Dec. 2
