Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists

Nature presenter Chris Packham settles case over axing of green policy

The TV presenter says the previous Tory administration was "reckless" to scale back climate policy.

The world needs $700bn a year to restore nature. But where is the money coming from?

Representatives from nearly 200 countries at the UN’s Cop16 summit in Colombia have yet to break the deadlock over who pays and how much. Experts agree that the world needs $700bn (£539bn) a ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

The US election system has safeguards. But human nature is a vulnerability

When it comes to election security in the U.S., the weakest link may be human nature

Tech - ABC News - 4 days ago

Best Organic Mattress & Bedding of 2024: Nontoxic, Natural Sleep

These nontoxic beds and bedsheets are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Spain's Flash Flood Victims Caught in 'Worst Natural Catastrophe'

Lack of antibiotics, baby food, basic items plague residents in parts of Valencia region after deadly disaster.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Scientists Just Discovered Travel Can Actually Slow Aging

Scientists knew travel boosts your career and makes you happier. New research has added ‘slows aging’ to the long list of travel’s benefits.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Parachutes Made of Mucus Change How Some Scientists See the Ocean

With a new kind of microscope, researchers got a different view of how marine snow falls to the seafloor.

Science - The New York Times - October 17

Scientists show how sperm and egg come together like a key in a lock

Scientists have pinpointed how sperm and egg fuse together across the animal kingdom, from fish to people

Tech - ABC News - October 17

Scientists Are Mapping Landslide Risk in Alaska. Some Homeowners Don’t Want to Know.

Deadly landslides are increasing around the world. But in parts of Alaska, maps of the hazards remain controversial.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Andrew V. Schally, 97, Dies; Scientist Shared Nobel Glory With Rival

His two-decade quest to find elusive brain hormones became a race against Roger Guillemin, a onetime colleague and an eventual fellow prizewinner.

Science - The New York Times - October 21

Russia’s Warming Arctic Is a Climate Threat. War Has Shut Scientists Out of It.

Climate science has been stymied as Russia continues its war in Ukraine. The stalled work threatens to leave the West without a clear picture of how fast the Earth is heating up.

World - The New York Times - October 22

JP Morgan Chase Brings Back Climate Scientist Adviser

Sarah Kapnick, former chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), rejoins the bank to provide counsel on climate issues.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Biodiversity declining even faster in ‘protected’ areas, scientists warn Cop16

Just designating key areas will not meet 30x30 target on nature loss, study says, pointing to oil drilling in parks. Biodiversity is declining more quickly within key protected areas than outside ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

In Climate Fight, Scientists Tinker With Bacteria to Replace Corn Fertilizer

By tweaking the DNA of bacteria, scientists aim to cut the use of chemical fertilizers that are worsening global warming. Some worry about unintended consequences.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

‘We have emotions too’: Climate scientists respond to attacks on objectivity

Researchers criticised and gaslighted after sharing fears with Guardian say acknowledging feelings is critical to their work. Climate scientists who were mocked and gaslighted after speaking up ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Vampires, satanists and mad scientists: the evolution of horror in 10 revolutionary films

Recent releases like Terrifier 3 show that the business of scaring cinema audiences is in rude health. But such horror flicks are standing on the blood-soaked shoulders of giants . How do you like ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Scare tactics: scientists offer insights on what makes a perfect prank

Researchers come up with theory for why ‘jump scares’ are often followed by laughter – with advice on how to find ‘sweet spot’ of fear. Whether it’s a friend jumping out from behind a bush or ...