For most people, conservation is associated with large mammals, forests or national parks. Phil Pister spent his life proving that the survival of tiny desert fish could matter just as much. The California fisheries biologist became known for an extraordinary moment in 1969 when he realised that the last remaining Owens pupfish were in immediate…
Amazon is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit from consumers who say the company misled shoppers about the environmental benefits of seafood sold through its online platform and stores.Filed in federal court in Seattle, the lawsuit accuses Amazon of “greenwashing”, using environmental language or imagery to make products appear more sustainable than the available evidence supports….
Representative Image (AI-generated) A wildfire that swept through the high-altitude alpine zone of Africa’s Rwenzori Mountains in 2012 has been identified as the first large-scale fire to strike the region in at least 12,000 years, according to a study published in Nature. By analysing ancient lake sediment cores (cylindrical samples of layered mud from the…
Typhoon ‘Dim-sum’: how Hong Kong put a tasty snack on the storm map Inspired by the mouth-watering snack, ‘Dim-sum’ has been added to the official list of names for future tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific and the South China Sea.However, it was not Hong Kong’s most popular choice. More than 20,000 people took…
IShowSpeed, Kai Cenat and Jynxzi are among the 12 nominees for Streamer of the Year at the Esports Awards 2026. (Image via: Instagram/@jynxzi & @ishowspeed) The Streamer of the Year race at the Esports Awards 2026 is officially taking shape, and the shortlist has some very familiar names. Twelve creators have made the cut, representing…
Rob Zombie’s $6.5M Origami House Photo credit: Roy A. Smith Rob Zombie’s former Connecticut home is back on the market, and it looks less like a traditional celebrity mansion than a piece of folded modern art. Known as the “Origami House,” the unusual Weston estate is listed for $6.5 million and combines dramatic architecture with…
Police in Argentina used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons as thousands of protesters demonstrated against a controversial private property bill outside the Argentine Senate on Thursday, with clashes erupting as the protest drew to a close.Earlier, thousands of demonstrators, gathered outside the senate despite a heavy police presence. Protesters carried Argentine flags and…
Eighteen-year-old Arya Satheesh, a high school student from Letterkenny in County Donegal, Ireland, has earned international recognition for inventing Eco Purge, a plant-based biodegradable plastic. The material is designed to help tackle the growing problem of microplastic pollution. As it naturally breaks down, Eco Purge releases specialised enzymes that are designed to help degrade nearby…
Millie Pradawong developed an AI and CRISPR tool to improve microalgae biofuel production. A fourteen-year-old teen in United States has developed a computational tool with the help of machine learning and CRISPR gene editing to improve biofuel production. Millie Pradawong is one of the ten finalists in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge this year.Her project…
In Spring 2026, conservationists released 42 eastern indigo snakes into their historical habitats in Florida and Alabama. After a year of specialized care, these reptiles have adapted well, with monitoring indicating successful survival and breeding in the wild. This significant reintroduction effort seeks to restore self-sustaining populations of this unique snake species to their native…
In 1900, three seasoned lighthouse keepers mysteriously disappeared from Eilean Mor. When a supply vessel arrived, they found the lighthouse abandoned with signs indicating a hurried exit. Investigations uncovered no indications of violence or outside interference. The prevailing theory suggests a rogue wave may have taken the men by surprise. This enigmatic maritime case continues…
Trump upset by leak on US weapons stockpile during high-stakes Iran talks US President Donald Trump is reportedly angry over media reports claiming that the US military’s stockpile of some advanced weapons has fallen during its months-long war with Iran.According to a CNN report, Trump believes the leaks could weaken the US position at a…
