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Air filters can now collect DNA traces from wildlife, viruses and humans
Innovative scientists have developed a method to analyze airborne environmental DNA using standard air filters. This groundbreaking technology can detect local wildlife and monitor viruses without the need for direct observation. Existing national air pollution monitoring stations are already harnessing this essential biological data. Utilizing advanced sequencing techniques, researchers can map entire ecosystems and explore genetic variations within species.
Our early Bet Builder for the Belgian Grand Prix
Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including podium finish, top-six finish and two point-scoring picks.
How green is Andy Burnham? Britain’s next PM faces tough climate decisions
Heatwaves, high energy prices, calls for reindustrialisation and North Sea drilling are all high on the to-do listUK politics live – latest updatesWildfires cast a pall of smoke this week over Greater Manchester, whose former mayor Andy Burnham stands on the threshold of No 10. Amid three UK heatwaves so far this year, which have killed thousands of people in England and Wales, damaged harvests and left children crying in classrooms, the new prime minister’s plans for the climate crisis remain a...
South America’s first insect-bearing amber unveils a lost 112-million-year-old forest
For more than a century, amber has helped scientists reconstruct vanished worlds by preserving tiny fragments of life that would otherwise have disappeared. Insects trapped inside these golden fossilised resins have revealed details about ancient forests across several continents, but South America remained a missing piece in that record.
Trump’s Board of Peace drops full Gaza recovery plan in favour of tiny pilot scheme
Revised plan aims to ‘keep something going’ amid fears Netanyahu may gamble on new all-out offensive before Israeli electionsThe Gaza recovery plan being pursued by Donald Trump’s Board of Peace (BoP) has shrunk dramatically from an ambitious blueprint for the reconstruction of the whole territory to a small pilot project in the south of the strip.Even the envisaged pilot scheme – involving a temporary camp for a tiny fraction of Gaza’s 2 million displaced people, with a Palestinian administrati...
Former Italian motorway boss sentenced over Genoa bridge tragedy
The former head of Italy's motorway operator has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the Genoa bridge collapse that killed 43 people.
Sudanese minister says war has ‘profoundly reshaped’ nation’s demographics
Sudan faces a population shift as conflict empties areas, burdens cities, and disrupts economic and social stability.
'Make Wangchuk education minister': Kejriwal joins protest, seeks Pradhan's ouster
Arvind Kejriwal joined Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. He demanded the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Kejriwal also endorsed Wangchuk as a potential replacement for the minister. He highlighted recurring exam paper leaks and student suicides. The former Delhi CM urged the government to listen to youth concerns.
UK government drops plan to stop paying coastguard volunteers
Move raises questions over position of the head of the Maritime and Coastguard AgencyUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters have U-turned on plans to strip volunteer coastguard officers of their hourly pay after coming in for intense criticism over the plan.The announcement, made by the maritime minister in parliament on Thursday, was described as a huge win for coastguards many of whom had said they would reduce their hours or leave the service altogether if the government had pushed ahead....
Bear invades elderly couple's home, empties fridge in Northern Japan
A bear allegedly broke into the home of an elderly couple in northern Japan and rummaged through their refrigerator, in the latest of a growing number of bear intrusions as the animals increasingly venture into towns in search of food.
Hong Kong official warns booksellers on security risks after raids
Asia Hong Kong official warns booksellers on security risks after raids July 16, 20269:31 AM ET By The Associated Press The exteriors of the bookstore 'Have A Nice Stay' is seen in Prince Edward district, Hong Kong, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Kanis Leung/AP hide caption toggle caption Kanis Leung/AP HONG KONG — Hong Kong 's top security official said Thursday that booksellers should ensure the titles they sell do not harm national security, a day after five people linked to two bookstores were a...
MIT built a 300-gram robot that flies through the sky, dives underwater and takes off again
The Flapping-wing Aerial-aquatic Vehicle (FAAV), developed by engineers at MIT and EPFL, is a 300-gram robot designed to mimic the diving birds like the Atlantic puffin. It is the first machine capable of completing the full cycle of swimming, diving, and launching back into the sky using its wings rather than separate propellers or legs.
'Stop spreading baseless stories': Siya Goyal's father after spice shop sealed
Praveen Goyal claims his family faces unnecessary harassment after the FDA suspended their shop. He stated he is cooperating fully with the murder investigation into Ketan Agarwal's death. Goyal emphasized his daughter should receive the strictest punishment if found guilty. The FDA cited food safety violations and suspected adulteration during its inspection. A police team also visited Rajasthan as part of the ongoing murder probe.
MI5 lied about relations with neo-Nazi informant, watchdog says
Review of case criticises handling of agent X, who exploited role with agency to violently threaten his girlfriendMI5 has been reprimanded by a watchdog for lying about its relationship with a neo-Nazi informant, who had exploited his role with the spy agency to violently threaten his girlfriend.The Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (Ipco) criticised MI5’s handling of a man known only as agent X, and said some of its officers had initially misled the courts and the regulator about his...
Watch: Puri devotees rescued on stretchers, crowd makes way for ambulance
One devotee died and more than 100 others fainted on Thursday following a massive crowd rush during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri, officials said.
Mark Zuckerberg & Priscilla Chan investments millions of dollars in AI Body Scan startup
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan invested in Neko Health's funding round. The Swedish AI preventive healthcare startup is preparing for its US expansion. Neko Health plans to open its first clinics in New York during 2026. The company offers a 60-minute body scan for health assessments. This investment supports Neko Health's future growth and clinic openings.
'Cabinet expansion very soon': Cong hints at Karnataka reshuffle after Rahul-DKS meeting
Karnataka cabinet expansion is expected to occur very soon. Senior Congress leaders met in Delhi to discuss the long-pending cabinet appointments. Consultations are underway to fill twenty vacant ministerial positions and the Speaker's post. The party aims to balance regional and caste equations for the selections. This expansion is anticipated before the upcoming assembly session begins in August.
Scientists scanned alien world for radio signals and heard only silence
The world of science is full of mysteries and the astronomers explore these mysteries daily. In the most recent update, astronomers recently carried out one of the most detailed radio searches ever on exoplanet K2-18b, which many consider one of the most promising places to search for life beyond our solar system.
Chords and carnivals: The everyday stories behind China's ethnic unity
A football match in southwest China's Yunnan Province, a place known as Dian, has recently captured the attention of global audiences.During the final of the Dian Super League, or "Dian Chao," representatives from Yunnan's 16 prefecture-level regions marched onto the field in traditional ethnic costumes, accompanied by local music and cultural performances.The colorful display quickly went viral on overseas social media platforms, with international viewers praising the unique atmosphere where f...
Italian artist unveils Charlie Kirk memorial statue he plans to feature at Times Square
Italian artist Sergio Furnari is seeking support for a Charlie Kirk statue he plans to unveil in Times Square in September."It’s going to be in the middle of Times Square, the center of the universe," Furnari said in one of his videos on the statue's process over the weekend. "You can bring over whoever you want, family or friends. If you were a big fan of Charlie, this will be your opportunity to maybe find a little bit of peace or harmony."Furnari has been developing models of the late Turning...