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European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say
Study also finds high humidity means people in hundreds of cities are enduring their worst ever heat stressThe heatwave scorching western Europe is the most severe and widespread ever and is only possible due to the climate crisis driven by fossil fuel burning, scientists have said.Almost half of Europe’s 850 largest cities are also enduring their worst ever heat stress, a combination of temperature and humidity, they found. Muggier conditions mean sweating is less effective at cooling the body,...
2,000-year-old human DNA found in caves in Spain, Portugal
An international team of researchers has discovered human DNA at least 2,000 years old on cave walls in Portugal and Spain, providing the first evidence that cave walls can preserve human genetic material for thousands of years.According to a report by Lusa News Agency on Thursday, using advanced DNA extraction and sequencing techniques, the researchers detected ancient human DNA in a pigmented calcite crust from Escoural Cave in Portugal, as well as in several unpigmented cave wall samples from...
Mother arrested for MURDER after teen daughter found dead with more than 170 empty bottles of alcohol in room
Mother arrested for MURDER after teen daughter found dead with more than 170 empty bottles of alcohol in roomSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter for the best exclusive stories READ: Disgusting new sex theory about why youth pastor murdered wife at Zion National Park in 2006See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy SOPHIE GABLE, US REPORTER Published: 03:21, 26 June 2026 | Updated: 03:21, 26 June 2026 e-mail View comments
AI unlocks ancient scrolls sealed by Mount Vesuvius for nearly 2,000 years
Researchers used AI and “virtual unwrapping” to reveal never-before-seen texts inside charred Roman scrolls buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., opening a new window into the ancient world. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga reports on the exciting discovery.
Experts say three recent powerful earthquakes are not related
5.6-magnitude California tremor, 7.2-magnitude temblor in Japan and two quakes in Venezuela all struck within hoursA 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck a rural part of northern California on Wednesday. Hours later, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit the northern coast of Japan and two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela in a devastating mass casualty event.The tremors happened in the span of eight hours, prompting online speculation over whether they were related. Continue reading...
The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet
The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feetImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Geysers show us there's plenty of heat in the earth's crustByChristine RoTechnology Reporter, Reporting fromLos AngelesPublished1 minute agoIt's hard to get Democrat and Republican politicians to agree on much at the moment, but the benefits of geothermal energy is one rare area of consensus. Geothermal energy makes use of natural heat below the Earth's surface and the next generation of techn...
India has quake warning system for Himalayan region
NEW DELHI: India, like any other country, does not have scientifically proven earthquake prediction technology, but it does have seismic monitoring networks and regional earthquake early warning (EEW) systems in the Himalayan region that can provide a few seconds of advance notice just after an earthquake starts.
What to know about ‘doublet’ earthquakes like the destructive pair that hit Venezuela
EarthquakesWhat to know about ‘doublet’ earthquakes like the destructive pair that hit VenezuelaThe twin earthquakes occurred in a complex fault system that had likely been accumulating stress for more than two centuries, experts said.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleNBC News reporter in Venezuela says people she knows might be missing under rubble04:17Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 25, 2026, 5:14 PM EDTBy Evan BushThe second earthquak...
Inside Larry Ellison's Lavish Lifestyle: Yachts, Private Islands, and a $100 Billion Fortune
From a humble upbringing to becoming one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet, Larry Ellison's life is a blueprint for success. Explore the opulence of his private islands, extravagant yachts, and the astounding net worth that has made him a household name in tech and luxury.
What made the deadly Venezuelan earthquakes different
It appears the two big earthquakes in Venezuela that occurred in rapid succession may have involved two separate fault lines. Several faults intersect in this tectonically complex region.(Image credit: Edilzon Gamez)
Global jurists gather in Hangzhou on empowerment of green development
Top judges and legal minds from around the world have gathered for a major international symposium in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province. Their focus is how judicial systems can actively drive the global transition toward a green, low-carbon future. At the heart of the dialogue is China's newly enacted Ecological and Environmental Code which is a unified legal framework that observers say could contribute to global environmental governance.
Venezuela earthquakes in maps and graphics - where they hit and how severe they could be
Venezuela earthquakes in maps and graphics - where they hit and how severe they could beTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Video captures moment airport is damaged in earthquakeByVisual Journalism Team and Aleks PhillipsPublished54 minutes agoTwo strong earthquakes that struck Venezuela within seconds of one another have caused untold damage to homes and buildings in several parts of the country, the deaths of at least 164...
Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela as death toll reaches 164 | First Thing
Buildings collapse after double quakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude. Plus, the apartment renters facing a tide of feesGood morning.Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, has declared a state of emergency after the country was struck by two powerful earthquakes that collapsed dozens of buildings, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971 more, with experts predicting the death toll could rise still further.What do we know? The US Geological Survey (USGS) said Venezuela had been hit by two qu...
Venezuela earthquakes: Why is Central America so vulnerable to tremors?
Venezuela and Japan are both hit by strong quakes, but Venezuela faces higher risks due to weaker building standards.
Datacentres facing increase in global climate-related legal cases, report finds
LSE analysis highlights litigation linked to energy sources, water consumption and air pollutionThe proliferation of datacentres and AI is increasingly at the forefront of environmental litigation around the world from Chile to Ireland, a report has found.In an analysis of about 3,600 climate-related lawsuits filed since 2015, the latest annual review of climate litigation by the London School of Economics (LSE) found a growing number of cases challenging the energy sources, water consumption an...
World reacts as devastating Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 32
Global leaders express solidarity with Venezuela as dual earthquakes kill at least 32 and leave widespread devastation.
Russia eyes 2031 launch for Hubble successor Spectr-UV space telescope
Russia plans to launch its new Spectr-UV space telescope, designed to succeed the Hubble Space Telescope, on October 24, 2031, a senior official said Wednesday.Speaking at the Ultraviolet Universe-2026 conference, held in Moscow from June 24 to 26, Alexander Shakhanov, head of a department at the Lavochkin Association, part of Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos, said work on detailed engineering documentation for launch-related systems and ground infrastructure is expected to begin in Ja...
New evidence shows Unit 731 used animal blood transfusion in humans
A Chinese museum on Tuesday released details of shocking live experiments conducted by the Imperial Japanese Army during its invasion of China, which included appalling accounts of animal blood being transfused into human beings.
Venezuela earthquakes live: Two powerful quakes shake S American country
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Venezuela near city of Moron, followed by a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake in same area.
Australia's social media ban fails to stop children logging on, study finds
Australia's world-first attempt to ban social media for under-16s has shown little evidence of reducing use among young people, a new study has found.The study, released today, raises questions over whether a similar ban proposed in the UK will substantially reduce young people's use of social media.The research found more than eight in ten youngsters covered by the restrictions were still accessing social media three months after the law came into force, with many using their own accounts and s...