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Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave
Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePatrick JacksonReutersThe cave system, which extends deep underground, is also extremely narrow, with some chambers measuring only about 50cm (20in) wide, rescuers sayRescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week following heavy rain and landslides.Two other villagers who were with them are missing, Lao and Thai rescue teams involv...
The Spin | I became a detective in women’s cricket and found treasure in an old Lancashire cowshed
The MCC Library has gone from three books to a proper archive with scrapbooks, letters, diaries and newspaper cuttingsIn the spring of 2011, I went to the MCC library at Lord’s – the world’s largest collection of printed material on cricket. I was near the start of a PhD on the history of women’s cricket and I wanted source material: this, surely, would be where I would find it?Nope. When the MCC’s Neil Robinson took me to the section of the shelves on women’s cricket, I found that it consisted...
‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: climate experts alarmed by deadly spring heatwaves searing Europe
Scientists warn of ‘new reality’ of heat extremes that claim three times more lives than car crashes and 16 times as many as murderersMalcolm Mistry knew it was going to get “very warm, very quickly” on Monday morning but a slow start out of bed delayed his plans for an early game of cricket with his son. It was already 10am by the time the pair arrived at the sun-soaked nets of their local club in south-west London, and to the embarrassment of the 48-year-old scientist, who played cricket in hi...
Inside the effort to save one of America's most imperiled salamanders
Inside the effort to save one of America's most imperiled salamanders May 27, 20267:00 AM ET By Nathan Rott Frosted flatwoods salamanders, or "frosties" as they're lovingly called, are one of the most imperiled amphibians in the U.S. Nathan Rott/NPR hide caption toggle caption Nathan Rott/NPR NEAR TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Nicole Dahrouge is not a salamander. Crouched in a bog, hands searching through short grass, she states it aloud for the second time in the last hour, almost like an affirmation. "...
Astronomers identify ‘Loktak protocluster’ named after Loktak lake in Manipur
For a long time, astronomers treated the early universe as a place where galaxies were still finding their footing, small systems forming stars rapidly, while the larger cosmic structures familiar today had not yet settled into existence. Galaxy clusters, the sprawling cities of the cosmos, were thought to become influential much later.
Radar, jammers & hard-kill guns: Inside India's anti-drone swarm system
At the forefront of modern defense, India is enhancing its security measures against aerial threats with the unveiling of Zen Technologies' advanced AI-driven counter-drone system at the North Tech Symposium 2026. This homegrown innovation integrates comprehensive detection, disruption, and neutralization strategies, effectively tackling the complexities of contemporary drone warfare.
Trump moves Camp David cabinet meeting to White House as Iran talks continue
Heavy rain forces postponement of trip to rural Maryland as negotiations to end Iran war reach crucial stageDonald Trump will host the 12th cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday as talks on ending the nearly three-month war with Iran reach a crucial stage amid conflicting signals over whether an agreement is close.The gathering had originally been scheduled to take place in the bucolic setting of Camp David, the presidential retreat that had previously been the site of sensitive Middle...
Aerial video shows ruptured chemical tank in Washington
Aerial video shows ruptured chemical tank in Washington
Lord Howe Island got rid of its rats and mice – now cockroaches and bugs are bouncing back
Rodents arrived on the subtropical island more than a century ago, decimating its native flora and fauna – but its invertebrates are once again boomingIn the summer months, Lord Howe Island’s unique stag beetle, with wing cases that appear forged from iridescent green metal, fly around the ancient tree tops looking for a mate.“That’s really something wonderful,” said Ian Hutton, a naturalist and nature guide on the World Heritage-listed island. Continue reading...
From Whom Does AI Learn Its Way Of Seeing The World
InnovationAIFrom Whom Does AI Learn Its Way Of Seeing The WorldByHamilton Mann,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Creating the future of AI, Integrity over Intelligence.Follow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 05:19am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Andy Shauf Concert Poster.. Venue: Tour of RomeSabrina Gabrielli What artificial intelligence lacks, and what few if any benchm...
Cambridge researchers elected as Fellows of the Royal Society 2026
The new Fellows and Foreign Members join the ranks of Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Lise Meitner, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and Dorothy Hodgkin. “I am delighted to welcome this newest group of exceptional scientists to the Fellowship of the Royal Society,” said Sir Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society. “Their contributions reflect the highest standards of scientific endeavour. Whether advancing our understanding of vaccines or exploring the transformati...
NASA Rolls Out Moon Base Plan, Signs Deals For Landers, Rovers, Drones
The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans on Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four US companies.
Analysis Of Anthropic Claude System-Prompt Instruction That Shapes The Handling Of AI Mental Health Chats
InnovationAIAnalysis Of Anthropic Claude System-Prompt Instruction That Shapes The Handling Of AI Mental Health ChatsByLance Eliot,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant.Follow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 03:15am EDTTaking a close look at the Anthropic Claude system-prompt regarding AI mental health is a worthy endeavor.gettyIn today’s column, I examine how generative AI and large language model...
A Rare ‘Blue Moon’ Is Coming — What It Really Means
BreakingInnovationScienceA Rare ‘Blue Moon’ Is Coming — What It Really MeansByJamie Carter,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 03:00am EDTToplineA full Blue Moon is coming this weekend — and despite the name, it has nothing to do with color. Early on Sunday, May 31, the moon will become full for the second time in a single calendar month, creating w...
Solving The Mystery Of Motion With AI
InnovationAISolving The Mystery Of Motion With AIByJohn Werner,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an MIT Senior Fellow & Lecturer, 5x-founder & VC investing in AIFollow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 02:43am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.AI (Artificial Intelligence) concept. 3D rendering.gettyOn a very basic level, many of us understand that artificial intelligence...
NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list
Space NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list May 27, 20262:15 AM ET By The Associated Press In this photo provided by NASA and captured by the Artemis II crew from lunar orbit, the moon eclipses the sun on April 6, 2026. NASA via AP hide caption toggle caption NASA via AP CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA is already ordering landers, rovers and drones for a sprawling moon base, less than two months after the Artemis II's record-breaking lunar flyaround....
Wednesday briefing: Can the UK adapt in time to a new normal of extreme heat?
In today’s newsletter: As heatwaves intensify, Britain must confront the limits of a society built for cooler weather, forcing policymakers, communities and households to rethink how we live, work and stay coolThe UK swelters once again. On Tuesday, temperatures surged to 35C for the second day in a row, condemning millions of people to another sticky night in homes ill-prepared for such warm conditions.The heat is record-breaking: we are still in spring, yet temperatures are close to extre...
Red Balloon launches India’s 1st super pressure balloon, eyes entry into elite near-space club
India's first indigenous super pressure balloon, developed by Red Balloon Aerospace, has successfully launched from Vijayawada. This near-space technology aims to set a new national endurance record of up to 24 hours in the stratosphere, carrying payloads for monitoring and telecommunications. The innovation promises affordable stratospheric access, potentially transforming rural connectivity and disaster response.
Antarctic researchers left without fuel or shelter after accommodation floats away on giant iceberg
Researchers at a station in Antarctica were left in turmoil as their accommodation and supplies floated away on an iceberg.A German team at Neumayer Station III saw seven shipping containers vanish into the Weddell Sea following a severe winter storm in January.The containers, positioned just a few hundred feet from the coastline, were swept away after a 980ft by 1,640ft section of ice broke free during 80mph blizzards that lasted several days.Among the lost supplies were 9,500 litres of winter...
Norway Chess: Divya pips India No. 1 Humpy; no joy for Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa
Youngster Divya Deshmukh continued her fine start at Norway Chess by defeating country No. 1 Koneru Humpy in an Armageddon tiebreak after a tactical classical draw. It was a bleak day for India in the open section, however, as R Praggnanandhaa lost in classical to Alireza Firouzja, while D Gukesh fell to Wesley So in Armageddon.