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World
Good news happening across the globe.
The Guardian
Landslide win for centre-left candidate António José Seguro in Portugal’s presidential runoff
Moderate socialist defeats far-right populist André Ventura, with exit polls putting him comfortably above two-thirds of vote Moderate socialist António José Seguro secured a landslide victory and a five-year term as Portugal’s president in a runoff vote on Sunday, beating his far-right, anti-establishment rival André Ventura, exit polls and partial results showed. A succession of storms in recent days failed to deter voters, with turnout at about the same level as in the first round on 18 January, even though three municipal councils in southern and central Portugal had to postpone voting by a week due to floods. Continue reading...
World
Science
Breakthroughs that shape tomorrow.
The Guardian
Menstrual blood test could offer alternative to cervical screening for cancer
Researchers say blood sample strip, which can be used at home, can pick up virus that causes cervical cancer A pioneering test of period blood for signs of cervical cancer could be a convenient, non-invasive and accurate way of screening for the disease, researchers have said. A regular sanitary pad topped with a blood sample strip can pick up human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes most cases of cervical cancer, and could be used by women at home, the results of a study indicate. Continue reading...
Science
Euro News
This black hole may be 100 trillion times more powerful than Star Wars’ Death Star, scientists find
A team of astrophysicists from the University of Oregon have discovered one of the most energetic and powerful forces in the universe, potentially 100 trillion times stronger than Star Wars’ Death Star.
Science
Technology
Innovations improving everyday life.
The Guardian
Mewgenics review – infinite ways to skin a cat
PC; Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel This mischievous roguelike escapade featuring utterly fiendish felines is compelling, and impressively tasteless You know that old saying about cats having nine lives? Well, as far as Mewgenics is concerned, you can forget it – and you can also forget the idea that a game about cats has to be in any way cute. These kitties are red in tooth and claw, prone to strange mutations, and strictly limited to just the one life, which often ends swiftly and brutally. Such is the nature of roguelike, a format that has spawned some of the biggest indie hits of the past 20 years. In these games, failure is permanent; dying sends you back not to the last checkpoint but back to the beginning, the game reshuffling its elements into a new shape for your next run. And so it goes in Mewgenics. You gather a party of four felines and send them out on a questing journey, from which they return victorious or not at all. Continue reading...
Technology
Space
Uplifting discoveries beyond Earth.
Universe Today
An International Team Uncovers What Powers Auroras
A new study co-led by the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) reveals that plasma waves traveling along Earth’s magnetic field lines act like an invisible power source, fueling the stunning auroral displays we see in the sky.
Space
Phys.org
The 'Little red dots' observed by Webb were direct-collapse black holes
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was designed to look back in time and study galaxies that existed shortly after the Big Bang. In so doing, scientists hoped to gain a better understanding of how the universe has evolved from the earliest cosmological epoch to the present. When Webb first trained its advanced optics and instruments on the early universe, it discovered a new class of astrophysical objects: bright red sources that were dubbed "Little Red Dots" (LRDs). Initially, astronomers hypothesized that they could be massive star-forming regions, but this was inconsistent with established cosmological models.
Space
NASA
NASA Sets Coverage for Agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launch, Docking
NASA will stream live coverage of the upcoming prelaunch, launch, and docking activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is targeted for no earlier than 6:01 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The targeted docking time […].
Space
Health
Advances for a healthier future.
Daily Mail
What King Charles eats in a day, rated by a diet expert: 'Shaped as much by routine and occasion by nutrition'
'Eating like a king' conjures up visions of lavish banquets and indulgent afternoon teas - but reigning monarch King Charles is more likely to be found tucking into a bowl of muesli.
Health
ScienceDaily
Scientists may have found the brain network behind Parkinson’s
A new international study points to a specific brain network as the core driver of Parkinson’s disease. Scientists found that this network becomes overly connected, disrupting not just movement but also thinking and other bodily functions. When researchers targeted it with non-invasive brain stimulation, patients showed much stronger symptom improvement than with conventional stimulation. The discovery could reshape how Parkinson’s is diagnosed and treated.
Health
Medical Xpress
Point-of-care hepatitis B DNA testing proves as accurate as lab tests
A clinical trial led by Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney has found that point-of-care testing for hepatitis B DNA is as effective as traditional laboratory testing, paving the way for faster diagnosis and treatment in hard-to-reach communities. The results have been published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology.
Health
The Wall Street Journal
The White House on Thursday launched its drug-pricing website, dubbed TrumpRx, the culmination of efforts by the administration to bring down pharmaceutical costs for some consumers
Obesity and infertility treatments are among the first crop to appear with discounts on the government-run platform.
Health
Environment
Progress for a cleaner, greener world.
Phys.org
Research reveals cost-effective food waste treatment through sewage systems
A research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed an innovative urban food waste management framework by analyzing food waste data from 29 large cities worldwide, including Hong Kong, Beijing, and New York. The study shows that in cities with higher food waste moisture loads, such as Hong Kong, grinding food waste and diverting it into the sewage system is more effective than relying solely on landfilling. This approach can reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions by about 47% and lower total waste-management costs by about 11%. The research provides a new, quantitative basis for shaping food waste management strategies in cities around the globe.
Environment
The Guardian
‘It’s sacred and transformative’: Somerset holds Saxon-inspired festival to embrace ‘month of mud’
Community organiser Jon Barrett says event, inspired by the tradition Solmōnaþ, aims to reconnect people with benefits of mud A misty, rainy day in the uplands of Somerset and the mud was thick and sticky. In some patches, just putting one foot in front of the other without plunging into the mire felt like a win. But Jon Barrett, a community engagement officer for the Quantock Hills national landscape, had a broad grin on his face as he negotiated the ooze. Continue reading...
Environment
ScienceDaily
This tiny molecular trick makes spider silk almost unbreakable
Scientists have cracked a key mystery behind spider silk’s legendary strength and flexibility. They discovered that tiny molecular interactions act like natural glue, holding silk proteins together as they transform from liquid into incredibly tough fibers. This same process helps create silk that’s stronger than steel by weight and tougher than Kevlar.
Environment
DW
How tackling 'forever chemicals' could save big bucks and our health
The UK has unveiled a plan to tackle 'forever chemical' contamination that falls behind proposed EU measures. As Europe seeks to deal with the growing PFAS pollution, cleaning it up could cost up to €1.7 trillion.
Environment
Business & Economy
Positive trends in business and growth.
The Wall Street Journal
When considered as a percentage of GDP, the 2026 projected AI-driven spending by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta rivals momentous capital efforts in U.S. history, as shown in these charts
When considered as a percentage of GDP, the projected spending of four tech giants for 2026 rivals the most momentous capital efforts in U.S. history, as shown in these charts.
Business & Economy
Culture
Inspiring stories from arts and society.
Daily Mail
Target shoppers go wild over 'flattering' jeans that are a 'dupe' for $160 designer version: 'I need them'
Australian shoppers are rushing to Target Australia after a pair of sell-out jeans sparked a frenzy online, with many calling them the perfect 'dupe' for a cult style.
Culture
The Guardian
Così Fan Tutte review – witty circus staging has its tongue firmly in its cheek
London Coliseum Phelim McDermott’s 2014 production addresses the cynicism, cruelty and outdated sexual politics of Mozart’s opera with humour and sass; a strong cast make this an enjoyable evening Not so long ago, Così Fan Tutte seemed full of pitfalls. On the surface Mozart and Da Ponte’s opera is full of cynicism, cruelty and outdated sexual politics: if a production skates over these, isn’t that a cop-out? Now, though – and this week in particular – you could argue that Phelim McDermott’s 2014 ENO staging lands as something of a relief, serving up those issues with a witty garnish and presenting them as sheer entertainment. The overture sets up what’s to come: in front of a lamé curtain, 12 circus performers unfold themselves one by one from a trunk, carrying placards promising Lust! Intrigue! Big Arias! This staging has its tongue firmly in its cheek from the start. The setting is Coney Island in the 1950s: Act 1 is Happy Days meets motel farce, thanks to the nimbly rotating walls of Tom Pye’s set, with Guglielmo and Ferrando channelling the Fonz in their disguises. Continue reading...
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