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A 700,000-year-old elephant tooth reveals a lost world where early humans lived

A remarkably preserved elephant tooth dating back nearly 700,000 years has revealed a surprisingly lush prehistoric world where giant elephants and early humans lived side …

NASA discovers Jupiter’s invisible shield is more complex than Earth’s

NASA’s Juno spacecraft has discovered that Jupiter uses a surprisingly complex system of powerful plasma waves and multiple shock regions to defend against the solar …

Einstein's equations may explain the universe without dark energy

Mathematicians have uncovered what they argue is a fundamental flaw in the standard model of the universe, potentially challenging the need for dark energy. Their …

Inhaling CO2 may rescue nerves’ ability to regrow

Breathing out after birth switches off the ability of tissues to regenerate, a study in mice suggests. But the pathway seems to be reversible

Less than 42 minutes of bright daylight linked to higher dementia risk

Getting more daylight could be linked to a surprisingly powerful benefit for brain health. In a study of more than 87,000 adults, researchers found that …

US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over DR Congo conflict

Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East

Scientists discover that cranberry juice may help fight tooth decay

Cranberry juice may offer an unexpected benefit beyond its reputation for helping prevent urinary tract infections: protecting teeth from decay. Researchers at the University of …

Audio reveals exchanges between Spain train operators and drivers moments before deadly …

The leaked tapes appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move at normal speed, even though another up ahead had stalled.

Blue Owl Looks to Raise Insurance Capital for AI Deals

Blue Owl is telling investors that it needs more cash, particularly from deep-pocketed insurance firms, given the trillions of dollars needed to finance the artificial …

SpaceX no longer needs NASA, and that's a problem for America's space …

"NASA desperately needs SpaceX, and SpaceX knows it, and Elon knows it."

Key oddity of quantum physics may run even deeper than anticipated

Quantum mechanics stands out by being probabilistic and a new analysis suggests that this property can be traced unexpectedly deep into the theory’s mathematical foundations

Voter voices: Which issues matter most to Americans?

As part of our Voter Voices series, the BBC asked Americans across the country what issue will influence how they vote.

Treasury will not commit to reducing welfare bill before next election

The Treasury is disputing that the chancellor suggested to the BBC the benefits bill will be cut before the next election.

A new wave of electric ferries is here in the US. Some …

Replacing diesel-powered ferries with electric vessels could reduce emissions and improve air quality Cutting through New York Harbor in the shadow of the Statue of …

AI has come for Arizona’s water

A hulking gray giant rises from the desert. Inside, engineers create the force behind our phones and computers and appliances, our streaming services and search …

Healey's Budget Placates Gilt Markets, Santander Says (Video)

Trump calls for Alaska Democratic candidate to be banned from Senate race

Report alleges that Mary Peltola’s campaign recruited other contenders to mislead Republican opponent’s supporters

Have Britain's Income Taxes Grown Too High?

Bloomberg UK Senior Reporter John Stepek discusses Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey's budget and the potential impact of his tax measures on the labor …

Hong Kong leader apologises for fire that killed 168 people

Tai Po blaze was one of the worst in the territory’s history

Stronger UK-EU Ties Would Strengthen Pound, JPMorgan's Gimber Says

JPMorgan Asset Management Global Market Strategist Hugh Gimber comments on the outlook for the UK economy following yesterday's budget, saying "measures that brought the UK …

Israeli settler take-over

How Israeli settlers use outposts and violence to seize Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.

Healey scatters the pain far and wide

Almost everyone is worse off as a result of this Budget — a weakness Kemi Badenoch failed to exploit in the Commons

Argentina farmers evacuate cattle by boat as El Nino escalates

Argentina’s farmers are evacuating their cattle by boat to higher ground as El Nino raises water levels.

Audacious Indian jailbreak saga ends with 17 prisoners recaptured

The jailbreak began with a fake seizure and ended 36 hours later with all the inmates back behind bars.