Science

Belgian physicist Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for IceCube neutrino observatory

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences cited his decisive contributions to the Antarctic observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.

Nikon defends AI winner as scientists question cilia video

Researchers say structures in Dr. Ning Xu's first-place clip are biologically impossible, but Nikon says no rules were violated so far.

Bangkok declares flood disaster in all 50 districts after 48 hours of rain

Nearly 300mm of rain in 48 hours overwhelmed the Thai capital's drainage, forcing evacuations and leaving canals at critical levels.

New wild cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century

Taxpayers face £6m bill after illegal waste supersite cleared in Kidlington

Deep partial lunar eclipse to turn Moon red across Americas and Europe

Glacier Collapse Triggers Deadly Floods on Nepal-Tibet Border

NASA rescue mission for Swift space telescope fails

7.4-magnitude earthquake kills at least 111 in western Colombia

UK regulator approves Lilly's weight-loss pill

AI Designs 16 Functional Viruses in New Study

Australian crew rescues patient from Antarctica in extreme conditions

Cyanide killed 15 elephants in Kenya’s Amboseli region, wildlife service confirms

FDA Approves Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine

Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupts, forcing hundreds to evacuate

Abandoned SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage set to crash into the Moon on 5 August

Italy places nearly all major cities on highest heat alert as temperatures soar

India chases homegrown strawberry varieties to cut reliance on US and European imports

Drought declared across whole of Wales as driest July in 190 years takes hold