science
Government sets out plan to phase out animal experiments
The plan follows up on a manifesto promise to work towards the phasing out the practice. Source link
Fight fake news and defeat climate deniers, Brazil's Lula tells UN talks
The world must “defeat” climate denialism and fake news, Brazil’s President Lula da Silva tells UN climate summit. Source link
Why giving up on goals is good for you, and how to know which to ditch
We admire grit and perseverance, but surprising research suggests that giving up on ambitions in the right way can actually improve our physical and mental health Source link
AI power use forecast finds the industry far off track to net zero
Several large tech firms that are active in AI have set goals to hit net zero by 2030, but a new forecast of the energy and water required to run large data centres shows they’re unlikely to meet those targets Source link
Do UN climate talks have a point any more?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today. Source link
COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today. Source link
Back from the brink: UK red kites aid Spanish cousins
A project to revive red kite populations in south-west Spain sees new mating pairs and chicks. Source link
James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s double helix, has died aged 97
As one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century, James Watson pioneered the field of genetics and left behind a complicated legacy Source link
DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97
The Nobel Prize winner felt ostracised by the scientific community over his comments on race and intelligence. Source link
James Watson: Controversial discoverer of 'the secret of life'
James Watson, the godfather of DNA who discovered the “secrets of life” has died aged 97. Source link