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Extreme heat and high humidity hitting north-eastern US
Some areas may reach record temperatures over the long weekend. Source link
BBC Inside Science
The latest cutting-edge research on show at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition. Source link
Synthetic biology may finally be ready to solve life's biggest mystery
What makes something alive? We simply don’t know, but synthetic biologists are a step closer to providing an answer thanks to SpudCell, the most sophisticated attempt at creating an artificial life form yet Source link
Rare American bird seen in Jersey for first time
Birdwatchers saw the lesser yellowlegs, which stayed for one day, in a Jersey first. Source link
Geoengineering could expose plane passengers to sulphuric acid
A proposed technique to counter global warming by spraying sun-reflecting particles near the poles would cause commercial flights to pass through clouds of sulphuric acid, posing a danger to passengers and crew Source link
Alarm after herring gulls found covered in oil
Thirteen birds were found covered in a sticky substance “smelling like fish oil”, with many more seen. Source link
Scientists fear radio telescope may be shut in cuts
The site is part of e-MERLIN, a globally significant group of seven radio telescopes across the UK. Source link
The weirdness of neutrinos could completely rewrite particle physics
A philosopher has put forward an argument for rethinking how particles are defined within the standard model of particle physics Source link
England's warmest June on record down to record-breaking heatwave
England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met Office. Source link
Demand for water use highest since 2022 drought
Islanders urged to use water “wisely” after demand soared in heatwave. Source link