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Phys.org / A subtle return of La Niña
A weak La Niña emerged in the equatorial Pacific in late 2025, and scientists are watching how it may help shape weather and climate in the months ahead.
Phys.org / Epstein's victims deserve more attention than his 'client list'
The Jeffrey Epstein story has slipped in and out of the headlines for years, but in a very particular way. Most news articles ask a specific question—which powerful men might be on "the list?"
Medical Xpress / As flu cases spike, is it time to start wearing masks again?
With flu season arriving early and NHS leaders encouraging people with symptoms to wear masks in public, a question arises: do masks actually work against the flu?
Tech Xplore / UPS buys hundreds of robots to unload trucks in automation push
United Parcel Service Inc. will invest $120 million in 400 robots used to unload trucks, according to people familiar with the matter, revealing new details on the logistics giant's $9 billion automation plan that aims to ...
Phys.org / Hidden clues in colonial journals reveal why Tasmania's remote west keeps burning
In 1830, the Palawa people were in the midst of their guerrilla war against the British colonists taking their land in what is now Tasmania. After flaring in the mid-1820s, intensifying violence had claimed hundreds of First ...
Phys.org / Milder winters, more parasites: Are moose at risk from winter ticks?
As climate change profoundly alters ecosystems in North America, a small parasite is wreaking havoc: the winter tick. This tick, now more prevalent due to milder environmental conditions, is severely affecting the winter ...
Medical Xpress / Is there much COVID around? Do I need the new booster shot LP.8.1?
COVID rarely rates a mention in the news these days, yet it hasn't gone away.
Phys.org / Buy now, panic later is the new holiday ritual—stopping it won't be easy
The holiday season brings celebration and gift-giving, but it also ushers in something less festive: financial stress. In the UK, retailers now shape much of the spending calendar, with Black Friday one of the busiest shopping ...
Tech Xplore / We think of mushrooms as food. But mycelium-based blocks could be the future of construction
When mushrooms make the news, it's often for grim reasons—a mysterious poisoning, toxic species in the bush, or high-profile court cases.
Phys.org / Elusive December sun leaves Stockholm in the dark
The Swedish capital has recorded just a half-hour of sunlight in the first half of December, putting it on track for the darkest December since 1934 if the trend continues, meteorologists said.
Tech Xplore / Australia's national plan says existing laws are enough to regulate AI. This is false hope
Earlier this month, Australia's long-anticipated National AI Plan was released to a mixed reception.
Medical Xpress / Is your heart on holiday overdrive? Cardiologist warns of seasonal heart risks
Twinkling lights, family gatherings and holiday cheer often come with indulgent meals and celebratory drinks. But cardiologists at Houston Methodist are sounding the alarm on a little-known condition that can turn festivities ...
