COP30 roadmap says faster use of existing tools can halt forest loss by 2030

Brazil’s COP30 presidency has unveiled a much-anticipated plan to halt forest loss around the world, saying a global target to end deforestation by 2030 remains within reach using existing national…

Pediatric palliative care addresses the unique needs of seriously ill children and their families

Pediatric medicine generally entails caring for patients at the beginning of their lives – performing newborn checkups, treating childhood illnesses and supporting adolescents in their health as they move toward…

What’s on the climate calendar for November 2026?

This is a republication of November’s edition of The Climate Agenda – a subscriber-only newsletter designed to keep you informed of the key events, negotiations and announcements happening every month.…

Stone was as important as water for prehistoric desert settlement, study finds

Access to freshwater alone was not enough for prehistoric humans to permanently settle desert landscapes, according to a new study which suggests that suitable stone for making tools was an…

New ‘Star Trek: The Original Voyages’ coffee table book traces the stellar legacy of the bold sci-fi brand

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter “Star Trek” celebrated its diamond anniversary last month, marking 60 years since it first aired…

Single-Dose Psilocybin Lacks Lasting Behavioral Effects

Summary: A coordinated multi-laboratory investigation published in Nature Neuroscience challenges widespread assumptions regarding the enduring behavioral benefits of psychedelic compounds in animal models. Neuroscientists across five independent laboratories at UC…

‘The Sea God Surveys’: Watch Rocket Lab launch Japanese Earth-observing satellite today

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Rocket Lab will launch its 99th mission to date today (Nov. 2), and you can…

1,800-year-old Roman child’s sarcophagus found with toys inside

Archaeologists in Romania have discovered an exceptionally preserved Roman sarcophagus containing the remains of a young child buried with toys, jewellery and floral offerings approximately 1,800 years ago. The sarcophagus…

Parents, let your kids eat as much candy as they want – less restriction could help reduce the urge to overeat

Kids and candy are a classic pairing. From trick-or-treating to Easter baskets, to local parades and birthday parties, it can feel like kids are almost always bringing home another bag…

9 nightmarish sci-fi spaceships to crawl aboard for Halloween if you dare

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Abandoned, possessed, or infested spaceships in sci-fi films, books, and video games are usually not…