Brazil under fire for loosening environmental rules ahead of COP30

The approval last week by Brazil’s Congress of a bill that weakens environmental safeguards for mining, infrastructure and agricultural projects has raised concerns at home and abroad that the new…

Gambia declares mpox outbreak

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The Gambia reported an outbreak of mpox Tuesday with detection of a single case, as several nearby countries have recorded recent increases in infections. Mpox remains…

These tips from experts can help your teenager navigate AI companions

Bruce Perry, 17, demonstrates Character AI, an artificial intelligence chatbot software that allows users to chat with popular characters such as EVE from Disney’s 2008 animated film, WALL-E, Tuesday, July…

Annual UK cost of PTSD likely tops £40 billion, cost analysis reveals

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The annual UK cost of the mental health disorder PTSD is likely to top £40 billion, but the figures are based on 2020–1 prevalence rates—the most…

AIPasta uses AI to paraphrase and repeat disinformation

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Brace yourself for a new source of online disinformation: AIPasta. Research has demonstrated that generative AI can produce persuasive content. Meanwhile, so-called CopyPasta campaigns take advantage…

Gold clusters mimic atomic spin properties for scalable quantum computing applications

New research shows how gold clusters mimic the key properties of the most accurate systems currently used in quantum applications, showing promise for a tunable, scalable option for quantum devices. The…

More than 67,000 cases of deodorant sold at Dollar Tree, Walmart, and Amazon

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 67,000 cases of Power Stick deodorant have been recalled due to an undisclosed manufacturing issue. The recalled deodorants, made by A.P.…

How the moon’s hidden protection shields against solar wind erosion

Despite the wonderful images captured from the lunar surface that suggest otherwise, the Moon does have an atmosphere. It’s an incredibly thin, rarefied shell of gas known as an exosphere.…

Chinese state hackers targeting Microsoft customers

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Chinese state-sponsored hackers are actively exploiting critical security vulnerabilities in users of Microsoft’s popular SharePoint servers to steal sensitive data and deploy malicious code, the US…

Europe tests largest-ever Mars parachute in the stratosphere above the Arctic (video)

A giant parachute built for Europe’s beleaguered ExoMars mission has aced a drop test with a mock lander during a test campaign in the Arctic. The double parachute system consists…