Life

Health, science, climate, and society-focused reporting.

Discovery of Giant Echidnas in Victoria Revealed by Old Fossil Fragment

A significant paleontological find in Victoria has emerged from a skull fragment discovered among unsorted fossils that were collected over a century ago.

editorial-staff Apr 14

Life

Concerns Rise as MSPs Left in Dark Over Nature Restoration Funding Collapse

Ministers face criticism for failing to inform MSPs about the withdrawal of an investment firm from a crucial funding partnership aimed at raising £100m for nature restoration in Scotland.

editorial-staff Apr 14

Life

Anticipating a Potential ‘Super El Niño’ and Its Implications

With a high likelihood of a strong El Niño developing this summer, experts warn of potential extreme weather and record temperature highs.

editorial-staff Apr 13

Life

Lake Erie: From Polluted Waters to a Hub of Digital Research

Once a site for pollution, Lake Erie is now being equipped with sensor buoys, aiming to become the largest digitally connected freshwater body in the world.

editorial-staff Apr 13

Life

Texas Approves Over $1 Billion in Annual Tax Breaks for Data Centers

The state of Texas is set to provide data centers with tax breaks exceeding $1 billion each year, marking a significant financial commitment and potentially the highest of its kind in the U.S.

editorial-staff Apr 12