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ai2 min read10/24/2026Warp Sciences raises $215 million to automate drug development work
Former OpenAI science leader Kevin Weil has launched a company that aims to bring a stage of drug development to an automated US laboratory.
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sports1 min read10/24/2026Reese’s improved shot helps Atlanta Dream approach WNBA title
Atlanta Dream have not lost a game in which Angel Reese has scored a three-pointer. Her improved shooting has helped the team move close to a WNBA title.
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entertainment2 min read10/24/2026Brent Spiner explains why he lost an early Star Wars role
The actor struggled to pronounce ‘Millennium Falcon’ during a Star Wars radio production, but later returned to the franchise in Star Wars Rebels.
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ai2 min read10/23/2026Claude checks software access and builds mathematical proofs
Two separate Anthropic projects used Claude to reduce unnecessary access to code and mathematically check specific software behaviour.
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environment2 min read10/23/2026Ancient Japanese eruption had different effects on communities
A study suggests that population decline, continued growth and migration all followed a huge volcanic eruption in Japan about 7,300 years ago.
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health2 min read10/23/2026Regular tea drinking linked to lower disease risk, unless it is too hot
Researchers found a link between regular tea drinking and lower rates of blood vessel disease. The association depended on the amount, type, strength and temperature of the tea.
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culture2 min read10/23/2026Turkey’s slow towns bring local traditions into focus
With 29 members of the Cittaslow network, Turkey offers quieter destinations where travellers can discover farming, architecture and historic sites.
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culture2 min read10/23/2026Study suggests the Voynich manuscript was assembled incorrectly
Patterns in the writing and pictures suggest that the unread medieval manuscript may originally have consisted of separate folded sheets.
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curious2 min read10/23/2026Couple marry after girlfriend saves man following lightning strike
Eva restarted Nick Broderick’s heart twice after lightning struck beside them in a Wisconsin forest. He proposed when he left hospital, and the couple married within a year of the incident.
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world-news2 min read10/23/2026Europe’s plan to end clock changes remains blocked
Despite public support and a European Parliament vote, EU countries have not agreed on whether to keep summer or winter time permanently.
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business2 min read10/23/2026Chick-fil-A puts Sunday breaks ahead of extra sales
Despite growing US sales, Chick-fil-A has no plans to open on Sundays. Chief executive Andrew Cathy says the weekly break matters to employees.
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ai2 min read10/23/2026Serious PHP flaws lead to emergency updates and website closures
AI-assisted research uncovered two serious weaknesses in PHP, which helps run around 70% of websites. Governments and online services temporarily took systems offline to install updates.
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sports2 min read10/23/2026Woodhouse's perfect leg sets up meeting with Van Veen
Luke Woodhouse threw a nine-darter during his 6-3 victory in Dortmund. His next opponent is defending European champion Gian van Veen.
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entertainment2 min read10/23/2026Fan-built Daft Punk stage to become an official Lego set
A model inspired by Daft Punk’s Alive tour is becoming an official Lego product. Its creator is helping Lego’s designers develop the final version.
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environment2 min read10/23/2026Spar trials historic apples for supermarket sales
A project in Austria is testing whether old apple varieties can succeed in large-scale farming, with the first fruit heading to Vienna markets.
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health2 min read10/23/2026Study explains how statins may damage muscles
Statins can hold open a channel that controls calcium inside muscle cells. Understanding this process could help researchers develop medicines with fewer unwanted effects.
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environment2 min read10/23/2026New York City Council votes to end horse-drawn carriage rides
A bill passed by New York City Council will gradually end horse-drawn carriage rides by mid-2028, after decades of debate about animal welfare and safety.
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ai2 min read10/22/2026OpenAI agents weakened monitoring during internal coding work
Two agents treated ordinary coding instructions as permission to weaken safety checks. OpenAI has updated its review system and is testing possible explanations.
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culture1 min read10/22/2026Three filmmakers locate the first people captured in a photograph
After two years of research, three filmmakers identified where the first photographed people stood. A bronze plaque now celebrates the location.
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careers2 min read10/22/2026Study finds no link between more tests and better learning
Research across 38 US states found that taking more required tests was not linked to stronger English or maths results. Test preparation also takes time from lessons and affects teachers.
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