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Every cool thing you can do with Apple’s new Siri AI app
Meet Siri 2.0. The post Every cool thing you can do with Apple’s new Siri AI app appeared first on Popular Science.
“More bad science from JAMA”
In an abstract entitled, “Statistical dust and sweeping claims about maternal warmth,” John Richters and Everett Waters write: Alley and colleagues draw on mediation analyses of longitudinal data from Millennium...
Polestar is leaving the US, and its $67,500 EVs are now discounted by up to $25,000
In California, some existing Polestar 4 inventory has reportedly reached the mid-$30,000 range.
'He looked like Ramses the Great': How experimental archaeologists used ancient techniques to mummify a modern-day person
In his new book, "Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations," science writer Sam Kean explains the odd and intriguing world of...
White House taps the guy who keeps crying ‘aliens’ to run UFO group
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb will head the UAP Science Advisory Council established by the White House, the Pentagon, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the FBI, and "the intelligence community."...
In the Hamptons, Even the Chicken Tenders Are Living Fancy
It’s summer on the South Fork. Care for some nuggets and caviar?
US Debt Auctions, Week of July 6, 2026
Another week of debt auctions, generally rates are heading higher.
Kids Can’t Stop Watching ‘Moana.’ There’s a Scientific Explanation.
The 2016 release has become the most watched movie on Disney+. Parents and experts explain why kids can’t get enough.
Overhaul of public lands grazing regulations seeks to cut public involvement
For the first time since 1995, the Bureau of Land Management is rewriting its grazing regulations.
Journalists Discuss Raw-Milk Marketing, Extreme Heat, Opioid Settlement Spending
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches for 35th time, hauls Starlink satellites to orbit (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket flew for the 35th time tonight (July 10), carrying 29 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit.
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The Staphylococcus aureus Network Adaptive Platform (SNAP) Trial Group. Benzylpenicillin versus flucloxacillin or cloxacillin for the treatment of penicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SNAP): an...
[Correspondence] Long-term outcomes of total hip replacement – Authors’ reply
On behalf of the World Arthroplasty Study Participants Collaboration, we thank Yosef Sourougeon and colleagues, Peter G Delaney and Nicholas S Piuzzi, and Kaj S Emanuel and colleagues for their thoughtful and...
[Obituary] David Rosner
Pioneering public health historian. Born on March 13, 1947, in New York, NY, USA, he died on May 24, 2026, in New York, aged 79 years.
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
The Starlink 17-48 mission will add another 24 satellites to the low Earth orbit constellation. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 8:01 p.m. PDT (11:01 p.m. EDT / 0301 UTC).
As It Celebrates the Nation’s Past, Philadelphia Braces for a Hotter Future
PHILADELPHIA—To Eric Klinenberg, a packed stadium in 101-degree heat offering limited water access for fans was a “formula for disaster.” This was the scene that met the sociologist, who wrote an acclaimed book...
Here’s Why Some Humans Can Hear Super Low-Frequency Sounds
It’s vibes The post Here’s Why Some Humans Can Hear Super Low-Frequency Sounds appeared first on Nautilus.
Cyclospora outbreaks grow in the Midwest
Michigan reports 1,250 cases of cyclospora and CDC surveillance shows cases in 17 states. The CDC has initiated a traceback investigation, as the source is not yet known.
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In the Latest Brazen Heist, Jewelry and Artworks Worth $5 Million Were Stolen From a Famed French Designer's Museum
A trio of burglars stole 27 pieces, including a dragonfly pendant, from the Lalique Museum in eastern France
Earth observation satellites pass telecom in European space industry sales
MILAN – European space industry sales rebounded in 2025 after a contraction in 2024, Eurospace reported in its latest Facts and Figures report, presented July 7. The growth is driven […] The post Earth observation...
DeBriefed 10 July 2026: Deadly Europe heat | EU electrification leak | COP31 president interview
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... The post DeBriefed 10 July 2026: Deadly Europe heat | EU electrification leak | COP31 president interview...
Changes to Testosterone Therapy Warning Labels, the First Photograph of Earth's Quasi-Moon, and How Oysters Could Treat Gut Inflammation
Discover the top stories from July 3 to July 10, 2026, including proposed FDA changes for testosterone therapy and a new photo of the rare quasi-moon.
Pluto has landslides
New Horizons data reveal Pluto’s first six confirmed landslides along steep crater rims.
See the Odd-Looking Barreleye Fish in Its Natural Habitat for the First Time
A 35-day expedition revealed hidden wonders of the deep The post See the Odd-Looking Barreleye Fish in Its Natural Habitat for the First Time appeared first on Nautilus.
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Verdant Beauty, Wide-Open Spaces, Elegant Architecture: Have a Look at 15 Photos That Show Why Central Park Is the Lifeblood of Manhattan
At the center of the concrete jungle, the green expanse provides New York with a real retreat to nature
Waxing Gibbous Moon
The waxing gibbous moon is nestled in the darkness of space in this June 26, 2026, image from the International Space Station. The space station was 264 miles above the Indian Ocean southeast of Madagascar at the...
STAT+: Roche ends Huntington’s gene-silencing programs
ARPA-H launches bespoke gene therapy push, Lilly and Novo to promote Bridge program, and more biotech news from The Readout
Florida's python-hunting 'Super Bowl' begins Friday, with $25,000 up for grabs
"All python management is useful."
Meet ICN’s 2026 Class of Summer Environmental Reporting Fellows
Thirteen collegiate and post-collegiate journalists have joined Inside Climate News as reporting fellows this summer. ICN’s summer 2026 fellowship class, its largest to date, draws from current undergraduates,...
NASA Photographer Captures Images from F-18 Over Washington
NASA flight photographers capture history from a perspective few ever experience, getting a rare bird’s-eye view of the agency’s missions in action. Their photos document key NASA research and give the public a...
Week in images: 06-10 July 2026
Week in images: 06-10 July 2026 Discover our week through the lens
Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate
As successive heatwaves hit Europe, air-conditioning (AC) has emerged as a new front in the... The post Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate appeared first on Carbon Brief.
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In 1889, Paris became obsessed with the Wild West
Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill helped turn a skeptical Paris crowd into lifelong fans of the American West. The post In 1889, Paris became obsessed with the Wild West appeared first on Popular Science.
Mathematicians put AI to work on Fermat's last theorem
At an event in London, mathematicians have made unexpectedly fast progress on formalising Fermat's last theorem using AI
At Least 11 People Die in Southern Spain Wildfire
The blaze in Andalusia prompted a major containment operation. Heat waves across Europe this summer have raised the risk of such fires, forecasters say.
Earth from Space: Great Bear Lake, Canada
Image: The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captures Canada’s Great Bear Lake in striking colours.
As El Niño develops, India turns to coal to offset lower hydropower
Amidst a rise in electricity demand driven by warmer conditions in June, hydropower generation has declined, increasing India’s reliance on coal-fired power. The trend could intensify if El Niño conditions strengthen...
They Harvest the Nation’s Food, but a New Rule May Strip Them of Health Insurance
New Medicaid work requirements could make a complex system even harder for farmworkers to navigate.
Sunshine and Saharan Dust Make Miami’s World Cup Quarter-Final a Dangerous Game for England Norway
English and Norwegian players will face off under extreme and dangerous levels of heat stress, scientists say, thanks to a Wet Bulb Index over over 90°F.