In January 2003, physicist Myles Allen watched as floodwaters from the Thames river threatened to seep into his home in Oxford, UK. He wanted to know why meteorologists at the time were refusing to blame climate change for the event. Later that year, Peter Stott, a climate scientist at the UK’s Met Office, arrived in Italy for a summer holiday. But instead of a…
Choosing the best laptop can be a bit of a challenge, especially when “good enough” now covers everything from entry-level Chromebooks for college students to premium machines built for serious multitasking and heavier creative work. Specs can blur together fast, but a few basics still matter, like processing power, battery life and whether you’re getting…
29 January 2026 Patrick Dempsey says his Grey’s Anatomy co-star Eric Dane’s ALS progressed so much it made it “virtually impossible” for him to have a role in his new TV show. Photo: Avalon The pair starred in the hit ABC medical drama together and amid the 53-year-old actor’s battle with the progressive neurodegenerative disease…
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Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, often called “the conscience of the nation,” has been trying to tone down the uproar after President Trump bombed a region in his diocese.
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five Confederation of African Football (CAF) matches and fined $100,000 after the chaotic scenes at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco this month, it was announced on Thursday. A CAF statement said the tactician was guilty of “unsporting conduct” and “bringing the game into…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse dreams seem to have been replaced by a new vision: an AI-generated social feed. In an earnings call on Wednesday, Zuckerberg reiterated his belief that AI will become the next big media format, making feeds “more immersive and interactive:” We started with text, and then moved to photos when we…
An FIR has been registered against actor Ranveer Singh at the High Grounds Police Station in Bengaluru for allegedly hurting Hindu religious sentiments and disrespecting the Chavundi Daiva tradition of coastal Karnataka, according to a report by NDTV. The case was filed on Wednesday, months after the incident that initially sparked controversy. The complaint relates…
A decision in China not to charge a man who fathered children with a woman with a mental illness has set off a debate about consent and the state’s push for babies.
January 28, 2026 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm To safely navigate icy sidewalks, walk like a penguin Icy weather brings a serious risk of falls. Here’s how to stay safe By Meghan Bartels edited by Andrea Thompson Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The recent snow and ice storm turned much of…
