How countries are tackling the global energy crisis
With energy prices soaring and the Strait of Hormuz still closed, the world must cut demand. From 4-day workweeks and …
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Belarus releases 250 political prisoners as part of US deal
Belarus freed 250 political prisoners in its largest release yet — a move celebrated as a humanitarian breakthrough and tied …
Physics answers a kitchen question
How long does it take for the last drop of milk or oil to drip out of the bottle? US …
The internet was supposed to be free. What went wrong?
Thirty years ago, countercultural thinkers declared the internet an independent space. Today, it's controlled by a handful of corporations. Were …
A mechanism to initiate emergency type 2 myelopoiesis
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10256-6Myelopoiesis in response to a parasitic worm infection and the mechanism selective to this …
India news: Iran says US strike on Delhi-bound plane a 'war crime'
The Iranian embassy in India has slammed the US strike on Mashhad Airport that reportedly hit a plane used for …
Pope Leo plays down rift with Trump, doubles down on peace
En route to Angola for a three-day visit, Pope Leo XIV said he has no desire to debate with US …
How US 'Liberation Day' tariffs reshaped global trade
One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost …
Iranians and Israelis united through music
The Berlin-based music ensemble Sistanagila brings together musicians from Iran and Israel who offer a message of hope for a …
Static electricity is still a mystery — here’s what we know
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00904-2A jolt of new research could help scientists finally understand static electricity. Plus, how …
Tennis legend Leander Paes joins Modi's BJP
The move comes just days before elections in West Bengal. In other news, Iran has called a US strike on …
Ex-energy minister arrested in money laundering case
A day after the arrest of the former prime minister, Nepalese police also arrested the country's former energy minister. Investigators …
Will Europe's far-right help Orban win?
Leading European populists are throwing their weight behind Viktor Orban's reelection campaign. But the Hungarian prime minister lags behind the …
Baltic humpback whale 'Timmy' still breathing
The plight of a whale marooned in shallow Baltic waters has had animal lovers gripped for the past week. Meanwhile, …
Greek ministers resign over EU farming subsidy scandal
A scandal over the misuse of EU subsidies has triggered ministerial resignations in Greece. Beneficiaries allegedly made claims for land …
Minister floats fare-dodging decriminalization
A debate is brewing about whether fare-evasion on trams, buses and trains in Germany should no longer be a criminal …
Smith on war crimes charges
Ben Roberts-Smith is a Victoria Cross recipient and had been linked to the murder of unarmed civilians while deployed in …
NASA's billion-dollar space race goes into overdrive
NASA's renewed push to get a human mission to the moon and Mars is neither cheap, nor for the faint …
Lufthansa pilots stage another strike
A two-day strike by Lufthansa pilots is expected to lead to many cancellations. The German chancellor is visiting Norway, a …
After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?
The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true …