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A global wave of youth activism is gathering momentum. Now, Australian students hope to turn their frustrations into a movement of their own.

The LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) observatory, now in development, will detect gravitational waves, the tiny ripples in space-time caused by orbiting masses. Now two studies led by NASA astrophysicists show in new detail how LISA could reveal a new and unique population of exoplanets — worlds beyond our solar system — throughout our galaxy. […]

The American French Film Festival, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, has been on a journey to cultivate a new generation of French movie lovers for two decades with its educational program for Los Angeles high school students. This milestone edition brought around 3,000 students to the DGA theater for five packed screenings of […]

<p>• Report says fruit yields plunge 50pc; heat stress spreads livestock disease, cuts milk output <br>• Shrinking incomes, food spoilage limit rural families’ healthy diets <br>• Women bear brunt of crisis due to heavy outdoor labour; preterm birth risk jumps 26pc in severe weather</p> <p>ISLAMABAD: Increasingly frequent and severe heatwaves in Punjab’s rai

6G’s founding researcher says 5G was faster, “but that’s kind of it”. As preparations for Australia’s next network ramp up, there are important lessons to be learnt.

Dry soil and high pressure can amplify extreme heat, helping to explain why regions like Europe are suffering record-shattering heatwaves much earlier than climate models predicted

Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer’s-related protein buildup, disrupted brain waves during deep sleep, and fading memory. The findings suggest that hidden changes in how the brain processes memories overnight may contribute to age-related memory loss long before Alzheimer’s symptoms appear.

Rain could also intensify in areas from the Kanto region to around Shizuoka Prefecture on Thursday.

Drones have changed the face of war in the air and a revolution at sea is speeding up, with the potential to make a dramatic impact on the waterways of the Middle East. A host of drones are being rapidly developed, tested and deployed that will radically change how warfare is conducted at sea and could offer a significant benefit for the Gulf’s defences. Whi

Scientists at the University of Virginia have developed a promising new strategy to fight glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and most difficult-to-treat forms of brain cancer. Their experimental approach combines focused ultrasound, tiny nanoparticles, and genetic molecules called microRNAs to attack multiple cancer-driving genes simultaneously.

Google parent company Alphabet saw a massive $500 billion stock plunge in its roughest day on record. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency exchange Binance was targeted in a $6.3 billion hack.

The Regional Meteorological Centre here had warned of rough seas due to the cyclone. The sea is expected to calm down by noon on October 28

The 1990s were a very different time — especially in Silver Lake, California — once a fertile neighborhood of artists and musicians and now a pricey hot spot. Three decades ago, the indie music scene was flourishing with homegrown acts like Beck and Rilo Kiley, based around clubs like Spaceland and the Garage. And for […]

Climate change, in particular, was responsible for two-thirds of the deaths, the report in the British Medical Journal said on Friday.

Huge waves were seen crashing into Taiwan’s northeastern coast as Typhoon Champi approached with winds reaching 191 km/h

Europe's hottest summer on record may have killed more than 50,000 people across 30 European countries, researchers have found, as they called on governments to reduce the use of fossil fuels. Scientists from Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine examined excess heat deaths in 854 cities in Europe from June 1 to Augus

Broadcast TV is set to capture nearly half of political advertising spending ahead of the midterm election as local stations benefit from record spending.

Coast redwoods, which grow only from central California to southern Oregon, slow photosynthesis when temperatures ramp up, according to a new study. Scientists worry about the towering plants' future amid climate change