An unexpected anomaly was found in the Pacific Ocean – and it could be a global time marker 
Ukraine minerals deal: the idea that natural resource extraction can build peace has been around for decades 
The UK is surprisingly short of water – but more reservoirs aren’t the answer 
Wildfires ignite infection risks, by weakening the body’s immune defences and spreading bugs in smoke 
As the Black Summer megafires neared, people rallied to save wildlife and domestic animals. But it came at a real cost 
Parasites are ecological dark matter – and they need protecting 
How ongoing deforestation is rooted in colonialism and its management practices 
Sell the Bounce": Gold Rally Stalls Near $4165 as Fed Hawks Slam the Door on Rate Cuts — Targets $4000/$3600 
How is Antarctica melting, exactly? Crucial details are beginning to come into focus 
Today’s space race could turn fatal if we don’t agree on new rules 
We combed through old botanical surveys to track how plants on Australia’s islands are changing 
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