Environment Animals Wildlife Endangered Species Bon voyage, Papyrus! 5 rescued sea turtles named after fonts released in Cape Cod The endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles were found in December 2025. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. A rehabilitated Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Gigi entering Nantucket Sound on July 22, 2026. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .

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Lake flies challenge the explanation of why there are no insects in the open ocean. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . Like it or not, insects are everywhere, including places where you may not want them to be.

Yemen's Houthi fighters claim to have attacked shipping in the Red Sea - a move that threatens to further escalate the already volatile situation in the Middle East. By forcing ships to turn back from the narrow Bab El Mandeb strait, they have threatened to choke off the main maritime route from Europe to Asia. It comes as US-Iran strikes continue and while a deal to develop Saudi Arabia's nuclear industry prompts fears of an arms race. So is the Middle East becoming more dangerous? So far, 2026 is sadly proving to be one of the more violent years for parts of the Middle East. For 12 consecutive nights, US Central Command (Centcom) has carried out air strikes on Iranian coastal radar, drone and missile bases.

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Environment Conservation Ocean'Dead' coral reef found alive and thriving off West Africa The long-lost mesophotic ecosystem near Benin may be part of an even bigger formation. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The examined region may be part of a much larger system stretching nearly 25 miles parallel to Benin. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .

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Before they were mummies, four royal sisters wielded the daggers, bows, and arrows 4,000 years ago. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. A daughter of Pharaoh Amenemhat II, Princess Ita likely wielded an ornate dagger among other weapons. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .

The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. The penultimate Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup between Argentina and Egypt was marked not just by exceptional goals, great saves, and fans devoted to their teams. The match also sparked one of the most widely discussed controversies surrounding the video assistant referee system, known as VAR, a technology designed to assist on-field officials in making fairer decisions, but whose use has been criticized for allegedly favoring certain teams. Egypt was eliminated from the tournament with a 3-2 loss to Argentina, after having held a two-goal lead. The Egyptian Football Association argued that "the failure to properly use VAR" had influenced several refereeing decisions that affected the final score.