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Cost and access: The barriers stopping Aboriginal men getting prostate cancer surgery

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men diagnosed with prostate cancer are less likely to receive surgery than other Australian men and more likely to face financial barriers to treatment, according to the largest Australian study of its kind.

Video. Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2026 – Morning

Video. Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2026 – Morning

Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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A Tale of Two Couplings: Bayesian Selection in the Interacting Dark Sector

$Λ$CDM provides a remarkably successful description of the Universe, yet it suffers from persistent discrepancies, with one of the most prominent being the $σ_8$ tension between early-Universe Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) measurements and late-time structure growth probes. To address this mismatch, we investigate generalized interacting dark sector models governed by a quintessence field coupled to dark matter via conformal and disformal transformations. By generically engineering a quintes

Cosmology in the Einstein Telescope era: comparing traditional and simulation-based methods for population inference

The next generation of gravitational wave detectors, such as the Einstein Telescope (ET), will observe orders of magnitude more binary black hole mergers than current facilities. Most of these events will lack an electromagnetic counterpart, also known as dark siren events, yet will still enable percent-level cosmological constraints. However, the likelihood traditionally used in Hierarchical Bayesian Inference (HBI) for population-level analyses becomes computationally prohibitive as the size o

Symmetry/asymmetry within a cylindrical lattice model of nuclear structure predicts cosmic abundance/scarcity

Protons and neutrons are the smallest forms of measurable matter, and each nucleon has 3 up (+2/3) and down (-1/3) quarks. Quarks treated as point-like particles within polygonal geometries model the structures of stable nuclides through $^{36}$Ar. The model derives from the proton's radius (r=0.8414 fm), the hadron's prolate spheroid shape (from the $Δ(1232)$ resonance), and the separation distance between bound nucleons ($\approx$0.8 fm, from the Argonne $v_{18}$ $NN$ potential). The prolate n

Brussels vs Beijing: The new trade battle begins in Morocco and Turkey

Brussels vs Beijing: The new trade battle begins in Morocco and Turkey

Beijing's investment drive in Morocco and Turkey is opening new routes into the EU market, forcing Brussels to prepare its response. But its trade defence toolbox is increasingly struggling to keep pace. #EuropeNews

Wireless power beaming could reduce perched drone battery swaps

Wireless power beaming could reduce perched drone battery swaps

An Air Force-backed research project will explore wirelessly powered perched drones designed to reduce battery swaps.

NSF rolls out ‘industry PhD’ programme — joining a global trend

NSF rolls out ‘industry PhD’ programme — joining a global trend

The US pilot programme will provide financial support for four years to more than 250 students, who will gain industry experience.

How astronaut Parmitano prepares for humanity’s return to the Moon

How astronaut Parmitano prepares for humanity’s return to the Moon

NASA has presented Artemis III, its next step toward a Moon landing, as one of the most complex missions undertaken by the space agency. Luca Parmitano explains why and how he is preparing for it.

Extreme heat: How a promising new discovery could help older adults adapt

The year 2024 marked the first time that the global average temperature exceeded the 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement. One direct consequence is more intense heat extremes, which already pose a significant threat to human health.

10 supersized animals that made prehistoric Europe a land of giants

10 supersized animals that made prehistoric Europe a land of giants

Discover 10 giant animals that once roamed Europe, from 13-tonne elephants and mammoths to massive rhinoceroses, bison, hippos, and deer.

A good night's sleep may help adolescents thrive in school and with friends

A new UC Davis Health study published in Psychological Medicine suggests that when it comes to helping adolescents succeed in school and maintain healthy friendships, sleep may matter more than screen time, exercise or diet. This was particularly true for youth experiencing anxiety, depression or ot

OpenAI announces solutions to 10 longstanding maths problems

OpenAI announces solutions to 10 longstanding maths problems

Ten conundrums that stumped human mathematicians for years have been cracked by OpenAI's Astra model, continuing a hot streak of AI-driven breakthroughs that are shaking up the field

Will a new kind of AI that understands physical reality change the world again?

Will a new kind of AI that understands physical reality change the world again?

AI chatbots can describe reality in words, but don’t truly understand cause and effect in the real world. Now, a fresh kind of machine intelligence that does just that is emerging

In 1950s, the US built a neighbourhood upon 22,000 tons of buried toxic waste, then children began returning home with burns exposing the worst environmental scandal of the country

In 1950s, the US built a neighbourhood upon 22,000 tons of buried toxic waste, then children began returning home with burns exposing the worst environmental scandal of the country

William T. Love, a 19th-century real estate and railroad entrepreneur had a visionary idea of digging a canal that would connect the upper and lower Niagara River bypassing the Falls to generate power for a new "Model City." But soon Nikola Tesla invented alternating current, enabling the economical

The once-impossible black holes that could break thermodynamics

The once-impossible black holes that could break thermodynamics

The laws of physics seemed to forbid a strange variety of black holes that could have zero temperature. Columnist Jacklin Kwan explores research that shows these strange behemoths can really exist – and how they could test the limits of thermodynamics

Reduced Dark Current in Cd0.9Zn0.1Te Detector Arrays by Aluminium Oxide Passivation

Contrary to the prevailing view that processing cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) semiconductors above 150 °C leads to irreversible device degradation, here we show that Al2O3 passivation layer deposited by atomic layer deposition at 250 °C not only preserves CZT detector performance but also substantially improves it. Pixelated metal-semiconductor (MS) and metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) CZT detectors were passivated with a thin atomic-layer-deposited Al2O3 film and characterized electrically. T

NASA Will Attempt to Observe Rocket Part’s Lunar Impact

NASA Will Attempt to Observe Rocket Part’s Lunar Impact

The Moon’s rocky, uneven, and otherworldly surface features are highlighted by the terminator – the difference between light and darkness.NASA Using ground-based telescopes and space-based assets, NASA and SpaceX are tracking a used Falcon 9 upper stage from a commercial mission expected to impact the Moon on Wednesday, Aug. 5, near the Einstein and Bell craters. The impact poses no danger to Earth and NASA scientists are planning to collect lunar data from the event and refine techniques for tracking objects in space.  On Jan.

Engineered yeast that make cancer drugs could spare a rare flower

Engineered yeast that make cancer drugs could spare a rare flower

Modified baker’s yeast can produce a precursor for a drug that is usually derived from an endangered plant and its relatives.

Gradient expansion approximation of the inhomogeneous electron-gas revisited: Higher-order corrections

In our recently published work (our Ref. 1) we revisited the gradient expansion approximation (GEA) of the interacting electron gas, and recalculated the leading-order contribution$-$with respect to the Wigner-Seitz radius $r_s$$-$to the coefficient $B_{xc}[n]$ of the square of the gradient of the electron density in the high-density and slowly varying limits. That work resolved historical controversies regarding these coefficients and demonstrated that serious misconceptions have led to incorre

Curlew revival continues at Elmley nature reserve in Kent

Curlew revival continues at Elmley nature reserve in Kent

Birds from previous releases pair up and return to nest at the site on the Isle of Sheppey.

Canadian wildfires are reducing solar power generation in Europe

Canadian wildfires are reducing solar power generation in Europe

Satellite view of the Donnie Creek fire in British Columbia, Canada, in 2023Copernicus Sentinel data/ESA To the many problems caused by wildfires, add reduced solar generation and more use of fossil fuels as a result. A study of the 2023 Canadian wildfires has concluded that drifting smoke caused a 3 per cent drop in solar power generation in both Europe and North America, costing nearly $2 billion. “It’s clear that we are facing a situation where this is going to keep happening,” says Iulian-Alin Roșu at the Technical University of Crete in Greece.

AP300 SMR shares AP1000 technology under one nuclear platform

AP300 SMR shares AP1000 technology under one nuclear platform

A new engineering collaboration supports plans to commercialize the AP300 SMR while scaling deployments of the AP1000 reactor.

Why winner of biggest prize in maths has decided to work on AI instead

Why winner of biggest prize in maths has decided to work on AI instead

Jacob Tsimerman won a Fields medal last month – now he is leaving mathematics to work on AI safety

I Like Low Camping Chairs for Their Portability and Comfort. Here Are the 6 Best.

I Like Low Camping Chairs for Their Portability and Comfort. Here Are the 6 Best.

Stretch out your legs, don’t dirty your pants.

'Fungal storms' sweep US TODAY with toxic dust carrying disease

'Fungal storms' sweep US TODAY with toxic dust carrying disease

A dangerous 'fungal storm' is moving into parts of the US. High winds could potentially send disease-causing fungal spores swirling through the air.

Roman Space Telescope Plaque Install

Roman Space Telescope Plaque Install

NASA/Jolearra Tshiteya Technicians installed a commemorative plaque, seen in this July 28, 2026, photo, on NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The plaque honors the legacy of Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief astronomer and one of the architects of the agency’s modern science program. It also features a memory card containing a total of 1,350,144 names submitted by people from across the globe, including astronauts from NASA’s Artemis II and Artemis III missions. This observatory, scheduled to launch Aug.

A Bare Summer for Barnes Ice Cap

A Bare Summer for Barnes Ice Cap

Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory A Bare Summer for Barnes Ice Cap Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search Meltwater channels cross the surface of the Barnes Ice Cap’s northeast side in this July 12, 2026,

August 2026 Satellite Puzzler

August 2026 Satellite Puzzler

Earth Observatory Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search Every month, NASA Earth Observatory features a puzzling satellite image.

Ames Science Stars of the Month – August 2026

Ames Science Stars of the Month – August 2026

The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Danielle Lopez, Jennifer Claudio, and Duncan Mifsud. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and collaborative disposition needed to explore this world and beyond. Space Biosciences Star of the Month: Danielle Lopez Danielle Lopez is the […]

Why Greece Faces Devastating Wildfires Every Summer | in.gr

Why Greece Faces Devastating Wildfires Every Summer | in.gr

A fire meteorologist says climate change, human activity, and poor land management are driving increasingly destructive wildfire seasons, while rescuers describe the extreme conditions faced during the Porto Germeno blaze

Brains of male and female mice recover differently from ketamine

Brains of male and female mice recover differently from ketamine

Specialized immune cells found in the brain, known as microglia, reach out to neurons in female mice that were given a dose of ketamine anaesthetic.

Adorable Albino Porcupine Rescued in Maine After Dogs Chase Him Through the Woods

Adorable Albino Porcupine Rescued in Maine After Dogs Chase Him Through the Woods

The rare albino youngster is being treated for mange after a close call with dogs.

The best new popular science books of August 2026

The best new popular science books of August 2026

A snow leopard – as featured in Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi’s The Ghost of the Mountains, out in AugustEdo Schmidt/Alamy This has to be the strangest August ever, with climate-changed weather making itself felt all over the place. It is also strange because new books are in short supply. That said, the shelves are by no means bare. We have books to recommend to you on everything from octopus ethics and designing the universe to endometriosis and talking to computers.

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: "My expectations were reduced to zero when I was 21. Everything since then has been…" - a powerful lesson in resilience and gratitude

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: "My expectations were reduced to zero when I was 21. Everything since then has been…" - a powerful lesson in resilience and gratitude

Life rarely goes exactly the way anyone plans it. Careers shift direction unexpectedly, and personal challenges arrive without any warning at all.

NASA’s PUNCH Sharpens Solar Storm Forecasting in First Test

Using continuous imagery from NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission, scientists predicted the near-Earth arrival of a solar eruption to within 30 minutes in an initial proof of concept test.

Smoke Streams Across Eastern Washington

Smoke Streams Across Eastern Washington

Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Smoke Streams Across Eastern… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search Smoke streams across eastern Washington, visible in this image captured by the MODIS (Moderate Resolu

NASA Provides Updates on Moon Base Cargo Landers, Tech Demonstrations

NASA Provides Updates on Moon Base Cargo Landers, Tech Demonstrations

6 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Artist’s rendering of the Moon’s South Pole region. Glowing points of light scattered across the lunar surface represent surface assets supporting sustained human and robotic operations near the South Pole. NASA is making progress in building the Moon Base, which will become a resilient outpost near the Moon’s South Pole for science, technology, and eventual human operations.

Darwin proved right about gnat-trapping carnivorous plant

Darwin proved right about gnat-trapping carnivorous plant

Sticky glandular hairs on Saxifraga candelabrum trap insect preyXin-Jian Zhang More than 150 years after Charles Darwin proposed that saxifrages were a group of plants that practiced carnivory, researchers have meticulously gathered the evidence to confirm he was right. “Talk about an amazing feeling,” says Doug Soltis at the University of Florida.

Why sitting under a parasol is barely cooler than being in the sun

Why sitting under a parasol is barely cooler than being in the sun

A beach umbrella might protect you from sunburn, but when it comes to keeping you cool, it makes surprisingly little difference

APOD: August 4, 2026 – Curious Cometary Knots in the Helix Nebula

APOD: August 4, 2026 – Curious Cometary Knots in the Helix Nebula

APOD Science APOD APOD: August 4, 2026 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Curious Cometary Knots in the Helix Nebula What causes unusual knots of gas and dust in planetary nebulas?

Democrats Lead Republicans in Polls Three Months Ahead of Midterms

For the first time in nearly a decade, more respondents to one survey said they prefer Democrats’ approach to the economy.

“Eclipsing Power” Explores How Billionaires Shaped Private Spaceflight

“Eclipsing Power” Explores How Billionaires Shaped Private Spaceflight

The great technological leaps in American history have often featured influential industrialists who step forward as vanguards, leading the way to a better tomorrow while emerging as major players in extreme endeavors. Spaceflight is no exception. A new CNN documentary titled "Eclipsing Power: Musk,

Why vultures don't get sick from eating rotten meat; the remarkable adaptations that make them nature's ultimate clean-up crew

Why vultures don't get sick from eating rotten meat; the remarkable adaptations that make them nature's ultimate clean-up crew

Wondering how vultures can eat a carcass and not get sick? Well vultures may have one of the toughest diets in the animal kingdom but their bodies are built to cope.

We’re beginning to understand the sudden ‘grief attacks’ that hit mourners

We’re beginning to understand the sudden ‘grief attacks’ that hit mourners

A few years ago, psychologist Sherman Lee experienced a "grief attack". When he set out to study them, he discovered just how powerful and all-consuming grief can be

Revealing Intrinsic Anisotropy of Collective Magnetic Excitations in Twinned Crystals of a Kitaev-Heisenberg Quantum Magnet

Quantum magnets with competing interactions often emerge from delicate balances among microscopic parameters, making it essential to disentangle intrinsic spin dynamics from extrinsic disorder effects. Here, we introduce a multimodal optical approach combining magneto-infrared spectroscopy with domain-resolved micro-Raman spectroscopy at high magnetic fields to reconstruct the intrinsic magnetic excitation spectrum of twinned crystals of the Kitaev-Heisenberg quantum magnet Na$_3$Co$_2$SbO$_6$.

How do newborns react to the smell of their fathers?

How do newborns react to the smell of their fathers?

A new study tests the scent of fathers and newborns recognition of dad's smell

Parts of the UK endure first ever month without any rain

Parts of the UK endure first ever month without any rain

High temperatures and lack of rain have scorched the grass at Blackheath in LondonJustin TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images Parts of the UK have seen zero rainfall for the entire month of July for the first time in their history, underscoring the scale and severity of the ongoing drought gripping the country. The Met Office, the UK’s national weather service, said July’s weather had been “truly exceptional”, with both England and Wales enduring their driest July in 190 years, coupled with extreme heat and almost unbroken sunshine.

How can two particles instantly affect each other across any distance, even light years apart…

Einstein famously called this spooky action at a distance and doubted it could be real, yet quantum entanglement has now been tested and…Continue reading on Medium »

ESA and Pokémon team up to celebrate World Space Week

ESA and Pokémon team up to celebrate World Space Week

The European Space Agency (ESA) and The Pokémon Company International (TPCi) are teaming up to celebrate World Space Week from 4–10 October 2026. This unique, limited-time collaboration brings together two worlds united by curiosity, exploration and imagination.