WIRED spoke with DeepMind’s Pushmeet Kohli about the recent past—and promising future—of the Nobel Prize-winning research project that changed biology and chemistry forever.

The South Korean startup Innospace failed during its first orbital launch attempt, which sent five satellites aloft on Dec. 22 from Brazil.

From Appwrite to Zulip, Universe 2025’s Open Source Zone was stacked with standout projects showing just how far open source can go. Meet the maintainers—and if you want to join them in 2026, you can now apply for next year’s cohort.
The post This year’s most influential open source projects appeare…

Fermin Koop, ZME Sci Among the many things the coronavirus pandemic has affected, our work-life balance has also taken a hit. Most people are simultaneously working from home while doing...

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Directorate of Navigation was pledged close to €1 billion by the Agency’s Member States during this week’s ESA Council at Ministerial Level (CM25) on 26 and 27 November in Bremen, Germany.With the continuation and expansion of the NAVISP and FutureNAV programmes and…

Image:
Decommissioning Galileo satellites - Infographic

Press Release N° 36–2025
Uninterrupted access to satellite navigation is essential in our modern world, but it is threatened daily by external interference, such as jamming and spoofing. New technologies and concepts can help increase the resilience of our satellite navigation solutions. ESA and Le…

Maintaining a healthy ocean includes ensuring that fisheries are sustainable and fish stocks are abundant. If you like to eat seafood, go fishing or visit the coast, then how United States fisheries are managed affects you. We see a number of troubling signs that our fishery management system is unr…

If a major disaster like Fukushima or Chornobyl ever happens again, the world would know almost straight away, thanks to an array of government and DIY radiation-monitoring programs running globally.

Conditions in the US should be perfect for the final meteor shower of 2025, with no moonlight present to interfere with spotting shooting stars.

An unlikely partnership could allow Tokyo and Seoul to counter China.

U.S. stock futures were little changed on Sunday as investors look to end the year on a high note.

It is time for a Global Wildlife Health Authority
integrations
Wed, 10/20/2021 - 09:48







Add new comment

2014 annual report of the Species Survival Commission and the Global Species Programme
integrations
Tue, 09/15/2015 - 10:30





Library ID
45591



Link
https://portals.iucn.org/library/node/45591



External Image URL
…

On a misty August morning in Cannon Beach, Oregon, Rebecca McGoldrick’s neon-yellow boots gleam like little lighthouses on the wet sand. Her attention is riveted to a tripod-mounted camera with a...

The MBA recently hosted the internationally-recognised PRIMER and PERMANOVA+ two-week hybrid (in-person and online) course in multivariate analysis, delivered by PRIMER-e.  The MBA is welcoming marine scientists, ecologists, data-analysts and practitioners from around the world to the iconic Laborat…

Somalia's president calls for unity at emergency session of parliament, which declares the Israeli move 'null and void'.

Julian Spector, Canary Media
The U.S. is a nation of air-conditioned houses, and this ubiquitous cooling machinery drives an outsize chunk of the country's electrical demand,...

In its 50th anniversary year, European Space Agency (ESA) Member States have recommitted to space science. A historic budget increase for the Science Programme of 3.5% per year through to 2028, in addition to inflation, will enable some of the most ambitious missions ever, and bolster European leade…

New details of deliberations show how aides with overlapping agendas drove the United States toward a militarized confrontation with Venezuela.

Soaring demand and extreme weather worsened by climate change have wiped out harvests of the popular purple yam.

Looking ahead to the New Year? These GitHub Podcast episodes help you cut through the noise and build with more confidence across AI, open source, and developer tools.
The post 5 podcast episodes to help you build with confidence in 2026 appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

XRP's price action aligns with broader market trends, but, contrarily, negative social sentiment may signal a potential rebound.

Leading X-ray space telescopes XMM-Newton and XRISM have spotted an extraordinary blast from a supermassive black hole. In a matter of hours, the gravitational monster whipped up powerful winds, flinging material out into space at eye-watering speeds of 60 000 km per second.

Image:
XRISM sees comet 3I/ATLAS in X-ray light

The ocean has long been the end of the pipe for plastic pollution, with ocean wildlife bearing the brunt of the overproduction and overconsumption of single-use plastics. The world now produces more plastics than at any point in history—hundreds of millions of tons each year—and more than 11 million…

On 17 December, two Galileo satellites lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana aboard an Ariane 6 rocket. This marked the 14th launch for Europe’s Galileo constellation, reinforcing Europe’s satellite navigation capabilities, resilience and autonomy.

Video:
00:05:30
On 17 December 2025, two new Galileo satellites lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. This was the 14th launch for Europe’s satellite navigation operational satellite programme, reinforcing Europe’s resilience and autonomy. The flight, VA266, was the first laun…

In 2025, Europe celebrated the 30th anniversary of satellite navigation on the continent, a milestone built on decades of innovation, collaboration and excellence. Three decades of challenges and triumphs that have shaped the navigation systems we rely on today: EGNOS and Galileo, and that serve as …

When the Trump administration slashed foreign aid, it gutted a program that had reduced malaria deaths world wide. In northern Cameroon, health workers tried to protect children in one last rainy season.

A crisis more than a century ago involved U.S. aims to assert military supremacy, a hard-partying dictator and frictions among the great powers.

Premier David Eby says logging the province's old-growth forests for pulp is not an option, as the BC government looks for ways to help a pulp mill closing on Vancouver Island.
The post The Canadian Press: Eby says no to harvesting old-growth to extend life of B.C. pulp mill appeared first on Ancien…

Even the best telescopes can’t see exoplanets. It’s all about watching for jiggly stars, blue shifts, and transits.

As the world looks to incorporate more renewables into energy grids, centuries-old systems that can balance supply and demand are being reappraised and innovated upon.

Ending the cycle of hostility and threats.

A stronger military requires a stronger economy.

How the Houthis—and a new civil war in Yemen—could upend the post-Gaza balance of power.

The demonstration of the first antimatter quantum bit paves the way for substantially improved tests of nature’s fundamental symmetries.

On 17 December, two Galileo satellites will be launched on Ariane 6 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana in the 14th operational launch of the Galileo programme. These satellites will improve the precision, availability and robustness of the Galileo system by adding spares to guarantee the syste…

Ansar al-Sunna, which experts say appears to be an ISIS splinter group, claimed responsibility for the explosion, which happened as worshipers were attending Friday Prayer.

The 72-hour cease-fire could pave the way for an end to the fighting, which has killed dozens and displaced thousands over nearly three weeks.

The aircraft was on its descent from the mountain when it crashed around the Barafu Camp area in Kilimanjaro National Park, officials said.

His annual Christmas message was more outward-looking than last year’s, when he focused on the medical workers who had helped him and his daughter-in-law after their cancer diagnoses.

The development carries potential benefits for both sides but still faces stiff international opposition, 34 years after the region broke away from Somalia.

Support the protection of old-growth forests in BC through Indigenous-led conservation, science, and public action. Donate to help safeguard ancient forests.
The post Help AFA raise $250,000 by December 31st – we’re over halfway there! appeared first on Ancient Forest Alliance.

BC Timber Sales has ended a policy protecting remnant old-growth in northwest B.C., citing First Nations’ positions, sparking concerns from ecologists and residents.
The post Chek News: Document reveals approval to harvest remnant old-growth in B.C.’s northwest appeared first on Ancient Forest Allia…

In the mid-19th century, Bernhard Riemann conceived of a new way to think about mathematical spaces, providing the foundation for modern geometry and physics.

Science Corporation, founded by Neuralink’s first president, Max Hodak, has unveiled a prototype machine to extend the life of organs for longer periods.

The leading approach to the simplex method, a widely used technique for balancing complex logistical constraints, can’t get any better.

An analysis of the expansion of cracks in the Thwaites Glacier over the past 20 years suggests that a total collapse could be only a matter of time.

The administration’s pro-industry tilt—across three executive agencies—is feeding the MAHA movement’s growing discontent.

A response to “Israel’s Vision of Victory”

For more than two decades, amateur photographer Dale Carter has documented the physicists who come to the Black Hills for their research.

Charlie Garcia responds to readers about the opportunities and obstacles for investors in quantum computing.

2015 annual report of the Species Survival Commission and the Global Species Programme
integrations
Tue, 03/28/2017 - 10:01





Library ID
46683



Link
https://portals.iucn.org/library/node/46683



External Image URL
…

2013 annual report of the Species Survival Commission
integrations
Fri, 07/04/2014 - 13:01





Library ID
44666



Link
https://portals.iucn.org/library/node/44666



External Image URL
https://portals.iucn.org/library/…

An easy-to-remember acronym, WRAP will help you write effective issues, refine your instructions, and get the most out of Copilot coding agent.
The post WRAP up your backlog with GitHub Copilot coding agent appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

We envision the future of AI-enabled tooling to look like near-effortless engineering for sustainability. We call it Continuous Efficiency.
The post The future of AI-powered software optimization (and how it can help your team) appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

Editor’s note: This op-ed originally appeared at Project Drawdown and is printed here with permission. When I tell someone I lead a climate change nonprofit, one of the most common questions I get is: What can I do to reduce my carbon footprint?  It’s a fair and important question. After all, Projec…

When people think of the impacts of climate change, they often focus on physical harm, such as loss of homes and businesses to wildfire, or illness due to floods, wildfire smoke or heat. That physical harm, however, can easily lead to financial devastation. And, as a new report from the U.S. Departm…

Editor’s note: This story is part of a collaboration that includes the Institute for Nonprofit News, Borderless, Ensia, Planet Detroit, Sahan Journal, and Wisconsin Watch, as well as the Guardian and Inside Climate News. The project was supported by the Joyce Foundation. You can read the launch stor…

Beyond Ireland’s rolling green hills and storied countryside, the nation’s marine territory spans more than 10 times its landmass. Its rocky, rugged coast borders a frigid, slate-hued ocean where kelp forests, seagrass meadows and cold-water coral reefs dwell beneath the water’s surface, providing h…

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Knowable Magazine. You can read a version of the story in Spanish here. As the world races to decarbonize everything from the electricity grid to industry, it faces particular problems with transportation — which alone is responsible for about a …

Editor’s note: This story is part of a collaboration between Ensia and Egab exploring environmental efforts by communities facing potentially more urgent concerns such as war and poverty. Egab is a media startup that helps young local journalists from across the Middle East and Africa get published …

Mathematician Katie Steckles explains just why the proliferation of snowflake decorations this time of year is deeply annoying

The talk show host reflected on his tumultuous year, surveyed the current political landscape, and shared some charged words aimed at Donald Trump.
Jimmy Kimmel Urges the UK “Don’t Give Up On Us” in Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message
Jonah Krueger

All the updates as the Australian maverick defeats the women's world number one in an exhibition tennis match in Dubai.

Israel has held Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia for an entire year without charge.

Hundreds of people take to the streets in Tartous and Latakia to demand the release of former soldiers.

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.

In August, Do Kwon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud and apologised for his actions.

Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.

In a historical milestone, catastrophic collisions in a nearby planetary system were witnessed for the first time by astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. As they observed the bright star Fomalhaut, the scientists saw the impact of massive objects around the star. The Fomalhaut syst…

Five years of CME futures data shows where bitcoin has, and has not, built meaningful price support.

The analyst team said the first long-term co-location agreement at NC-1 validates WhiteFiber’s retrofit model.

Despite a federal statute saying it can’t

“It is HIS responsibility to tell everyone what happened”

Cher, Carlos Santana, and Chaka Khan will also get the honor from the Recording Academy

Hunt for key terms that define one of the universe's most mind-bending phenomena—from event horizons to singularities.

The biggest single-day exit came from BlackRock’s IBIT, which saw $91.37 million leave the fund. Grayscale’s GBTC followed with a $24.62 million outflow.

The earth around Lake Naivasha, a shallow freshwater basin in south-central Kenya, does not seem to want to lie still.  Ash from nearby Mount Longonot, which erupted as recently as the 1860s, remains in the ground. Obsidian caves and jagged stone towers preside over the steam that spurts out of fiss…

The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is pleased to congratulate the winner of 2025’s prestigious MBA prize. Tilly Powell, who recently graduated with a BSc (Hons) Marine Biology, First Class from the University of Plymouth, received the prize for ‘Outstanding Performance on a Marine Biology Progr…

In 2023, the ALICE experiment was ready for their best year yet, until a mysterious signal threatened everything. As the LHC wraps up its 2025 lead-ion run, physicists recall how they worked together to solve the puzzle.

In addition to revealing characteristics of mysterious particles called neutrinos, the massive DUNE experiment could help astronomers find a supernova right as it begins.