Research WUSF +1WU PlanetSeabird islands helped Chagos corals grow twice as fast — Show the summaryA peer-reviewed 2023 study found Acropora corals at Chagos islands with seabirds grew twice as fast as those at rat-infested islands. Seabird nutrients were also linked to faster recovery after a marine heatwave, connecting bird protection to reef resilience.
Mongabay +2FORT PlanetNine funders pledge $500m for threatened species recovery — Show the summaryNine philanthropic funders have committed more than $500m over five years to coordinate grants for highly threatened species; about a third is new money. The alliance will track recovery, linking the funding to conservation action worldwide.
The New Yorker +3MOAC CultureV&A’s East London venues bring its collections into public view — Show the summaryThe V&A’s East London museum and Storehouse give visitors free access to permanent galleries and parts of its stored collection. A new New Yorker analysis examines how the expansion broadens access while confronting the collection’s imperial past.
Research Phys.org +1NIG AdvancesNew gene switch lets researchers control two zebrafish cell types — Show the summaryA new Cro/OR3 gene switch worked alongside the established Gal4/UAS system in zebrafish, letting researchers independently target cells such as astrocytes and motor neurons. The tool could help researchers test how different cell types interact.
Research Tech Xplore +2TXIDFREA AdvancesPrinted mattress protector detects in-bed falls in aged-care trial — Show the summaryA peer-reviewed study describes printed sensors in mattress protectors that detect bed presence, movement and in-bed falls. RMIT says six aged-care residents used the system for more than 6,100 bed-hours, pointing to easier-to-make smart bedding.
El País +3 WorldEU accepts Temu plan to tackle illegal products — Show the summaryThe European Commission has accepted Temu’s five-measure plan to address illegal goods sold through its marketplace. Temu has four months to submit a platform-specific risk assessment, opening a route to stronger protection for EU shoppers.
Leggo.it +1LIUE PlanetEU battery rule will make many portable batteries replaceable from 2027 — Show the summaryFrom 18 February 2027, EU rules will generally require consumers to remove and replace portable batteries in covered products. The change supports repair and collection, though exemptions and separate rules limit coverage for some devices.
TechCrunch +3CN AbundanceSpaceX signs $40bn commitment for AI computing equipment — Show the summarySpaceX has signed a binding, Apollo-led commitment for about $40bn to finance GPUs and related data-centre equipment, with the lease subject to closing conditions. The deal could expand computing capacity for its Grok and cloud services from 2027.
Le Monde +3FP LongevityDrug pair extends survival in small-cell lung cancer trial — Show the summaryIn a Phase III trial of 563 patients, tarlatamab plus durvalumab extended median survival to 21.1 months, from 12.7 months with durvalumab alone. The result offers a new maintenance-treatment option to assess for a hard-to-treat cancer.
Il Post +1DC WorldGabon restores access to Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram — Show the summaryGabon’s communications regulator has lifted an eight-month suspension of Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. The decision reopens major channels for public communication under the country’s identity-verification rules.
Caixin GlobalCG EnergyCoal supplied less than half of China’s electricity in first half of 2026 — Show the summaryChina’s environment ministry reported that coal supplied 49.7% of the country’s electricity generation in the first half of 2026, its first share below half. The measured shift puts non-coal generation above 50% of the power mix.
ANSA +4ICU WorldCentral Oxford Street becomes permanently traffic-free — Show the summaryLondon has permanently barred buses, taxis, cycles and other vehicles from almost one kilometre of Oxford Street. The new car-free stretch reshapes access to a major shopping street while its effects on nearby traffic and visitors unfold.
ARTnews +1AMC CultureTate Britain receives 50 works tracing Anglo-Indian art — Show the summaryTate Britain has received 50 works by Indian and European artists active in India, donated by art historian Charles Greig. Due for public display in 2028, they can broaden access to art shaped by Britain’s imperial relationship with the subcontinent.
Research News-Medical.net +3TE ConsciousnessStudy finds a deep brain region helps mice hold sensory memories — Show the summaryA peer-reviewed study finds that activity in the claustrum helps mice retain sensory information during short delays. Blocking the circuit impaired performance in memory tasks, offering new clues to how working memory is maintained.
ARTnews +2FLVADF CultureFrench abbey reveals wall sketches attributed to Odilon Redon — Show the summaryFontfroide Abbey has revealed wall figures it attributes to Odilon Redon, uncovered when panels were removed on loan. The temporary display gives visitors access to work hidden behind La Nuit for more than a century.
Research PsyPost +1 ConsciousnessJournal endorsements lowered stated science trust in US experiments — Show the summaryThree pre-registered US online experiments with 6,281 people found that real journal endorsements lowered stated trust in science and perceived impartiality. The study identifies a communication risk for journals reaching politically diverse audiences.
Research Medical Xpress +4CA LongevityInvestigational drug extends survival in treated endometrial cancer — Show the summaryA Phase 3 trial in 776 previously treated people with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer found sacituzumab tirumotecan extended median survival to 19.0 months, versus 12.1 with chemotherapy. It offers new evidence for a group with few options.
Research Nature AdvancesNew models improve immune-target prediction by 19.2% — Show the summaryA peer-reviewed study releases a public dataset and models that improved T-cell receptor–peptide binding predictions by 19.2% on an external wet-lab test. The tools could help researchers identify immune targets for future therapies.
Channel NewsAsia (CNA) +3 EnergySingapore plans to treble energy storage to more than 1GWh by 2030 — Show the summarySingapore has adopted a five-year plan to raise energy storage from about 350MWh to more than 1GWh by 2030. The target is intended to give its grid more flexibility as electricity demand rises and more solar is added.
Research Mongabay +1 PlanetStudy finds pollution signals in corals at 16 Maui reef sites — Show the summaryA Nature Communications study of 380 corals at 16 Maui reef sites found 25 human-derived contaminants in their tissues. The findings point to coral metabolomics as a way to track chronic local pollution beyond one-off water samples.
Research EosEO PlanetAntarctica’s two flowering plants diverge under experimental warming — Show the summaryA seven-year experiment found lower leaf water flow and photosynthesis in Antarctic hair grass but higher values in pearlwort under warmer, variable chamber conditions. The study shows the two native species can respond differently to climate-like stress.
Power Technology +4PTKCK EnergySamsung SDI signs 1 GWh US battery-storage supply deal — Show the summarySamsung SDI has signed a binding deal to supply Alpha Omega Power with 1 GWh of US-made battery-storage systems by the end of 2026. The systems are intended for large-scale power projects planned in western US and Texas markets from 2027.
Capital FM +1CFDN WorldKenya’s Supreme Court upholds Nubian residents’ rights after evictions — Show the summaryThe court has dismissed the railway company’s appeal over the violation of residents’ rights in Kibos. The ruling upholds protections for about 3,500 people affected by the 2021 evictions.
ANSA +3IC CultureLiDAR survey reveals previously unknown structures at Butrint — Show the summaryA Bologna–Tirana archaeological mission used LiDAR and field checks to document previously unknown buildings, a cistern, burials and other features at Butrint. The findings add to the record of Albania’s ancient archaeological landscape.
