Seychelles beaches accumulate tons of plastic and fishing gear from local vessels
A study tracking pollution sources found that most plastic washing up on Seychelles shores comes from vessels in or near the nation's own waters.
Category: Science
Underground experiment rules out gravity model for quantum decoherence
Researchers at Italy's INFN Gran Sasso National Laboratory published results in June 2026 that exclude a gravity-based theory for quantum decoherence.
German court orders Meta to pay damages for fake investment ads
A German court ruled on Thursday that Meta is liable for fraudulent advertisements on Facebook and Instagram and ordered the company to remove such content and pay damages.
Bayeux Tapestry reveals details about medieval buildings on both sides of the Channel
Architectural historians examine the 33 structures depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry to understand 11th-century construction styles across the English Channel.
Scientists find volatile organic compounds are significant in rainwater carbon cycle
Researchers published a review in the Journal of Geophysical Research estimating that volatile organic compounds contribute roughly 100 teragrams of carbon to wet deposition annually.
Melbourne spring pollen levels trigger respiratory issues for many residents
Melbourne air quality data shows high grass pollen counts from October to December cause seasonal asthma and hay fever.
New IBA survey shows gap between legal professionals commitment and rule of law implementation
The International Bar Association published a new report on September 16, 2026, detailing findings from a survey of legal professionals in more than 64 countries regarding the state of the rule of law.
Chinese scientists test underwater solar panels at ten meters depth
Researchers from Yunnan University in China have tested new perovskite solar panels that function effectively up to ten meters beneath the surface of the South China Sea.
Study links climate crisis to deadly Nepal-Tibet glacier collapse
A new scientific study finds that a climate crisis likely weakened the glacier that collapsed in Nepal and Tibet on 26 August, killing more than 1,300 people.
Oyster reef restoration in Chesapeake Bay supports larger fish communities
Scientists at UMBC, the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and NOAA report that long-term oyster reef restoration in Harris Creek on Maryland's Eastern Shore has successfully created habitats for diverse fish.