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Antarctica

Scientists uncover big clue as to how Antarctica’s mysterious Blood Falls came to be

At the end of a glacier deep in East Antarctica's Taylor Valley, there is a haunting waterfall that oozes red brine like a bleeding wound in the ice. Scientists explained the brine's gory hue several years ago, finding that it is exceptionally rich in iron . And now, they may…

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

Antarctica

Antarctica’s Blood Falls teems life from unexpected source

Blood Falls at Antarctica’s Taylor Glacier. Iron-rich subglacial brine emerges, creating the striking red outflow. Image: Bryan Minnear Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 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…

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

Donald Trump

US-Iran War Live Updates: Saudi oil tankers divert from Red Sea route amid Houthi threats

President Donald Trump said he has paused what he described as a "massive" strike on Iran after requests from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Tehran to allow more time for diplomacy. As nuclear talks resume and a Hormuz deal is discussed, shipping through the region remains under pressure. Follow…

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

Syria

Flynas Launches 1st Direct Flights Between Riyadh, Aleppo

Flynas, the world’s leading low-cost carrier and the first in the Middle East, celebrated the launch of its first direct flights between Riyadh and Aleppo in Syria, in a step that strengthens its international network and supports air connectivity in line with national goals in the tourism and aviation sectors,…

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

SpaceX

SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana

SpaceX and the state of Louisiana are close to finalizing a deal for the launch company to acquire about 130,000 acres along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. There have been persistent rumors about such an agreement for months, but now The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate…

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

NOAA

How to watch a live deep-sea exploration in the Pacific

This carnivorous sponge was one of several seen during Dive 09 of the 2026 Cook Islands ROV Exploration cruise. Unlike fitler feeding sponges, carnivorous sponges prey on animals such as small crustaceans that they capture from the water column. Credit: NOAA Ocean Exploration / 2026 Cook Islands ROV Exploration Get…

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

Donald Trump

DA tells court Expropriation Act gives goverment too much power

The Democratic Alliance (DA), the second-largest party in the governing coalition, went to court on Monday to challenge a land-seizure law that United States (US) President Donald Trump cited when cutting off aid to the country last year. The case has caused friction with the biggest party, the African National…

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

Pikachu

Lego Pokémon Smart Play review: Brick tech reaches new heights with TV tie-in

Lego chiefs return with more of their Smart Bricks and this time its a tie-in with the Pokémon cartoon franchise to get you battling Charizards with Pikachu...Read More

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

Climate Change

Ancient Arctic carbon is pouring into the sea, but the seabed captures most of it

The Arctic's frozen ground contains enormous stores of organic carbon. As permafrost thaws and coastlines erode, some of that carbon is carried into the ocean. There, microorganisms can break it down and release greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Until now, scientists have had limited information about how much…

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

Paris

Boris Nadezhdin, anti-war candidate in Russia, flees to France

One of Russia’s most prominent anti-war politicians, Boris Nadezhdin, fled Russia and announced his arrival in France on Monday, days after he was barred from running in parliamentary elections this fall. Read More

bubmagAugust 3, 2026

Scientists uncover big clue as to how Antarctica’s mysterious Blood Falls came to be

Antarctica’s Blood Falls teems life from unexpected source

US-Iran War Live Updates: Saudi oil tankers divert from Red Sea route amid Houthi threats

Flynas Launches 1st Direct Flights Between Riyadh, Aleppo

SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana

How to watch a live deep-sea exploration in the Pacific

DA tells court Expropriation Act gives goverment too much power

Lego Pokémon Smart Play review: Brick tech reaches new heights with TV tie-in

Ancient Arctic carbon is pouring into the sea, but the seabed captures most of it

Boris Nadezhdin, anti-war candidate in Russia, flees to France

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