Groundwater depletion in Brazil threatens global food supplies, study warns
Groundwater stores in Brazil, which supply 55 percent of the country's water, have shrunk so much over the past 25 years that they face irreversible damage, new research has shown.
» readExperts warn UK faces severe drought and record heat as climate change intensifies
The UK is expected to experience its warmest summer on record in 2026, with persistent heatwaves and a severe drought affecting much of the country, particularly southern England.
» readWhy asking others questions is the secret to stronger friendships
A recent article by David Robson explored new research on interpersonal curiosity, or the habit of asking others about their lives.
» readTotal solar eclipse captured from Greenland coast
A total solar eclipse occurred on August 12, visible along a narrow path that began in the Arctic Ocean and crossed parts of Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic, Portugal, and northern Spain.
» readHibernation study reveals how memories persist despite massive brain changes
The study found that long-lasting memories rely on higher-level patterns in brain connectivity rather than individual strong connections between neurons.
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