Monday, August 10, 2026
Typhoon Dolphin Hits Eastern China
Typhoon Dolphin struck China's coast with strong winds, prompting large evacuations and flight cancellations.
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Monday, August 10, 2026
Why Satellites Are Vulnerable in a Space Conflict
Satellites support daily services on Earth, so disruption and space debris are becoming important security concerns.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Night Trains Are Making a Comeback in Europe
New routes, operators and cabin designs are renewing interest in overnight rail travel, although the revival still faces challenges.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
How Emojis Became a Shared Digital Language
Born on Japanese mobile phones, emoji became a common part of online communication after Unicode helped them work across devices.
Friday, August 7, 2026
South Korea's Clinics Are Drawing Medical Tourists
More international visitors are travelling to South Korea for medical services, especially dermatology and cosmetic care, alongside a normal holiday.
Friday, August 7, 2026
AI Designs Viruses That Kill Bacteria
Scientists used an AI system to create new bacteriophages that can infect and kill E. coli bacteria in laboratory tests.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Spain's Planned Octopus Farm Is Abandoned
The withdrawal of a proposed octopus farm in Spain ends one project but leaves a wider debate about animal welfare and seafood supply.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
A Falcon 9 Rocket Stage Hit the Moon
A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage has struck the Moon, according to orbital tracking experts; images of the new crater are still awaited.