Israel sets October date for first elections since Hamas attacks in 2023

Israel will hold national elections on 27 October, giving its citizens their first chance to pass judgment on the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his coalition since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023.

Lancashire chemicals factory facing potential legal claim announces closure

A Pfas factory in Lancashire has announced plans to close down, just days after the Guardian revealed that more than 90 residents had signed up to be involved in a potential legal claim over contamination of the local area.

Here's How Clear Whey Powder Compares to the Regular Kind

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Even though there are many different types of protein powders out there, I’ve always preferred plain old unflavored whey. Its creamy flavor and texture make it great not just for shakes but for other dairy-themed meals like yogurt parfaits. But another great protein powder has finally won me over, and it’s a weird one: clear whey.

When disaster recovery becomes a way of life: Community disaster fatigue is on the rise with more frequent floods

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Flash flooding has been tearing up communities across the U.S., with heavy downpours sending creeks and rivers rushing over their banks from Texas to Kentucky, across the Midwest and into the Mid-Atlantic states and the Northeast. In Missouri, floodwaters swept away a home, and National Guard helicopters had to rescue and evacuate dozens of people from a summer camp.

Distant exoplanets may be hiding water beyond Webb Telescope's reach, study finds

Distant exoplanets may be hiding water beyond Webb Telescope's reach, study finds
An artist’s concept of what the faraway planet TOI-270 d may look like. A new study suggests these types of planets may be hiding more water than they let on. Credit: NASA

The planets that appear most common in the universe could have a lot of water—but it could be hiding where telescopes can't detect it, according to a new study led by scientists with the University of Chicago.

Shrimp feeding behavior observed under simulated microgravity

Shrimp feeding behavior under simulated microgravity
"Small 3D Clinostat PMS-V1-R02", a new type of high-speed rotation clinostat. Credit: Microgravity Science and Technology (2026). DOI: 10.1007/s12217-026-10262-3

The Space Aquaculture Project at Okayama University of Science is an ambitious research initiative aimed at cultivating fish and crustaceans on the moon and Mars, which are expected to serve as food production bases for future space exploration. The project ultimately seeks to improve astronauts' quality of life through better food options in space.

ChatGPT Access Tied To 9% Drop In Traditional Search

A recent look at U.S. desktop browsing shows ChatGPT directed people to outside websites in 5.2% of sessions, compared to 31.1% for Google searches. The paper, conducted by Bocconi University researchers, examines Comscore clickstream data to gain insight into how broader access to ChatGPT has impacted traditional search.

'An Oversight We Deeply Regret' — Summer Games Done Quick Cancels Partnered SNK Stream Over Saudi Government Involvement

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: Jul 13, 2026 8:21pm UTC

Summer Games Done Quick canceled its sponsored stream with SNK, citing ethical concerns regarding the developer’s majority ownership by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.

Himalayan snowfall has been miscalculated for years, here's how we found a new way to measure it

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Mountain snow and meltwater from glaciers in the Himalayas determine how much water is available for drinking, farming and hydropower for millions of people in India, Pakistan, Nepal, China and Afghanistan.

"Welcome Freddy Home" — New Nightmare on Elm Street Reboot in the Works at Paramount

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: Jul 13, 2026 5:32pm UTC

A new Nightmare on Elm Street film is in the works, but this time, Paramount is re-imagining the iconic horror flick.