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Scientists stunned as bumble bees solve a classic intelligence test

Bumble bees have demonstrated an impressive ability that scientists once believed was limited to humans and other animals with much larger brains. In a new study, the insects successfully completed a completely unfamiliar object manipulation task despite never being taught how to solve it.

T20 World Cup: How hard work and a disco jacket helped England improve their fielding

There is, of course, more to England's improvement than a coach dressing like an ABBA tribute act.

As well as Ecclestone's catches - a leap at mid-on and a nerve-jangler as the ball dropped over her shoulder at short fine leg - and Wyatt-Hodge's run-out, Charlie Dean also pulled off a direct hit dismissal in the win over New Zealand and Wyatt-Hodge took a superb catch in the tournament opener against Sri Lanka.

Scientists discover a protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells

Modern weight loss medications have transformed obesity treatment, helping many people lose significant amounts of weight. But these drugs often come with an important drawback: They can also reduce muscle mass. Now, researchers have uncovered a biological mechanism that may one day help address that challenge while also boosting the body's ability to burn fat.

Evocative photos of Canadian Arctic win New Scientist Editors Award | New Scientist

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Natalya Saprunova's photo series exploring coastal erosion and permafrost thaw across Inuvialuit territories in Canada has won the New Scientist Editors Award at the Earth Photo 2026 competition

‘Give him any award, and he’ll come running’: Narendra Modi racks up honours on overseas trips

As Narendra Modi touched down in Seychelles over the weekend, the archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean swiftly bestowed one of its “highest” honours upon the Indian prime minister.

Modi beamed as he accepted the Guardian of the Blue Horizon award from Patrick Herminie, the Seychelles president, complete with a trophy and certificate.

Real-World Owners Drive These Cars The Most And The Least Each Year - Jalopnik

A head-on shot of a red LX500 driving up a canyon road at dusk in front of a view of the ocean

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The United States is the land of the car. In most regions of the country, individual car ownership has been prioritized over comprehensive public transportation. As a result, many folks are all but forced to use a car for their daily commute, as well as for occasional interstate trips, but some car models face these tasks more frequently than others.

5 takeaways from President Donald Trump's interview with CNBC

Trump says he feels bad for his kids: 'Anything they do' in business raises potential conflicts

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President Donald Trump speaks with CNBC’s Joe Kernen in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on July 2, 2026.

Google's Mueller Flags A Case On Why LCP Fixes Miss the Target

Google Search Advocate John Mueller highlights a new case study explaining why certain Largest Contentful Paint improvements often fail to produce results. In a layout that varies by store, the browser may focus on the wrong element, causing all subsequent optimizations to target something that was never the LCP in the first place.

Citadel's hedge funds post broad first-half gains, top performing strategy sidesteps quant selloff

CEO of Citadel Ken Griffin is interviewed Chairman of the Milken Institute Michael Milken (not pictured) during the Milken Institute Global Conference 2025 in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 7, 2025.

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