Sunday, 2026/08/09
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.
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Saturday, 2026/08/08
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, 2026/08/07
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, 2026/08/07
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, 2026/08/06
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, 2026/08/06
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.
Wednesday, 2026/08/05
Microplastics Detected in Human Brain-Tissue Samples
A study detected micro- and nanoplastics in brain-tissue samples from deceased donors, but their effects on human health are still unknown.
Wednesday, 2026/08/05
A 1,000km Bike Ride Around Taiwan
The Huandao cycling route lets riders explore Taiwan's coasts, small towns and changing landscapes at a slower pace.
Tuesday, 2026/08/04
Saving Koala Genes: Queensland's New Genetic Bank
Scientists create Queensland's first koala sperm and egg bank to preserve genetic diversity for future conservation.