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Danger to life warning as Storm Chandra hits the UKSteven MorrisA red flood warning – meaning danger to life – has been issued for a river…

The variety and scope of entries to the global Walk of Water photography contest reflect the intimate connection between water and humanity Continue reading…

January 21, 20263 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAmMystery tower fossils may come from a newly discovered kind of lifeTowering Prototaxites ruled Earth before trees—and…

January 20, 20264 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAmIs AI really conscious—or are we bringing it to life?In rethinking whether AI is sentient, we are…

The UK risks being shut out of a historic oceans summit because parliament has failed to ratify the UN’s high seas treaty, environmental charities and campaigners…

January 9, 20264 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAmStevie Wonder’s Rule for AI at CES: ‘Make Life Better for the Living’At CES 2026, Stevie Wonder…

When Rachel needed a place to live, Maya was only too happy to offer her spare room. What are friends for?Rachel had recently returned to her…

Nature, Published online: 06 January 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03990-wA peek behind the scenes at the zoo reveals animal escapades, and a glow-worm shines in a mild midwinter, in…

There’s no bad time to take a more active interest in your health, but the new year, for lots of us, feels like a fresh start.…

On a rainy afternoon last weekend, plans got cancelled and I found myself at a loose end. Given that I’m someone who likes to have backup…