Science & Environment

Spyware threatening privacy, human rights, UN report warns
Spyware threatening privacy, human rights, UN report warns

New UN Human Rights Office report examines abusive spyware use by states.

Methane blowout craters in Siberia are ‘canary in a coal mine for global climate’
Methane blowout craters in Siberia are ‘canary in a coal mine for global climate’

Permafrost contains more carbon than atmosphere and, when thawed and released, some of this carbon can further amplify climate warming, scientist warns.

South Korea fines Google, Meta over $71M for breaching personal information law
South Korea fines Google, Meta over $71M for breaching personal information law
Europe records hottest summer in history
Europe records hottest summer in history
World's largest windfarm Hornsea 2 now fully operational
World's largest windfarm Hornsea 2 now fully operational
Smartphone shipments expected to fall 6.5% this year with high inflation, weak demand
Smartphone shipments expected to fall 6.5% this year with high inflation, weak demand

Largest drop predicted to come from China with 12.5%, according to International Data Corporation.

Drought declared across South West England after prolonged dry conditions
Drought declared across South West England after prolonged dry conditions

Minimal rainfall, dry weather conditions have resulted in low river flows, affecting water systems.

Most parts of world will face 'extreme heat' by 2100: Study
Most parts of world will face 'extreme heat' by 2100: Study