The Latest Breaking News from Earth

Scientists might have just worked out how to hear from aliens

Extraterrestrial life could be sending message to its spacecraft in the same way we do, researchers suggest

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Meet Alien: Earth's breakout star Sydney Chandler

Sydney Chandler is heading for superstardom with her genius performance in the Alien franchise’s epic new TV show

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Victoria’s mountain ash forests could lose a quarter of giant trees as temperatures rise

Eucalyptus regnans – which regularly reach 60 to 80m tall – lose about 9% of their trees for every degree of warming, research finds

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025

Some People Are Clueless About These Places: Prove You Are Smarter Than That

More than to get a perfect 28/28, this quiz will present you with some of the most stunning places on earth (that we know, at least). You will find well-known locations, including the 7 Wonders of the World, and you’ll also find some new, little-known, surprising places. Whether you know…

Bored Panda · Aug 21, 2025

One of the world’s tallest trees — the centuries-old 'Doerner Fir' — is on fire in Oregon.

Oregon's tallest fir tree is on fire, and firefighters are racing to save it.

LiveScience · Aug 21, 2025

The art of the city: a walking tour of Edinburgh’s best landscape sculptures

Start with Andy Goldsworthy’s earthy installations at the Royal Scottish Academy, then head outdoors to discover more of his work, alongside pieces by Barbara Hepworth, Antony Gormley and Charles Jencks

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

Surging Tourism Is Polluting Antarctica, Scientists Warn

Soaring numbers of tourists and expanding research projects are increasingly polluting Antarctica, scientists warned Wednesday, a fresh blow for one of Earth's most pristine environments already threatened by human-driven climate change.

International Business Times · Aug 21, 2025

Kevin O'Leary Hates The Idea Of US Government Investing In Intel: 'Let The Losers Die And Their Assets Get Acquired By The Winners'

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) shares have risen in recent days with reports that the U.S. government could be acquiring 10% of the company. Entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary isn't a fan of the potential government stake.

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

‘The roof over my head’: Ashley St. Clair credits Elon Musk parenting feud for pushing her into podcasting

The economy can't be that bad.

We Got This Covered · Aug 20, 2025

Jaw-dropping photo captures solar tornado and gigantic plasma eruption raging on the sun at the same time

There's a giant solar tornado raging on the sun's surface, and a researcher captured it — plus a massive plasma eruption — in one spectacular image.

LiveScience · Aug 20, 2025