Norway’s royal palace confirmed Crown Princess Mette-Marit underwent a lung transplant at Oslo University Hospital.
Year: 2026
Malaysia Researchers Identify New Fungal Species in Borneo Parasitising Other Fungi
Malaysian scientists documented Pleurocordyceps cornusynnemata, a new Borneo fungal species that parasitises other fungi infecting ants.
New French School AI Guidelines Ban Primary Students from Generative AI Use
Norway’s new school AI rules, which restrict generative AI use for primary students, reflect a growing global policy trend affecting educational technology.
Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv Set Ablaze by Russian Strikes in Historic Loss
Russia’s missile attacks on Kyiv heavily damaged and ignited the Dormition Cathedral inside Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO-listed cultural heritage site.
US Nuclear Microreactor Reaches Criticality for First Time in Private Energy Breakthrough
The US Department of Energy announced that a privately developed nuclear microreactor achieved criticality, marking a milestone in next-generation nuclear power.
Scientists May Have Found What Really Triggers Alzheimer’s: Tau Not Amyloid Beta
Researchers propose a new model in which amyloid beta disrupts tau protein function rather than being the root pathology, shifting therapeutic focus.
GLP-1 Drugs Tied to Higher Risk of Dizziness and Fainting in Patients on Multiple BP Meds
A new Medscape-reported study found hypotension-related events increased when GLP-1 drugs were started in patients already on multiple blood pressure medications.
MapBiomas Reports Amazon Water Levels 2.6% Above Historical Average in 2025
Data from environmental monitoring group MapBiomas showed the Brazilian Amazon experienced above-average rainfall in 2025, though long-term risks remain.
El Niño Now Official as NOAA Forecasts 63% Chance of Major Event
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared the onset of El Niño in the tropical Pacific and projected strong odds of a record event.
New Procedure Delivers Lasting Knee Arthritis Pain Relief Without Surgery
An interventional non-surgical procedure targeting blood supply to arthritic knee joints is showing durable pain relief in clinical evaluations.