Why scientists are divided over whether there is a ‘sixth mass extinction’

Fires threaten a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain as temperatures hit new records. A new heatwave has gripped parts of Europe, sending temperatures up to 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 degrees Fahrenheit), with wildfires wreaking havoc and forcing evacuations as the impact of global warming is keenly felt on the… Read Details ⇢

The classic dial-up handshake sounds melodic, scratchy, and harsh, and is inexorably associated with connection. It’s also now silent. AOL’s decision this week to finally end dial-up service is not surprising, but it still feels like a door closing, one I walked through more times than I can count to… Read Details ⇢

Senator Miguel Uribe looks on after the Senate voted against the government labor reform referendum promoted by Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro in Bogota on May 14, 2025. RAUL ARBOLEDA / AFP Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has died two months after being shot in the head at a campaign event,… Read Details ⇢

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday denounced Israel’s plan to expand military operations in Gaza City as a “disaster waiting to happen”. He pushed for a permanent ceasefire and a UN-mandated international coalition to stabilise the Gaza Strip, protect civilians and support Palestinian governance, and urged the Security Council to… Read Details ⇢

Shop Wayfair’s limited-time deals on everything for your home, including furniture, bed and bath, rugs, lighting, appliances and outdoor upgrades.   (iStock) Wayfair’s 72-Hour Clearout sale ends today, offering savings in almost every category, so you can upgrade your space for less. Shop last-chance deals on kitchen and dining furniture, TV… Read Details ⇢

If you’ve ever tried creating flowers in Houdini, you know it can be a bit of a challenge. To simplify the process, CGI Artist Danny Laursen has released FLOPs, an open-source toolkit of HDAs built around KineFX. FLOPs streamlines the setup of complex, render-ready flower animations while remaining fully customizable.… Read Details ⇢

Late Sunday evening, Israel’s military targeted Al Jazeera Arabic’s Gaza correspondents Anas al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh and three others, killing them in a drone strike against their media tent at the gate of al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The slain journalists had spent the past 22 months documenting the ongoing conflict… Read Details ⇢

Google is testing new AI features within Google Finance US users can ask detailed questions about the financial world AI will also generate charts and bring in real-time market data Google is rolling out a new core upgrade across its Google Finance platform which will see AI tools become more… Read Details ⇢

Eroticism according to Maïa MAÏA MAZAURETTE The internet in France connects 95% of households, with people spending four and a half hours a day in front of screens, and boasts the second-highest pornography consumption in the world (according to Pornhub, in 2024). One in five people find their partners online… Read Details ⇢