London Artist Paints Crushed Chewing Gum
Lying on London’s famous Millennium Bridge, British artist Ben Wilson paints on a piece of dried gum.
By I, Martial BACQUET, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2991778
Scientists Surprised to Find Large Octopus Community
Scientists were surprised to find thousands of pearl octopuses living together as they protected their developing eggs.
Gabon Military Seizes Power In Oil-rich Country
Military officers in oil-producing Gabon said they had seized power on Wednesday and had put President Ali Bongo under house arrest.
By Kennedy8kp – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25702874
Hurricane Idalia Hits Florida with High Winds, Flooding
Hurricane Idalia made landfall on the west coast of the American state of Florida on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia, Iran among Six Countries Joining BRICS
The group announced the addition of new members Thursday at its meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Study Suggests Links Between Fracking, Health in Children
Three new studies suggest links between natural gas wells and cases of cancer, asthma and birth problems.
By Joshua Doubek – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27166623
Researchers Map the Deep Ocean Off Alaska’s Coast
The U.S. weather agency is exploring the ocean around the Aleutian Islands aiming to map the sea floor and make discoveries about undersea life.
Baseball Player’s Vision Brings Partnership with Artist
Ian Happ wanted art that showed Wrigley Field, the Cubs ballpark, from a different viewpoint.
By Keith Allison – Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61047937
Educators Seek to Stop AI Use for Cheating
eachers say they want to use AI to teach and learn in new ways. However, they need to stop students from using the technology on assignments and tests.
India Prepares Moon Landing after Failed Russian Attempt
India will soon attempt to land a spacecraft on the point farthest south on the moon, its south pole.