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Historical Pollution, Not Current Industrial Emissions, Damaged the World's Largest and Oldest Collection of Ancient Rock Art, Study Suggests

Researchers say that past exposure to sulfur dioxide is likely to blame for the increased porosity of the Murujuga rock art created by the Ngarda-Ngarli people tens of thousands of years ago

Scientists discover why damaged nerves struggle to heal

Scientists have identified a protein that acts like a brake on the nervous system’s ability to repair damaged connections.

Centuries of child labor left lasting spinal damage in Dutch children, study finds

Children in the postmedieval Dutch workforce worked so hard that their spines became worn and deformed, with some children affected before they even had a chance to lose their baby teeth, a new study published in the International Journal of Paleopathology finds.

'Damaging the Antarctic damages us all'—scientists warn of the potential impacts of coastal freshening

Many of Antarctica's smallest inhabitants have evolved over millions of years so that their body fluids are similar in chemical composition to those of seawater.

Turmeric compound may protect blood vessels from diabetes damage

A compound found in turmeric may help protect blood vessels from some of the damage caused by Type 1 diabetes.

Global food supply has become ‘collateral damage’ in conflicts: Secretary-General

The disruption of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, Black Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait has worsened hunger crises and must immediately end, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said.

Hydroclimate whiplash damages California's tallest redwoods after years of drought

Tall trees are generally associated with high-biomass forests. This is particularly true for forests dominated by Sequoia sempervirens (hereafter redwood), the world's tallest tree species. Extreme decay resistance, the ability to survive high-severity fires, shade tolerance and

Rare tornado near Carcassonne in France causes damage and injuries

Footage shows a rare tornado making its way through southern France.

Mideast live: Oil tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz off Oman

An oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, causing damage but no casualties, the the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said early Tuesday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Grand Canyon Flood Live Updates: Phantom Ranch Reporting No Known Damage to Buildings

A flash flood in the Grand Canyon left over 15 people missing, destroyed key footbridges, and forced mass evacuations near Phantom Ranch. The post Grand Canyon Flood Live Updates: Phantom Ranch Reporting No Known Damage to Buildings appeared first on Outside Online .

State liable to compensate for injury or damage caused by wild animal attacks: Kerala High Court

Peru earthquake damages buildings and causes power cuts

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Ayacucho region on Thursday, the US Geological Survey says.

A stolen wallet gives thieves access to your identity and finances — here's what to do before the damage spreads

Thousands face days without power as San Antonio clears storm damage, residents seek relief - Texas Public Radio | TPR

Thousands face days without power as San Antonio clears storm damage, residents seek relief Texas Public Radio | TPR City, CPS Energy Share Joint Storm Recovery Efforts City of San Antonio (.gov) 'We are trying to survive.' | More than 50,000 San Antonio residents still without p

Kentucky woman indicted on charges related to World War II Memorial damage

Melissa Farris is scheduled to be arraigned next week on two felony counts. Grand jurors indicted her Thursday on charges of destroying the veterans' memorial and destroying government property.

Krumbiegel’s headstone damaged, immediate restoration sought

Maine Lobstermen’s Association fears becoming ‘collateral damage’ in Canada tariff war

The Maine Lobstermen’s Association said Wednesday the escalating tariff battle between the U.S.

Peripheral inflammation may drive brain damage in rare neurological disorder, finds NIMHANS study

The study demonstrated a clear association between inflammation in the peripheral immune system and neuroinflammation in patients with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Gauhati High Court issues notices to Assam, Nagaland in petition on flood damage

The court has set November 3 as the deadline for the two governments and other authorities concerned to submit detailed affidavits in response to a PIL plea by Congress leader Debabrata Saikia

Japan’s top tomato production hub damaged following Kumamoto earthquake

The earthquake struck just as farmers were preparing for the upcoming tomato growing season.

Report finds rock art damage more extensive than thought

Historic sulfur emissions—the likely cause of damage to Murujuga rock art

Murujuga is a sacred cultural landscape of land and sea Country across the Burrup Peninsula and Dampier Archipelago in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

Putin decree lets Russia take control of infrastructure damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has decreed that the state can temporarily seize control of critical infrastructure facilities if private owners fail to protect them from Ukrainian drone attacks or rebuild them after the strikes.

Historic sulphur emissions the likely cause of damage to Murujuga rock art: new research

Murujuga has been cared for by Ngarda-Ngarli for more than 50,000 years. We’re studying how the extraordinary rock art it contains can be protected in the future.

Tornado in France damages homes, injures dozens

A tornado tore through southwestern France, uprooting trees, damaging dozens of homes and causing transport chaos across the region.

Newsom returns to a defining California fight: Who pays for wildfire damage?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking state lawmakers to shield utilities from financial trouble if their equipment sparks a wildfire by limiting the amount they have to pay victims and attorneys.

Environmental lead exposure linked to greater neuronal damage: ICMR-NIN

Understanding these cellular changes can help us better understand how environmental exposures may influence neuronal health, says ICMR-NIN’s Head of Cell Biology Suresh Challa

A stolen wallet gives thieves access to your identity and finances — here's what to do before the damage spreads

Scientists find why the liver may not heal even after you stop drinking

Alcohol-related liver disease may trap damaged liver cells in a regenerative limbo, preventing the organ from rebuilding itself even after drinking stops.

Wildfire losses have lasting economic consequences for homeowners

A new National Bureau of Economic Research working paper from the University of California San Diego shows that wildfire damage can have long-term economic consequences for households, resulting in income losses, resident relocation and slow rebuilding for several years after a f

Ecological collapse in the world’s largest mangrove forest is a preview of what’s to come

Climate change is already leading to lasting damage to the Sundarbans mangrove forest and causing families and farmers to lose their livelihoods.

Germany news: Merz warns of 'problems' in Saxony-Anhalt under AfD

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that a victory for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in next week's election in Saxony-Anhalt would seriously damage the eastern German state.

Know your pest pressure: Monitoring is the foundation for managing lucerne seed wasp

Lucerne seed wasp (LSW) is a serious pest in alfalfa crops, causing damage that is difficult to see in the field.

‘We execute the prick’: Charles Perrottet sent text plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears

Brother of former state premier tells Icac he sent message to his wife referring to a plan to damage the career of rival David Elliott Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Charles Perrottet wrote about

Satellite images show how the Nepal flood disaster unfolded

How the deadly Nepal floods caused damage up to 100km away from a collapsed glacier.

How will European politicians react to a summer of extreme heat?

Europe this summer has had to face record breaking temperatures, which caused droughts, deaths, and caused devastating wildfires. While the latest heat dome has dissipated, the damage remains – the continent continues to be the fastest warming globally. Will this summer serve as

A city unites around a common goal: Moving a castle by hand

The project has helped bring together the residents of Hirosaki and revived interest in the castle, which was first moved in 2015 after an earthquake damaged a wall beneath it.

Lebanon: Civilian risks grow as military activity continues, UN says

Damaged roads, disrupted services and ongoing military activity continue to put civilians at risk in south Lebanon as strikes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah continue, according to the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the country (UNIFIL).

More storms possible after Grand Canyon flash flood that killed at least 2

The deluge also seriously damaged the only water pipeline in the canyon.

Who is legally liable when an AI agent goes rogue?

If your personal AI agent goes rogue and causes harm or financial damage in the real world, can you be held liable?

Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell are suing Anthropic

Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell have filed suit against Anthropic in the US District Court for the Northern District of California seeking damages for "tens of thousands" copyrighted works.

Nepali army uses helicopters to rescue flood survivors

With roads damaged by the deadly floods, the Nepali army is using helicopters to carry out rescue operations and transport survivors to safety.

Gaza forced to use unreliable online payments amid ‘cash famine’

Israeli restrictions and war damage have created a liquidity crisis, crippling Gaza's banking system and daily commerce.

Kherson residents urged to leave as Russian attacks threaten power and heating

Regional governor Oleksandr Prokudin urged residents to leave the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson on Thursday as Russian strikes damaged a district heating plant and threatened prolonged power and heating outages.

Spontaneously charged water drops induce corrosion

Nature, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10941-6 Experiments have shown that spontaneously charged water drops can damage coatings on metal surfaces, leading to corrosion of the metal.

This is ‘one of the worst’ credit card habits, experts say—41% of cardholders do it

Missing a credit card payment can damage your credit for years, while paying only the minimum can leave you in debt for decades.

Bonnaroo Is Taking 2027 Off

The Tennessee festival will allow its storm-damaged grounds to recover before a 2028 return

After Nepal flash floods, Sikkim group urges PM Modi to halt hydropower projects

At least 13 hydropower projects along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli River corridors, including the 111 MW Rasuwagadhi, suffered extensive damage in Nepal

Tornado wreaks havoc in village in southwestern France

A tornado swept through a village in the Aude ​region of southwestern France late on Monday, destroying homes and injuring dozens, authorities said, describing it as a rare and traumatic event. Around 300 of the 500 houses in the ​village of ‌Pomas have been damaged, officials sa

Before Hegseth fired him, top general was advised to drop Kid Rock probe - The Washington Post

Before Hegseth fired him, top general was advised to drop Kid Rock probe The Washington Post The scope of Hegseth’s damage to the U.S. Army comes into sharper focus MS NOW Kid Rock Apache Helicopter Stunt May Have Cost a Four-Star General His Job The Hollywood Reporter Pentagon P

Deadly flash flood and mudslide cause casualties in Nepal and China

Roads, bridges and power projects have been damaged, and rescue helicopters are not expected to be able to land until waters recede.

Putin signs decree allowing state seizure of drone-hit businesses - Euronews.com

Putin signs decree allowing state seizure of drone-hit businesses Euronews.com Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it CNN Putin decree lets Russia take control of infrastructure damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks AP

Japan: 1,800 people pull 360-tonne Hirosaki Castle keep by hand

About 1,800 people came together in northern Japan to pull a 360-tonne castle keep by hand. The Hirosaki Castle keep was moved in 2015 so its earthquake-damaged stone wall could undergo repairs. Now, using hikiya, a technique that places buildings on rollers so they can be moved

Father's house rammed before son died in A66 crash

The house belonging to Cole Worthy's father is significantly damaged and its windows are smashed.

Indiana Governor Calls for NIPSCO to Be Investigated Over Power Outages After Gary Storms - The New York Times

Indiana Governor Calls for NIPSCO to Be Investigated Over Power Outages After Gary Storms The New York Times Gary, Indiana power outage update: Gov. Mike Braun seeks investigation into NIPSCO as storm damage recovery approaches 2nd week ABC7 Chicago Influencer Keith Lee holds mas

‘Unacceptable’: US city without power for nearly 2 weeks as frustration grows - Syracuse.com

‘Unacceptable’: US city without power for nearly 2 weeks as frustration grows Syracuse.com Gary, Indiana power outage update: Gov. Mike Braun seeks investigation into NIPSCO as storm damage recovery approaches 2nd week ABC7 Chicago Influencer Keith Lee holds massive storm relief

How Much Exercise Balances the Health Risks of Sitting All Day?

Scientists are debating whether a daily workout is enough to protect your body from the metabolic damage of a desk job. The post How Much Exercise Balances the Health Risks of Sitting All Day? appeared first on Outside Online .

Listening to the bush: How AI can help NZ rid its wilderness of 'hold‑out' pest possums

Possums are among New Zealand's most destructive introduced mammals. They damage native forests, prey on wildlife and remain a major target of the country's Predator Free 2050 program.

How Oil Spills In The Ocean Get Cleaned Up

Oil spills can create some devastating ecological damage. But a few different methods help to both contain and remove this oil from the ocean.

Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists

Owners could lose control of facilities if regulators find them too slow to repair damage.

CJP activists assaulted in Rajasthan village during school inspection attempt

CJP vehicles damaged, stones pelted, women roughed up; CJP blames BJP involvement, threatens agitation if attackers not arrested, school not repaired; Education Minister accuses CJP, Congress of turning schools into political battlegrounds

Pence: ‘Last thing’ US economy needs is trade war with Canada

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday the trade war between the U.S. and Canada could damage the American economy. “American businesses and American consumers pay American tariffs, and I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is

Dozens of attacks in southern Thailand wound three people

Many local government offices and several vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the 51 attacks late on Saturday.

Chhattisgarh police bust inter-State currency-doubling racket; seven held from Maharashtra

The official said that the accused allegedly cheated people with a claim that they could change blackened and damaged currency into new notes using a chemical and could also double their money in the process

Tom’s Hardware Innovation Awards 2026: Progress amid turmoil

The tech industry faces unprecedented challenges as the continued disruption from AI-driven shortages has driven pricing to record highs and supplies to record lows. However, even amidst the damage we've seen in the PC market, the industry is still moving forward, giving us plent