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‘Place of democracy’: Hitler’s birthplace converted into police station in Austria

A backyard chicken owner thought hens were eating the missing eggs, but later found...

Chicken keepers report sightings of snakes feasting on their eggs within nesting boxes. These serpents are drawn to the warmth of coops and the presence of stored chicken feed. Experts advocate using humane deterrents instead of harsh chemicals for effective long-term management. Regularly collecting eggs and securing feed bins can effectively keep these unwanted guests at bay. Enhancing coops can safeguard eggs while allowing snakes to maintain the ecosystem's balance.

From oil to atoms: Donald Trump to open nuclear door to Saudis

The Trump White House is set to announce a significant nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia. This agreement allows for extensive civilian nuclear cooperation and uranium enrichment on Saudi soil. Critics express concerns about nuclear proliferation and regional security implications. The US administration argues this approach counters Russian and Chinese influence in the region. Lawmakers will scrutinize the deal, which may weaken existing non-proliferation safeguards.

Amazon fires peaked during the 2024 drought. A year later, burned area hit its lowest level since records began in 1985

Amazon forest fires reached a historic low in 2025 after a severe 2024 drought. Shifting weather patterns and reduced deforestation contributed to this significant decline. Community awareness grew after the previous year's widespread destruction and damage. President Lula's administration prioritized forest protection, leading to lower deforestation rates. However, a potential super El Niño event threatens future progress and increased fire risks.

In 1955, Hawaii released a cannibal snail to control another invasive snail, but the predator…

Hawaii introduced a predatory snail in 1955 to control pests, which then devastated native tree snails. Scientists now operate a snail emergency room to protect the remaining species. These colorful kāhuli snails were once abundant and culturally significant to Hawaiians. Captive breeding is slow, and efforts focus on predator-proof fences for reintroduction. Conservationists strive to prevent further extinctions, highlighting a global trend of human-induced endangerment.

'3/10 — see me after class!': Tories mock new UK education secretary Lucy Powell over grammar gaffe

Why 90% of people are right-handed: Scientists trace the answer back millions of years

New research suggests upright walking and brain growth shaped human right-handedness. This evolutionary process began when hands were freed from locomotion duties. As hominins evolved, right-hand preference grew stronger with increasing brain size. Larger brains encouraged hemisphere specialization, making consistent hand use more common. This explains why most humans favour their right hand over others.

A silent coral reef came back to life after scientists played recordings of healthy reefs underwater

Israeli reality TV star Yakir Levi dies after fall from 28th floor of Miami luxury hotel

128 new Saturn moons discovered: Scientists say they are fragments of ancient worlds

Saturn now holds the record for the most known moons after 128 new discoveries. These small irregular moons offer clues about Saturn's violent past and ancient collisions. Astronomers used the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope to detect these faint objects over several years. The findings suggest a major collision occurred within Saturn's moon system recently. This event likely created many of Saturn's numerous small irregular moons.