Great apes—including humans—laugh with a similar noise pattern Posted July 26, 2026 Other great apes laugh in a similar way to humans, a new study has found. Just like us, they chuckle in a rhythmic pattern, suggesting they had a common ancestor around 15 million…
Opening days of RIMPAC 2026, the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise Posted July 25, 2026 The Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, the largest international maritime exercise in the world, has been ongoing in Hawaii from June 24 to July 31, 2026. Hosted by the U.S. Navy’s…
Stockholm opens public sauna, aiming to make tradition more accessible Posted July 19, 2026 Stockholm has opened its first public sauna with the aim of making the traditional experience more accessible. The new facility is part of a broader city strategy to improve publi…
Extreme heat warning issued in the U.K. Posted July 18, 2026 An extreme heat warning has been issued across parts of the U.K., with water safety experts urging people to take care when cooling off in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Th…
Global resurgence of mangroves offers hope in the fight against coastal erosion Posted July 12, 2026 They were once among the world’s most threatened ecosystems, but now mangrove forests are showing signs of recovery, according to a new study. Research from Tulane University rele…
Toronto neighborhood invites World Cup visitors to join hunt for strategically placed beaver statues Posted July 11, 2026 Berczy Park is home to a much-loved fountain that features canine sculptures that shoot water out of their mouths. Now, there’s a new dog in town at Berczy. Rather, a new Doug in …
Steampunk festival brings Victorian style and sci-fi oddity to New Zealand town Posted July 5, 2026 Steam-powered vehicles, Victorian costumes, and remote-controlled teapots have taken over the New Zealand town of Ōamaru for its annual Steampunk Festival. The festival ran from 2…
Obama museum lets visitors sit behind Oval Office desk, touch iconic dresses Posted July 4, 2026 The Obama Presidential Center opened to the general public on June 19 after a celebratory dedication in Chicago with dignitaries. But tens of thousands of people–friends and famil…