Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we look at how the struggle to adapt to a dangerously warming world has become a test of global justice
The record-breaking 252mph winds of Hurricane Melissa that devastated Caribbean islands at the end of October were made five times more likely by the climate crisis. Scorching wildfire weather in...
These fungi boost plant growth and restore depleted ecosystems, but federal funding for a library housing them has been cut – and it may be forced to close
Inside a large greenhouse at the University of Kansas, Professor Liz Koziol and Dr Terra Lubin tend rows of sudan grass in individual plastic pots. The roots of each straggly plant harbor a specific strain of invisible soil fungus. The...
Texas governor among those to call for expanded access to ibogaine, said to help with treating veterans with PTSD
For half a century, psychedelics largely belonged to the cultural left: anti-war, anti-capitalist, suspicious of the church and state. Now, one of the most politically consequential psychedelic drugs in the US – ibogaine – is being championed by evangelical Christians,...
Surgeon leading xenotransplantation trial aimed at solving shortage of human organs says edits can lessen risk of rejection
A leading surgeon behind a clinical trial of transplanting pig kidneys into living humans has said they could one day be superior to those from human donors.
Dr Robert Montgomery, the director of NYU Langone’s Transplant Institute, said the first transplant of the trial...
Wintering Well boxes to counter effects of low light on mental health are ‘super popular’, says island librarian
“Boxes of light” are being used to help people who struggle with low winter mood while living in one of Scotland’s darkest communities as part of a wider research initiative to support the million-plus sufferers of seasonal affective disorder across Britain.
Savvy countries will discover there’s a way to mitigate the harm incurred by Trump’s tariffs—and it’ll boost their own economies while making goods cheaper too.
Our circadian cycle doesn’t just affect our sleeping and waking, but our motivations, mood, behaviour and alertness. Whether you are a lark or an owl, here’s how to recognise your own rhythm
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It’s easy to hate clocks. Their unstoppable forward churn wakes us up and shames us for running late. They are a constant reminder that every...
A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple’s new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi classes and even a fire ritual.
Tallinn, Estonia (PinionNewswire) — Apirone has announced a completely updated dashboard, built from the ground up on its own design system. This release marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to refine user experience and establish a foundation for future development. Elements of style According to the team, the redesign goes far […]
Under a revised unbundling plan approved by electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Eskom will continue to own and control the country’s transmission infrastructure,.
London, UK (PinionNewswire) — When Ripple (XRP) prices fell below the key $2 support level, market sentiment was quickly gripped by panic. However, in stark contrast to the pessimistic tone on social media, savvy money is quietly shifting: in the past two weeks, user demand and asset allocation volume on the innovative digital asset strategy […]
Tallinn, Estonia (PinionNewswire) — As 2025 comes to a close, Apirone has reached one of its most transformative years yet. Throughout the year, the team focused on expanding ecosystem support, improving performance, and delivering new tools that make crypto operations faster, smoother, and more accessible for users. The year was marked not only by new […]
