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A two-kilometre drilling project in Vocca, in the Italian Alps, is being discussed as a way for scientists to study the depths of the Earth, including the terrestrial mantle. La Stampa reports on the excavation and what it could reveal about the planet's interior. Italian readers are following the story as an unusual scientific endeavour on home soil.
- 2Redditor claims to have discovered unknown planet using Claude Code●I think I found a planet nobody knew existed. I used Claude Code to find it
A user says they may have discovered a previously unknown planet, claiming they used Anthropic's Claude Code, the AI coding assistant, to help find it. The claim, shared on Reddit's ClaudeAI community, is drawing attention as a striking example of AI tools being used for scientific discovery, though the finding has not yet been independently confirmed or published.
- 3University of Arizona astronomer confirms weather on distant world▼UA astronomer confirms weather on world 7.5 light-years away
A University of Arizona astronomer has confirmed the presence of weather on a planet located 7.5 light-years from Earth. The finding offers a rare look at atmospheric conditions on a world beyond our solar system. Details of which planet was observed and what weather was detected were not provided in the initial report.
- 4Columnist hails Jaguar for unprecedented British achievement●Jaguar has just done something no other company on the planet could - and it makes me proud to be British
A columnist writing for The Independent argues that Jaguar has accomplished something no other company in the world could, calling the feat a source of British pride. The article is an opinion piece celebrating the British carmaker, though the exact achievement being praised is not specified beyond the headline.
- 5New Book Explores Orson Welles' Final Role as Unicron●New Book On Animated Transformers Movie Delves Into Orson Welles' Last Role As Unicron (Exclusive)
A new book about the 1986 animated Transformers movie examines Orson Welles' last performance, in which he voiced the planet-eating villain Unicron. Welles died shortly after recording his lines, making the role a notable footnote in cinema history. The book promises exclusive detail on the making of the film and Welles' involvement.
- 6Cambridge Planet Fitness suspect knew victim, prosecutors say●Suspect in Cambridge Planet Fitness assault knew victim, assaulted employee who tried to help, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say the suspect in an assault at a Cambridge, Massachusetts Planet Fitness knew the victim before the attack and also assaulted an employee who tried to intervene. The details emerged as the suspect faced charges in court. The case has drawn attention for the involvement of a gym worker who attempted to stop the assault and was attacked himself.
- 7Why Mega Cities Like Bangkok, New York and Delhi Are Drowning●From Bangkok to New York to Delhi: Why Mega Cities Are Drowning | Planet Pulse | N18G
Firstpost's Planet Pulse examines why megacities across three continents, including Bangkok, New York and Delhi, face growing flooding crises. The report explores how rising sea levels, rapid urbanisation, poor drainage and unsustainable development leave densely populated urban centres increasingly vulnerable to inundation, prompting debate about whether these cities can adapt before the damage becomes irreversible.
- 8Planet Fitness Treadmills in Spotlight Ahead of Chicago Marathon●Planet Fitness Treadmills Get Their Moment Ahead of Chicago Marathon
Planet Fitness treadmills are drawing attention as runners prepare for the Chicago Marathon. The budget gym chain, better known for casual workouts than elite training, is being highlighted in coverage of marathon prep, prompting discussion about how everyday gym equipment fits into training for one of America's biggest races.
- 9Woman sues North Texas Planet Fitness over alleged voyeurism●Woman sues North Texas Planet Fitness over alleged voyeurism, invasive recording
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a Planet Fitness location in North Texas, alleging voyeurism and invasive recording occurred at the gym. The case was reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Details about the alleged incident, the plaintiff, and the specific location have not been widely detailed, but the suit raises questions about member privacy and safety at the fitness chain's facilities.
- 10Wildlife populations down 73% on average, new index finds●A 73% average decline in wildlife populations: an overview of the 2026 Living Planet Index report
The 2026 Living Planet Index report documents an average 73% decline in monitored wildlife populations since 1970, covering thousands of vertebrate species across freshwater, terrestrial and marine ecosystems. The figures point to continued pressure from habitat loss, overexploitation and climate change. Conservation groups say the findings underscore the urgency of global biodiversity commitments made at recent UN nature summits.
- 11Scientists probe exotic physics behind Mars' oddest cloud●Scientist explore the ‘exotic physics’ behind Mars’ ‘oddest cloud’
Scientists are studying an unusual, elongated cloud that forms over Mars, examining the exotic physics thought to drive it. The cloud, which stretches over the Red Planet in a distinctive pattern, has drawn attention for behaving unlike typical Martian weather, prompting researchers to investigate the atmospheric conditions behind its formation.
- 12Mars' Odd Cloud Forms Via Unseen Atmospheric Physics●Mars’ Oddest Cloud Forms Through Physics Never Seen in Any Planetary Atmosphere
Scientists report that one of Mars' strangest cloud formations is created through physical processes never before observed in any planetary atmosphere. The elongated cloud, which regularly appears over the Red Planet, appears to involve atmospheric dynamics unique to Mars' thin, dusty air. The finding is drawing attention for what it could reveal about weather beyond Earth.
- 13Star Wars pod racer Sebulba proving a stubborn boss fight●I honestly assumed Sebulba would be a pushover. A "token boss fight" qualifier before you actually get accepted into the
Players racing through a Star Wars podracing game are finding Sebulba far tougher than expected. Many assumed the character would be a routine early opponent ahead of the Galactic Racing League, faced only after roughly a dozen events across four planets. Instead, racers report being repeatedly beaten and struggling to progress past him.