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A new explorer of fungal ecology examines how fungi sustain planetary health, from breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients to forming symbiotic networks with plant roots that underpin forests and food systems. Readers are discussing the piece, which highlights research into mycorrhizal relationships and the role fungi play in soil fertility, carbon storage and ecosystem resilience.
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An epic documentary-style journey through the Solar System is drawing large audiences, offering an up-to-date tour of the Sun, the planets and their moons as science understands them today. The presentation walks viewers through the current picture of our cosmic neighborhood, highlighting discoveries from recent planetary missions and updated knowledge about each world. Viewers are responding enthusiastically to the sweeping overview of space and planetary science.
- 3UN advisors warn nearly all shallow coral reefs face collapse by 2075●Almost every shallow-water coral reef on the planet faces ecosystem collapse by 2075, UN advisors say https://www. thegu
UN advisors warn that almost every shallow-water coral reef on Earth could suffer ecosystem collapse by 2075, with the warning published in Australian media. The assessment points to mounting pressures on reef ecosystems worldwide, and conservation and climate observers are sharing the finding widely as a stark marker of how far ocean warming and related stressors have progressed.
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A Reuters special investigation examines how vast, prolonged heat events — described as giant 'heat storms' — are increasingly scorching large parts of the planet. The reporting looks at the science behind these extreme temperature episodes and their growing toll on communities, ecosystems and infrastructure. Readers are sharing the piece amid this summer's repeated record-breaking heatwaves, debating how much worse such events will become as the climate warms.
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Science journalist Cleo Abram is drawing large audiences with an explainer on where in the universe extraterrestrial life is most likely to exist. The piece has racked up well over 1.8 million likes, making it one of the most popular science stories of the moment, as viewers debate which planets or moons scientists consider the best candidates for finding alien life.
- 6SpaceX Crew-12 commander reflects on seeing Earth from space●SpaceX Crew-12 commander wishes we could all see our fragile Earth from space
The commander of SpaceX's Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station has spoken about the profound effect of viewing Earth from orbit, saying the experience 'really does change you' and wishing everyone could see the planet's fragility firsthand. The comments highlight the overview effect often described by astronauts, and the perspective it offers on how delicate Earth is.
- 7AI agents uncover critical vulnerabilities in coordinated global disclosure●Patch the Planet: global response coordination as agents uncover vulnerabilities
OpenAI has published details of a coordinated disclosure effort in which AI agents uncovered critical software vulnerabilities worldwide, with fixes coordinated across affected vendors. The announcement is drawing attention on developer forums, where readers are debating how AI-driven security research should be run at scale and how findings should be responsibly shared with the companies involved.