Welcome back to the Abstract! Here are the studies this week that yucked it up, went interstellar, controlled the weather, and sang our praises. First, the sounds of ape laughter have been gracing our planet for 15 million years. Then: a visit from a cosmic elder, a meteorological martial art, ...
Who would the US need to beat to win the World Cup? Probably only Spain, France and EnglandWho would the US need to beat to win the World Cup? Probably only Spain, France and England
Mauricio Pochettino’s team won their group after some impressive performances. But they’d probably need to beat some of the world’s best to claim the title Football Unites the World … in wishing it had paid more attention in applied mathematics class. Or so the Fifa slogan could have been expanded ...
Who would the US need to beat to win the World Cup? Probably only Spain, France and EnglandWho would the US need to beat to win the World Cup? Probably only Spain, France and England
Mauricio Pochettino’s team won their group after some impressive performances. But they’d probably need to beat some of the world’s best to claim the title Football Unites the World … in wishing it had paid more attention in applied mathematics class. Or so the Fifa slogan could have been expanded ...
Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as international rescue teams arriveVenezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as international rescue teams arrive
Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as families desperate for news. ...
Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as international rescue teams arriveVenezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as international rescue teams arrive
Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as families desperate for news. ...
In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela’s modern historyIn Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela’s modern history
Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing. ...
In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela’s modern historyIn Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela’s modern history
Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing. ...
Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UKMahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UK
The home secretary says “capped safe and legal” routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system. ...
Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed due to thunderstormsHundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed due to thunderstorms
More than 600 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK. ...
Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?
Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains. ...