Why fossilized feces from ancestors of modern animals help us understand Earth’s early ecosystems

Business : Sarawak Moves Towards Becoming Home To Southeast Asia's Regenerative Medicine Hub

KUCHING, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is taking steps to strengthen its position in the biotechnology and healthcare sectors through a proposed RM50 million investment to develop the Sarawak…

2026-08-14 ·bernama.com

Africa: A New Class of Metals Could Transform Africa's Clean Energy Economy - Scientists Explain

[The Conversation Africa] For centuries, useful metals have been developed by starting with one core element and adding small amounts of other elements.

• Africa recognizes high-entropy alloys' potential for sustainable economy.
• Alloys can revolutionize hydrogen storage, a clean energy carrier.
• Africa must invest in research infrastructure to leverage alloys' benefits.

2026-08-14 ·allafrica.com

Hunger stones: The history behind 'If you see me, weep'

Centuries-old hunger stones are emerging as Europe's rivers recede. Among the most famous is the Děčín hunger stone in the Elbe River with its cryptic message.

2026-08-14 ·dw.com

‘Kinetic electronics’ make self-connecting circuits

Eventual goal is electronic devices that can reconfigure and even repair themselves The post ‘Kinetic electronics’ make self-connecting circuits appeared first on Physics World .

• Kyushu University researchers create self-connecting electronic circuits
• Kinetic electronics modules deform to connect and disconnect from other circuits
• Technology could enable self-reconfiguring devices for wearables, robotics, and medical devices

2026-08-14 ·physicsworld.com

A Historic El Niño Is Coming That Could Cost the World Trillions

Is this the big one?

2026-08-14 ·bloomberg.com