A photograph of Ethan Ives Griffiths, a two-year and four-month-old boy who was found deceased, has been released. His grandparents have been charged with his murder. Court proceedings have revealed details about the child's physical condition.
At least 34 Palestinians were reported killed over two days at a food distribution center in Rafah, Gaza, following Israeli military fire. The incidents have led to accusations of war crimes and criticism of the food distribution system.
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the earliest known galaxy, located 13.53 billion light years from Earth, providing new insights into the early universe.
Richard Satchwell has received a life sentence for the murder of his wife, Tina Satchwell, in their Cork home over eight years ago. The verdict was reached by a jury at the Central Criminal Court after a trial lasting nearly five weeks.
A team of international scientists, led by researchers from China, has discovered a super-Earth exoplanet that may be capable of supporting life. The discovery was made using a novel scientific technique.
A report by the International Energy Agency analyzes how efforts to achieve both biodiversity conservation and net zero emissions targets are creating competition for land use. The agreement at COP28 to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 is expected to significantly impact global land management and planning.
A new research tool allows scientists to generate and label aneuploid cells in living tissue, enabling real-time observation of their behavior. This advancement provides insights into how aneuploid cells are selectively eliminated from embryonic tissues, a process involving the p53 protein signaling pathway.
Paleontologists in Wyoming have discovered four exceptionally well-preserved snake fossils, estimated to be 34 million years old. The completeness of the skeletons, including skulls, ribs, and tails, provides rare insights into snake evolution.
Physicists have resolved a long-standing anomaly regarding the magnetic moment of the muon, a fundamental particle. Using advanced tools such as antimatter, supercomputers, and large magnets, researchers have clarified discrepancies in previous measurements. This breakthrough may provide insights into unknown forces or particles, potentially contributing to the understanding of dark matter.
The FBI has arrested Yunqing Jian, a Chinese national, for allegedly smuggling the dangerous agricultural fungus Fusarium graminearum into the United States. The case is being investigated as a potential act of agroterrorism, given the fungus's capability to damage crops.