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- 1US military escort doubles oil flows leaving the Gulf●US helps double oil volume exiting the Gulf, with the military now guiding ships in broad daylight
The United States is helping double the volume of oil exiting the Gulf, with the US military now guiding tanker ships through the strait in broad daylight rather than under cover of darkness. The shift marks a more open American role in securing one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, reassuring shippers and oil markets that traffic can move safely at scale.
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Researchers have developed the most accurate atomic clock ever built, a breakthrough reported by Phys.org. The new clock is expected to improve timekeeping precision far beyond current standards, with potential applications in fundamental physics research, satellite navigation, and tests of general relativity. The announcement is drawing broad attention in the scientific and technology communities.
- 3New findings on Enceladus point to possible microbial life●Promising discoveries about the potential for life on one of Saturn’s icy moons
Researchers led by planetary scientist Frank Postberg at Freie Universität Berlin report promising new discoveries about the potential for life on Enceladus, Saturn's icy moon, drawing on data from the Cassini mission. The findings, published in Science, suggest conditions beneath the moon's frozen surface could support microbes, drawing attention across scientific and news communities.
- 4High-mileage electric cars found more reliable than petrol●High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
A new study finds that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than comparable petrol vehicles, challenging a common assumption that EV batteries degrade quickly and make older electric models a risky buy. The findings are drawing attention from drivers, car buyers and industry watchers, as they suggest EVs could hold up better over the long term than combustion-engine cars, with implications for the used-car market.
- 5Community condemns Bedminster AI-generated mural as 'insult' to artists●Community condemn Bedminster AI mural as 'insult' to artists
A mural in Bedminster, Bristol, reportedly created using artificial intelligence, has drawn criticism from local residents, who have called it an 'insult' to artists. The backlash reflects wider anger among creative communities about AI-generated work replacing human painters in public art projects, with many arguing it undermines the skill and livelihoods of professional muralists.