NYT - Science
Orange-Lipped Monkey Photo Helps Scientists Identify New Species 20 July 2026 at 11:19

Orange-Lipped Monkey Photo Helps Scientists Identify New Species

20 July 2026 at 11:19

The medium-sized monkey with an orange-colored patch around its nose and mouth, known locally as Likweli, joins a very short list of newly identified African monkey species.

NYT - Science
Taylor Farms Expands Iceberg Lettuce Recall to 27 States Amid Cyclospora Outbreak 20 July 2026 at 01:10

Taylor Farms Expands Iceberg Lettuce Recall to 27 States Amid Cyclospora Outbreak

NYT - Science

By: Christina Jewett and Julie Creswell

20 July 2026 at 01:10

The affected products were shipped starting June 29 and have expiration dates through Aug. 3.

The Guardian - Energy
Molten salt and human sweat: the weird batteries that could store renewable energy 19 July 2026 at 12:00

Molten salt and human sweat: the weird batteries that could store renewable energy

The Guardian - Energy

By: Jillian Ambrose

19 July 2026 at 12:00

From Nevada to Manchester, developers are trialling innovative solutions to clean energy’s biggest challenge

In the deserts of the United Arab Emirates a sprawling clean energy project, stretching across an area roughly the size of 12,600 football fields, will play host to a breakthrough allowing solar energy to power the equivalent of half a million homes through the night.

The Gulf state has been steadily combining 5.2GW of solar power capacity with 19GWh of battery storage to create the largest battery scheme in the world.