What is the Paris Agreement and why does 1.5C matter?

BBC - Nov 6, 2026

The 2015 pact is at the heart of the international commitment to tackle rising global temperatures.

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F.A.A. to Phase Out Floppy Disks in Air Traffic Control Towers

Decades after the computer industry moved on, federal officials plan to finally ground the once-vaunted tech relic at the nation’s air traffic control centers.

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These Newly Elected Lawmakers Know Something Trump Doesn’t: Science

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'Megatsunami' could reach US East Coast in just hours after catastrophic volcano collapse in Spain, scientist claims

A catastrophic volcano collapse in Spain could send a 'megatsunami' toward the US East Coast within hours, research has shown.

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What really happens when you die? Scientists find 'credible' evidence your consciousness lives on after your brain shuts down

Your brain's final shutdown may not silence your mind. A researcher has suggested that vivid near-death experiences could offer glimpses of an afterlife.

Nov 6, 2026

Why the US midterms sparked an AI stock selloff

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Motorola Signature 27 launched: 200MP camera, Gemini AI, 7,000mAh battery and GrapheneOS support — what’s new?

Motorola has launched the Signature 27 flagship smartphone with a 200MP camera, Gemini AI features, a 12,000-nit display and a 7,000mAh battery. It also offers 100x zoom, GrapheneOS support and seven years of OS upgrades. Global availability is expected in the coming months, starting at $1,599.

Nov 6, 2026

Why the Tech Right Lost Big This Week

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Nov 6, 2026

SpaceX prepares for November Starship flight 15: what to know

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Elon Musk admits defeat as Tesla ends production of recall-plagued Cybertruck

Elon Musk has said his iconic Cybertruck will end its run after a controversial and problem-filled three years on the market.

Nov 6, 2026

Nonflammable gel membrane could help batteries run twice as long on a single charge

A new polymer electrolyte to replace lithium ions in batteries is the result of research carried out by a team from the Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering (DCMIC) "Giulio Natta" at Politecnico di Milano, which conceived and developed a revolutionary, nonflammable, quasi-solid gel membrane that enables the transport of fluoride ions within batteries at room temperature.

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U.S. Global Health Strategy Jeopardizes Prevention of Pandemics, Experts Warn

The Trump administration has been negotiating agreements with dozens of individual countries. Public health experts say a global agreement would be far more effective.

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