The war is on, and so is the global energy crisis. In fact, I believe that oil futures prices are always very low based on what the spot prices will be. need to wake up solving the shortage will come once the oil supplies that were shipped before the Strait of Hormuz was closed are … Read more
Wwhile the UK is less involved in the Middle East conflict militarily, the consequences for this country could still be significant. And nowhere more so than in the energy sector. It is not surprising, then, that the commentary focuses on the potential impact of policy on the price of energy in UK households and businesses, … Read more
Printed on 03/04/2026 – 10:00 GMT+2 Plans to build what would become Europe’s largest solar farm have been thrown into doubt after “months of analysis”. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The case for renewables looks stronger than ever, as the war in Iran continues to send oil and gas prices soaring. The latest analysis shows that the sun, … Read more
At the surface of the planet, sea ice across Arctic waters grows and shrinks seasonally, usually reaching its annual maximum in March. In 2026, this peak occurred on March 15, when the measurement reached 14.29 million square kilometers, which is the lowest level observed since satellite monitoring began in 1979. One of the important areas … Read more
By SHIVALI INNOVATOR, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Published: 7:01 PM EDT, April 2, 2026 | Updated: 7:04 PM EDT, April 2, 2026 With Easter only a few days away, many Brits will be stocking up for Sunday roasts. But if you have lamb on the menu, a new study suggests it could cost you. Experts from … Read more
Item 1 of 4 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin looks on during a briefing on microplastics at EPA headquarters in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno [1/4]Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin looks on during a briefing on microplastics at EPA headquarters in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Ken … Read more
The EPA labels microplastics and potential pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water, as well as other chemicals and microorganisms. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide description toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images In response to public health concerns about microplastics and pharmaceuticals in the nation’s drinking water, the Trump administration for the first time placed them on the … Read more
The fossil record of Yunnan province dates back to 546-539 million years ago Fossils show ancient sea creatures from the Ediacaran period Fossils existed before the Cambrian explosion WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) – An impressive collection of fossils from China reveals that the life of various animals in the early oceans of the Earth millions … Read more
The artist’s reconstruction of an ancient marine environment preserved in the Jiangchuan region Xiaodong Wang A large and well-preserved series of fossils discovered in China has cast doubt on the idea that complex life flourished during the rapid burst of evolution known as the Cambrian explosion. This event, which took place about 541 million to … Read more
The Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies pass, has been largely closed to shipping since the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel, as well as, to a lesser extent, other nations, began last month. The supply disruption has resulted in reduced … Read more