The Guardian Science

Clicks, grunts and squeals: the wonders of whale communication – podcast

Ever since the earliest known recording of whale song was made in 1949, researchers have been captivated by the wails, rumbles, clicks, grunts and squeals of their communication. As technology improves, scientists are decoding the intricate patterns that make different species’ vocalisations distinctive. Madeleine Finlay hears from Emma Bryce, a journalist who has spent months investigating human efforts to understand whale song. She explains how this knowledge could help us better protect whale

science  Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian

Iceland’s close ties with EU mean no vote is not a Brexit-style rejection

A yes to membership would have given Brussels a boost but Icelanders have not voted to isolate themselves Iceland’s 52.8% to 47.2% vote against reopening EU accession talks is, undeniably, a blow for Brussels. But claiming it as a Brexit-style victory for “national sovereignty” or evidence of broad rejection of the EU misrepresents the reality of the island’s relationship with the bloc.For the EU, Iceland was a dream candidate: small, stable, prosperous and strategically located in an increasing

general  Sep 1, 2026

Financial Times

The pitfalls in Trump’s Venezuela oil play

Analysts warn agreement may not succeed in attracting investment from US groups and could destabilise country’s interim president

business  Sep 1, 2026

Financial Times

A real-world trial for work in the age of AI

There are important lessons about universal basic income to be drawn from the behaviour of pensioners

business  Sep 1, 2026

Financial Times

The Meta settlement is regulation by enforcement

Social media groups are finding out the downside of avoiding federal oversight

business  Sep 1, 2026

Financial Times

Disasters to cost world $450bn a year from climate change and development

More than half of losses not covered by insurance as carriers carve out risk and cut exposure

business  Sep 1, 2026

Financial Times

Revolut’s mission to dominate banking

For years, it struggled to get a licence to operate as a bank. Now it wants to shake up the industry with an ‘everything app’

business  Sep 1, 2026

Financial Times

Wall Street banks push Big Law to cut fees because of AI

Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Citi tell law firms their bills should fall because technology has made routine work faster

business  Sep 1, 2026

Financial Times

It was billed as effortless London luxury. Then tenants found out the rules

Shard Place’s policies, including those on guests and delivery riders, have frustrated many renters

business  Sep 1, 2026

NASA News

Ice Island Survives Run-In With Joe Island

In summer 2026, a substantial iceberg calved from Petermann Glacier in northwest Greenland and swiftly drifted into Nares Strait, colliding with an island along the way.

science  Sep 1, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Shein Shares Plunge in HK Debut After Rocky Road to IPO

Shein struggled in its Hong Kong debut, with shares falling as much as 10% to HK$43.72 in early trading before paring losses. Bloomberg's Winnie Hsu reports from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Sep 1, 2026

Science Daily

Scientists find a human-only gene that may help explain our brainpower

Scientists discovered that human microglia, immune cells that help shape developing brain circuits, can take four to eight years to mature instead of just weeks as they do in mice. The unusually slow process may help explain how the human brain develops its remarkable complexity and cognitive abilities.

science  Sep 1, 2026

BBC Sport

Wawrinka feels the love on Grand Slam goodbye

Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka is given an emotional send-off at the US Open following the final Grand Slam match of his career.

sports  Sep 1, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

India Stock Auction Needs Market Makers as Price Swings Persist

India’s new closing system absorbed a record $4.2 billion of stock trades linked to MSCI Inc. index rebalancing on Monday. Yet the sharp price swings that have plagued it since launch persisted, underscoring a key challenge to its long-term success: the lack of market makers.

business  Sep 1, 2026

Financial Times

Japan’s benchmark bond yields hit 3% for first time since 1996

US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent sends signal that he expects Bank of Japan to raise rates soon

business  Sep 1, 2026

Variety

Xolo Maridueña Was Not Sure Blue Beetle Would Ever Come Back, Until James Gunn Called Him About the ‘Superman’ Sequel: ‘The Most Humbled’

Xolo Maridueña wasn’t sure what would become of Blue Beetle after he debuted as the DC crime fighter in a 2023 blockbuster. That was, until DC boss James Gunn called him about coming back for the “Superman” sequel, “Man of Tomorrow.” “I was in Japan with my friends; nobody knew anything,” Maridueña recalled on the […]

entertainment  Sep 1, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 3% for First Time Since 1996

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield touched 3% for the first time this century, an important milestone for a debt market that is returning to normality after benchmark borrowing costs languished near zero for years.

business  Sep 1, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Japan 10-Year Bond Sale Demand In Line With 12-Month Average

Japan’s 10-year government bond auction drew demand that was in line with its 12-month average as high yields attracted investors.

business  Sep 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

MrBeast and James Patterson’s Novel Collaboration Seems to Be Headed Toward Disastrous Debut

As of last week, preorders for 'The Most Dangerous Games' were reportedly "numbering in the four digits."

entertainment  Sep 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

MrBeast and James Patterson’s Novel Collaboration Seems to Be Headed Toward Disastrous Debut

As of last week, preorders for 'The Most Dangerous Games' were reportedly "numbering in the four digits."

entertainment  Sep 1, 2026