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'No vacuum in law to deal with the offence' — What Supreme Court said on hate speeches
The Supreme Court ruled that current laws adequately address hate speech, stating punishment is a legislative matter and no vacuum exists. However, it encouraged the government to assess if new legislation is needed due to changing social dynamics.
Urban areas host 80% of England’s homes at high risk of flooding, study finds
Exclusive: 839,000 homes in urban areas face threat of surface-water flooding, with social housing tenants most vulnerable to costsEight in 10 of the homes that are at high risk of flooding in England are now in towns and cities, according to analysis by the National Housing Federation (NHF), which said social housing tenants are disproportionately vulnerable to the financial cost.Research found that 839,000 homes in urban areas are now classed as being at high risk of surface water flooding, a...
Study of cellular ‘light switches’ could spark new cancer treatments
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Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research
The move follows an administration push for cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that it could jeopardize a tradition of independent decisions about federal science grants.(Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)
SpaceX Falcon Heavy To Launch First Mission In 18 Months
InnovationScienceSpaceX Falcon Heavy To Launch First Mission In 18 MonthsByEric Mack,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Eric Mack is a reporter covering science, sustainability and space.Follow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 04:14pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA...
Appalachian Lithium Cache Enough to Power 130 Million EVs, USGS Says
The Appalachian region of the eastern US holds enough lithium to curb America’s reliance on imports for centuries, according to new research by the US Geological Survey, underscoring domestic resource potential as demand for critical minerals accelerates.
Scrutinizing The Value Of Human Work Post-AGI
InnovationAIScrutinizing The Value Of Human Work Post-AGIByJohn Werner,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an MIT Senior Fellow & Lecturer, 5x-founder & VC investing in AIFollow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 02:45pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Abstract office backgroundgettyFor workers, bosses and everyone else, there’s something of a shared sense that we...
SpaceX ties Elon Musk's compensation to Mars colonisation goal
SpaceX’s board approved a compensation plan for founder Elon Musk with goals as futuristic and celestial as the company’s ambitions: colonising Mars and running data centres in outer space. The details of Musk’s sweeping pay package were revealed in the company’s confidential registration statement filed in recent weeks with the Securities and Exchange Commission and have been reviewed by Reuters. The lofty rewards dangled for Musk by SpaceX show the challenge of holding the attention of the ser...
16th century shipwreck found by naval vessel off coast of Sweden
World 16th century shipwreck found by naval vessel during military exercise off coast of Sweden April 28, 2026 / 1:50 PM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google A 16th century shipwreck providing "unique historical and archaeological information" has been discovered off Sweden's southeastern coast, officials announced on Tuesday.The ship, which has yet to be identified, is believed to have been built in the late 1500s, which would make it older than Sweden's iconic 17th century warship "Vasa" on di...
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Argos’s Outdoor Living Report 2026 reveals the best ways to elevate your outdoor space
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Data Centers Are Moving to Space
AI demand is pushing Earth’s data centers to the brink—so what if we moved them to space? Atomic-6 CEO Trevor Smith joined Bloomberg Open Intere to explain how orbital data centers could unlock free solar power, natural cooling, and faster deployment cycles. From zero-maintenance satellites to laser-speed data transmission, this conversation explores whether space is the future of AI infrastructure. (Source: Bloomberg)
India bites the Bullet: How B-28 will break new frontiers in high-speed rail
India bites the Bullet How B will break new frontiers in highspeed rail
Miniature Airways Grown In A Lab Reveal Which Animals Flu Can Infect
InnovationScienceMiniature Airways Grown In A Lab Reveal Which Animals Flu Can InfectByJohn Drake,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Drake is a professor at the University of Georgia. Follow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 09:52am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.An adult red panda (Ailurus fulgens) climbing a tree branch at Cotswold Wildlife Park in Oxfordshire, taken...
One year after Spain’s blackout, its shift to renewables and grid evolution power on
Though solar was initially blamed for loss of power, renewables have helped insulate Spain from gas price rises caused by war in Middle EastOne year ago today, all of Spain, and much of Portugal, suffered through a blackout of unprecedented scale and duration. In mere seconds, a cascading sequence of events burst through the grid and created Europe’s first “system black” event in recent memory.Traffic signals failed, mobile networks stopped working entirely, petrol stations could not pump fuel a...
AI recreates Pompeii man running from volcano, gives his bones flesh and face
AI recreates Pompeii man running from volcano gives his bones flesh and face
Delhi sizzling at 43°C while Dubai is a breezy 31°C: Why is the desert colder?
Delhi sizzling at C while Dubai is a breezy C Why is the desert colder
Meet The Eel That Generates 800V — A Biologist Explains How It Doesn’t Electrocute Itself
InnovationScienceMeet The Eel That Generates 800V — A Biologist Explains How It Doesn’t Electrocute ItselfByScott Travers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world.Follow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 08:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.At first glance, the electric eel’s abilities feel implausible. But u...
Quit Whining. Pluto’s Not A Planet, An Astrophysicist Explains
InnovationScienceQuit Whining. Pluto’s Not A Planet, An Astrophysicist ExplainsByAdam Frank,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Frank is an astrophysicist exploring our place in the Cosmos.Follow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 08:17am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The distant not-a-planet PlutoNASAPluto’s been making news again. Jared Isaacman, the head of NASA, rec...
Rosatom plans startup operations at Unit 2 of Rooppur nuclear plant in 2027 — CEO
"Modern challenges, particularly the developments in the Strait of Hormuz, concentrate the energy demand and prompt countries to follow the path of creating national sovereign sources of electric power," Alexey Likhachev said
How Unusual Is Late April Snow? — Listen To Prince
InnovationScienceHow Unusual Is Late April Snow? — Listen To PrinceByMarshall Shepherd,Senior Contributor.Follow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 07:51am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.European robin (erithacus rubecula) in snowfall sitting on a branch in early spring.gettyThe great musician Prince penned a song called “Sometimes It Snows In April.” That masterpiece came to mind as I looked through the weather maps tod...