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A year of work by two Spanish mathematicians versus 88 hours and €15 million by OpenAI: ‘Without our idea, AI wouldn’t have solved it’

Diego Córdoba and Luis Martínez‑Zoroa’s research is the foundation of the announcement that artificial intelligence has solved one of the greatest enigmas in history. Both believe the achievement will radically change the discipline

10/09/2026 El País

How to help your garden recover from a heatwave

UK gardens took a battering this summer as a heat dome settled over western Europe, and much of the green and pleasant land turned a dusty beige. Some areas went without rain for almost two months.

10/09/2026 The Conversation

Bizarre deep-sea squid captured on video for first time off California coast

An elusive deep-sea squid has been filmed in a rare encounter off the coast of California, marking the first time the species has been spotted in the northeastern Pacific region.

10/09/2026 The Independent

Six ways people have used magic to protect their homes throughout history – from witch bottles to ‘hag stones’

If you’ve got problem neighbours, or your house and garden seem to suffer from bad luck, perhaps it’s time to try a magical solution.

10/09/2026 The Conversation

Are electric vehicles really bad for the environment?

Some German politicians are calling for a delay to the EU plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles, saying a car should be judged on its full carbon footprint. But science says EVs are more climate friendly.

10/09/2026 Deutsche Welle

Nacho Valle, the gallerist who traded art for sardines in New York

The entrepreneur from Valencia decided on a change and, during the pandemic, started a small business called Lata with three friends, which offers the best Spanish canned goods in the US

10/09/2026 El País

Iceland boss ‘proud to back British interests’ with new Falkland Islands store

Lord Richard Walker said it ‘was an honour and important to show solidarity and support for the Falklanders at this time’.

10/09/2026 The Independent

Are too many Americans taking antidepressants?

Calls to reduce the use of antidepressants highlight valid issues with long-term use and withdrawal, but blanket efforts to discourage their use overlooks why they are so widely prescribed.

10/09/2026 The Conversation

An intact tomb preserved for 600 years opens a window onto the world of the Chimú elite in Peru

A funerary platform found in the citadel of Chan Chan, preserving the remains of 38 individuals and metal, copper and gold objects, sheds light on the funerary practices of this pre-Inca society

10/09/2026 El País

To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference

What gardeners do at the end of the growing season will determine how clean, productive and manageable their garden beds will be when spring arrives.

10/09/2026 The Conversation

Learning without a brain – how bacteria store memories and remember the past like artificial neural networks

Bacteria use strategies similar to artificial neural networks to use the past to adapt to the future.

10/09/2026 The Conversation

The tourism industry is slowly waking up to solo travelers’ needs

More and more travelers want the freedom of going it alone, but with connections and activities with other people.

10/09/2026 The Conversation