Talk Fuse

Topic: Science

Science covers discoveries, research and evidence-based explanations of the natural world, from health and wildlife to climate, technology and the environment.

It helps readers understand how new findings may affect daily life, public policy and the future, while keeping an eye on the methods, uncertainties and wider context behind the claims.

Trump again waives shipping rules to bring prices down

August 10, 2026

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump again waives shipping rules to bring prices down The Trump administration is once again waiving U.S. shipping rules as part of an effort to keep gasoline and other fuel costs down, the White House said Monday. © AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes In particular, it…
Amazon backs power plant that may become top source of US climate pollution

August 10, 2026

Amazon is backing a large natural gas power plant in Texas to power an AI data centre, in a project that could become one of the biggest single sources of climate pollution in the United States. The move follows a broader trend among AI companies bypassing grid connections and permitting scrutiny by generating their own…
3 things to avoid in middle age could mean 13 more years without dementia, study finds

August 10, 2026

Researchers at NYU Langone Health have found that middle-aged adults who avoid high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking could gain nearly 13 extra years of life free from dementia. The study highlights how managing common cardiovascular risk factors during midlife can have a major, long-lasting impact on brain health decades later, offering a clear and…
‘Hearing’ Review: Lê Bảo Continues His Sensory Exploration With an Arresting Study in Silence

August 10, 2026

Vietnamese director Lê Bảo returns with “Hearing,” a slow-cinema family drama premiering in main competition at the Locarno Film Festival, following the acclaim of his 2021 debut “Taste.” The film uses spare narrative and intricate sound design to explore an extended family confronting years of silence, rifts and estrangement, marking Lê as a distinctive voice…
Andrew Haigh Calls His New Film His Version of ‘The Revenant’ — Allow Him to Explain (First Look)

August 10, 2026

British director Andrew Haigh, fresh off the acclaimed success of All of Us Strangers, has chosen to make a deeply personal passion project rather than pursue bigger, higher-profile opportunities. His new film, A Long Winter, is an adaptation of Colm Tóibín’s 2006 short story that Haigh has been trying to bring to the screen for…
Blaze tackled at suspected illegal waste dump

August 10, 2026

Firefighters spent Monday tackling a fire at a suspected illegal waste dump in woodland near the Carrington Spur in Trafford, Greater Manchester, close to the River Mersey. Crews wearing breathing apparatus were called at 11:30 BST after reports of smoke, and although parts of the site reignited while smouldering, they managed to stop the fire…
Who will be able to see the solar eclipse?

August 10, 2026

A BBC News video report explains which regions will be able to view an upcoming solar eclipse, following widespread public interest in eclipse events. The piece, published under the World, Eclipses and Nasa topics, sets out visibility expectations for viewers depending on their location. The article is presented as a short video segment rather than…
‘That fire came so fast’: Wildfire rages in British Columbia

August 10, 2026

A wildfire in British Columbia, Canada has forced thousands of residents to flee their homes, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency as the blaze continues to burn out of control. The fire spread with alarming speed, catching many residents off guard, and its rapid growth highlights the escalating wildfire risk facing western Canada…
The secret to Tom Cruise’s Hollywood domination: “I would basically study careers”

August 10, 2026

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Made In L.A., The Paramount Strategy: ‘Clueless’ Series & Viola Davis’ ‘Ascent’ Among Recipients In Latest TV Tax Credit Allocations

August 10, 2026

The California Film Commission has awarded nearly $145.5 million in state tax credits to nine television projects, including two Paramount productions: a “Clueless” revival led by Alicia Silverstone and Viola Davis’ “Ascent”. The announcement comes as Paramount pursues its contested $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, with California’s Attorney General leading an antitrust lawsuit…