Today’s picks
1. The Climate Issue newsletter: The world braces for an almighty El Niño
This edition of The Climate Issue newsletter examines how the world is preparing for an exceptionally strong El Niño. Rachel Dobbs, the news editor, explains why the worst may still be ahead. It is worth reading for a concise look at the climate risks and what may come next.
2. Republicans blame Israel for their defeat
The article examines Republicans blaming Israel for their election defeat and asks whether a Democratic victory could accelerate the decline of the Israeli-American alliance. It connects partisan politics with the future of a key strategic relationship. Worth reading for insight into how U.S. electoral shifts may reshape foreign policy.
3. This brain change can make foxes act like pet dogs
Drawing on data from a 1950s Russian fox domestication experiment, researchers have identified a brain change that may help explain why some foxes behave like pet dogs. The work is described as getting “to the heart of brain programming.” It offers insight into how domestication shapes behavior—and why this longstanding experiment still matters.
4. Have astronomers spotted Planet Nine?
Archived observations appear to show a moving object in the distant outer solar system, but its reality remains unclear. The article examines the evidence and uncertainties surrounding the possible Planet Nine. If confirmed, it would reshape our picture of the solar system’s outskirts, making the debate worth following.
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The Economist
- The Climate Issue newsletter: The world braces for an almighty El Niño
- Republicans blame Israel for their defeat