Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action 07. October 2026 (08:00) ‘Techno-optimism’ may lead to reliance on unproven solutions at expense of societal changes neededScientists who believe technology will largely solve the problems caused by the climate crisis are less likely to engage in civic action on the issue, according to a study.The report from the London School of Economics found they are 23% less likelyto sign petitions or take part in protests than peers who doubt that technology is the answer. They are also 18% less likely to make high-impact lifestyle changes, from reducing flights to changing to a vegan or vegetarian diet. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Queensland man charged with murder after three-month-old son dies from ‘significant internal injuries’ 07. October 2026 (07:39) Uneeb Ullah, 28, from Ipswich, has been remanded in custody after his arrest on Tuesday evening for the alleged murder of the childGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Queensland man has been charged with the murder of his three-month-old baby son, after the boy died in hospital this week.The infant, from the Ipswich area west of Brisbane, died almost a week after being taken to hospital with “significant internal injuries”. The boy had been on life support.This story was amended on 7 October 2026. A previous version incorrectly stated Uneeb Ullah was from Logan Continue reading...(The Guardian)
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