Recent travel news from Australia includes a security breach at Avalon Airport and the looming threat of Cyclone Alfred along the East Coast. Plus, a bizarre incident on a flight to Doha. Read more...

This week in science: exploring invertebrate sentience, tracking polar bears in Svalbard, reintroducing rare lichen, and observing triple cyclones in the South Pacific. Read more...

This week in science: understanding the differences between cyclones, typhoons, and hurricanes, a new perspective on ecosystems, a genetic link to overeating, and the surprising source of toxic microplastics. Read more...

Scientists develop an e-Taste device for virtual flavors. Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Alfred intensifies, threatening Brisbane with heavy winds and potential landfall. Read more...

An unusual weather event sees six cyclones active in the Southern Hemisphere, with Cyclone Alfred's unusual path causing concern as it approaches Australia's east coast. Read more...

A roundup of the latest business news in the Philippines, including a mining ban in Palawan, UNIQLO's expansion, pork price controls, unemployment figures, and the economic cost of alcohol and tobacco. Read more...

Cyclone Garance brought violent winds to La Réunion, triggering lockdowns, while Japan faces its worst wildfire in 50 years, consuming thousands of hectares of forest. Read more...

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is bearing down on Queensland and New South Wales, prompting warnings of destructive winds, flooding, and storm surges. Millions are urged to prepare. Read more...

Travelers face a series of challenges from unexploded bombs halting train services in Paris to Cyclone Garance causing devastation in Réunion, and issues with private airport parking. Read more...

From devastating cyclones and urban flooding to declining butterfly populations and space exploration milestones, Earth faces a complex array of environmental and technological challenges. Read more...

Six cyclones raged in the Southern Hemisphere, while scientists unveil "e-Taste" for virtual reality, promising flavor experiences without the calories (or spice!). Read more...