This week in science news: A pregnant woman's sacrifice in Ecuador, ear muscle evolution, an approaching solar storm, a private astronaut mission, and a new infrared space telescope. Read more...

A roundup of global news including a death in Japan, gang violence in Ecuador, ongoing conflict in Ukraine and a foiled plane attack in Australia. Read more...

An Ecuadorian coffee farmer's son finds himself in a Brooklyn cafe, while a local coffee shop owner's struggles go viral, highlighting the diverse landscape of the coffee world. Read more...

A roundup of recent news: Daniel Sancho in Thai prison, a suspected jihadist arrested in Ecuador, and a drug trafficking operation busted in Italy. Read more...

A suspected jihadist was arrested in Ecuador for planning embassy attacks. Meanwhile, Spain's wealthiest municipality forced its auditor into retirement after critical reports. Read more...