Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity 14. September 2026 (13:30) But their habitat is threatened by bottom trawling in the region and Trump’s plan to expand seafloor miningScientists have discovered nine new deep-sea sponge species off Alaska, offering new insights into the region’s largely unexplored marine biodiversity.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) announced the discovery on Thursday, saying the species were found in the Gulf of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. The findings bring the total number of known sponge species in Alaska to 232. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK MPs and Lords call for new laws to tackle AI threat to human rights 14. September 2026 (13:07) Warning follows series of safety incidents, with committee saying threats include public face-scanning and deepfakesUK politics live – latest updatesBritish lawmakers are demanding more restrictions on the power of AI, warning the world is unprepared for the “potentially dire” consequences of the technology, in the latest sign of rising global concern.A new regulatory framework is needed for AI in the UK, including an independent oversight body and legislation to protect the public, according to the cross-party joint committee on human rights, comprising MPs and Lords. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Juror excluded in long-running Noah Donohoe inquest 14. September 2026 (13:06) Nine jurors – seven men and two women – remain to consider findings in the proceedings at Belfast Coroner’s Court.(London News)
