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Slight improvement in water quality at bathing sites, new figures show
Mark Poynting,Climate and science reporterand Jonah Fisher,Environment correspondent PA Media The number of monitored bathing sites in England meeting minimum standards for water quality has risen slightly since last year, according to new figures from the Environment Agency. Out of the 449 sites regularly tested this summer, 93% met minimum standards for levels of bacteria…
My expensive smartwatch was great, but this $45 fitness band was better for me
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 sells for $55 on Amazon, but is discounted to $45 It’s a solid fitness tracker with great battery life that covers the basics in a slim form factor It might not fit everyone, and the entry-level tracking data lacks the deep, personalized insights you’ll find on more…
Nothings Phone 4a Pro picks up flagship features and an even brighter display for $499
Back in January, Nothing shared that it wouldn’t be releasing its flagship Nothing Phone 4 in 2026, and instead focusing on follow-ups to its midrange Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro. After some expected teasing, those sequels have arrived: the Phone 4a Pro and Phone 4a. And like Nothing’s previous devices, they seem like meaningful…
I tried an automatic roll-up pet door, and it was the smart home fix I didnt know I needed
High Tech Pet Roll Up Door ZDNET’s key takeaways The Power Pet Roll Up Door by High Tech Pet is a smart pet door, starting at $630. It’s a smart doggy door that makes exit and entry fully automatic, featuring an accompanying collar, adjustable sensors, and solid installation. Though smart, the door doesn’t offer third-party…
Ghost particles from space telescope wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
On the rare occasions when a neutrino strikes an atomic nucleus, it produces fast-moving charged particles. It is these racing through the ice, which give off a blue glow, which sensitive light detectors can pick up. The pattern and timing of that light allow scientists to estimate the direction the neutrino came from — helping…
Cats became our companions way later than you think
Helen BriggsEnvironment correspondent Getty Images All domestic cats (Felis catus) are descended from the African wild cat In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to forge bonds with humans. According to new scientific evidence, the shift from wild hunter to pampered pet happened much more recently than previously thought…
