Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Review So Far: One Thing's For Sure, It's Ultra-Expensive

Earlier today, Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, along with the Fold 8 and the Flip 8. Now, aside from tacking ‘Ultra’ onto the name, the Z Fold 8 Ultra looks and feels a lot like last year’s Z Fold 7. I’ve even put them next to each other, and apart from last year’s much more vivid colorway, I legitimately couldn’t tell the difference between them.

Reusable magnetic invention removes microplastics plus some PFAS from water

Magnetic invention removes 'invisible' microplastics plus some PFAS from water
Credit: Chemical Engineering Journal (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2026.178141

Microplastics are an increasing global concern, with growing evidence of their presence in water systems. RMIT University researchers have developed a water treatment material that rapidly removes micro- and nanoplastics and some PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), bringing the technology closer to real-world use. The invention builds on the team's 2022 breakthrough in microplastics removal, extending its performance to much smaller particles and more complex wastewater.

Southwest Airlines' third-quarter forecast falls short as fuel bill climbs

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 airplanes at Hobby Airport during an afternoon rainstorm in Houston, Texas, May 27, 2026.

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Southwest Airlines reported a more than 9% increase in second-quarter profit from last year as higher fares are increasingly helping the airline cover its fuel tab, but its summer outlook fell below Wall Street forecasts.

Shifting weather patterns drive 55% of Europe's summer drought trend, study finds

Changes in atmospheric circulation drive drought in Europe
Decline in summer soil moisture across Europe between 1980 and 2024, and its breakdown into thermodynamic and atmospheric circulation components. Credit: Dr István Dunkl, Leipzig University

In a new study, researchers at Leipzig University have identified a major cause of the unusually severe summer soil drying and rising temperatures across Europe. They found that much of the trend can be attributed to changes in atmospheric circulation patterns—that is, shifts in the weather regimes that typically occur over Europe. These changes account for around 55% of the observed summer drought trend. Specifically, more frequent and persistent high-pressure systems have brought drier conditions and reduced rainfall.