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Dark matter might be made of ancient black holes
A study by Jessica Santiago from National Taiwan University suggests that primordial black holes, which may still exist in the universe today, could be the source of dark matter.
How AI is being used to detect drug-resistant infections
Researchers at Tulane University, US have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based method to improve detection of genetic markers of antibiotic resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Staphylococcus aureus.
WhatsApp's new feature stops others from saving your chat history
WhatsApp is working on an advanced privacy feature to make user conversations more secure.
How astronauts took first X-ray in space—and why it matters
Astronauts on SpaceX's Fram2 mission have captured the first medical X-ray ever taken in space.
UK welcomes 1st baby born to woman with transplanted womb
In a historic medical milestone, the first woman in the UK with a transplanted womb has given birth to a baby girl.
Could Saturn's moon Titan host life? Study reveals surprising findings
Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has long intrigued scientists with its dense atmosphere, surface lakes of liquid methane, and soot-like "sand" dunes.
How Musk's X is cracking down on parody accounts
Elon Musk-owned social media platform X is cracking down on parody accounts.
A day on Uranus is longer than we thought
A recent study using data from the Hubble Space Telescope has shown that Uranus's rotation period is longer than previously thought.
iOS 19 leak reveals major design changes: Check what's coming
Apple's upcoming iOS 19 will bring some major design changes, including a pill-shaped tab bar and floating buttons.
Prove AI can't do the job before hiring: Shopify CEO
Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke has announced a significant shift in the company's hiring policy, emphasizing the integration of AI into daily operations.
Amazon's AI can now create videos for Reels, YouTube Shorts
Amazon has upgraded its artificial intelligence (AI) video model, Nova Reel, allowing it to generate videos of up to two minutes long.
Scientists bring alive extinct dire wolf, popularized on GOT
In a groundbreaking achievement, Texas-based genetic engineering company Colossal Biosciences has brought the extinct dire wolf back to life.
Google's AI Mode can now 'see' images and answer questions
Google has upgraded its search-focused AI Mode chatbot with multimodal capabilities, allowing it to "see" and answer questions about images.
This newly discovered comet can be seen with backyard telescopes
The newly discovered SWAN25F comet, which was first spotted by the SWAN instrument on the Sun-watching SOHO spacecraft, is now mesmerizing amateur astronomers.
'Forced sex...hidden cameras': Rippling co-founder's wife responds to husband's allegations
Dhivya Sashidhar, wife of tech billionaire and Rippling co-founder Prasanna Sankar, has leveled multiple allegations against her husband, including infidelity and solicitation of prostitutes.
Here's how to correct your name on your Aadhaar card
Updating your name on the Aadhaar card is a simple and hassle-free task, which can be done online.
How to master wishlists on the Amazon Android app
Creating and managing wishlists on the Amazon Android app can simplify your shopping experience.
You can now mute incoming voice calls on WhatsApp
WhatsApp is testing a bunch of new audio and video call facilities to improve user experience on its Android platform.
AI creates LinkedIn clone based on single prompt. Say what!
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman recently tested an AI tool by asking it to recreate the professional networking platform, using a single prompt.
Beware iPhone users! These security flaws could expose your data
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity alert, warning Apple users about a number of security vulnerabilities in the company's devices.
How OpenAI plans to tackle ChatGPT misuse with image watermarking
OpenAI is testing a new watermark feature for the image generation model integrated into ChatGPT.
Bacteria could help build and maintain cities on Moon—Here's how
Scientists are looking into the possibility of using lunar regolith, a layer of loose dust and rocks on the Moon's surface, as a primary building material for future Moon outposts.
Lyrid meteor shower peaks this month: When, how to watch
One of the oldest known meteor displays, the Lyrid meteor shower, will make its annual return this month.
China just built AI clone of Shanghai to train police
Scientists in Shanghai have created an ultra-advanced digital replica of the city, specifically designed for law enforcement.
Apple's smart home hub might not launch until 2026—Here's why
Apple's highly anticipated smart home hub, which was originally slated for a 2024 release, has been pushed back to 2026.
Simple steps to declutter your digital life and boost productivity
In today's digital age, clutter isn't just restricted to physical spaces. Our digital spaces can be just as overwhelming, hampering productivity and focus.
Apple planning ultra-sleek iPhone Pro model for its 20th anniversary
Apple is said to be preparing for a major overhaul of the iPhone lineup to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2027.
Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals he made himself older by mistake
Bryan Johnson, a tech entrepreneur turned biohacker, has committed $2 million a year to reverse his biological age.
'Gluttonous': Blue Origin facing backlash ahead of all-female spaceflight NS-31
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's private aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company, is facing backlash ahead of its historic all-female space mission.
Beyond light, charge, sound: This material now controls quantum particles
Chromium sulfide bromide (CrSBr) is an intriguing material for scientists as it can handle quantum information in ways never seen before.
Women hear better than men regardless of age, study says
A recent global study, led by Dr. Patricia Balaresque from Paul Sabatier University in France, has revealed that women have better hearing abilities than men.
Your brain eats itself when you run a marathon—study says
A recent study has uncovered a phenomenon among marathon runners.
Chewing gum for an hour exposes you to 250,000 microplastics
A recent study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials has revealed a shocking link between chewing gum and microplastic exposure.
DeepSeek reveals new AI reasoning technique amid next-gen model anticipation
Chinese AI start-up, DeepSeek, has unveiled a novel way to improve the reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs). The announcement comes ahead of the debut of the company's next-generation model.
Netflix discontinues 'Stories' interactive fiction app despite strong download numbers
As part of a wider strategy for its gaming division, Netflix has decided to cancel its Netflix Stories interactive fiction IP.
Moon to join Mars, Jupiter's 'celestial parade': How to watch?
A breathtaking celestial event will take place tonight. The waxing gibbous Moon will be joining Mars and Jupiter in the night sky.
Meta unveils Llama 4—its most advanced family of AI models
Meta has unveiled a new series of AI models under its Llama family, called Llama 4.
Musk-led DOGE hosting hackathon for easier access to taxpayer data
Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the US is gearing up to hold a hackathon next week.
Man used AI avatar for court argument—judges identified it quickly
In a bizarre incident, Jerome Dewald, the plaintiff in a case, used an artificial intelligence (AI) avatar to argue at the New York State Supreme Court.
Your office coffee may be bad for your heart—here's why
A recent study published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases has revealed that coffee brewed at work could be a risk to your cardiovascular health.