Curiously Isolated Butterfly found after 40,000 years
Discovered in Alberta, this tiny butterfly evolved in isolation for 40,000 years and now faces survival threats from climate change.
Musk warns of Earth’s end and eyes Mars for survival
Musk remains optimistic. He predicts an uncrewed mission to Mars by late 2026, carrying Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot.
WhatsApp ends support for older phonesÂ
WhatsApp drops support for iPhone 5s, 6, and 6 Plus—users must upgrade to iOS 15.1 or newer to keep messaging.
Flower Moon to grace the night sky on May 12
This year, the Flower Moon will officially reach full phase at 12:56 p.m. EDT (or 9:56 p.m. PKT) on Sunday, May 12.
Dormant Bolivian volcano shows signs of life
Scientists detect rising ground, gas plumes, and quakes at Bolivia’s Uturuncu, suggesting a long-dormant volcano may not be dead after all.
WhatsApp set to limit broadcast messages monthly
Currently, WhatsApp is trialing a restriction that limits users to sending a maximum of 35 broadcast messages per month.
Trump dismantles Artemis to fund Mars missions
NASA’s science programmes, including Earth and space science, would also take a hit, with a combined $3.5 billion in cuts.
Brain research reveals surprising insights into consciousness
New study shows consciousness may originate in sensory brain regions, challenging theories that place it in the frontal cortex.
Roman to explore Galaxies as Juno maps Jupiter’s fury
NASA's Roman Telescope will map galaxies and dark energy as Juno uncovers lava on Io and cyclones swirling over Jupiter’s poles.
New science shows dinosaurs were built for speed
Led by paleontologist John Ostrom, a team unearthed the fossil of Deinonychus, a predator unlike the sluggish giants previously imagined.
H5N1 bird flu: Scientists warn of growing pandemic threat
Originally confined to wild birds and poultry, H5N1 has now jumped species, infecting dairy cattle and domestic cats across the United States.
Massive molecular cloud found in cosmic backyard
A massive, hidden cloud near Earth reveals new clues about star birth, using light astronomers had never looked at before.