Science

Rabbits were released on this island for food, but they nearly destroyed the ecosystem

Why Kano must rescue its science and technical colleges

Y our Excellency, I write this letter with a deep sense of concern and hope regarding one of the most important institutions ever established by Kano State – science colleges under the Kano State Science and Technical Schools Board. I find…

Sips of history: how ancient Chinese brewing techniques shaped modern alcohol

Alcohol has played a central role in human culture for at least 10,000 years, with the earliest known alcoholic beverage – a rice wine – originating from the Henan province of central China. However, much of our understanding of these…

Call, SMS tariffs may increase over interconnection rates review

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun the review of interconnection rates for telecom operators’ call and SMS services in the country, eight years after it was last reviewed. Daily Trust reports that interconnection rates…

SpaceX overtakes Amazon in value as post-IPO rally reaches 49%

Its market capitalization is roughly $8 billion higher than Amazon's at the close of trading on Tuesday, making it the fifth-largest stock in the world.

Geely Galaxy, TIM Motors partner to deliver EVs for Nigeria

Geely Galaxy, the premium new-energy vehicle brand under Geely Auto Group has announced a strategic partnership with TIM Motors to deliver electric vehicles in Nigeria. Geely, which also owns globally recognised brands including Volvo…

The U.S. is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the Gulf

At least 116 ships have been involved in an oil shuttling technique long used by Iran to skirt sanctions, according to shipping data and satellite imagery.

Why Weibo’s tiny VibeThinker-3B has the AI world arguing over benchmarks again

On Sunday, a team of nine researchers at Sina Weibo — the Chinese social media giant better known for its microblogging platform than for cutting-edge artificial intelligence — quietly posted a 14-page technical report to arXiv that sent…

Eternal ‘star’: asteroid named after firefighter killed in Hong Kong blaze

An asteroid discovered by a Hong Kong-born astronomer has been named after a firefighter who died in the city’s deadliest blaze in decades, with his fiancée expressing gratitude for a move that turned him into an eternal “star”. Ho Wai‑ho…

Living in Fear: The Wound That Does Not Bleed

A kind of exhaustion sometimes shows up that has nothing to do with physical labour. It settles quietly in the body: a tightness behind the breastbone, a reluctance to sleep too deeply, and a habit of checking the door twice, then three…

Boomi Study Finds APAC Organisations Risking AI ROI Without Strong Data Foundations

-Boomi, the data activation company for AI, today announced new research commissioned by Boomi and conducted by Omdia ...

Makinde seeks stronger EU ties in agric, education

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State seeks stronger EU ties in agriculture, education, and climate change to boost development. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-seeks-stronger-eu-ties-in-agric-education/