Science

Wildfire near endangered whooping crane nests sparks scientific opportunity

It's too soon to say what the long-term impacts of earlier wildfires might be on the world’s only natural wild migratory whooping crane flock. But scientists could be a step closer to finding out after a wildfire in Wood Buffalo National…

Atacama Desert, world’s driest place, blooms with 200 species after rare rains

Nature's magic unfolds in Chile's Atacama Desert, the world's driest region, transforming into a vibrant flower garden. Dormant seeds, waiting for rare rains, burst forth with over 200 species, creating a breathtaking spectacle. This…

Thar stunt, Fortuner chasing gazelle: Ladakh fines 4 tourists in 1st crackdown

Ladakh's administration has taken unprecedented action against tourists for illegal off-roading in protected wildlife areas, including Pangong Lake. Four individuals faced hefty penalties totaling Rs 2 lakh and had their vehicles impounded…

Why some trees might fall during extreme heat

Scientists are studying how trees respond to hotter, drier conditions caused by climate change.

AI helps read 2,000-year-old papyrus scroll PHerc 1667 as scientists fully unwrap it

Scientists have fully unwrapped Herculaneum scroll PHerc. 1667 using AI, reading 1.5 metres of ancient Greek text without touching it. Once deemed unreadable, the 2,000-year-old scroll—charred by Mount Vesuvius—reveals a lost Stoic…

People under 50 are ‘ageing faster’ than previous generations, study finds

As cancer rates continue to climb among people under 50, new research suggests ‘accelerated ageing’ could play a part.

Scratching bug bites feels good – but science says don't do it

WASHINGTON — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever…

GTA VI fans beware — experts warn 'a new wave of scam websites' is offering early access, but just stealing your bank…

Fake GTA VI beta keys are already draining cryptocurrency wallets worldwide AI-generated scam websites now imitate Rockstar branding with alarming accuracy Malware hidden inside fake game downloads can expose banking credentials instantly…

Fast-moving Utah wildfire, largest in US, burns more forestland

MARYSVALE, Utah — The largest fire in the United States is marching through deep canyons and over steep mountainsides, blackening an already parched landscape in Utah as residents of sparsely populated areas wait for word in case they have…

SpaceX to join the Nasdaq-100 in a fast-tracked process that will drive huge ETF buying demand

Adding SpaceX this quickly would make the Elon Musk company one of the first beneficiaries of Nasdaq's recently adopted fast-track inclusion framework.

Desi Gagan enables 1st satellite-guided jet landing in India

The last continent: how deadly bird flu travelled the world before landing on a remote Australian beach

The H5N1 virus has now reached every continent on the planet. What does it mean for some of the world’s unique species? Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast This article contains images of dead wildlife. Reader…