Science

Why this year’s World Cup ball may not fly as far

Much is new about this month’s upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament, which will be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico. It hosts more teams than ever before. It’s the first to occur in three different host countries. And, like predecessor…

People love working from home. But does it love them back? A new study says no

Science found that people who work remotely had more depression, anxiety and visits to mental health professionals than those who work in jobs that can't be done remotely.'/> A new study finds that people in remote jobs are more socially…

Omura's whale carcass found in Singapore can help scientists unlock mysteries of little-known species

The Lee Kong Chiang Natural History Museum is seeking to raise S$1 million to conserve and display the skeleton of the whale.

100 Hours of Radio Observations Crack a 50-Year Black Hole Mystery

Bumblebees can solve problems without training, latest study finds

What’s eating Pakistan’s mangoes?

Fruit sellers at roadsides and bazaars are bracing for Pakistan’s yearly mango madness. Their baskets are filled with the early Sindhri crop for now as they wait for the Punjab Langra and Dusehri, soon to be followed by the Chaunsa and…

IIT Mandi introduces BTech in quantum science and engineering

Namibia: Over 600 Seek Review of Cran's Starlink Decision

[Namibian] The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has received 624 applications from the public and interested stakeholders requesting it to reconsider its decision on the licence application submitted by Starlink…

Chinese team injects desert moss gene into Xinjiang cotton to beat fungus, boost output

Chinese scientists who inserted a gene from desert moss into cotton say their innovation can boost yields by nearly a quarter through protection against a pervasive fungal disease that threatens crops worldwide. The team, led by…

UST researchers develops AI-powered pen, offers a glimpse into early detection of autism

Researchers at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) have developed a pen that can detect early signs of autism in handwriting. The project, dubbed ‘iSULAT’ (Intelligent Stroke Utilization, Learning, Assessment, and Testing Pen), was…

Afternoon Update: Gillard condemns ‘ditch the witch’ billboard; cancer researcher Richard Scolyer dies; and how to…

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here , and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter Good afternoon. Julia Gillard and Anthony Albanese have joined a chorus of politicians criticising a…

Octopus surge spreads up UK coast as far as Scotland, study finds

Record numbers linked to warming waters is mixed news for fishers, with shellfish catches down but octopus catches booming Record numbers of octopuses found off the south-west coast of England last year have now spread as far as Scotland…