Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of wasp preserved in 99-million-year-old Kachin amber. The insect, named Sirenobethylus charybdis, has an abdomen resembling that of a Venus flytrap. Researchers believe this unique feature is used to capture prey and lay eggs inside the host’s body. The wasp’s rear end, which resembles a grasping jaw, may … Read more
Surfshark’s study reveals the most popular chatbots collect user data, putting users’ privacy at risk. Google’s Gemini tops the list with 22 types of data collected across 10 categories. This includes diagnostic information and access to contacts, exclusive to Gemini. The ranking shows: * Gemini (22 unique data types) * Claude (13) * Copilot (12) … Read more
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck Tonga, a Pacific island nation, about 60 miles northeast of its main island and capital city Nuku’alofa. The quake occurred early Monday morning and triggered a tsunami warning, with people advised to evacuate to higher ground or seek shelter inside steel or concrete buildings. No damages or injuries have … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Israel’s recent attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon were “unjustified” and had breached a ceasefire agreement brokered by France and the US. Macron plans to call US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the situation. The strikes, which targeted a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs, … Read more
Israel’s military intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen on Thursday, with sirens sounding in several areas, including Jerusalem. The Houthis, backed by Iran, claimed to have fired a hypersonic missile towards Ben Gurion airport and an unspecified target in Tel Aviv. The group also targeted warships in the Red Sea, including the US aircraft carrier … Read more
The New York Yankees’ historic nine-home run day against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday was overshadowed by a question that has sparked debate across Major League Baseball: what bats are being used? The answer, according to Aaron Leanhardt, the team’s lead analyst and inventor of the unique, torpedo-shaped lumber. Leanhardt’s design is the result of … Read more
Microsoft has taken steps to strengthen security and user experience in its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview, effectively ending a well-known bypass script that allowed users to skip setting up an internet-connected account during the installation process. The new update removes the “bypassnro.cmd” command, which was previously used by some users to circumvent the requirement … Read more
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that adults who report high levels of autistic traits through online surveys may not show the same social behaviors or clinical profiles as those formally diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study, published in Nature Mental Health, highlights the limitations of relying … Read more
A mysterious woman appears in front of a rural Georgia farm, covered in a long black veil from head to toe. She doesn’t seem anxious to approach the house or leave, watching and waiting for something. The family, including a teenage boy, his sister, and their recently widowed mom, are left wondering who she is … Read more
In 2003, a group of artists moved into a 750-square-foot space in a mall in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, planning to stay only a day or week. However, they stayed for four years, transforming the space into their home, where they ate, slept, and worked on art projects. The group faced challenges, including lack of … Read more