People normally try to avoid getting mugged, but when it comes to being mugged by humpback whales, sightseers are travelling to Queensland's whale-watching capital to witness this special ... Read more People normally try to avoid getting mugged, but when it comes to being mugged by humpback whales, sightseers are travelling to Queensland's whale-watching capital to witness this special event. Show less

A daylight peak and a full moon combine to sabotage the powerful Quadrantid meteor shower in 2026. ... Read more A daylight peak and a full moon combine to sabotage the powerful Quadrantid meteor shower in 2026. Show less

MANCHESTER CITY handed Arsenal the initiative in the title race as they became the latest casualty of the Sunderland storm. Erling Haaland blew their best chance as Regis Le Bris’ side stretched th... Read more MANCHESTER CITY handed Arsenal the initiative in the title race as they became the latest casualty of the Sunderland storm. Erling Haaland blew their best chance as Regis Le Bris’ side stretched their unbeaten Stadium of Light run to ten. The high-flying Black Cats stood toe-to-toe with the high-flyers - leaving Pep Guardiola relieved to... Show less

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile in July 2024—and it wasn’t supposed to be that strong. Unlike Chile’s infamous shallow “megathrust” quakes, this one ruptured deep inside t... Read more A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile in July 2024—and it wasn’t supposed to be that strong. Unlike Chile’s infamous shallow “megathrust” quakes, this one ruptured deep inside the Earth, where shaking is usually weaker at the surface. Researchers discovered that the quake broke long-held assumptions by tearing through hotter rock layers than expected, fueled by a rare chain reaction that accelerated the rupture. Show less

A low stakes, immediately useful task for AI agents would be to stand in for humans in co-op games. I want to play Void Crew, but don't want to recruit friends or party with randos. Wish I could ju... Read more A low stakes, immediately useful task for AI agents would be to stand in for humans in co-op games. I want to play Void Crew, but don't want to recruit friends or party with randos. Wish I could just spin-up a few artificial teammates https://store.steampowered.com/app/1063420/Void_Crew/ Show less

Spruce bark beetles don’t just tolerate their host tree’s chemical defenses—they actively reshape them into stronger antifungal protections. These stolen defenses help shield the beetles from infec... Read more Spruce bark beetles don’t just tolerate their host tree’s chemical defenses—they actively reshape them into stronger antifungal protections. These stolen defenses help shield the beetles from infection, but one fungus has evolved a way to neutralize them. By detoxifying the beetles’ chemical armor, the fungus can successfully invade and kill its host. The discovery sheds light on an unseen forest arms race and may improve biological pest control. Show less

The United States is expected to adopt the vaccine schedule used by Denmark, a much smaller country with universal health care.

Lego has recently released their first-ever Star Trek set, the 3600-piece U.S.S Enterprise, but is it better than Playmobil's model? ... Read more Lego has recently released their first-ever Star Trek set, the 3600-piece U.S.S Enterprise, but is it better than Playmobil's model? Show less

Being active boosts your daily calorie burn more than previously thought. Researchers found that increased physical activity raises total energy use without triggering the body to conserve energy e... Read more Being active boosts your daily calorie burn more than previously thought. Researchers found that increased physical activity raises total energy use without triggering the body to conserve energy elsewhere. Basic functions keep running at full speed, even as movement increases. The result: exercise truly adds to your energy output rather than being metabolically “offset.” Show less