Study reveals offshore wind farm cables affect female crabs and marine ecosystems |
[ad_1] Offshore wind farms are widely recognised as a clean energy solution, helping countries meet climate targets and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. However, recent research reveals that the subsea cables connecting turbines to the shore may have unintended ecological effects. A study published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters discovered that female shore crabs respond strongly to the electromagnetic
Could These Eye Drops End the Need for Reading Glasses?
[ad_1] The Stats don’t lie: after age 65, most people will struggle to focus visually on close-up objects. You might have seen this among your friends and relatives or even experienced it yourself, holding books, magazines, or your phone farther away from your face to try to bring words and pictures into focus. Many of those affected start using reading
The Science Quiz: Scientists and pseudoscience
[ad_1] Visual: Name this Nobel laureate who, among other things, minimised the role of HIV in causing AIDS and said DNA emitted low-frequency signals that could leave a “memory” in water. Q: Visual: Name this Nobel laureate who, among other things, minimised the role of HIV in causing AIDS and said DNA emitted low-frequency signals that could leave a “memory”
Million-year-old skull suggests humans emerged earlier than thought, challenging the Africa-centric theory of evolution |
[ad_1] A recently analysed skull discovered in Hubei Province, China, has prompted scientists to rethink the timeline of human evolution. Known as Yunxian 2, the fossil was previously classified as Homo erectus, but new digital reconstructions suggest it belongs to Homo longi, or “Dragon Man,” a lineage closely related to both Denisovans and Neanderthals. Dated to around one million years
Understanding why rose petals curl: How stress, geometry, and biology shape their elegant forms |
[ad_1] Rose petals, celebrated for their vivid colours and graceful curves, are more than just visually striking. Their unique shapes arise from a complex interaction of biology, physics, and geometry. As petals grow, differential growth rates and mechanical stresses produce the distinctive curled edges and pointed tips. This process, known as geometric frustration, occurs when the petal cannot expand evenly
Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale brings top discounts on Samsung smart TVs; Buy one that suits your style, today
[ad_1] The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale is the perfect chance to upgrade your living room with Samsung smart TVs at unbeatable prices. From stunning QLEDs to versatile 4K models, the sale is packed with exciting deals, limited-time price drops, and exchange offers. Shoppers can also enjoy no-cost EMI and extra savings through GST input credit, making it even easier
NASA-ISRO’s NISAR sends first radar images of Earth’s surface; reveals exceptional details of land, forests and agriculture |
[ad_1] NASA and ISRO have released the first radar images captured by their joint Earth-observing satellite, NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar). Launched on July 30, 2025, the satellite carries advanced L-band and S-band radar systems, designed to provide unprecedented insight into Earth’s dynamic surface. The initial images, captured in August, reveal remarkable detail, from dense forests and wetlands to farmland
Target Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off
[ad_1] Target has set itself apart from big box retailers like Walmart by having trendy clothes, homegoods branded by reality TV stars and, of course, in-store Starbucks. With malls and traditional department stores in decline, Target has even become the go-to destination for stay-at-home parents who need to get out of the house (and maybe get a Frappuccino). In recent
Home Depot Promo Codes: 10% Off | September 2025
[ad_1] The company pretty much invented the hardware superstore when it began in 1978, just by being so big. They inflated the neighborhood tool shop into a whole city of lumber, hammers, caulk, power saws, and big rolls of wire. I would know I’m in a Home Depot blindfolded, because of a distinct quality to the air—crisp and particulate, smelling
Another tropical storm causes 4 deaths and new evacuations in Philippines
[ad_1] Rescuers evacuate a resident as floods rise due to Typhoon Bualoi (Image credits: AP) MANILA: Another tropical storm barreled across Philippine islands Friday, causing at least four deaths and new evacuations of tens of thousands of people from landslide, and flood-prone villages long battered by typhoons. Bualoi, which has weakened since making landfall overnight, was the latest of back-to-back
Daily Shani Predictions, September 26, 2025: Saturn To Bring Sudden Fortune For These Zodiac Signs
[ad_1] Saturn is the planet of our karmas. It teaches us valuable lessons by encouraging us to learn from our mistakes. Saturn wants us to grow, evolve, and continuously improve as we move forward in our life journey. It also wants us to introspect about our actions to avoid repeating the same mistakes. Currently, Saturn is transiting into the sign
Why does sadness cause us to shed tears?
[ad_1] One explanation is that crying helps the body manage stress. | Photo Credit: Louis Galvez/Unsplash A: Sadness can sometimes overwhelm the body to the point that it produces tears. These tears, called emotional tears, are different from the ones that keep our eyes moist or flush out irritants like dust or vapours from cut onions. They are triggered by
Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max: Specs, Release Date, Price, Features
[ad_1] Bearing in mind this is the Chinese model (there’s no word on a global edition yet), I was unable to test all of the functionality, but I have a good idea what will work here and what doesn’t. I love the time and notifications, because I don’t have to pick up my phone as much when it’s face down
Amazon Might Owe You $51. Here’s How to Find Out if You’re Eligible
[ad_1] Amazon customers with a Prime subscription will soon be able to make claims online for their share of the $1.5 billion the company is being ordered to pay to users in the United States. It’s all part of a recent settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission. Amazon now has to “provide $1.5 billion in refunds back to consumers
Gemini Daily Horoscope Today, September 26, 2025: Mercury’s Chaotic Energy Could Disrupt Daily Flow
[ad_1] Today is a reminder that you deserve a day that feels like your own. The universe is guiding you to step away from constant demands and allow yourself space to breathe. Do not let obligations blur your sense of self. Even in the busiest times, you can carve a small corner of the day for peace. What matters most
This Asus Gaming Laptop Is on Sale for Under $1,000
[ad_1] If you need a lightweight laptop with some gaming chops, last year’s model of the Asus TUF Gaming A14 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is currently marked down to just $900 at Walmart. This budget-friendly laptop was already a good choice at its original price, and is even more appealing when it’s discounted to under $1,000. Photograph: Amazon This gaming laptop
China’s emission target ‘disappointing’: EU climate chief
[ad_1] Representative image (AFP) BRUSSELS: The European Union criticised China’s targets for cutting planet-warming gases Thursday, saying they fell “well short” of what the bloc thought was “both achievable and necessary” for the world’s top polluter.Beijing announced its first ever absolute climate targets at a UN summit Wednesday, pledging to reduce economy-wide emissions by 7-10 percent by 2035 relative to
25 Best MagSafe Accessories (2025): Qi2 Chargers, Magnetic Wallets, and More
[ad_1] Other Good MagSafe Accessories The accessories below aren’t as great as the top picks in this guide, but they’re still good options if you’re looking for more MagSafe gadgets. Belkin iPhone Mount With MagSafe. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Belkin iPhone Mount With MagSafe for $30: Using Apple’s Continuity Camera feature, you can wirelessly use your iPhone as a webcam for
9 Best Down Comforters (2025), Tested in Our Homes in Every Season
[ad_1] Compare Our Top 9 Down Comforters More Comforters We’ve Tested If you want a warm blanket but you don’t want traditional down, consider a down alternative, or a comforter made with eucalyptus or bamboo. Buffy Breeze Comforter Photograph: Buffy Buffy Breeze Comforter for $200: The Buffy Breeze Comforter has been on my bed for years. It’s made with a
NASA launches IMAP mission to understand the Sun, solar wind, and interstellar particles |
[ad_1] NASA has launched a pioneering mission to study the Sun’s magnetic influence on our solar system. The Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket on 24 September 2025. Designed to explore the heliosphere, the Sun’s protective magnetic bubble, IMAP will map charged particles, interstellar dust, and solar
Google’s Conversational Photo Editor Is the Rare AI Feature People Will Actually Use
[ad_1] A prototype app called Pixeltone developed by Adobe Research and the University of Michigan showed the possibility of using voice control and touch for photo editing. The top comment on the YouTube video demonstrating the capability is this one, left by a viewer 12 years ago: “Why so much hate? It isn’t for the “real” photographer, but for my
6,000 Planets Have Been Found Outside the Solar System
[ad_1] The number of confirmed planets outside of our solar system—known as exoplanets—has risen to 6,000, NASA has said. There is huge variety across these distant worlds, the space agency says, with discoveries including rocky planets, lava worlds, and gas giants enveloping their stars. Plenty more discoveries are likely on the way. As a result of continued monitoring by NASA’s
Mystery beneath the Baltic Sea: 200-foot structure with stair-like features discovered underwater |
[ad_1] Deep in the cold waters of the Baltic Sea, a massive and mysterious structure has captured the attention of divers, researchers, and the public alike. Roughly 200 feet across, the formation features stair-like ridges leading toward a central depression, sparking theories ranging from natural geology to ancient civilizations. Initially discovered in 2011 by Swedish treasure hunters using sonar technology,
The Onion Made an Absolutely Unhinged Jeffrey Epstein Mockumentary
[ad_1] About a third of the way in, we hear another fake audioclip, this time portraying a Department of Justice official telling Maxwell in a 2025 interview, “We need you to help us cover up some of Donald Trump’s crimes.” (The Justice Department released redacted transcripts of the actual Maxwell interview last month.) This is when Bad Pedophile takes a
The Story of DOGE, as Told by Federal Workers
[ad_1] Musk said he wanted to downsize the federal workforce. What was the right size, exactly? As lean as possible. Entire agencies were gutted as tens of thousands of federal employees were subjected to reductions in force, known as RIFs. Some of these actions have been challenged in court, but the Supreme Court recently ruled that the Trump administration could