Science and Technology

Where and when to see the Perseid meteor shower at its Tuesday peak

Every summer, the Earth drifts through a celestial dust cloud, setting off a much-anticipated event for those who enjoy observing…

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Scientists reveal how a 4,000-year-old plague moved from Europe into Asia

For centuries, both historians and researchers have been intrigued by the journey of a catastrophic plague that swept through Europe…

9 months ago

A dating app, a niqab and a 9mm gun – how an online connection led to a deadly UK feud

The quiet suburbs of a UK town became the unexpected backdrop for a bizarre and alarming saga involving a family…

9 months ago

Astronauts arrive back on Earth after 5 months at International Space Station with SpaceX

After nearly half a year orbiting above Earth, a team of astronauts has returned home following an extended mission aboard…

9 months ago

After 5 months at ISS, astronauts come back to Earth with SpaceX

After nearly half a year orbiting above Earth, a team of astronauts has returned home following an extended mission aboard…

9 months ago

Instagram’s Map feature prompts privacy debates

The social media platform's recently enhanced geolocation capabilities have generated unease among privacy-conscious users. Instagram's mapping feature, designed to help…

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Life-like robots go on sale to public in China’s new store

In China, an innovative retail outlet has started providing advanced humanoid robots straight to customers, representing a major advancement in…

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Scientists aim to stop rogue AI by first teaching it bad behavior

A novel approach to artificial intelligence development has emerged from leading research institutions, focusing on proactively identifying and mitigating potential…

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Why everyone dislikes wasps – but one scientist wants us to appreciate them

Although many individuals instinctively try to swat away or escape from wasps, an increasing group of researchers supports a more…

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Study finds possible traces of advanced alien civilizations in distant star system

Astronomers have detected unusual energy signatures from several distant stars that may represent the first potential evidence of hypothetical megastructures…

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