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In 1953, North and South Korea established a demilitarised zone; decades later human isolation led to the formation of a 155-mile-long wildlife haven

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In 1953, North and South Korea established a demilitarised zone; decades later human isolation led to the formation of a 155-mile-long wildlife haven

Soldiers on both sides stand behind fences and in between are thousands of landmines. For more than 70 years, humans have not ventured into a 155-mile-long corridor that divides two nations, North and South Korea. While boundaries and borders can ward people off, nature is above all such regulations. This is probably why a space … Read more

Scientists used fossil wings, lasers and AI to recreate the calls of insects from 165 million years ago; some Jurassic species were already communicating above human hearing

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Scientists used fossil wings, lasers and AI to recreate the calls of insects from 165 million years ago; some Jurassic species were already communicating above human hearing

The research focused on nine extinct insect species related to modern crickets and katydids. For 165 million years, the sounds made by insects living alongside dinosaurs were lost to time. Scientists have now recreated some of those calls using fossilised wings, studies of living insects, computer modelling and artificial intelligence.According to Smithsonian Magazine, the research … Read more

A unique 11,000-year-old statue of a human sitting on a leopard was unearthed at Karahantepe

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A unique 11,000-year-old statue of a human sitting on a leopard was unearthed at Karahantepe

The newly discovered 11,000-year-old composite statue at Karahantepe, PC: Ministry of Culture and Tourism / Mehmet Nuri Ersoy Archaeologists excavating Karahantepe, a Neolithic site in southeastern Türkiye’s Şanlıurfa province, have uncovered a 70-centimetre-high stone sculpture showing a human figure seated on the back of a leopard. The discovery was announced on August 25, 2026, by … Read more

11,000-year-old sculpture of human seated on leopard found on a stone bench at Karahantepe in Türkiye reveals unique Neolithic art

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11,000-year-old sculpture of human seated on leopard found on a stone bench at Karahantepe in Türkiye reveals unique Neolithic art

PC: Official website of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey. Archaeologists in southeastern Türkiye have unearthed an unusual 11,000-year-old stone sculpture showing a human figure seated on a leopard, offering a rare glimpse into the artistic world of one of the world’s earliest settled communities. Archaeologists found the 70-centimetre-high figure … Read more

Prince Harry steps down from African Wildlife Charity Board following human rights abuse probe

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Prince Harry steps down from African Wildlife Charity Board following human rights abuse probe

Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of an African wildlife charity after an investigation found human rights abuses by rangers working in one of its protected areas.The Duke of Sussex had been associated with African Parks for about a decade, serving as its president before joining the board of directors in 2023. His … Read more

Singapore unveils world-first biological data centre with 16 million living human neurons powering 20 computers in a landmark moment for AI

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Singapore unveils world-first biological data centre with 16 million living human neurons powering 20 computers in a landmark moment for AI

Cortical Labs founder and CEO Hon Weng Chong at the Cortical Cloud biological data centre at NUS (Image: The Straits Times).. Singapore has unveiled a world-first biological data centre prototype that brings living human neurons into a server-rack environment, marking an unusual new step in the race to build more efficient and adaptive computing systems. … Read more

Chinese humanoid robots just beat Usain Bolt’s 100m record and the human high-jump record, are humans already losing to machines?

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Chinese humanoid robots just beat Usain Bolt’s 100m record and the human high-jump record, are humans already losing to machines?

It seems technology is already outrunning humans not only in algorithms but also on the field. At a 100-meter sprint at the Beijing Robot Games, a humanoid robot is said to have beaten the human record of Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt. The robot named Lightning Bolt, achieved a result of 9.39 seconds, beating Bolt’s record … Read more

Quote of the day by Satya Nadella: ‘The purpose of AI is to amplify human ingenuity, not replace it.’

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Amidst the growing use of AI in our daily routine, Satya Nadella's words offer a timely reminder of what the technology is meant to achieve. (REUTERS/Jeffrey Dastin)

“The purpose of AI is to amplify human ingenuity, not replace it.” — Satya Nadella Artificial Intelligence is on the road to becoming a bigger part of our everyday life. OpenAI has introduced a new Apple Messages integration that allows ChatGPT to send texts on a user’s behalf after receiving instructions. Amidst the growing use … Read more

Nancy Guthrie update: Human remains found in Tucson desert; Pima County sheriff responds

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PCSD deputies are investigating human remains found near West Ajo Way. (REUTERS)

Pima County Sheriff’s Department Search & Rescue deputies are responding to reports of human remains found in a desert area, but authorities say there is no indication so far that they are connected to the Nancy Guthrie investigation. PCSD deputies are investigating human remains found near West Ajo Way. (REUTERS) Remains found in desert area … Read more

Nancy Guthrie update: Human remains found near Tucson home is not Savannah Guthrie’s mother

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The Nancy Guthrie case sees a fresh development after human remains were found in a Tucson wash, though her whereabouts remain unknown. (via REUTERS)

Human remains found in a Tucson wash are not those of Nancy Guthrie, a federal source told Fox News reporter Matt Finn. The remains were discovered early Thursday, August 13, near Interstate 10 and Silverlake Road, and were mostly bones. Tucson police said the remains had been there for an extended period. The Pima County … Read more