Hermit crabs around the world are increasingly using plastic waste as shells, raising questions about the impact on their evolution and the potential harm or benefits of plastic materials for these crustaceans.
Long-lost Klimt painting found in Vienna after almost 100 years, estimated to be worth over $54 million.
Fake robocalls impersonating President Biden have been circulating in New Hampshire, urging voters to skip the primary election, prompting an investigation to determine the source.
UK government to ban “drip pricing” and fake reviews, aiming to improve consumer transparency and protect customers from hidden fees and misleading information.
Amazon fined €32m in France for “excessive” surveillance of workers, violating GDPR; Amazon plans to appeal.
Potholes in the UK have hit a five-year high, costing drivers up to £500 million in repairs, prompting scientists to explore solutions such as self-healing roads and robots.
The American spacecraft, Peregrine One, experienced a propulsion fault that prevented a lunar touch-down, leading to its destruction over the Pacific Ocean.
AI is expected to impact nearly 40% of all jobs, worsening overall inequality, according to the IMF.
Parcel delivery firm DPD disabled part of its online chatbot after it swore at a customer, highlighting the potential pitfalls of using large language models in chatbots.
First Bus in the UK is using AI to improve punctuality and tackle “bus bunching,” resulting in a 20% improvement during peak periods.
Apple surpasses Samsung as world’s largest phonemaker, marking the first time in 12 years.
Ticket machines at railway stations charge passengers more than double the online price for some journeys, according to research by consumer group Which?.
Sports Illustrated faces uncertainty as its publishing license is lost, leading to potential mass layoffs and an uncertain future for the iconic title.
S&P 500 hits new record high on tech strength and economic optimism, signaling a bull market.
Gamers are at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus due to unsafe sound levels, according to a study analyzing over 50,000 people; researchers are calling for more public health efforts to raise awareness of the risks.
44% of the UK population was under-vaccinated against Covid-19 in summer 2022, with younger people being the most likely to skip doses, according to a study published in The Lancet.
Daylesford Organic has issued a recall for some of its crispbreads and biscuits due to potential contamination with moth larvae, highlighting the importance of rigorous quality control measures in the food industry.
The absence of snowfall in Kashmir has devastated the region’s tourism industry and threatens its economy and water supply.
US-bound ANA flight forced to return to Tokyo after heavily drunk passenger bites crew member mid-flight.
China’s population decline raises concerns for the country’s economy and workforce, but experts believe it can manage the transition to a more service-oriented sector.
First Bus in the UK is using AI to improve punctuality and tackle “bus bunching,” resulting in a 20% improvement during peak periods.
Wildfires in Bolivia devastate land and leave animals in need, prompting locals to provide aid.
Forge Valley School’s new ban on smart devices aims to enhance student engagement and social interactions.
Tech giants face a major lawsuit as families claim they knowingly expose children to harmful products, with one plaintiff sharing their personal experience of addiction and harm caused by social media.
Ivory Coast and Nigeria’s footballers are being rewarded with cash, villas, and honors after the Africa Cup of Nations final, signaling positive change in the treatment of players and potentially more World Cup spots for African teams.
British experts warn of potential “catastrophic ecosystem collapse” in UK forests within 50 years.
England’s hedgerows, which stretch almost ten times around the Earth, are a valuable resource that provide food and shelter for wildlife and store large amounts of carbon, and a new map created through aerial laser scanning will help identify gaps in the hedgerow network that can be filled in to expand and protect these important features of the landscape.
AI is being used to accelerate the search for non-animal alternatives in scientific testing, providing more accurate results and potentially ending animal testing.
K-pop fans’ obsession with their idols’ private lives raises questions about the boundaries of fandom.
Rare albino Omura’s whale sighted off the coast of Phuket, sparking a search for more.
A missing dog in Bedfordshire, England, was successfully located and reunited with its family after 12 days, thanks to the use of a thermal camera fitted to a drone.
Brazil is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with red alerts issued for nearly 3,000 towns and cities across the country, and record-breaking temperatures recorded.
The south-western peninsula of Iceland could face decades of volcanic instability, with the small fishing town of Grindavik already evacuated due to earthquakes and fears of an impending eruption.
Rohit Sharma’s impressive performance as a batsman and captain in the World Cup has earned him respect and admiration, despite India’s loss in the final.
Gamers are at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus due to unsafe sound levels, according to a study analyzing over 50,000 people; researchers are calling for more public health efforts to raise awareness of the risks.
