Microscopic crustacean discovered in Kavaratti established as a new genus and species, say researchers

Microscopic crustacean discovered in Kavaratti established as a new genus and species, say researchers

A tiny crustacean discovered from the Kavaratti lagoon in the Lakshadweep islands has now been established as a new genus and a new species. The organism, which belongs to the family Laophontidae within the Copepoda class, is so minuscule that it can be properly studied only with a microscope. The crustacean has been named Indiaphonte…

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AI startup Replit launches feature to vibe code mobile apps

AI startup Replit launches feature to vibe code mobile apps

Artificial intelligence coding startup Replit is now letting users create and publish mobile apps for Apple devices using only natural language prompts, the latest evolution in so-called vibe coding. Additionally, Replit is nearing a new round of funding that would value the startup at $9 billion, a source familiar with the matter told CNBC. The…

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What does ‘visibility’ mean in weather science?

What does ‘visibility’ mean in weather science?

Planes seen parked at Indira Gandhi International Airport amid dense fog, in New Delhi on January 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI Screengrab A: In weather science, ‘visibility’ is a colloquial term for a quantity called the meteorological optical range. It’s defined as the distance a beam of light can travel through the atmosphere before…

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Who’ll next implement an Australia-style under-16s social media ban?

Who’ll next implement an Australia-style under-16s social media ban?

Recently the Australian Senate passed a law to ban children under 16 from having social media accounts including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X. Matt Cardy | Getty Images News | Getty Images Australia’s social media ban for under-16s has grabbed global attention, and governments worldwide are considering implementing similar policies, with the U.K. seen as…

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Mars could be a hidden factor behind Earth’s long-term climate cycles, say scientists |

Mars could be a hidden factor behind Earth’s long-term climate cycles, say scientists |

Scientists who work on long-term climate patterns usually stay close to Earth. The data is here, the records are clearer, and the risks are immediate. A new study shifts that focus slightly outward. Research published in the Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific suggests that Mars plays a role in shaping Earth’s climate…

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What is Point Nemo, the most isolated place on Earth?

What is Point Nemo, the most isolated place on Earth?

Point Nemo lies in the South Pacific Ocean, at 48°52.6′ south latitude and 123°23.6′ west longitude to be exact. It is about 2,700 kilometres away from the nearest land in all directions. Also known as ‘pole of inaccessibility’ which is used to describe locations that are harder to reach than any other point on Earth…

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Cloudflare buys AI data marketplace Human Native

Cloudflare buys AI data marketplace Human Native

A logo of Cloudflare sits outside the company’s house on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 20, 2025. Yves Herman | Reuters Cloudflare is acquiring artificial intelligence data marketplace Human Native, the company said Thursday, as it expands its push to develop transactions between…

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Research shows monkeys fear loss of money the way humans do |

Research shows monkeys fear loss of money the way humans do |

Research into how decisions are made often starts with people. Occasionally, it drifts elsewhere. A study from Yale University points to something familiar showing up in monkeys. The focus is on loss aversion, a pattern where avoiding loss matters more than gaining something new. In controlled tests, capuchin monkeys were observed trading tokens for food…

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Expect ‘deliberately outlandish’ claims from Musk

Expect ‘deliberately outlandish’ claims from Musk

Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc., during a media tour of the Stargate AI data center in Abilene, Texas, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images OpenAI sent a letter Thursday to investors and banking partners warning that it expects Elon Musk to make “deliberately outlandish, attention-grabbing…

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PreEvnt’s isaac breath glucose monitor debuts at CES 2026 tech show

PreEvnt’s isaac breath glucose monitor debuts at CES 2026 tech show

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The idea of tracking blood sugar without needles has challenged health tech for years. For people with diabetes, constant monitoring is critical, yet the tools remain uncomfortable and invasive. Finger pricks hurt. Traditional continuous glucose monitors still sit under the skin. That daily burden adds up fast….

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