As I walk through the rubble-covered rocks toward the plateau of a small island in the Galapagos, part of me is happy. Not only was I about to see the archipelago’s famous blue-footed boobies for the first time, but the sight of guano everywhere and fresh flocks of birds reminded me: the ongoing bird flu … Read more
Bees depend on pollen as a protein-rich food source. And some are even willing to steal from other bees to get them. There have been hay thefts in the United States before. But now scientists in Italy have also observed honey bees collecting pollen from the backs of bumblebees. The observations, published December 21 in … Read more
How did the ant steal the lion’s food? This is not the beginning of Aesop’s fable. These are the conclusions of a new study that shows how disruption of a small interconnection in the African savannah can have a huge impact on the food web – all the way to the lion’s den. When big-headed … Read more
After almost three years, NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter, which became the first spacecraft to fly past another world, has completed its mission. Agency officials confirmed on January 25 that the historic quadcopter had a damaged rotor blade and was no longer able to fly. “Even though we knew this day was inevitable, it doesn’t make it … Read more
Apple has released the long-awaited iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 updates, bringing several improvements to supported devices. Unlike the rolling release strategy of some competitors, Apple has made these updates available to all users from the beginning. One of the standout features of the iOS 17.3 update is the introduction of innovative device theft protection. … Read more
In addition to fake calls and videos, fraudsters use Google ads to steal money online from people miles away. In the latest case, a woman from Delhi Googled the customer service number of Punjab National Bank and called the mobile number shown on the website. The person on the other end of the line asked … Read more
The website has revealed huge details about the salaries of TikTok employees, claiming that software engineers earn up to Rs 2 crore per year. here are the details. TikTok, the social media giant that has captured the world’s attention, is known not only for its vibrant content but also for its competitive workplace. Now, Business … Read more
Amazon is facing a hefty fine of 32 million euros (around Rs 290 crore) from France’s data security watchdog CNIL for its “highly intrusive” system of monitoring the activity and performance of its employees. The CNIL focused its concerns on tracking scanners used by Amazon to monitor workers. Amazon is facing a hefty fine of … Read more
During the much-awaited ‘Smooth Beyond Belief’ event on January 23, OnePlus is all set to officially launch its flagship OnePlus 12 series in India along with the OnePlus 12R. Key whistleblower Abhishek Yadav’s recent leak on X provided information on the pricing details of the OnePlus 12, a day before the official launch. The leak … Read more
Samsung has launched its latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S24 series, which includes a range of innovative artificial intelligence features that redefine the mobile user experience. Branded as “Galaxy AI,” these features are designed to simplify everyday tasks, increase productivity and unlock creativity. Let’s take a look at the amazing features of the Galaxy S24, … Read more