Snakes continue to evolve into man-eaters – what scientists think is happening
Although cannibalism may seem like a rare and unnatural event, scientists theorize that this behavior has occurred in several snake lineages throughout evolutionary history and is often triggered by environmental stressors. Researchers reviewed 500 reports of cannibalism across snake species and found that cannibalism has evolved independently at least 11 times, according to a study […]
‘The brain was constantly moving upwards and backwards’: Astronauts’ brains physically move inside their heads during spaceflight
Going to space is tough on the human body, and new research from our research team shows that after spaceflight, the brain moves upwards and backwards, deforming inside the skull. The magnitude of these changes was greater for those who spent longer in space. These discoveries will become more important as NASA plans longer space […]
The lucky few who were able to see the ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse in Antarctica on February 17th
This Tuesday (February 17)’s new moon will pass by without much fuss in most parts of the world, but something more exciting will happen in parts of Antarctica. It is an annular solar eclipse, also known as an annular solar eclipse. During an annular solar eclipse, the moon passes directly in front of the sun, […]
Deepest views from the James Webb and Chandra telescopes reveal monster objects that defy theory — Space Photo of the Week
simple facts What is it: A young galaxy cluster, JADES-ID1 Location: 12.7 billion light years from Earth Share date: January 28, 2026 This astonishing image shows what astronomers believe to be the most distant primordial cluster of galaxies ever discovered, and contains extremely important clues about the history of the universe. Located 12.7 billion light-years […]
How long do most planets last?
Planets go through various life stages, forming, evolving, and eventually coming to an end. But the timeline of these processes is very different for Earth-like planets and worlds orbiting less powerful stars. So how long do most planets last? First, it’s important to understand the life cycle of a planet. you may like Sign up […]
The computer science exodus (and where are the students going?)
This fall, something strange happened on the campus of the University of California. For the first time since the dot-com crash, enrollment in computer science has declined. The San Francisco Chronicle reported last week that the system as a whole is down 6% this year after falling 3% in 2024. Even though overall college enrollment […]
As the venture capital landscape changes, this executive focuses on overlooked founders
Many people in Silicon Valley have spent years chasing mega-rounds and hot AI deals. Stacey Brown Philpott, meanwhile, runs CherryRock Capital like she was back in the early days of venture capital, writing small Series A and B checks to founders routinely overlooked by larger companies. The former TaskRabbit CEO and 10-year Google veteran launched […]
Hollywood isn’t happy with new Seedance 2.0 video generator
Hollywood groups are objecting to a new AI video model called SeaDance 2.0, claiming it has quickly become a tool for “blatant” copyright infringement. ByteDance, the Chinese company that recently closed a deal to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations (it retains a stake in the new joint venture), launched Seedance 2.0 earlier this week. According to […]
Ancient rock art depicting hunters and geometric shapes discovered in Egypt’s Sinai desert – spanning 10,000 years
A rock shelter discovered in the southern Sinai desert contains designs and inscriptions dating back 10,000 years, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in two statements. This rock shelter, located on the Umm Arraq plateau, was discovered during an archaeological survey conducted by a team of Egyptologists. They were assisted by a local resident […]
Designer Kate Burton collaborates with IBM and Fiducia AI for NYFW presentation
On Saturday, designer Kate Burton will present her latest collection at New York Fashion Week – with a twist, of course. Barton worked with Fiducia AI to create a multilingual AI agent (built with IBM Watsonx on IBM Cloud) that allows guests to identify and virtually try on pieces of the collection. TechCrunch spoke to […]