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Life 2 meters underground: Scientists discover hidden microbial oasis beneath Chile’s driest desert | World News

Beneath the extremely dry surface of Chile’s Atacama Desert, scientists discovered a functional community of microorganisms that challenges what we thought possible for life. While the ground above remains one of Earth’s harshest environments, a ‘hidden oasis’ lies about two meters down, protected from high solar irradiance and complete dryness. This underground community mainly consists […]

Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old human bone cups and masks in China’s Yangtze River Delta | World News

Recent archaeological excavations in the Yangtze River Delta, China, have revealed the complex socio-cultural practices of the Neolithic Liangzhu civilisation, dating back about 5000 years. Using remains from the Zhongjiagang site, researchers have found that human bones were routinely used as a source of functional and ritualistic objects like ‘skull cups’ and ‘skeleton masks’. Unlike […]

Scientists discover a fungus in Western Australia that eats gold and want to take it into space | World News

In Western Australia’s goldfields, researchers have discovered a strain of the fungus known as Fusarium oxysporum that has an actual ‘Midas touch.’ This organism has a pink colour and is capable of interacting with the mineral deposits below the ground, breaking them down into a liquid state, and ultimately growing solid gold crystals on the […]

Scientists discover a plant that could survive on Mars and help create a ‘Green Planet’ |

Scientists have made an astonishing finding that brings us closer than ever to the concept of ‘Green Mars’, by discovering a desert moss species – Syntrichia caninervis – which may be able to act as a pioneer in colonising the Red Planet. A paper published in The Innovation (Cell Press) details the abilities of this […]

Man horrified to discover ‘spy cam’ video of him and his girlfriend while browsing adult website |

A Hong Kong man and his girlfriend were secretly filmed in a Shenzhen hotel room. A man from Hong Kong has described the shock of discovering that a secretly recorded video of himself and his girlfriend inside a hotel room in Shenzhen had been uploaded to an adult website without their consent. The man, identified […]

Scientists Discover Natural Protein with Semiconductor Properties

New Delhi: Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have made a significant discovery. They have identified the semiconductor properties of a well-known self-assembling bacterial shell protein. This breakthrough could lead to the development of electronic devices that are safe, body-friendly, and environmentally […]

‘Fits right in with MAGA’: Nicki Minaj faces backlash over ‘boys will be boys’ remark; netizens discover husband’s ‘sex offender’ past

Erika Kirk, left, and Nicki Minaj speak during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025 Under the glare of AmericaFest’s red-white-and-blue stage lights, Nicki Minaj managed to turn a few off-the-cuff lines into a full-blown culture-war moment.Chatting with Turning Point USA’s Erika Kirk on December 21, the rapper praised old-school gender roles, mocked California Governor Gavin Newsom, […]

Scientists discover a new pink Sea Anemone that builds and expands shells for hermit crabs |

Source: Royal Society Open Science Beneath the waves off Japan’s Pacific coast, scientists have made a discovery that seems straight out of a nature documentary: a pale pink sea anemone that actually builds homes for hermit crabs. Named Paracalliactis tsukisome, this elegant creature isn’t just another deep-sea oddity; it’s a living architect of the ocean […]

‘Vile degradation’: Trump ally Dinesh D’Souza shocked to discover MAGA’s anti-India rhetoric | World News

President Donald Trump speaks during a Diwali celebration in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington. At left is Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) For decades, Dinesh D’Souza was the brown face MAGA could point to when accused of racism. A bestselling author, filmmaker, […]

Discover Sharjah’s heritage: Why Al Asayl 2025 is a must-visit for falconry and Gulf traditions enthusiasts | World News

The Al Asayl Exhibition is more than just a trade show; it is a vibrant showcase of Gulf heritage. The event brings together the region’s deep-rooted traditions in equestrianism, falconry, and camel culture, celebrating a legacy passed down through generations. Sharjah is set to welcome heritage lovers, falconry experts, and animal-care businesses as the Al […]