TechnologyMeta faces US trial as 29 states accuse it of harming children through social mediaNicole A. MurphyAugust 19, 2026 by Nicole A. Murphy Meta Platforms is fighting a landmark US trial that could expose the company to potentially hundreds of billions... Read more
TechnologyResearchers describe new variety, species of earthworm eel living beneath Indo-Gangetic PlainNicole A. MurphyAugust 18, 2026 by Nicole A. Murphy Researchers have discovered a new variety and species of underground earthworm eel living beneath the Indo-Gangetic Plain in... Read more
TechnologyChile-led team maps Antarctic plant genome in step towards climate-resilient cropsNicole A. MurphyAugust 18, 2026 by Nicole A. Murphy A team led by Chilean researchers has produced the most complete genetic map yet of one of only... Read more
TechnologyWestern Himalaya warming faster than central, eastern stretches: StudyNicole A. MurphyAugust 17, 2026 by Nicole A. Murphy A new study combining 120 years of observed temperature records (1901–2020) has found that the western Himalaya, comprising... Read more
TechnologyFacing your nightmare: Watch octopus cling to fisherman’s face in Philippines in bizarre videoNicole A. MurphyAugust 16, 2026 by Nicole A. Murphy In a bizarre incident, a fisherman in the Philippines found himself in a rather ‘sticky situation’ when an... Read more
TechnologyTricolour coral assemblage in Lakshadweep offers insights into climate adaptation research: CMFRINicole A. MurphyAugust 14, 2026 by Nicole A. Murphy A natural coral assemblage appearing in tricolour beneath the sea at Minicoy in Lakshadweep has sparked curiosity and... Read more
TechnologyMarine heat waves a growing threat to physical, mental health of humans: ResearchersNicole A. MurphyAugust 13, 2026 by Nicole A. Murphy Marine heat waves, which are prolonged periods of unusually high sea surface temperatures, are posing a growing threat... Read more
TechnologyIndia aims to launch indigenous malaria vaccine before 2030Nicole A. MurphyAugust 11, 2026 by Nicole A. Murphy India plans to launch its indigenous malaria vaccine before 2030, a target set by the Centre to eradicate... Read more
TechnologyVietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its 1st satellitesNicole A. MurphyAugust 11, 2026 by Nicole A. Murphy Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace said on Tuesday it has signed a contract with SpaceX to send its first... Read more
TechnologyHeat, organic matter cause severe oxygen stress in tropical rivers; India among most affected: StudyNicole A. MurphyAugust 10, 2026 by Nicole A. Murphy “DO dynamics in climate transition zones are more sensitive to temperature fluctuations. For instance, Indian rivers experienced a... Read more