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Marine scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the midnight zone, a vast, mysterious part of the ocean that lies between 3,300 and 13,100 feet (1,000 to 4,000 meters) below the surface. This habitat, known for its perpetual darkness and extreme pressure, has revealed a new resident: a glowing, paddle-tailed sea slug named Bathydevius caudactylus.
In a meticulous operation carried out in September, museum staff carefully transported 26 mummies from their exhibits to the museum’s parking lot. Each mummy was placed on specially designed carts and scanned using a mobile CT scanner.

400 year old ‘vampire’ Zosia comes back to life.

In a field in northern Poland, a chilling discovery was made that would challenge historians and archaeologists alike. The remains of a young woman were unearthed in 2022, buried with a sickle across her neck and a padlock fastened to her left big toe.

400,000 years back in human history.

Nestled in Germany’s picturesque Neander Valley, where Neanderthals were first discovered, stands a museum that captures the imagination of visitors eager to learn about their ancient relatives. The Neanderthal Museum, located just 15km east of Düsseldorf, has become a hub for those fascinated by human evolution.

AI Decodes Sperm Whale ‘Phonetic Alphabet’.

The discovery of these complexities in sperm whale communication is shedding light on their social structure, survival strategies, and interaction with one another in one of the ocean’s most inaccessible habitats.

Scientists on the verge of finding ‘planet 9’

"the man who killed Pluto," Brown, a Caltech professor specializing in planetary astronomy, faced backlash for his discovery. His findings on another celestial object, named Eris, in the Kuiper Belt—an icy expanse beyond Neptune—sparked Pluto’s demotion in 2006.

New Zealand aims for a carbon zero visitor economy by 2030.

Nestled on the South Island, Queenstown is known for its stunning landscapes, adventure sports, and a significant influx of tourists. The local community is rallying behind a bold initiative to eliminate carbon emissions completely, eschewing more manageable carbon-neutral strategies that might involve carbon credits or offsets like tree planting.

New passenger plane offers more space and comfort.

Traditional commercial aircraft designs have been the standard for over a century, but new technologies and designs are emerging to challenge the status quo. Among these, the newly announced Horizon aircraft by San Diego-based Natilus promises a paradigm shift in how we view modern air travel.

Spacecraft Activates Radio Transmitter from 15 billion Miles Away.

The Voyager 1 spacecraft, an iconic relic of human exploration, has reestablished communication with NASA following a recent technical issue that left the probe silent for several days. Launched in September 1977, Voyager 1 is now 47 years old and operates in the far reaches of interstellar space, approximately 15 billion miles (24 billion kilometers) from Earth.

Shenzhou 19; Chinese astronauts reach space

A Chinese spacecraft, Shenzhou 19, has successfully docked with the Tiangong space station after a journey of over six hours, carrying a three-person crew that includes the country's first female space engineer, Wang Haoze.

The Crash that Marked the Birth of the Internet.

On October 29, 1969, in a small room with lime-green walls at the University of California, Los Angeles, two young computer scientists, Charley Kline and Bill Duvall, sat before massive machines, poised to take part in an experiment that would define the digital age.

Can AI Transform Life for Dementia Patients?

A tech-savvy retiree living in UK, has found that artificial intelligence (AI) offers both practical support and promise in his life as he navigates dementia.

Musk’s Bold 2025 Tesla Sales Target Faces Doubts.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has sent ripples through the automotive and financial markets with his bold declaration of a 30% growth target for vehicle sales in 2025.

Can a Robot Be an Artist? AI Painting Set to Make History at Sotheby’s Auction!

The robot, named Ai-Da, contributed a mixed-media portrait titled “AI God,” depicting Alan Turing, the renowned mathematician and computer scientist who laid the foundation for modern computing and artificial intelligence.

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