Nocturnal dodo? Study suggests we were very wrong about Mauritius’ iconic flightless bird
Despite historical portrayals, the dodo was a relatively intelligent bird that might have spent much of its life in the dark, new research suggests. Dodos
Month: August 2026
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
Is this image of Trump hiding in plane catering cart authentic? Don’t believe your eyes
The image circulated following a New York Times report that Trump used an airplane catering container to secretly transfer from one plane to another.
Estrogen therapy is linked to fewer signs of Alzheimer’s in the brain
Estrogen-only menopause therapy in older women was linked to less Alzheimer’s brain pathology at autopsy but may not prevent the disease.
Tweety McTreason announces White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave role
Tweety McTreason’s press secretary will be departing her White House role, the US president has announced.
A vest tested on the Artemis I mission blocked some radiation exposure
A 26-kilogram plastic garment, flown on a model human torso on the uncrewed Artemis I mission, may one day protect astronauts from solar storms.
Google’s new Tensor G6 brings performance, efficiency, and post-quantum security to the Pixel 11 series
All four Pixel 11 models run Google’s Tensor G6 alongside a new Titan M3 security coprocessor that adopts NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards, a first for
YouTube star Cliff Tan apologises to 2.4 million fans after promoting an AI design tool
Interior design creator Cliff Tan has apologised to his 2.4 million YouTube subscribers for a paid advertisement for Dreamina, ByteDance’s AI creative tool. It is
Photos: Solar eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness
A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent, drawing crowds to watch the event.
‘Platformicide’ of Palestine: Activists struggle to be heard on Meta
Report by NGO 7amleh, Utrecht University analyses 3,520 cases of digital rights violations against Palestinians.
Trump reveals Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary
Leavitt is departing her role to spend more time with family after giving birth to a second child, according to Trump.
3 Ex-Georgia Deputies Used Flock Cameras to Stalk People, Sheriff Says
The former Bibb County deputies were arrested this week amid a growing national debate over Flock cameras, which can be found on roads in every
Driver Sets Record for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle at More Than 406 M.P.H.
Andy Green, a 64-year-old retired Royal Air Force pilot from Britain, was already the only person to break the sound barrier on land. “The ground
Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post
Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.