Category: Science
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Scientists Discover Rare New Dinosaur Species in Thailand
BANGKOK: Paleontologists have identified a new and exceptionally rare species of dinosaur from fossil remains discovered in Thailand’s Kalasin Province, offering fresh insights into prehistoric life in Southeast Asia. According to international media reports, the fossil remains were unearthed in northeastern Thailand, where researchers identified the dinosaur as a previously unknown species of long-necked, plant-eating…
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Japanese Teen Arrested After Allegedly Using ChatGPT in Cyberattack That Deleted 46,000 Anime Accounts
Tokyo: A 15-year-old high school student in Japan has been arrested for allegedly using ChatGPT to help develop software used in a cyberattack that resulted in the deletion of more than 46,000 user accounts on an anime streaming platform. According to international media reports, the teenager is accused of creating a program that targeted Bandai…
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Facebook Tests New Post View Count Feature
MENLO PARK: Meta is testing a new feature for Facebook that will allow users to see the view count of their posts—something that has not previously been available on the platform. According to reports, the feature is currently being tested with a limited number of users before a wider rollout. View Counts for Post Creators…
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How to Reserve a WhatsApp Username: Meta Introduces New Privacy Feature
CALIFORNIA: Meta has announced the introduction of a long-awaited WhatsApp Username feature, allowing users to connect with others without sharing their personal phone numbers. While the feature has not yet been fully rolled out globally, eligible users can already reserve their preferred usernames through the WhatsApp mobile app. The new username system is designed to…
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Social Media Health Misinformation Spreads Despite User Mistrust
very few scrolls, a new health expert appears on the screen. Some are truly qualified, while others just seem convincing. With AI-generated content filling feeds, it’s hard to ignore such advice. Social media has become a main source of health info, but it lacks the rigorous editorial oversight of traditional media, which enables misinformation to…
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Here’s why the South Pole froze over before the North Pole
While it once was temperate and lush, Earth’s southernmost continent Antarctica, froze over about 34 million years ago, covered by an ice sheet that today is up to around 3 miles (5 km) thick. By contrast, the planet’s northernmost realm, the Arctic region, did not freeze over for another 25 million years. This polar asymmetry…
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Anthropic AI models faced US export controls and here is why they returned
Anthropic has officially reopened global access to its advanced Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models, marking a significant win for the tech sector after a brief regulatory pause. The US government lifted its export restrictions once the company implemented comprehensive new safety measures. These restrictions, imposed early last month, temporarily halted international access…
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Anthropic unveils ‘Claude Science’ for scientific research
Anthropic on Tuesday launched Claude Science, an AI research workbench, designed to help scientists streamline research, analyze data and manage complex computing workflows.The workbench offers scientists a user interface specifically designed for conducting research. The launch is part of Anthropic’s life sciences and healthcare initiative, which the IPO-bound company has been developing since October 2025.…
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US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to ‘trusted’ US organizations
WASHINGTON: Anthropic said on Friday that the U.S. government has allowed it to release its powerful Claude Mythos 5 artificial intelligence model to some “trusted” U.S. organizations, partially reversing a two-week-old order to suspend access over national security risks. More than 100 companies and institutions will now have access to Mythos 5, including many Fortune…
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Apple seeks US approval to buy memory chips from blacklisted Chinese firm
Apple is reportedly seeking approval from the Trump administration to purchase memory chips from a currently blacklisted Chinese company to meet manufacturing needs amid the ongoing worldwide memory supply shortage, according to The Financial Times. Demetri Sevastopulo and Michael Acton of The Financial Times report that Apple is lobbying the Trump administration to approve its…
