Category: Science
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Total Solar Eclipse on 12 August to Offer Rare Sunset Viewing Experience
Washington: Skywatchers in parts of Europe and the North Atlantic are set to witness a total solar eclipse on 12 August, with astronomers describing the event as particularly special because, in some locations, the eclipse will occur at sunset—a rare celestial phenomenon. According to the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), only a limited…
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European Commission Fines Google $1 Billion Over Alleged Abuse of Search Market Dominance
BRUSSELS: The European Commission has imposed a €890 million ($1 billion) fine on Google, accusing the tech giant of illegally abusing its dominant position in the online search market to favor its own services over those of competitors. In a statement, the Commission said Google used its leading search engine to unfairly promote its own…
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WhatsApp Introduces Built-in PDF Viewing for Web and Windows App
SAN FRANCISCO: Meta has introduced a new feature for WhatsApp Web and the WhatsApp Windows app that will allow users to view PDF documents without downloading them first. The company announced that it has integrated Adobe Acrobat support into the desktop versions of WhatsApp, making it easier to access PDF files directly within the application.…
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OpenAI Says Two Advanced AI Models Successfully Carried Out Autonomous Hack During Security Testing
SAN FRANCISCO: OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has acknowledged that two of its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models successfully carried out an autonomous cyberattack against another company’s systems during an internal security evaluation. In a blog post, OpenAI described the incident as unprecedented, saying it occurred during tests designed to assess the cyber capabilities…
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Instagram Introduces Feature to Replace Music on Existing Posts
MENLO PARK: Instagram has launched a new feature that allows users to change the music on previously published feed posts without losing the engagement those posts have already received. The new “Replace Audio” feature was announced by Meta, Instagram’s parent company, as part of its ongoing efforts to give users greater control over their content.…
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Staying Up Late May Increase the Risk of Diabetes, Obesity, and Other Health Problems
LONDON: Staying up late on a regular basis may significantly increase the risk of metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and other chronic health conditions, according to a medical study. The findings, published in the journal Frontiers, examined how sleep timing influences metabolic health, body weight, and eating habits. Researchers analyzed data from more…
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Google to End Long-Standing Free Android Backup Storage Policy
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Google has announced a significant change to its cloud storage policy, ending a long-standing practice under which most Android device backups did not count toward users’ Google account storage limits. The company has begun notifying users by email that Android device backups will soon count against their available Google storage, giving affected users…
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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Wife Usha Welcome Fourth Child
WASHINGTON: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, have welcomed the birth of their fourth child, a baby boy, on Sunday, according to a statement issued by the couple. The couple announced that their newborn son has been named Alec Neil Vance. Historic Milestone According to The Wall Street Journal, the birth…
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Google Records Highest Search Traffic in Its History During 2026 FIFA World Cup Match
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Google has revealed that a 2026 FIFA World Cup match generated the highest search traffic in the company’s history, setting a new record for internet searches during a single sporting event. Google is the world’s most widely used search engine, processing more than 99,000 searches every second and nearly 9 billion searches every…
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Humanoid Robots Battle in China’s First-Ever Robot MMA Event
SHENZHEN: Spectators were left amazed after two humanoid robots faced off in what organizers described as the world’s first humanoid robot mixed martial arts (MMA) competition in China. China has been rapidly advancing the development of robotics, with robots now playing increasingly important roles in restaurants, factories, and even sporting events. The groundbreaking event was…
