In Spain, authorities are currently looking into a distressing case that has sent shockwaves across the nation. Several underage girls have become the victims of a fake nude images scandal.

Spain: Minor girls fall victim to deepfake porn, AI-generated nudes shock the nation

An American Research agency has uncovered a monumental shift in China's lending strategy from 2000 to 2021. Chinese financial institutions have reportedly paid a staggering $1.34 trillion into developing nations more eye-catching has been its radical shift from traditional infrastructure Investments to what's been called rescue lending.

China's changing role from investor to a rescue lender

You've heard of the glass ceiling, but do you know about the "glass cliff"? A new study has found that women may have been set up to fail, even in top-most roles like CEOs or heads of companies.

Forget 'glass ceiling,' new study finds women likely to be set up to fall off of 'glass cliff'

The US government has been accused of providing over $30 million in federal grants for research led by a scientist who is now an integral part of China's pursuit of a superior Artificial Intelligence technology, Newsweek said in an exclusive report.

China's face of AI 'race' got millions from the US to fund his research programmes

New research suggests that rats may have the power of imagination. Scientists say rats can navigate through a space they have previously explored using their thoughts alone.

New research reveals that rats have the ability to imagine

Scientists looking into the intricate world of sex differences have uncovered significant insights into how these evolve. They found that in animals, sex differences differ very dramatically across species, organs and even developmental stages.

Scientists study how differences between sexes develop in animals

Baltic Sea, the largest expanse of brackish water in the world, as per German media reports, is on the verge of collapse. The sea's ecosystem, as per reports, is reeling under the detrimental impact of environmental pollution and overfishing.

Baltic Sea in 'dire' state due to human activities and global warming: Report

Male sperm count has fallen by more than 50% globally in the past 50 years. Scientists have attributed this fall to many factors such as pollution and toxins in the food and water we consume.

High mobile phone use may be bringing down your sperm count: Study

Artificial Intelligence has been in the spotlight throughout 2023. AI made headlines and was the focus of more and more conversations. Thanks to this rising visibility, the term 'Artificial Intelligence' has been named the "word of the year" by Collins Dictionary.

Artificial Intelligence dominates conversations in 2023, named 'Word of the Year' by Collins Dictionary

A panel of advisors of the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday (Oct 31) held a day-long meeting grappling with potential risks posed by a novel therapy for sickle cell disease, a rare blood disorder that affects a significant population globally.

FDA weighs risks and benefits of CRISPR therapy for sickle cell disease

Sri Lanka has permitted the Chinese research vessel Shi Yan 6 to conduct marine research under supervision for a two-day period along its west coast, according to the country's foreign ministry.

Shin Yan 6: Sri Lanka allows 48-hour research window to Chinese vessel amid spying concerns

"Cackle, scratch, and more" might sum up what we think of when it comes to chickens, but apparently, these birds are capable of so much more. In an astonishing breakthrough, a team of researchers from the Universities of Bonn and Bochum, in collaboration with the MSH Medical School Hamburg, have unveiled compelling evidence suggesting that roosters could possess the ability to recognise their own reflections in a mirror.

Roosters can recognise themselves in mirror. Here's why it matters

Over a year after a Chinese ship docked at Sri Lanka port, another one dubbed a "geophysical scientific research vessel Shi Yan 6", arrived in the South Asian country on Wednesday (Oct 26), media reports said adding that the ship will remain there till October 28.

Chinese 'research' ship Shi Yan 6 to remain at Colombo port till Oct 28 amid India, US concerns

In July 1952, Palomar's astronomical research observatory in US California was conducting a night sky photographic survey. It involved taking multiple images of the same sky region to identify celestial objects, including asteroids.

Three stars mysteriously disappeared in 1952, and conjecture is all we have

In a stunning discovery, researchers this week found the wreckage of a British submarine, which is believed to have sunk during World War II, on the coast of Norway.

Wreckage of submarine that sank in WWII battle found after 83 years

Amid the ongoing efforts to understand Mars' habitability, scientists have recently found a new idea that the evidence of life on the red planet is probably hiding in an ancient mud lake, as per the latest research.

Evidence of life on Mars hiding in ancient mud lake? Research suggests so

In the vast expanse of Utah lies the remarkable Pando, the "world's largest tree", and recent recordings have unearthed its hidden voices that resonate through the ground as a million leaves quiver with the wind, providing insights into its enduring existence.

Ancient whispers: Scientists unveil hidden sounds of Pando, the world's largest tree

Darwin's 'survival of the fittest' is a popular law quoted by many. However, it has a limitation, it is only applicable to the living. However, as per new research, it may actually also be applicable to the non-living, like minerals, stars and hurricanes.

'Nature's missing law': Scientists propose 'survival of fittest' like law for non-living things

Do robots help with productivity at work? While the popular notion is that machines make lives easier at work, new research has discovered that robots give way to "social loafing".

Working with robots makes people lazy. Here's what 'social loafing' means

The Sun is the driving force behind all life on earth. From the weather, ocean currents, climate, and seasons, all life depends on the star. What would happen if the star that provides our planet so much life dies?

Earth swallowed whole, sun a lifeless white giant; scientists predict what galaxy will look like in 5bn years

The European Space Agency has shared a stunning new video showing the vastness of Mars' gigantic 2,500 miles (4,023.36 km) long 'Labyrinth of Night' — a 1190-kilometre-long valley (roughly the length of Italy).

This stunning visualisation of Mars' gigantic 'Labyrinth of Night' will blow your mind

An England-based private boarding school has appointed a 'unique' headmaster — an AI robot named Abigail Bailey. Cottesmore School in West Sussex worked with an artificial intelligence developer to create their new principal headteacher.

England-based prep school appoints AI robot as headmaster

A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Leeds has uncovered a concerning trend in Antarctica, where over 40 per cent of the ice shelves have significantly diminished since 1997.

Over 7.5 trillion tonnes decline in Antarctica's ice shelves since 1997, half show 'no sign of recovery'

A study conducted on juveline Wallace's flying frogs at Vienna's Schoenbrunn Zoo in Austria has revealed some interesting findings. It suggests that the colour of these young creatures is such that helps them to camouflage themselves as poop (animal droppings).

These young coloured frogs may camouflage themselves as poo, finds study

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