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Treehoppers: This tiny rainforest insect can roar like a dinosaur and can even moo like a cow

Treehoppers: This tiny rainforest insect can roar like a dinosaur and can even moo like a cow

The Times of India

Tiny treehoppers are amazing! Scientists found these small insects make sounds like dinosaurs and cows. They use vibrations on plants to warn friends, find mates, and talk to babies. Researchers said, "Treehoppers communicate via substrate-borne vibrations." It's like a secret language in the rainforest!

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The evolutionary history of flowering plants are threatened with extinction

The evolutionary history of flowering plants are threatened with extinction

The Hindu

A huge chunk of flowering plants' "evolutionary history" is at risk of extinction, more than jawed animals! Scientists found over a fifth of these plants' unique past is threatened. They highlighted species like the ancient Ginkgo biloba and others in places like Madagascar. This loss impacts future benefits for us and nature.

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Tiny golf-ball-sized octopus unknown to science discovered in Pacific Ocean

Tiny golf-ball-sized octopus unknown to science discovered in Pacific Ocean

India Today

Scientists found a new, tiny blue octopus near the Galapagos Islands! It's about the size of a golf ball and lives nearly 6,000 feet down. Researchers said, "Right away, I knew it was something really special." They used special scans to confirm it's a new species, a discovery that took over a decade.

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Watch: Rippling shockwaves visible to naked eye as Starship roars to space

Watch: Rippling shockwaves visible to naked eye as Starship roars to space

India Today

Wow, SpaceX's Starship rocket launch was amazing! You could actually see shockwaves rippling through the air with your own eyes, like something from a movie. The article said, "the atmosphere itself visibly trembling under the force." It just shows how much power that rocket has as it heads to space!

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Heavy rain shortly: Satellite shows big cloud surge, yellow alert in these states

Heavy rain shortly: Satellite shows big cloud surge, yellow alert in these states

India Today

Big clouds are surging, and a yellow alert is out for rain in some states! Satellite images show a huge weather system moving east, bringing thunderstorms and strong winds to the Himalayas. Meanwhile, monsoon activity is strengthening in the south, with Kerala expecting rain soon.

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Astronomers say Milky Way consumed a dwarf galaxy

Astronomers say Milky Way consumed a dwarf galaxy

NewsBytes

Wow, astronomers found proof our Milky Way ate a dwarf galaxy! They think it happened about 10 billion years ago. This discovery could change how we understand our galaxy's early days. Dr. Alexander Ji said, "we are missing a major part of our Milky Way's formation history."

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Google's AI solves 56-year-old math problems autonomously but DeepMind CEO says this is still not AGI

Google's AI solves 56-year-old math problems autonomously but DeepMind CEO says this is still not AGI

India Today

Google's AI, AlphaProof Nexus, has solved nine tough math problems, some unsolved for 56 years! It even found new math ideas. Researchers said, "this combination of AI reasoning and formal verification could change how mathematicians work." This AI is super smart, but the CEO says it's not yet true artificial general intelligence.

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Feeding a global hunger for satellite data

Feeding a global hunger for satellite data

@businessline

India's private space companies are booming, selling satellite data worldwide for farming, mining, and climate tracking. Investors are pouring in money, with demand high from North America and Europe. Pixxel's CEO said, "Organisations are looking for advanced earth observation capabilities." This shows a big shift towards smarter, faster insights from space.

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Bellatrix readying ultra-low orbit satellites

Bellatrix readying ultra-low orbit satellites

Economic Times

Bellatrix Aerospace is building the world's first satellite for ultra-low orbit, aiming for launches in 2027 or 2028. This project, "Project 200," could slash satellite costs and boost imaging to "centimetre-level resolution." They've already proven the propulsion tech that uses atmospheric particles for fuel.

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Giant mosasaur called Tylosaurus rex, also dubbed T. rex, dominated the seas just as its namesake ruled the land

Giant mosasaur called Tylosaurus rex, also dubbed T. rex, dominated the seas just as its namesake ruled the land

Earth.com

Scientists found a new giant sea reptile, Tylosaurus rex, that ruled the oceans like T. rex ruled land. This massive creature, up to 43 feet long, swam around 80 million years ago. Researchers said, "Everything is bigger in Texas and that includes the mosasaurs, apparently." It was a fierce hunter with a powerful bite.

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New Ebola outbreak shows how market failure delays vaccine research

New Ebola outbreak shows how market failure delays vaccine research

The Hindu

The World Health Organization declared an Ebola outbreak a public health emergency on May 17. This highlights a huge gap in vaccine readiness, as there's no licensed vaccine for this specific Ebola type. Researchers said, "the resources required to develop one have not been mustered."

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Astronomers de-fog alien planet's cloudy skies using Webb Telescope. Know more

Astronomers de-fog alien planet's cloudy skies using Webb Telescope. Know more

India Today

Scientists used the Webb Telescope to see clouds on a planet 700 light-years away! They found that clouds appear in the morning and clear by evening. This helps them understand what exoplanets are made of. The study said, "scientists can study what the atmosphere contains."

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