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A cabin crew member discovered the hidden camera while using the toilet. 

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Something mysterious is disturbing Betelgeuse, and astronomers believe they have identified the culprit: a hidden companion star called Siwarha. New radio observations reveal that the smaller star may be plowing through Betelgeuse’s enormous atmosphere, creating disturbances that subtly stretch and distort the red supergiant’s shape.

When you feel wary, a quick check might provide some peace of mind.

Microsoft is about to launch its new Xbox Nano controller tomorrow, and the tiny device has a little secret. The Nano can connect directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming over Wi-Fi to improve latency. It's a feature Microsoft hasn't officially announced yet, but one I've been anticipating since the Xbox Nano leaked earlier this year. The […]

The Yemeni government on Tuesday claimed 21 agents from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Lebanon's Hezbollah were helping to plan and direct Houthi operations during the civil war in Yemen . Yemeni Interior Minister Ibrahim Haidan said the group comprises 14 IRGC experts and seven Hezbollah members. He said their involvement amounted to an expans

A surprising new discovery suggests that fear may cause the brain to blur the line between danger and safety rather than distinguish them more clearly. By observing brain activity in mice using augmented reality, scientists found that memories of threatening and harmless environments began to overlap, potentially allowing faster responses to danger. This "be

A nearly 50-year-old mystery involving disappearing frogs in Brazil may finally be solved, with scientists uncovering evidence that a deadly fungus swept through the region and devastated vulnerable species. Remarkably, many frog populations have since rebounded, suggesting they developed greater tolerance to the disease that once threatened their survival.

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected connection between inflammation during pregnancy, placental damage, and autism-like traits in male mice, while females appeared naturally protected. The discovery could help explain why autism is diagnosed more frequently in boys and reveal new opportunities for early intervention.

Plus, China expands its navy and maps Taiwan’s seabeds, raising alarm, as economists question the country’s latest GDP figures.

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What does a missed business opportunity cost? Pat Horgan, head of business banking at AIB explains how an abundance of caution can weaken a company’s long-term competitiveness

William King came to live in Oranmore, Co Galway, after serving throughout the second World War

Makeshift bombs hidden in bags, Thermos flasks and everyday objects are putting civilians in danger during the war in Yemen , a mine clearance charity has warned. The Halo Trust said explosives had been planted at roadsides as 300,000 people head for temporary shelters during fighting between the Yemeni government and the Houthis . The warning came as a Hout

OPINION: The Commerce Commission is assessing our $15.2b capital investment programme.

NASA satellites have captured an eerie, skull-shaped formation on a remote Antarctic island, but its haunting appearance conceals a troubling warning about melting glaciers. Unusually warm winter temperatures have exposed large areas of dark ice, potentially accelerating future melting and gradually transforming the skull's ghostly features.

A physical inspection of old lever arch files by the legal team representing the families of apartheid victims at the Khampepe Commission strengthens Anton Ackermann’s claim that a disputed 2006 memo was forged, reshaping the Khampepe inquiry into delayed apartheid prosecutions.

Windows 11 has a sneaky menu that connects you with Settings, Task Manager, Event Viewer, and more in one place.

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Scientists have discovered that trees can sense their own shape and straighten their trunks using specialized wood that acts like opposing muscles. This remarkable ability helps trees maintain their posture and could lead to stronger forests, better timber, and more resilient crops.

Scientists have uncovered a hidden mechanism that allows high-cholesterol diets to undermine the body's natural cholesterol defenses, and blocking it dramatically lowered harmful LDL cholesterol in mice. Even more promising, an experimental drug targeting this pathway has already passed an early human safety trial, potentially speeding the development of a n

The Nigerian government has authorised tax authorities to conduct lifestyle audits to estimate undeclared income under the new Presumptive Tax Regulations. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-tax-rule-authorises-lifestyle-audit-to-detect-hidden-income/

Researchers found that one in five women who started IVF with no children between 2011 and 2021 were still childless five years later and earned, on average, 14 per cent less.

Noise-induced hearing loss is not the only worry. We are losing ‘the time and space to generate our own thoughts’, psychologist warns

A startling new study suggests that venomous snakebites are killing far more people worldwide than official statistics indicate, with an estimated 274,000 to 513,000 deaths every year. Researchers found that as many as 7 million people could suffer snake envenoming annually, while more than 800,000 survivors are left with long-term disabilities.

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If you think you’ve gained full access to Flemington’s luxury Birdcage enclosures this year, it might well turn out you haven’t.

One turtle, now nicknamed 3K, clocked up nearly 3000km over four months.

Scientists have discovered that magma deep inside Earth can store surprising amounts of extra oxygen, potentially revealing a hidden contributor to our planet's oxygen-rich atmosphere. The findings suggest that ancient volcanic eruptions may have helped transform Earth's atmosphere billions of years ago, with implications for understanding life on other plan

A 12-month pilot has grown to a homeless response team of three staff.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 &mdash; On a daily basis, motorists driving through the motorway section of Kuala Lumpur&rsquo;s SM...

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Antarctic waters are getting saltier as sea-ice loss reshapes ocean circulation.

Scientists have uncovered a hidden defense mechanism in aging muscles that sacrifices strength to protect cells from damage. In mice, partially restoring a crucial molecule reversed signs of muscle wasting and prevented premature death, raising hopes for new treatments for age-related muscle decline.

Scientists have uncovered a long-lost volcanic system in Iran that dates back roughly 100 million years, revealing a hidden chapter in Earth's tectonic history. The discovery sheds new light on the disappearance of an ancient ocean and the powerful geological forces that reshaped the Middle East.

Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between Earth's opposite poles that may help explain how the planet plunged into past ice ages. New research suggests that as massive ice sheets expanded across the Northern Hemisphere, they cooled Atlantic Ocean waters that eventually traveled south toward Antarctica. This cooling may have disrupted Southern

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Scientists at McGill University have discovered a surprising new ability of immune cells that could change how we understand long-term immunity. Researchers found that T cells can actually sense how stiff their surrounding tissues are, using these physical signals to help determine whether they develop into long-lasting memory cells that protect against futu

OPINION: Including GP records lifted multimorbidity prevalence from 14% to 31%.

Shielding underperforming executives has hidden costs. It demoralises capable employees, erodes trust, and creates an unfair asymmetry of accountability. Read More: https://punchng.com/hidden-cost-of-shielding-underperforming-executives/

Scientists have discovered a way to operate multiple silicon qubits simultaneously with remarkable accuracy, overcoming a major challenge in scaling up quantum computers. Their new technique maintained accuracy of approximately 99.9% even when all five qubits were running at once, opening the door to larger and more powerful quantum processors.

Missing blood pressure medication could mean losing much of its protection against heart attacks and strokes, according to an analysis of more than 91,000 people. Patients who consistently took their medication experienced an 11% reduction in major cardiovascular events, while those who missed too many doses saw little or no measurable benefit.

A cannabis-derived ingredient commonly found in sleep gummies may be more habit-forming than previously thought, with new research showing that repeated exposure caused tolerance and withdrawal symptoms in mice. Scientists warn that CBN may carry risks similar to THC, although its long-term effects in humans remain largely unknown.

A superconducting material studied for 40 years has turned out to be far more complex than scientists believed. Advanced 3D imaging revealed a hidden patchwork of crystal structures, with unusually wide boundaries that may weaken superconductivity. The discovery challenges decades of scientific assumptions and could explain why some superconductors outperfor

A groundbreaking study challenges 70 years of assumptions about how human language works. By analyzing billions of word uses, scientists discovered that meaning is organized around power, danger, and order rather than emotion alone. Even more surprisingly, human language shows a powerful hidden preference for safety, suggesting that our words may reflect anc

Scientists have discovered that switching off a protein called Mitch makes human cells burn more fat and prevents new fat cells from developing. The breakthrough builds on experiments in mice that showed remarkable resistance to obesity and improved muscular endurance, raising hopes for a new approach to weight-loss treatment.

Interviews and documents show a Russian energy giant secretly funded a U.S. firm. The deal has been discussed in talks to end the war in Ukraine.

The Casa de los Arabes in Havana is easy to miss, hidden in one of the ubiquitous colonial-era manses that line the winding streets of the Cuban capital. But inside the “Arab House” the stories of the island's Arab immigrant community and the formative role it played in the country's history is revealed. One room displays traditional Arab weaponry such as sw

A tiny region deep within the brain has surprised scientists by revealing a remarkably sophisticated communication system. Previously thought to broadcast the same chemical signal throughout the brain, this region actually sends targeted messages that help control learning, attention, and behavior, according to new research in mice.

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Researchers have uncovered a hidden immune defense capable of attacking small cell lung cancer, an extremely aggressive disease that often escapes conventional treatments. The specialized immune cells can recognize and destroy cancer cells even when tumors have disguised themselves from the immune system.

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Researchers have developed a revolutionary microscope that uses an incredibly powerful laser to make previously invisible cellular structures easier to see. The technology dramatically improves image clarity, allowing scientists to examine small proteins that conventional electron microscopes struggle to capture. It could eventually reveal how tiny molecular

From the family car to the dream kitchen, fossil fuel companies sold a vision of prosperity that depended on their own products. Grist dug up a century of evidence that shows how they did it.

Deep inside a high-altitude Chinese cave, scientists discovered a ghostly, eyeless freshwater snail that has evolved to live entirely in darkness, marking the first recorded discovery of its kind in China. Named after a faceless mythical creature, the rare species may already be in danger, with researchers finding only three living adults.

NASA scientists have finally uncovered why asteroid Bennu loses heat so quickly despite being covered in massive boulders. Samples returned to Earth reveal that its rocks are filled with hidden cracks, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for years.

Below the surface of Australia's weight-loss drug boom, a market operates outside the prescription system.