Researchers tested four different hypotheses about what benefits snake skin might provide—including reducing nest parasites, altering microbial communities, and social signaling—and found the strongest support for the predation hypothesis. The snakeskin works primarily as a predator deterrent, not for some other reason scientists might have guessed. The broader takeaway is something Rohwer himself pointed out:…
Life isn’t so kind for everyone. Some face the harshest realities far too early. Vikram Chhetri, a teenager from Assam could not grow up resting his head on his mom’s lap. The child lost his mother when he was just 2, and years later, at the age of 11, the boy lost his father too….
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) startup behind Claude chatbot, has created an AI model, called Claude Mythos Preview, so proficient at finding and exploiting software flaws that itis refusing to release the tool to the general public. The company has taken this step as a measure to keep the technology out of the hands of…
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who graced the industry for over eight decades and recorded over 12,000 songs, has passed away at 92. Her profound wisdom, particularly her philosophy on not dwelling on the unchangeable past, resonates deeply. The music world mourns this irreplaceable icon, with countless tributes pouring in from stars and fans alike. The…
Guwahati: Mumbai Indians’ Raghu Sharma, right (PTI Photo) Punjab cricketer Raghu Sharma found himself in the spotlight during the high-profile IPL clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 2. While he did not start in the XI, MI captain Hardik Pandya confirmed at the toss that the…
Speculation is mounting around whether pregnant actress Deepika Padukone and her husband Ranveer Singh will make a high-profile appearance at this year’s Met Gala, set to take place on Monday.Ranveer and Deepika spotted at Mumbai airportRumours about the couple’s possible appearance sparked a wave of discussion on social media, after the couple was spotted at…
FRAMEWORK TO REMOVE CHINA’S SHADOW FROM INDIAN DRONES (Representative image) Since their introduction, drones have been rewriting the way in which wars are fought. The Indian armed forces too are increasing the role and scope of these drones across India’s vast frontiers including in the high Himalayas. As these drones will be deployed in some…
File Pic: Royal Challengers Bengaluru players (Pic credit: RCB) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has made a startling revelation about the abrupt end to his international career, claiming his decision to prioritise the Indian Premier League led to a fallout with the establishment that ultimately cost him his place in the national side.Speaking…
Fact check: Did Chud The Builder post racist Facebook updates after courthouse shooting? Viral screenshot debunked (Image via Getty) Dalton “ChudTheBuilder” Eatherly is facing attempted murder charges after a shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee. Soon after his arrest, a screenshot claiming to show a Facebook post from the streamer started spreading…
Ever looked at a photo with a friend and ended up in a full-blown debate because you’re seeing two completely different things? That’s the weird, slightly frustrating magic of optical illusions. They’re essentially a glitch in the system—images designed to mess with your brain’s processing speed.While they aren’t a substitute for a real psychology degree,…