Ancient fossil proves some pterosaurs preferred eating plants over meat
The research provides direct evidence that at least one pterosaur species ate plants. That simple gut snapshot shifts a long-running debate from "maybe" to "yes." It also offers a rare glimpse into how a flying reptile processed tough food.
Scientists claim it's already too late to save the luxury crops that make coffee, chocolate, and wine
Even with new ideas to cool the planet, scientists warn that these crops may not be saved. A new study reports that a proposed cooling method did not reliably protect them, with only six of eighteen major regions showing improvement.
Gold threads in joints found to be cause of woman’s knee pain
Her case raises practical concerns about safety, evidence, and how embedded metals can complicate routine imaging.
Retire abroad without leaving UAE comforts — 10 countries to know
The Global Retirement Report 2025 by Global Citizen Solutions ranked 44 countries on how easy, affordable, and fulfilling retirement can be.
How Afghan child bride Roya Karimi became one of Europe's top bodybuilders
How Afghan child bride Roya Karimi became one of Europe's top bodybuilders
12 Nov 2025
New 'Lucifer' bee with devil-like horns found in Australia
Researchers found the Megachile Lucifer while observing a rare wildflower that only grows in the Bremer Ranges in Western Australia's Goldfields region, 470km (292mi) east of Perth
11 Nov 2025
Oldest and biggest Maya temple was built to depict the cosmos
The artificial plateau made from earth, with connecting causeways, canals and corridors, was built in southeastern Mexico 3,050 years ago and used for around 300 years. Called Aguada Fenix, it forms the oldest and largest architectural site in the area occupied by the ancient Maya civilization - bigger than later Mesoamerican cities such as Tikal and Teotihuacan although without their distinctive stone pyramids.
08 Nov 2025
Inside the gaps: How loopholes leave migrant workers vulnerable in the UK
The United Kingdom's economy depends heavily on migrant labor. New data from the US-based remittance company Remitly shows that foreign-born workers make up a significant share of Britain's transport, health, communication, and finance sectors, contributing billions of pounds to the country's economy
08 Nov 2025
Retire abroad without leaving UAE comforts — 10 countries to know
The Global Retirement Report 2025 by Global Citizen Solutions ranked 44 countries on how easy, affordable, and fulfilling retirement can be.
08 Nov 2025
Water Scarcity - Innovation to Combat Drought
Mergel is working to make sure that the drinking water supply in Germany's second-largest city is sustainable. One idea is a pilot project in which "gray water" - wastewater from our showers and kitchen sinks
04 Nov 2025
200 years of Johann Strauss: Vienna's first superstar
Johann Strauss was a pop star of his time, drawing large audiences of young people and filling up ballrooms. The violinist and composer performed for the Tsar's family in Russia and even toured the US
04 Nov 2025
The rise of social organisation Durbar Tarunno Foundation
The rise of social organisation Durbar Tarunno Foundation
03 Nov 2025
How unbiased is Elon Musk's Grokipedia really?
The Grok in the name refers to the generative AI chatbot from Musk's startup xAI that features prominently on his social network, X. Grok will, according to the company, perform all fact-checking on Grokipedia.
02 Nov 2025
Global water crisis could cost trillions
Some 2 billion people globally already lack regular access to fresh drinking water, while half the world's population suffer water scarcity for a part of the year.
01 Nov 2025
Maldives begins 'generational ban' on smoking
The move, initiated by President Mohamed Muizzu earlier this year -- which came into effect on 1 November -- will "protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation", the ministry said
01 Nov 2025
Hans Christian Andersen's timeless legacy
He died in Copenhagen on August 4, 1875 but his stories live on - in children's rooms, on theater stages and movie screens
30 Oct 2025
Van Gogh from Lagos: John Madu
"The city is a vibrant mix of cultures, and it boasts a highly cultured, cosmopolitan middle class. This hustle and bustle, this human energy, and the many subcultures all influenced me, even as a teenager."
30 Oct 2025
Bangladeshi salesman in UAE wins Big Ticket 24K gold bar
He won a glittering 250g 24K gold bar worth approximately Dh125,000 (over Tk41 lakh).
30 Oct 2025
Trump says he averted India-Pakistan clash with 250% tariff warning
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he prevented a war between India and Pakistan this year by threatening both nations with 250% tariffs, the highest he has mentioned on any country. "If you look at India and Pakistan ... they were going at it," Trump said at the Asia-Pacific summit in South Korea. "Seven planes were shot down. They were really starting to go."
29 Oct 2025
