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New footage from the Tonga Trench in the South Pacific has revealed a bigfin squid (Magnapinna) using its 13-foot-long tentacles to “walk” along the ocean floor. Captured 10,800 feet beneath the surface by an underwater rover from the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre, this sighting adds to the elusive nature of these creatures, with only 20 confirmed observations to date. Bigfin …

Apple had high hopes that new artificial intelligence enhancements would boost the popularity of the iPhone 16. However, early pre-sale figures suggest a less enthusiastic consumer response than anticipated. The tech giant has been relying on the iPhone 16 to rejuvenate its sales following a period of lackluster performance. The era when Apple enthusiasts would eagerly upgrade their phones nearly …

Rwanda is currently facing its first outbreak of the Marburg virus, which has already claimed the lives of at least six individuals, including several healthcare workers from the intensive care unit of a hospital. Since the outbreak began on September 27, the country has confirmed 26 cases. In response, the Rwandan government, as explained by Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana, has …

In the near future, humans may reside in mushroom-based colonies on the Moon, thanks to a novel plan by NASA that utilizes fungi, algae, and water. This initiative aims to establish a lunar base to facilitate further space exploration, particularly missions to Mars. The challenge for NASA lies in the logistics of lunar construction. Transporting traditional building materials like bricks …

The search for life beyond Earth advanced with a significant discovery of water vapor in space. In a recent study, scientists observed a gas and dust disk around a young star using the Atacama Large Millimetre/submillimetre Array (ALMA). The star, named HL Tauri, is located 450 light-years away, and researchers found a vast amount of water vapor surrounding it. The …

Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest known eyeliner from the remains of a prehistoric city in Turkey, revealing that humans have been using makeup for more than 8,000 years. The discovery, a kohl stick, was found in Yeşilova Höyük, an ancient settlement in western Turkey. Kohl sticks, still popular today, were traditionally used as eyeliner. This particular one, made from green …

For nearly four decades, the widely accepted theory has been that the Moon formed from debris resulting from a massive collision between Earth and another celestial body. However, a new study presents an alternative possibility: What if the Moon wasn’t formed this way, but instead was a separate object from space that Earth’s gravity managed to capture? During the Apollo …

Are you interested in owning Alex Jones’ conspiracy theory platform, Infowars? The parent company, Free Speech Systems, is now officially for sale after a Texas bankruptcy judge approved the process on Tuesday. Up for auction on November 13 will be everything associated with Infowars, including its domain, social media accounts, subscriber lists, production equipment, and studio setup, according to the …