Science

Hurricane trackers eyeing storm in the Gulf with possible US impacts in just DAYS
Oct 5, 2026

Hurricane trackers eyeing storm in the Gulf with possible US impacts in just DAYS

Alerts have already been issued to millions as a potential flood-causing tropical storm forms right off the Gulf Coast.


Oct 5, 2026

Oppo F35 Pro 5G First Impressions

Oppo F35 Pro 5G has been launched in India, marking 10 years of the company’s F series in the country. Here are our first impressions. The Oppo F35 Pro 5G is offered in three colour options, including Sunset Orange, Twilight Brown, and Wave Blue. I got the orange option, which appears to be the most eye-catching and appealing out of the lot. The smartphone feels lig...


Oct 5, 2026

These Birds Are Louder Than Elephants, Jackhammers and Chain Saws

A new study has identified two species of Brazilian birds, the bare-throated bellbird and the red-legged seriema, as the loudest in nature.


Oct 5, 2026

HackerRank’s AI interviewer offers a glimpse into what job interviews could become

HackerRank’s AI interviewer has already conducted more than 500,000 interviews, with Snowflake, Snorkel, and Capgemini among its early testers.


Microsoft Exchange Flaw Lets Authenticated Attackers Read Other Users' Mailboxes
Oct 5, 2026

Microsoft Exchange Flaw Lets Authenticated Attackers Read Other Users' Mailboxes

Microsoft has released out-of-band security updates to address a high-severity flaw in Microsoft Exchange Server that could allow an attacker to escalate privileges under certain conditions. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-96940, is rated 8.8 on the CVSS scoring system. "Weak authorization in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges over a


Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told
Oct 5, 2026

Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told

It labelled Anthropic a "supply chain risk" in February after the firm refused to remove safety guardrails from its tools.


James Acaster could be the last person standing on Celebrity Traitors, psychologist says - because we're hardwired to trust funny people
Oct 5, 2026

James Acaster could be the last person standing on Celebrity Traitors, psychologist says - because we're hardwired to trust funny people

Comedians have a habit of making people laugh - but they may also have a knack for getting away with murder.


Texas Pediatricians Face Paxton Investigations for Vaccinating Children
Oct 5, 2026

Texas Pediatricians Face Paxton Investigations for Vaccinating Children

Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate, has alleged a sprawling profit-driven conspiracy. Pediatricians say the accusations are an attempt at intimidation.


US Solar Panel Makers Try to Catch China With a Big Leap in Technology
Oct 5, 2026

US Solar Panel Makers Try to Catch China With a Big Leap in Technology

Manufacturers say they are close to perfecting a new, more efficient solar panel that could help the United States reclaim ground it lost.


A Supreme Court Battle Over Climate Change Begins
Oct 5, 2026

A Supreme Court Battle Over Climate Change Begins

The justices are about to hear a lawsuit that could determine whether the oil industry faces billions of dollars in liability for damages caused by global warming.