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NSW’s top prosecutor gave false evidence on media leak about young Indigenous offender, inquiry finds
Sally Dowling admits her office pitched the story but says it was not authorised by her, while her colleagues call her ‘a person of integrity’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA New South Wales parliamentary committee report has made findings accusing the state’s top prosecutor of giving false evidence under oath to an inquiry and recommended the attorney general investigate whether there are grounds to remove her fro...
The SpudCell: Could some 'blobs' in a dish spark the 'Sputnik' moment for synthetic life?
In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, University of Minnesota researchers unveiled SpudCell, a synthetic construct engineered from chemicals to replicate key life processes such as consumption, growth, genetic replication, and division. While it is not classified as living, this innovative achievement in synthetic biology represents a pivotal advancement, prompting exploration into the core principles of life and the prospective engineering of biological systems for diverse applications.
Fascinating bicentennial time capsule from 1976 is reopened as America turns 250... and its contents are pristine
Fascinating bicentennial time capsule from 1976 is reopened as America turns 250... and its contents are pristineSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ANNA WRIGHT, US REPORTER Published: 21:47, 6 July 2026 | Updated: 21:47, 6 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Do bees have inner lives? Slow-motion video reveals bumblebee behaviour similar to ‘liking’ or ‘disliking’
Bees respond to tasty treats or plain water based on context, study that may provide support for establishing insect sentience showsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen bumblebees taste something good, they reach out their glossa – or insect tongue – for a while afterwards, almost as if they are licking their lips. And when they don’t like something, the insects will shake their heads and wipe their mouths.Scientists who captured the miniature facial expressions on slo...
Taj Mahal originally temple? HC seeks response of Centre, ASI on inspection plea
Prayagraj: The Allahabad high court on Monday directed the central govt and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to file their counter-affidavits in response to a petition challenging an Agra court order that refused to allow a survey of the Taj Mahal.
Homo naledi fossils from South African cave raise female-only species question
A recent examination of ancient dental remains from South Africa's cave systems has led to a striking conclusion. Proteomic analysis revealed solely female protein markers in the samples examined. This intriguing finding implies that all identified Homo naledi individuals could potentially be female. Researchers are currently delving into possible explanations for this unexpected trend, which raises significant questions regarding established beliefs about the species' gender distribution.
Ancient bees built nests inside the tooth sockets of fossilised animal jaws
Remarkable fossil evidence reveals ancient bees, 20,000 years old, nested within empty tooth sockets of fossilized animal jaws in a Hispaniola cave. Researchers discovered these unique nests, classified as a new trace fossil, indicating solitary bees ingeniously repurposed bone cavities for their eggs. This unexpected behavior highlights the adaptability of bees and suggests similar discoveries may await in existing fossil collections.
Scientists recover ancient DNA left behind on cave walls for the first time
In an extraordinary breakthrough, researchers have isolated ancient human DNA from prehistoric cave paintings found in Spain and Portugal. Published in Nature Communications, this pioneering work opens doors to identifying the creators of these works, including their gender and lineage. The DNA seems to have seeped through bodily fluids, giving us a fascinating link to the artists who crafted these enduring relics thousands of years ago.
Ancient inscription revealing Christianity's clash with mysterious cult decoded by researchers
Archaeologists recently unveiled rare written evidence of Christianity's rise over a Roman mystery religion. They found an ancient inscription, written in the same language that was spoken by Jesus Christ.The engraving was found at an underground Mithras temple at Zerzevan Castle, a Turkish fortification roughly 40 miles north of the Syrian border. The inscription back 1,700 years and was written in Aramaic, which was widely spoken across the ancient Near East, including by Jesus Christ.ARCHAEOL...
China’s JL missile family: The submarine-launched nukes designed to reach US
China has successfully test-fired a ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the western Pacific, highlighting its growing sea-based nuclear deterrent. This development underscores the evolution of Beijing's 'Giant Wave' missile program, from the limited-range JL-1 to the intercontinental JL-3. The new missile significantly enhances China's second-strike capability, allowing submarines to strike distant targets from safer waters.
How Bermuda’s 400-year-old roof design supplies water to 65,000 people
Bermuda has no rivers, no freshwater lakes and no natural springs, yet it has supplied drinking water to its residents for more than four centuries. The British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic relies on an ingenious rainwater harvesting system built into the roofs of nearly every home.
Mysterious 'space balls' that washed up on an Australian beach are likely pressure vessels from a rocket, experts confirm
Mysterious 'space balls' that washed up on an Australian beach are likely pressure vessels from a rocket, experts confirmREAD MORE: Warning after 'potentially hazardous' objects wash up on beachSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy XANTHA LEATHAM, EXECUTIVE SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 11:01, 6 July 2026 | Updated: 11:03, 6 July 2026 e-mail 38 View comments
Earth could have over 20 million insect species, leaving most still unknown to science
A groundbreaking study suggests Earth may host up to 20.3 million insect species, significantly more than the previously estimated 6 million. Researchers conducted extensive surveys in Costa Rica, scaling findings to a global level. This revelation highlights the vast unknown biodiversity and underscores the urgent need for insect conservation amidst alarming population declines due to human activities.
CGTN poll on global extreme weather
Extreme weather – such as extreme heat, torrential rains, prolonged droughts and severe cold waves – have swept across the globe recently, drawing widespread attention from the international community. Please answer the following questions to share
More than a flypast: How nations use the sky to send strategic messages
Military flypasts, from early ceremonial displays to modern power projections, showcase national strength and technological prowess. Historical events like the post-WWII Tokyo Bay flyover and Cold War Soviet parades highlight their strategic importance. Today, nations like the US, Russia, China, and India use these aerial spectacles to demonstrate military modernization and global ambitions, reflecting shifting geopolitical landscapes.
Source of mysterious space balls found washed up on beach revealed after probe by space agency
The Australian Space Agency (ASA) has said it has "identified the likely source" of half a dozen mysterious silver spheres found washed up on beaches in Australia.The objects, which appeared as big chrome balls, were discovered near Forrest Beach in northern Queensland, roughly 80 kilometres north of Townsville, over the weekend.The ASA said this morning that the objects "appear to be pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle", working with international authorities to formally confirm the sp...
‘It’s smoke and mirrors’: hope turns to fear in Scottish village chosen for AI datacentre
Suspicions grow in Lanarkshire that local people have been misled on supposed benefits of the huge developmentRevealed: landmark Scottish AI project has no prospect of meeting renewables promiseWhat are Britain’s AI growth zones and are the plans feasible or ‘complete bunk’?The promise was that a Scottish community would be transformed by massive investment and empowered to chase “the jobs of the future”. Instead, local people in Lanarkshire fear they may have to sell their properties and lose g...
Revealed: landmark Scottish AI project has no prospect of meeting renewables promise
Exclusive: Government and developers privately acknowledged Lanarkshire datacentre site had power provision ‘issue’‘It’s smoke and mirrors’: hope turns to fear in Scottish village chosen for AI datacentreWhat are Britain’s AI growth zones and are the plans feasible or ‘complete bunk’?A landmark AI development billed as delivering jobs and prosperity has misrepresented its plans to channel a nuclear reactor’s worth of power to a site in rural Scotland, a Guardian investigation has found.When it w...
A scientist built 200 bee hotels. Three years later, they changed what we know
Hotels are usually built for travellers, but some are designed for creatures no bigger than your thumb. Scientists and conservationists have spent years creating these miniature refuges for wild bees in the form of small nesting structures fitted with narrow tunnels that mimic the hollow stems and cavities many solitary bee species naturally use to lay their eggs.
Likely origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ found on Queensland beaches revealed by Australian Space Agency
Organisation says objects consistent with ‘debris from a foreign rocket body that recently re-entered the atmosphere’ The Australian Space Agency has said the six so-called “space balls” found in north Queensland were likely from a “foreign rocket body” that had recently re-entered the atmosphere after being in orbit.The six mysterious objects were found by the public washed ashore in the Forrest Beach area, north of Townsville, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and were suspected of containing haz...