New tiger cat species discovered in South America after genomic analysis.
A fifth distinct species of tiger cat has been identified through complete genome analysis, highlighting the difficulty of distinguishing these small, nocturnal felines.
» readYoung planet found in dusty disk challenges planet formation models
A newly identified exoplanet, named Elias 2-24 b, was discovered using archived observations from NASA-funded telescopes. The planet, still orbiting within its young star's dusty disk, provides scientists with a rare opportunity to study planet…
» readAI auditing faces major challenges as Anthropic CEO proposes independent oversight
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's proposal to embed outside evaluators inside frontier AI companies has been met with skepticism from experts, who argue that the field of AI auditing lacks established standards and faces significant practical obstacles.
» readScientists Warn Climate Change May Push Amazon Past Tipping Point as Strongest El Niño on Record Looms
A historic El Niño, supercharged by climate change, is expected to become the strongest ever recorded, raising concerns about a humanitarian crisis and unprecedented strain on natural systems.
» readEyewitness memory can be reliable if procedures are followed, researchers say
Eyewitness memory has long been considered unreliable, with more than 70 percent of DNA-based exonerations from 1989 to 2019 involving mistaken identifications.
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