Animal of the Day
Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus)
Asian elephants are known for their intelligence and strong social bonds. They can communicate through a variety of vocalizations and body language. These gentle giants play a crucial role in their ecosystems by helping to maintain the forest and grassland habitats where they live.
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Southern Taurid meteor shower begins, offering months of potential fireballs
The Southern Taurid meteor shower began on Sunday, September 20, and will run through November 20, with peak activity expected on the nights of October 13-14 and November 4-5.
» readPhysicists show quantum light can break Newton’s third law to swim upstream
A team of researchers has demonstrated that a passive object can move upstream against a current of quantum light, defying Isaac Newton’s third law of motion. The finding could lead to new ways of controlling quantum light in experimental devices.
» readX now tells users when posts are shadowbanned due to local laws
The social media platform X announced Monday that it will now inform users when their posts have been shadowbanned, or shown to fewer people, because of compliance with local laws.
» readHyundai to build tens of thousands of Ioniq 5 robotaxis for Waymo at Georgia plant
Hyundai will build tens of thousands of Ioniq 5 robotaxis for Waymo at its plant in Georgia, chief executive Jose Munoz announced. The robotaxi manufacturing business is already profitable and is becoming a business unit on its own, he said.
» readOura seeks up to $2.2 billion in IPO, but most proceeds will go to existing shareholders
Oura, the smart ring maker, is aiming to raise as much as $2.2 billion in its upcoming initial public offering, but the bulk of the proceeds are expected to go to existing investors rather than the company itself.
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