Skip to Content

WEDNESDAY, 15 APRIL 2026, 21:56

Science/Tech

Sperm whales’ communication closely parallels human language, study finds

Today at 12:00 PM, via The Guardian

Analysis shows whales’ coda vocalizations are ‘highly complex’ and remarkably similar to our own

We may appear to have little in common with sperm whales – enormous, ocean-dwelling animals that last shared a common ancestor with humans more than 90 million years ago. But the whales’ vocalized communications are remarkably similar to our own, researchers have discovered.

Not only do sperm whale...

AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences

Today at 10:25 AM, via ITWeb

At this year’s ITWeb Security Summit in Johannesburg, Qualys will examine why traditional vulnerability management cannot keep up with AI-driven threats.

Hidden treasures: Spanish archaeologists discover trove of ancient shipwrecks in Bay of Gibraltar

Today at 10:00 AM, via The Guardian

Researchers identify wrecks at the bottom of the sea from as far back as fifth century BC, from Europe and beyond

Spanish archaeologists exploring the bay that curves between the southern port of Algeciras and the Rock of Gibraltar have documented the wrecks of more than 30 ships that came to grief near the Pillars of Hercules between the fifth century BC and the second world war.

Over the...

Amazon Buys Globalstar For $10.8 Billion, Moving To Expand Its Satellite Internet Service

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

Amazon is buying satellite communications company Globalstar for $10.8 billion to expand its Leo satellite-internet network and compete more directly with SpaceX’s Starlink. The deal also includes a partnership with Apple to support satellite connectivity for iPhones and Apple Watches, with Amazon planning voice, data, and messaging services starting in 2028. The New York Times reports: Leo was...

  1. Pages:
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4
  6. 5
  7. ...
  8. 48