6:18 am, Friday, 17 April 2026
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Monarch Butterfly Population Jumps 64 Percent, But Long-Term Decline Persists

A hopeful winter count Eastern migratory monarch butterflies recorded a significant population rebound during their 2025-2026 overwintering season in central

How his Third Theatre still flows against the tide like Ol’ Man River

The curtain rises, and your feet touch the wooden floor – a familiar comfort. As the warmth of the spotlight

Humpback Whales Are Teaching Each Other New Hunting Skills — and Science Is Watching

Bubble-net feeding spreads through social bonds in British Columbia A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal

North Atlantic Right Whale Records Best Calving Season in 15 Years

Twenty-two calves spotted, hope cautious but real The 2025-2026 North Atlantic right whale calving season has produced 22 confirmed mother-and-calf

Apple Launches AirPods Max 2 in Surprise Monday Announcement

H2 chip and stronger noise cancellation at the same price Apple unveiled the AirPods Max 2 on Monday through a

Pet Ownership Surges Among Young Urban Professionals

Changing lifestyles reshape pet culture Pet ownership is rising sharply among young professionals living in major cities, reflecting broader lifestyle

Ocean Heat Reaches New Record as Climate Change Intensifies

Scientists track rising sea temperatures Ocean temperatures around the world have reached new record levels, according to climate researchers tracking

Tech Companies Race to Build Smaller, More Powerful AI Chips

New generation of processors emerging Major technology companies are intensifying efforts to develop specialized chips designed specifically for artificial intelligence

Apple’s Next AI Push Targets the iPhone Ecosystem

A new phase of consumer AI Apple is preparing a major expansion of artificial intelligence features across its devices, signaling

Apple’s Second Foldable iPhone May Be Compact Clamshell Design While Larger Book-Style Model Delayed to 2029

Apple hasn’t even released its first foldable smartphone, yet the company is already working on follow-up devices. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman