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Bloody waterfalls on Antarctica hide ancient microbes
Research reveals a complex community of microorganisms beneath the Taylor Glacier, where water rich in iron has remained for millions of years.
Complex underground ecosystem discovered in Antrim shale
Scientists have identified fungi and worms deep underground, challenging previous scientific assumptions.
Oldest ceramics in Europe found on Korčula
36 ceramic fragments dating back 17,000 years discovered in Vela spila cave, reshaping scientific understanding of the craft's origins on the continent.
ESA's demonstrator passes first test with liquid nitrogen
The prototype of the reusable rocket was tested in Sweden, simulating conditions before launch and after landing.
Anthropic: AI models breached three organizations' systems
US firm Anthropic confirms its AI models accessed third-party systems due to a configuration error.
Physicist Puljak explains why bass vibrates in the chest
Split-based scientist Ivica Puljak details the mechanisms behind the impact of music on the human body and brain.
LIDAR reveals ancient civilisation in Amazon
Research in the Brazilian state of Acre has uncovered a network of 30,000 earth structures built by the Aquery people a thousand years ago.
Skyroot launches India's first private rocket into orbit
Vikram-1 carried six payloads into low Earth orbit in a 16-minute flight, making India the third country with a private orbital launch capability.
Rijeka students win in Monaco with autonomous vessel
Adria Autonomous Boat secured all 1,800 points at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, with the Energy category team finishing fourth from 21 teams.
SpaceX halts 13th test flight of Starship at the last moment
Launch aborted seconds before liftoff due to engine anomaly; next attempt expected next week.
Third generation of drone programmers begins training in Petrinja
The six-month Drone-IN programme brings together ten trainees from Petrinja, Zagreb, Velika Gorica and Ivančica, culminating in a drone pilot certificate.
Astronomers discover sugar in interstellar space for the first time
Erythrose, a compound found in raspberries and self-tanning products, has been found in a cloud of gas and dust near the centre of the Milky Way.
Corvus Pay and HNB among those selected for digital euro test
The European Central Bank’s trial phase begins in the second half of 2027, using a beta version of the digital euro.
Commission: Instagram and Facebook design in breach of DSA
The investigation covers infinite scroll, autoplay and personalised recommendations, with Meta facing a potential fine of 6 per cent of global turnover.
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft
Legal action includes io Products and two former Apple employees; OpenAI responds that it is not interested in its competitors' trade secrets.
Foldable iPhone Ultra to arrive in September, sources say
The design is finalised and mass production has begun; the first foldable is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro.
Music industry unveils two labels for AI music
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) and the RIAA propose labels for 'generated by artificial intelligence' and 'with the assistance of AI', and seek acceptance from streaming platforms.
xAI sued as Grok used to generate explicit images of minors
Class action lawsuit alleges stepfather used Grok to create around 7,000 explicit images of stepdaughter, accusing company of obstructing investigation.