Ben Affleck confirmed on Wednesday that he used artificial intelligence “for lots of things” in his upcoming Netflix thriller Animals, though he declined to specify which parts of the film incorporated the technology. Speaking at Bloomberg’s 2026 Screentime event in conversation with reporter Lucas Shaw, Affleck defended his use of AI as an ethical tool … Read more
A British holidaymaker was rushed to hospital after being bitten by a silver-cheeked toadfish while swimming in the waters off Kalamaki in Zante, according to port authority sources. Hospital Treatment Following Zante Swimming Incident The unidentified British woman sought urgent treatment at a private clinic following the painful bite off the Greek holiday hotspot. While … Read more
Scientists attempting to de-extinct the woolly mammoth are delaying their projected timeline into the early 2030s as genetic editing proves significantly more complex than anticipated. Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences, which harvested DNA from a frozen mammoth found in Siberia in 2018, now reports that recreating the ancient species requires altering more than 150 genes rather than … Read more
Bats likely originated in Europe approximately 65 million years ago during the late Palaeocene, according to a comprehensive international study published in the journal Nature. The study, part of the Bat1K consortium, combined genome sequencing from 103 species with the analysis of 44 fossils to rewrite the evolutionary history of the world’s only flying mammals. … Read more
A juvenile female humpback whale measuring nearly seven meters washed ashore at a popular Sunshine Coast surfing spot between Point Cartwright and Mudjimba, prompting a coordinated early-morning removal operation by local authorities, according to Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli. Whale Washes Ashore at Sunshine Coast Surfing Spot About 70 people gathered as the roughly seven-meter … Read more
Perth Zoo has welcomed a new male Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo named Taro to its facility as part of a globally coordinated breeding program for the endangered species. According to zoo staff, the six-year-old marsupial arrived recently from Victoria and has already begun interacting with a young resident female named Muku. Taro Settles In After Arriving … Read more
An Ōpōtiki resident who sustained three leg bites during a September 9 attack by two menacing dogs is calling for tightened control measures, telling the local council that the community’s sense of safety has changed. Attack Details and Council Response on Princess Street According to Awhina Kurei, the incident occurred on Princess St in the … Read more
The Ministry for Primary Industries is investigating the death of a young bull that was found dumped next to its owner’s letterbox on September 8 with obscenities spray-painted on its sides, according to reports from RNZ. The incident in rural Whangārei, Northland, has drawn concern from animal welfare group HUHA, prompting an active inquiry into … Read more
Council of Fashion Designers of America CEO Steven Kolb took immediate voluntary leave following an altercation with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals activists at a New York Fashion Week runway presentation, according to multiple news reports. Kolb admitted to physically restraining protesters during the incident and issued a public apology via Instagram Stories, … Read more
A Mapleton resident woke up to find trash strewn across her driveway after a black bear wandered onto her property and tore open an unsecured bag of chicken feed, highlighting a statewide surge in wildlife encounters according to wildlife officials. Understanding Utah’s Rising Bear Incidents Wildlife interactions across the state have climbed sharply compared to … Read more