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80-million-year-old snake brain reveals a surprising evolutionary secret

An exceptionally preserved snake fossil from Brazil reveals that early snakes were far more diverse than scientists once thought. Detailed brain reconstructions show that Tametara mirim was adapted for burrowing, while another ancient snake was suited to life above ground. Other fossils point to marine lifestyles as well. By 80 million years ago, snakes were already experimenting with very different habitats and sensory systems.

ScienceDailyAugust 5, 20261 min read

WorldNews

Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C

There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.

BBCAugust 5, 20261 min read

SpaceNews

Why some scientists are thrilled that a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon

While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

BBCAugust 5, 20261 min read

Mobile GamesNews

Coffee Stain bullish despite underperformance of Deep Rock Galactic spinoff

Meanwhile, the company's popular Roblox title, Welcome to Bloxburg, generated $2.1 million during Q1.

Game DeveloperAugust 5, 20261 min read

MobileNews

T-Mobile is upping the steaks with its next T-Mobile Tuesday freebie

Subscribers can claim a pair of stainless steel grilling tongs in the T-Life app starting August 11.

Android AuthorityAugust 5, 20261 min read

SecuritySecurity Advisory

Critical Gitea Flaw Let Unauthenticated Attackers Read Server Files via Org-Mode Markup

An unauthenticated attacker can read any file the service account can access on Gitea, the self-hosted Git platform, in versions 1.22.1 through 1.27.0. No login, no repository write access. A public repository and crafted Org-mode markup are enough. The flaw is fixed in Gitea 1.27.1. The file-read flaw is tracked as CVE-2026-59774, rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.8, and received its

The Hacker NewsAugust 5, 20261 min read