Users in India, the United States and other markets reported disruptions across Instagram and Facebook, with problems loading feeds, logging in and sending messages. Parent company Meta had not explained the cause of the failure, leaving the scale and duration of the outage unclear as complaints mounted on tracking services.
A new study identifies a natural process that may have stabilised Earth's climate over the past 60 million years. Researchers found sea level changes regulated how much phosphate reached the oceans, in turn shaping marine life, carbon burial beneath the seafloor and atmospheric carbon dioxide — offering a fresh explanation for long-term climate regulation.
Quick-commerce platform Zepto appeared to suffer an outage on Sunday, with users reporting problems on both its app and website. Complaints logged on tracking service Downdetector pointed to disruptions in placing orders and loading the service, though the company had not issued an explanation for the failure.
Thousands of users reported being unable to load Instagram and Facebook, with many saying no posts appeared after refreshing their feeds. Others hit error messages logging into Facebook's desktop site. Outage tracker Downdetector recorded concentrated complaints from New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata and other Indian cities.
Nearly 200 years after the British Royal Navy rescued thousands of Africans from illegal slave ships and landed them on Saint Helena, scientists have reconstructed where many originated. Published in Science, the study combined historical records, chemical analysis of teeth, computer modelling and ancient DNA to trace the childhood origins of 152 people buried on the island.
Conservationists have described Dakar's port as a hotspot for illegal shark fin trafficking, calling the practice cruel and wasteful. Industrial fishing has driven steep global declines, with one study finding shark populations have fallen 71 percent since 1970.
Intel is widening its partnership with Google Cloud, deploying Gemini Enterprise AI across engineering, supply chain and corporate functions. The chipmaker also intends to lean on cloud infrastructure for semiconductor development work, embedding the technology into internal processes rather than confining it to customer-facing products.
An expert argues that older philosophical traditions still offer usable guidance for a fractured world, pointing to the Sanskrit phrase Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — 'the world is one family'. The idea frames shared belonging rather than difference as the starting point, and is presented as a practical corrective to rising polarisation.
Babies have delicate skin, but that does not mean sunscreen must be avoided entirely, says dermatologist Dr Hysem Eldik. He sets out the age from which application is appropriate and the formulation details parents should check, advising mineral-based products and careful attention to ingredients for the youngest children.
For people put off by the bland taste or lingering aftertaste of unflavoured protein powder, flavoured alternatives offer an easier way to hit daily protein targets. Options span chocolate, coffee and fruit-based profiles, allowing the supplement to fold into routine meals and shakes without becoming a chore to consume.
A leak has surfaced detailing key specifications of Google's Pixel 11a before the Made by Google event. The handset is tipped to carry a Tensor G6 processor, a 120Hz display and 8GB of RAM, positioning the mid-range device as a modest but meaningful step up from its predecessor.
Many spiritual traditions hold that empaths are unusually sensitive to energies reaching beyond the present moment, including inherited family patterns. An expert unpacks the idea of ancestral karma, describing how unresolved emotional legacies are believed to pass through generations and why highly sensitive people are thought to feel them most acutely.
Apple has increased orders for vapour chamber components destined for its foldable and 20th-anniversary iPhone models. The move suggests wider adoption of advanced cooling across future premium devices, helping sustain performance under heavy workloads as processors and displays draw more power in thinner enclosures.
Understanding edible oils depends on traditional knowledge rather than social media trends, argues Dr Jyoti Arora. She sets out the fat composition of widely used cooking oils, explaining how the balance of saturated and unsaturated fats affects health outcomes and which oils suit different cooking temperatures and methods.
The Emporio Armani Sync watch pairs a restrained design with a brown sunray dial, making it easy to wear across settings. Reviewers found its versatility the main draw, working with both casual and formal outfits, and positioned it as a considered accessory purchase rather than a purely technical timepiece.
For those who find eye makeup difficult to get right, three straightforward techniques can lift the result considerably. The approach focuses on blending, placement and definition, offering a repeatable method that works across everyday and occasion looks without requiring extensive products or professional skill.
Scientists tracked a mobile genetic element jumping from a predator into its prey. Such jumping genes drive the spread of antibiotic resistance and contribute to many cancers, while circular RNA molecules derived from them are being explored as next-generation vaccine platforms — giving the findings broad medical significance.
Researchers are studying whether animals comprehend mortality, with cockatoos among their subjects. In a 2020 paper with cognitive scientist Antonio J. Osuna-Mascaro, philosopher Susana Monso argued that two forms of anthropocentrism underpin human reluctance to accept that other species may understand death.
By identifying 'living fossils' embedded in modern speech, some researchers argue that human language evolved gradually through a process of 'survival of the wittiest'. The theory holds that verbal humour was sexually selected in place of physical fighting, drawing on visual brain regions to build the foundations of complex modern grammar.
A nutritionist has shared a kung pao chicken noodle preparation delivering 52g of protein at roughly 450 calories per serving. The dish is pitched as an indulgent but controlled option for weekend meals, combining lean protein with familiar flavours while keeping the overall calorie load moderate.