February 17, 2026

Europe Urged to Prepare for Catastrophic 3C of Global Warming, Says Climate Expert

Europe faces a hotter future with up to 3C global warming. Climate expert Maarten van Aalst says adapting is 'not rocket science' but urgent. The EU advisory board calls for stronger climate risk plans and investments to protect people from deadly weather extremes.

February 17, 2026

China Urged to Merge Commercial and Military Space Tech to Boost Defence

Chinese researchers call for blending commercial satellite use with military systems. As rivals like the US tap private firm tech, China aims to strengthen its space power with a military-civil satellite network.

February 17, 2026

Ancient Elephant Bone Found in Spain May Prove Hannibal's Legendary Alps Crossing

Archaeologists find an ancient elephant bone in Spain, the first proof suggesting Hannibal’s war elephants marched through Europe during his 218 BCE Alpine campaign.

February 17, 2026

Anthropic CEO: We Don’t Know if AI Models Are Conscious as AGI Race Heats Up

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei admits uncertainty over AI consciousness amid faster AGI timelines. Their latest model, Claude Opus 4.6, stirs debate with unusual safety test behaviors.

February 17, 2026

Over 130 Delegates Attend National Conference on AI in Veterinary Medicine at Madras

A three-day national conference on AI and emerging technologies in veterinary medicine began at Madras Veterinary College, drawing 130+ delegates. Experts highlighted the role of AI in precision diagnosis and animal health care innovations.