The Olaf effect: Woke scientists claim female animals, monsters, robots and magical creatures are 'underrepresented' in children's cartoons

Daily Mail - Oct 25, 2026

From Olaf to Mike Wazowski, many of the most loveable cartoon characters are non-human. But experts from UC Berkeley point out that most of these characters are portrayed as male.

Read full article

More News

Less than 20 folds, one cracked screen: iPhone Duo buyers raise durability concerns

Oct 25, 2026

Less than 20 folds, one cracked screen: iPhone Duo buyers raise durability concerns

Apple iPhone Duo buyers have reported cracked inner screens near the hinge within hours of use, with one user claiming the display broke after fewer than 20 folds. Images shared on Reddit reportedly show similar damage across multiple devices, raising concerns about the foldable phone’s durability.

Overnight winds hit 85mph as Scotland is hit by Storm Beolo

Oct 25, 2026

Overnight winds hit 85mph as Scotland is hit by Storm Beolo

Heavy rain and strong winds are affecting most of the country until 21:00 on Sunday.

Seabirds and sewage among UNESCO status challenges

Oct 25, 2026

Seabirds and sewage among UNESCO status challenges

A report marking 10 years of the Isle of Man as a UNESCO Biosphere highlights the scheme's progress.

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm

Oct 25, 2026

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm

Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

China’s tech giants are paying 1 million yuan for a new kind of AI engineer

Oct 25, 2026

China’s tech giants are paying 1 million yuan for a new kind of AI engineer

Chinese technology giants are dangling annual pay packages approaching 1 million yuan (US$149,739) to attract artificial intelligence engineers who can turn AI models into commercial applications. Companies including ByteDance, Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group Holding are stepping up recruitment and training of the so-called forward-deployed engineers (FDEs), who work directly with customers to develop and integrate AI applications into business operations. Demand for such professionals has...

Elon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s Rules

Oct 25, 2026

Elon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s Rules

The comments were his first since the disruption in the country’s satellite service. Earlier, Ukraine said drones using Starshield, the Pentagon-funded service, were back to normal speeds.

From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa

Oct 24, 2026

From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa

For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.

New UFO files detail sightings of six-foot 'skinwalkers' and 'portal to another world' near America's famous paranormal hotspot

Oct 24, 2026

New UFO files detail sightings of six-foot 'skinwalkers' and 'portal to another world' near America's famous paranormal hotspot

The Pentagon released a new batch of declassified UFO documents on Friday, including an investigation into mysterious portals and creatures near America's famous paranormal hotspot.

'Floating gold' worth thousands is being found washed up on America's beaches. Here's what to look out for... but beware its disgusting origins

Oct 24, 2026

'Floating gold' worth thousands is being found washed up on America's beaches. Here's what to look out for... but beware its disgusting origins

Americans hunting for the prized substance have a strong incentive not to publicize their finds, meaning it may be more prevalent than was widely understood.

Hear Amelia Earhart's VOICE like never before: Scientists use AI to enhance a recording logged two years before the pilot's disappearance

Oct 24, 2026

Hear Amelia Earhart's VOICE like never before: Scientists use AI to enhance a recording logged two years before the pilot's disappearance

Scientists have used AI to enhance a historical recording of Amelia Earhart, making her voice sound clearer than ever before.

Oppo ColorOS 17 beta update rolls out early to OnePlus 15, Find X9 series: New features and AI upgrades and more

Oct 24, 2026

Oppo ColorOS 17 beta update rolls out early to OnePlus 15, Find X9 series: New features and AI upgrades and more

Oppo has begun rolling out ColorOS 17 ahead of schedule to the OnePlus 15 and Find X9 series. The Android 17-based update brings redesigned animations, AI tools, performance improvements and new security features.

Shocking theory claims there are only six continents... as North America and Europe are still one landmass

Oct 24, 2026

Shocking theory claims there are only six continents... as North America and Europe are still one landmass

A shock theory by scientists claims there are only six continents on Earth, and the US is somehow still connected to Europe.

Recommended

Thousands without electricity as Storm Boelo hits

Oct 25, 2026

Thousands without electricity as Storm Boelo hits

An amber warning is in force across parts of County Antrim and County Londonderry until 10:00 GMT on Sunday.

The Next Discovery

The Next Discovery is equipped with recent Science & Tech news to impart knowledge to individuals awaiting the future.

ABOUT US
NEWSLETTER

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 The Next Discovery. All Rights Reserved.