Technology

What began as a simple home improvement project for retired chicken farmer Mihail Mihailidis in Kincumber, Australia, irrevocably altered the course of paleontological understanding when he unearthed an extraordinary fossil specimen. Mihailidis had acquired a sandstone slab from a local quarry, intending to incorporate it into a garden wall. However, upon flipping the stone, he discovered not merely an unusual …

In a significant stride towards modernizing Indonesia’s defense capabilities, President Prabowo Subianto formally handed over a substantial array of advanced military aircraft and weaponry to the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), General Agus Subianto, at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Monday, May 18. This pivotal ceremony marked the induction of six state-of-the-art Dassault …

As 2026 unfolds, the PlayStation 4 (PS4) continues to hold a significant place in the gaming market, maintaining a high demand, particularly among enthusiasts seeking access to a vast library of popular titles at increasingly affordable prices. Despite the advent and growing prominence of the PlayStation 5 (PS5), the PS4’s enduring appeal underscores its legacy and accessibility. However, for any …

Indonesia is bracing for a heightened risk of human-wildlife conflict and devastating forest and land fires as the powerful El Niño phenomenon intensifies, leading to a prolonged and exceptionally dry season. Experts from leading institutions, including IPB University, have issued urgent warnings that the severe drought conditions are forcing wild animals, including apex predators, out of their natural habitats in …

A discarded upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is on an unintended collision course with the Moon, projected to impact the lunar surface, potentially creating a new crater. This event, while offering a fleeting scientific curiosity, serves as a stark reminder of the escalating problem of space debris and its profound implications for future lunar exploration. The trajectory …

The global smartphone market registered a modest uptick in the first quarter of 2026, with worldwide shipments increasing by a mere 1 percent year-over-year to reach 298.5 million units, according to a comprehensive report released by global market research firm Omdia on April 30, 2026. This thin margin of growth emerges against a backdrop of intensifying industry challenges, including escalating …

A recent study published in the journal PLOS One has presented compelling evidence, derived from a 250-million-year-old fossil, that the ancient ancestors of mammals, known as synapsids, were indeed egg-layers. This groundbreaking discovery centers on the meticulously analyzed embryo of a Lystrosaurus, a resilient "mammal-like reptile" that famously survived the most cataclysmic mass extinction event in Earth’s history approximately 252 …

Jakarta (ANTARA) – For many children, mathematics has long been perceived as a daunting and monotonous subject. The abstract nature of numbers, complex formulas, and repetitive calculation problems often lead to a rapid disengagement, stifling innate curiosity and fostering a prevalent sense of math anxiety from an early age. Yet, foundational numerical literacy is an indispensable skill, crucial for cognitive …

Jakarta – Meutya Hafid, the Minister of Communication and Digital, expressed profound appreciation for detikcom’s initiative in organizing the "Apresiasi Konektivitas Digital 2026" (Digital Connectivity Awards 2026). Speaking at the prestigious event held at Hotel Sultan on Friday, April 17, 2026, Minister Hafid underscored the critical and strategic role played by media platforms, particularly detikcom, in identifying, curating, and elevating …

The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) has issued a stringent ultimatum to the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit organization behind Wikipedia, demanding immediate compliance with the country’s regulations for Electronic System Operators (PSEs). Failure to register within a final seven-day grace period will result in a comprehensive blockade of Wikimedia services, including the immensely popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia, across …