Male redback spiders somersault directly towards a female’s fangs during mating; scientists found the bizarre behaviour may come from surprisingly simple genetics

Breeding scheme to produce backcross males and (b) possible inheritance patterns of self-sacrificial mating traits. Credit: Biology Letters (2026) Male Australian redback spiders perform an acrobatic somersault during mating that sends their abdomen directly toward the female’s fangs. Scientists have now found that this deadly self-sacrifice behavior comes from a surprisingly simple genetic region.In a…

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Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei strips daughter-in-law Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah of royal title over ‘unbecoming’ conduct; no divorce yet announced from Prince Abdul Malik

Brunei’s Sultan revokes daughter-in-law’s royal title over ‘unbecoming’ conduct. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has stripped his daughter-in-law, Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah, of her royal title, with the country’s Office of the Grand Chamberlain saying her conduct was deemed “unbecoming” of a spouse of a member of the royal family. The decree, issued on Saturday, August…

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President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards

Among 78 gallantry awards, 13 are to be awarded posthumously (Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday approved 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous, to defence forces and central armed police forces personnel on the eve of the 80th Independence Day.The awards are 9 Kirti Chakras, including 7 posthumous; 1 Bar to Shaurya…

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WWE earnings, UFC career, endorsements, investments, lifestyle and financial legacy

Ric Flair vs Brock Lesnar net worth comparison in 2026: WWE earnings, UFC career, endorsements, investments, lifestyle and financial legacy (Credit: Getty Images) Brock Lesnar and Ric Flair are two of the biggest names in professional wrestling. But they have had very different experiences in terms of money. Lesnar was a crossover combat-sports star after excelling…

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Govt scraps 12-minute ad cap for TV channel

NEW DELHI: Television channels will no longer be restricted to 12 minutes of advertisements per hour, with the government deciding to scrap the two-decade-old cap in a move it says will put traditional broadcasters on a more level footing with digital platforms.The restriction, introduced in 2006 under the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, will cease…

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