Could you survive being swallowed by a whale? As Whalefall hits screens, experts reveal what would really happen in the nightmare scenario

Daily Mail - Oct 16, 2026

The film Whalefall has revived the enduring fear of being swallowed whole by a whale. But could you survive this in real life?

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Urgent warning to parents over baby swim floats sold on Amazon, eBay and Vinted - as they could put children at risk of drowning

Experts have issued an urgent warning to parents over hundreds of potentially dangerous swim floats being sold by major online marketplaces.

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'This is a prank, right?' Social media is baffled by Tesla's flying car stunt - as one jokes 'car insurance companies are going to s*** themselves'

Elon Musk has shocked the world by unveiling a spectacular demonstration of a new Tesla flying car. However, on social media, tech fans have been left baffled by the outlandish stunt.

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NASA's next Mars mission targets Phobos and Deimos, not Red Planet

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What is behind the success of dark skies festival?

Stargazers are preparing to enjoy an annual festival that celebrates the beauty of the night sky.

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Tesla Debuts 2026 Roadster, an EV Sports Car at Least $200,000

Elon Musk’s company and other automakers, like Jaguar and Bentley, are trying to sell very expensive electric cars to people who usually prefer gasoline-fueled luxury and performance.

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Citizen Science Groups Grapple With the Rise of A.I. Slop

Facing a flood of A.I. slop, groups bent on democratizing science create new checks and balances.

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UN warns global biodiversity action off track, urges implementation

UN warns global biodiversity action off track, urges implementation

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Is AI ready to rewrite our understanding of physics?

Is AI ready to rewrite our understanding of physics?Physicists went through 250 answers that AI models got "wrong" on physics benchmarks. Only 12 were genuine physics errors by the model.That's the headline result of a 2026 preprint from Yale University researchers and colleagues, who re-graded...

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Apple iPhone Duo pre-orders begin in India today: Check prices, storage variants and offers

Apple iPhone Duo pre-orders begin in India at 5:30 PM IST on October 16, 2026, with sales starting October 23 at prices from ₹2,99,900. The foldable smartphone features a 7.6-inch inner display, a 5.4-inch outer screen, the A20 Pro chip and a 48MP dual rear camera system.

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What is ArtCraft? Free AI-built software offers alternatives to Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and more

ArtCraft is a free, open-source software suite launched in October 2026 by developer Brandon Thomas, offering AI-assisted alternatives to Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Microsoft Office apps. 

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Astronomers identify possible first green star in 27 years of research

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Chinas Tencent says AI agents showed unintended browsing behaviour

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