Technology

Diamonds to the rescue! A surprising potential solution to climate change could involve the very gems known as a girl’s best friend. A team of climatologists, meteorologists, and Earth scientists suggests that, although it might sound strange, diamonds could one day play a role in cooling down the planet. The researchers explored the idea of releasing diamond dust into the …

Astronomers have recently detected the longest radio signal ever observed in space, possibly originating from either a neutron star or a rare type of white dwarf. This signal, with a cycle lasting nearly an hour, has left scientists puzzled. Typically, rotating neutron stars known as pulsars are the source of most radio signals, acting like cosmic lighthouses that spin rapidly. …

After a malfunction involving the plane’s door plug, Boeing’s communications satellite exploded in orbit, resulting in a “total loss” of the device. The satellite, used to serve customers across Africa, Europe, and parts of the Asia-Pacific region, was completely destroyed. The satellite’s operator, Intelsat, revealed that their IS-33e satellite became non-operational on Monday, October 21, following an “anomaly” that occurred …

A meteorite that struck Earth three billion years ago may have laid the groundwork for life to flourish on the planet, according to a team of scientists. However, this event initially caused widespread devastation. The meteorite, discovered in 2014, was 200 times larger than the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. At the time of impact, …

Space companies are investing millions in the search for newer, more cost-effective methods to launch satellites. One company, however, is taking a radically different approach by planning to catapult satellites into orbit—without the need for rockets or fuel. SpinLaunch, a California-based company, has gained attention for its groundbreaking satellite launch system powered entirely by electricity. Their concept involves a massive …

For the first time since AT&T was broken up into regional companies four decades ago, the U.S. government is considering dismantling one of the world’s largest monopolies: Google. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a court document stating it may recommend splitting up Google’s core businesses, potentially separating its search operations from its other products like Android, …

When X unveiled its updated terms of service, set to take effect on November 15, users quickly noticed a significant change. The new terms state that by posting or sharing content on the platform, users grant X a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use their content, including for purposes such as training machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) models. This …

A recent study has raised serious concerns about the presence of microplastics in the lungs, hearts, and brains of newborns. Conducted by researchers at Rutgers University, the study found that when newborn mice were exposed to polyamide-12 (PA-12) through inhalation, tiny plastic particles were later detected in their lungs, hearts, livers, kidneys, and brains. The research also revealed that microplastics …