Technology

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter has captured a striking “smiley face”-shaped salt deposit on Mars, sparking curiosity and amazement among online observers. Scientists believe that this salt deposit may hold clues to the possibility of ancient life on Mars. Billions of years ago, the Red Planet was home to vast lakes and rivers, which vanished during …

A new virus, named the Wetland Virus (WELV), has been discovered in China and can infect humans through tick bites. In some cases, it can impact the brain, leading to neurological diseases. The virus was first identified in June 2019 in a 61-year-old patient from Jinzhou, who fell ill after being bitten by ticks in the wetlands of Inner Mongolia. …

The Biden administration plans to introduce export controls on essential technologies, including quantum computing and semiconductor products, aiming to coordinate with key allies to curb technological advancements in China and other rival nations. The forthcoming rules would limit the export of quantum computers, critical chip-manufacturing equipment, advanced semiconductor technology known as gate-all-around, and related components and software made from metals …

Residents of Denver recently witnessed a peculiar balloon floating high in their skies, reminiscent of the Chinese spy balloons that traversed the United States last year. This sighting was first reported by KDVR, a local Denver news channel, on Friday, September 6. The balloon, a white, semi-transparent orb, was identified by The Hill as belonging to World View Enterprises, a …

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, announced on the social media platform X that the company plans to send its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, coinciding with the next opportunity for Earth-to-Mars travel. Musk explained that these initial missions aim to test the spacecraft’s ability to land safely on Mars. Should these tests succeed, SpaceX intends to proceed …

In a troubling development raising concerns about potential human-to-human transmission of bird flu, a U.S. resident has tested positive for the virus despite having no contact with animals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday (Sep 6) that the individual from Missouri has fully recovered and has been discharged from the hospital. Despite growing concerns, the …

A recent study has revealed that a sea creature, the Atlantic comb jelly, also known as the “sea walnut,” has the remarkable ability to reverse its aging process. When faced with a lack of food or injury, this gelatinous invertebrate can revert to its larval form, a stage in its life where it possesses tentacles to catch food. In its …

For the second time in a month, members of an uncontacted tribe from the Peruvian Amazon have attacked humans, this time killing two loggers with bows and arrows. The incident occurred near the Pariamanu River in Madre de Dios province on August 29, but the news has only now been confirmed by FENAMAD, a federation representing the region’s indigenous tribes. …