Technology

Telegram founder Pavel Durov is under formal investigation and has been barred from leaving France, according to a statement released Wednesday night by a French prosecutor. The Russian-born billionaire is being investigated for several alleged offenses linked to criminal activities on Telegram. These include complicity in illegal gang transactions, “laundering of crimes in an organized gang,” and refusal to provide …

In a fascinating discovery, scientists have revealed that diamonds make a dramatic journey to the Earth’s surface during catastrophic events such as continental shifts and explosive volcanic eruptions. A recent study has shown that diamonds are brought to the surface during volcanic eruptions triggered by the movement of Earth’s continents and the reshaping of the planet’s landscape.   What Are …

Thinkers and tech experts have collaborated to introduce a new phone designed to combat smartphone addiction—a vibrant pink Barbie-themed phone. Recently launched in the UK and Europe, this Barbie-branded device aims to help young people reduce their dependence on smartphones. The phone, produced by HMD, is intentionally made to be a simple device, featuring no front camera, just one game, …

The discovery of parasitic worms in the eyes of a black bear has raised significant concerns among scientists, who worry that these tiny organisms, known to cause blindness, could soon pose a threat to humans as well. The worms are associated with a zoonotic disease called “Thelaziosis,” according to a research paper. The bear in question was killed in rural …

On Monday, August 26, Apple announced the appointment of Kevan Parekh, an Indian-origin executive who has been with the company for over a decade, as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Parekh, currently Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, will succeed Luca Maestri as CFO starting January 1, 2025. This leadership shift occurs as Apple prepares for several major …

A new study has unveiled alarming potential consequences of global warming, predicting temperature increases that substantially exceed previous estimates by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Researchers analyzing sediments from the Pacific Ocean near California have discovered that the Earth’s average temperature could potentially soar by 7 to 14 degrees Celsius (13 to 25.2 degrees Fahrenheit), a …

This week, from August 27 to September 1, NASA has issued a warning that five large asteroids will make close approaches to Earth. These Near Earth Objects (NEOs) are being closely monitored by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which has assured that although they will come near the Earth, they pose no threat. The following asteroids are included in this week’s …

Dr. Tyler Wenzel from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has developed an innovative technique to create miniature brains using human blood stem cells, which could revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. “We never imagined our bold idea would actually work. These mini-brains could be used as a diagnostic tool, created from blood,” Wenzel said. The concept of these …