Technology

In a groundbreaking development, lung cancer vaccine trials have commenced in seven countries, potentially transforming how this deadly disease is treated and even prevented. Janusz Racz, aged 67, has become the first person in the UK to receive the vaccine, which is designed to combat lung cancer and prevent its recurrence. The vaccine, known as BNT116, targets non-small cell lung …

Scientists have sounded the alarm after discovering significant amounts of microplastics in critical human organs, including the brain, and are urging for stricter measures to combat plastic pollution. A recent study revealed that the human brain contains more microplastics than any other organ, describing it as “one of the most plastic-polluted tissues yet examined.” Microplastics, which are particles smaller than …

For centuries, humans have sought the elusive secret to extending life beyond natural limits and evading death. Now, scientists have discovered a gene that brings humanity closer to the once seemingly impossible goal of achieving longevity. This gene has been found to promote cellular repair and mitigate the effects of aging, offering new hope for not just longer lives, but …

A catastrophic scenario involving Antarctica’s massive ice sheet is frequently discussed in the context of climate change. The concern is that this ice sheet could eventually disintegrate, leading to disastrous consequences for global coastlines. Scientists have described this scenario as one where, after the floating edges of the ice sheets melt, only towering ice cliffs remain. These steep cliffs would …

In a controversial statement, well-known ufologist Jaime Maussan has claimed that experts have discovered rare metals and alloys within the chests of the so-called “alien mummies” found in Peru. Maussan suggested that these materials could be part of mobile phone-like devices embedded in the mysterious bodies. According to Maussan, these metals might be interstellar communication devices. Among the metals found, …

Scientists have discovered that up to 95 percent of the water on exoplanets might be trapped deep within their iron cores, which could make these planets more potentially habitable. Caroline Dorn, a professor of exoplanets at ETH Zurich in Switzerland, stated, “Only recently have we begun to understand that planets are more complex than we previously thought. They are much …

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, created by his startup xAI, recently enabled users on the social media platform X to generate AI-created images from text prompts. Shortly after its launch, it became evident that Grok allowed the creation of controversial and potentially harmful images, including misleading depictions of political figures like former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, …

Throughout history, books like “The Bible” and “The Satanic Verses” have been banned in various regions due to concerns about their content influencing society negatively. Interestingly, some books pose a literal hazard due to the toxic chemicals used in their production. Researchers at Lipscomb University in the US discovered that brightly colored, cloth-bound books from the Victorian era onwards might …