Technology

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stranded in space for several weeks as the space agency works on a plan to bring them safely back to Earth. The Boeing Starliner, which transported them to low-Earth orbit in June, has been plagued by technical issues. Now, a new challenge has arisen involving their spacesuits. If an emergency occurs …

In the Eastern Sierra Nevada’s Mono Lake, scientists have discovered a previously unknown microscopic organism that could provide new insights into how complex animal life originated on Earth. This organism, a type of choanoflagellate, is a single-celled microorganism closely related to animals. The significance of this discovery lies in the fact that both the organism found in Mono Lake and …

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 …