Technology

A study published on Friday, May 24, revealed that unpasteurized milk contaminated with the bird flu virus H5N1 can make mice sick and damage their organs when consumed. This research follows the detection of the bird flu virus in dairy herds across nine states in the United States. The findings add to the evidence suggesting that virus-infected raw milk may …

Researchers have reportedly developed a new iron-based cathode material that could lead to cheaper, safer, and more sustainable batteries. This breakthrough could eliminate the need for expensive and scarce metals like cobalt and nickel, thereby reducing the manufacturing costs of electric vehicles (EVs). Xiulei “David” Ji, a chemistry researcher at Oregon State University, explained their process of transforming the reactivity …

Mastercard announced on Wednesday that it expects to identify compromised credit or debit card numbers much earlier than before, thanks to its latest software update incorporating artificial intelligence (AI). This new technology aims to detect patterns in stolen card data more swiftly, allowing banks to replace compromised cards before they are misused by criminals. Johan Gerber, Executive Vice President of …

Phil Schiller, a veteran Apple executive, has conceded that a court-ordered overhaul of the U.S. payment system in the iPhone app store has not significantly boosted competition. This could lead to a federal judge demanding further changes. Schiller, who has overseen the iPhone app store since it launched in 2008, admitted during his testimony that the new payment options introduced …

The idea of reading someone else’s mind might sound like something out of a fantasy novel, but scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) claim to have made this possible. They have reportedly developed a machine that can translate human thoughts into text in real-time, boasting an impressive accuracy rate of 79%. This breakthrough represents a significant advancement in …

The formation of natural diamonds is a complex process, requiring immense pressure of several gigapascals and scorching temperatures of around 1500 degrees Celsius over thousands of years to transform carbon atoms into diamonds. Typically, these conditions are found hundreds of miles below the Earth’s surface. However, scientists have now developed groundbreaking technology that can create similar gems on the surface …

Scientists have developed a method to preserve breast tissue outside the human body for at least a week, a breakthrough that could significantly impact breast cancer research. The study, funded by the Prevent Breast Cancer charity and published in the Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia, revealed that breast tissue could be maintained in a special gel solution. This …

Scientists have made a startling discovery: microplastics have been found in human testicles. Researchers at the University of New Mexico examined testicular tissues from both humans and dogs, finding microplastics in every sample. The concentration of microplastics was three times higher in humans compared to dogs. The study revealed an average of 329.44 micrograms of microplastics per gram of tissue …