Technology

The Seagull, a modestly priced electric vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD, has set the American automotive industry and political figures on edge. Launched last year, the Seagull retails for about $12,000 in China and offers a build quality that competes with American electric vehicles priced three times higher. A less expensive model with shorter range is available for under $10,000. …

The recent discovery that the Sahara Desert was once home to lush grasslands and verdant pastures around 4,000 years ago has prompted scientists to delve deeper into whether Earth might experience a similar dramatic environmental shift as seen in northern Africa. A new study has shed light on how the transformation from what was known as the “African humid period,” …

In approximately five years, on April 13, 2029, the near-Earth asteroid known as Apophis, often referred to as the ‘God of Destruction’, will come extraordinarily close to Earth, passing at a distance of just 30,000 miles (about 48,280 kilometers). Apophis, named after the Egyptian god of chaos, measures about 1,000 feet (roughly 305 meters) in diameter and will approach so …

Apple has issued an apology for its latest iPad Pro commercial, acknowledging that it did not achieve its intended message. The advertisement, which was unveiled on social media by Apple CEO Tim Cook, received considerable criticism from viewers who interpreted it as a celebration of technology’s detrimental impact on human creativity and artistry. In response to the negative feedback, Apple’s …

A probe by the New Mexico Attorney General into Meta’s platforms has led to the arrests of three men charged with attempting to sexually abuse children. This follows a detailed investigation into child exploitation risks on Facebook and Instagram, which also initiated a lawsuit against Meta in December. The lawsuit accuses the company of failing to adequately protect children from …

Neuralink, the brain chip implant company founded by Elon Musk, has encountered a setback with its first human test subject, Noland Arbaugh. According to a company blog post, shortly after the implant was placed, some of the chip’s connective threads pulled back from Arbaugh’s brain, affecting the device’s data transmission and overall performance. Details about how the detachment occurred were …

Recent findings reveal that nearly half of all cancer cases may be associated with obesity, highlighting the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise and a balanced diet. This extensive study, conducted by Sweden’s Lund University, involved monitoring 4.1 million participants over a span of about 40 years. The researchers meticulously tracked the participants’ weight and lifestyle habits, …

Chinese researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery of unusual volcanic formations on the far side of the Moon, which could reshape our understanding of lunar volcanic activity. This discovery comes as China prepares for its upcoming Chang’e-6 mission, which is set to land in the region. Scheduled for launch on May 3, the Chang’e-6 mission will explore the Apollo basin …