Technology

Scientists have raised concerns that the merging of different viruses, referred to as ‘crossbreeding,’ could result in the creation of entirely new and potentially more dangerous viruses. Virologists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) warn that these new viruses could lead to another pandemic similar to COVID-19. This natural evolution happens when various virus species combine to form new …

Astronomers have uncovered significant evidence of a massive ocean of liquid water beneath Pluto’s icy surface, unraveling some of the dwarf planet’s secrets. This breakthrough, detailed in the journal Icarus, sheds new light on the composition and characteristics of this distant celestial body. ### Uncovering Pluto’s Hidden Ocean The research, led by Alex Nguyen, a graduate student in Earth, Environmental, …

A massive iceberg, spanning 380 square kilometers, recently detached from the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica. According to a European Space Agency (ESA) report on May 23, this marks the third significant calving event in the area over the past four years. The first of these events occurred in 2021 with the detachment of iceberg A-74, followed by an even …

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 …