Technology

Approximately 74,000 years ago, the supervolcano Mount Toba, located on the island of Sumatra, unleashed one of the largest volcanic eruptions known to human history, potentially altering the global climate significantly. There was a prevailing theory among some scientists that this catastrophic event nearly led to the extinction of early human populations. However, recent findings from a study suggest a …

Researchers from the University of Michigan and Jiangnan University in Wuxi, China, have developed nanoparticles capable of combating various strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, offering a promising advancement in enhancing the effectiveness of COVID-19 treatments. The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal. The motivation for new COVID-19 treatments stems from the limitations of …

In a significant paleontological discovery, researchers have uncovered the fossilized remains of a colossal extinct river dolphin. Found in Peru’s Amazonian rivers, this species, measuring up to 3.5 meters in length, stands as the largest river dolphin species identified to date. Previously, it was theorized that these dolphins migrated from the ocean to the Amazonian rivers about 16 million years …

Researchers have made strides in combating HIV by leveraging the groundbreaking Crispr gene-editing technology, awarded the Nobel Prize, to excise the virus from infected cells. This advanced technology operates akin to molecular scissors, enabling the precise cutting of DNA to deactivate or eliminate harmful segments. Although these initial steps represent significant progress, the scientific community acknowledges the need for extensive …

Four years after NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft collected a sample from the asteroid Bennu, researchers have unveiled the space rock’s unique composition, revealing a notable presence of magnesium phosphate. This discovery was particularly unexpected, as the white particles found among the asteroid’s darker stones represent a type of mineral seldom encountered in space materials. Jessica Barnes, an assistant professor at the …

In a novel application of artificial intelligence technology to criminal investigations, the Uttar Pradesh police will implement an AI-powered tool called Crime GPT, developed as part of Staqu’s Trinetra application. Trinetra is celebrated for its precise facial recognition and audio analysis capabilities, essential for tracking and identifying criminals. Crime GPT introduces a range of advanced features to law enforcement efforts, …

Around 900,000 years ago, the ancestors of modern humans nearly faced extinction, with their numbers dwindling to approximately 1,300 breeding individuals. This drastic reduction was largely attributed to climate change, as highlighted in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study links the severe decline in human population and the subsequent exodus from Africa …

A groundbreaking project with a budget of £1.1 million is being launched with the goal of transforming how drugs, especially new antimicrobial medications, are produced by utilizing food waste products. This initiative is led by the University of Strathclyde, in partnership with the University of Surrey and pharmaceutical giant GSK, aiming to create a more affordable and environmentally friendly method …