Technology

Scientists believe that discovering extraterrestrial life might be possible by examining a small piece of ice from certain areas in our solar system. The moons orbiting Saturn and Jupiter, which have extensive oceans beneath icy surfaces, are considered potential habitats for alien life forms. Although powerful telescopes on Earth might soon be able to support these theories, a definitive confirmation …

Just moments before its intended launch to the International Space Station (ISS), a Russian Soyuz spacecraft’s takeoff was abruptly called off, leaving viewers in suspense. The command for launch had just been given when an “automatic launch abort” signal halted the proceedings. The crew, consisting of individuals from Russia, the USA, and Belarus, was promptly removed from the spacecraft unharmed. …

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, …