Technology

A recent study published in eClinicalMedicine has explored the complex link between smoking habits and the risk of having a stroke, uncovering how different smoking behaviors affect stroke likelihood. The research found a markedly higher risk of stroke among current smokers compared to non-smokers, especially for ischaemic strokes caused by blockages in blood flow to the brain. This global research …

In an extraordinary medical event, a baby in China was born with a rare physical anomaly—a tail measuring four inches extending from its back. Dr. Li, a leading pediatric neurosurgeon at Hangzhou Children’s Hospital, discovered this phenomenon shortly after the infant’s arrival. The doctor took to social media to share footage of the unusual tail, which captured widespread attention. Through …

Researchers at the IceCube Observatory, buried beneath the Antarctic ice, have identified seven potential instances of elusive “ghost particles” or astrophysical tau neutrinos as they journeyed through Earth. These neutrinos are pivotal for understanding the cosmic exchanges between Earth and the vast universe. Astrophysical tau neutrinos are a type of neutrino, a particle that is virtually undetectable as it carries …

SpaceX’s Starship Super Heavy rocket embarked on its third test flight from the company’s Texas facility, marking a significant milestone in the quest for space exploration. This spacecraft, engineered for full reusability, aims to transport humans and cargo to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Following the enhancements made after two prior unsuccessful attempts, SpaceX announced the completion of the Starship’s …

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has made groundbreaking discoveries, detecting a complex mix of icy molecules around young stars IRAS 2A and IRAS 23385, which are crucial for life. These findings include substances like ethanol and potentially acetic acid, observed with Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), co-developed by NASA and ESA, with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory managing the US contribution and …

In our highly digitalized world where technology is indispensable, the notion of living without our gadgets seems almost inconceivable. However, recent research by the Institute for Work thinktank has revealed that the adoption of modern workplace technologies, such as AI software, wearable trackers, and robots, may adversely impact individuals’ quality of life. This study, involving over 6,000 participants, scrutinized how …

A groundbreaking adhesive patch, integrating artificial intelligence (AI), has been developed to assist individuals with voice disorders in regaining their ability to speak. This innovative patch deciphers the movements of throat muscles and transforms them into audible speech. Crafted by researchers in the United States and detailed in a publication in Nature Communications, this compact patch is energized solely by …

In a novel research finding, scientists have proposed that dark matter may actually represent an undeveloped alternate universe. This theory, put forward by Dr. Arushi Bodas, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago’s Enrico Fermi Institute, along with his team, suggests that dark matter could be an unfinished, alternate form of our universe. Dark matter, a theoretical substance that …