Technology

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 …

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 …