Technology

Scientists have made a remarkable discovery, uncovering a 286 million-year-old fossilized skin fragment with a distinct pebbled texture resembling that of a modern crocodile. This finding, published in the Current Biology journal, surpasses the age of any previously known skin fossil by at least 21 million years. While the creature to which this skin belonged remains unidentified, researchers speculate it …

A newly discovered bat virus capable of infecting humans has raised concerns about potential zoonotic transmission in Thailand. The EcoHealth Alliance, known for previous research linked to experiments in Wuhan, reported this finding during a World Health Organization (WHO) meeting. Dr. Peter Daszak, the head of EcoHealth Alliance, revealed the existence of the virus found in a Thai cave used …

The ‘tree lobster,’ also known as the Lord Howe Island stick insect, has made a remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction since its rediscovery on Ball’s Pyramid in 2001. With only a small population remaining in the wild, the San Diego Zoo has invited visitors to observe these extraordinary Australian insects up close. These stick insects face challenges on …

In an abandoned quarry near Cairo, New York, scientists have uncovered the world’s oldest forest preserved in rocks dating back 385 million years. Although the existence of this ancient forest was previously known, it’s the first comprehensive study to determine the ages of the plants and trees within it. Fossilized roots provide a window into the past, revealing an ancient …

Researchers at Columbia University in the United States have challenged the belief that every fingerprint is unique by using artificial intelligence (AI). They trained an AI tool to analyze 60,000 fingerprints to determine if it could accurately identify fingerprints belonging to the same person. The AI tool demonstrated an accuracy rate of 75-90% in identifying whether fingerprints from different fingers …

Astronomers have made an astonishing discovery known as the “Big Ring,” a colossal ring-shaped cosmic megastructure that challenges our existing understanding of the universe. This groundbreaking finding, presented at the 243rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society in New Orleans, has left scientists baffled. The Big Ring boasts a staggering diameter of approximately 1.3 billion light years and is located …

In a significant advancement in medical diagnostics, scientists have introduced a simple DNA test that can detect 18 different early-stage cancers. This development could revolutionize healthcare, as cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for one-sixth of all global fatalities. The research team at the American biotech company Novelna has engineered this innovative DNA test. It works by …

The first-ever detection of bird flu in both fur and elephant seal populations has been confirmed on South Georgia Island in the sub-Antarctic region. This discovery, reported by UK scientists and Reuters, comes after initial suspicions of avian influenza arose following the death of several brown skua seabirds on Bird Island, part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia …