Technology

The mention of ‘bacteria’ often conjures up thoughts of illness and infections, as many diseases, some even deadly, are caused by bacterial infections. However, there exists a natural predator to bacteria known as bacteriophages. Bacteriophages are unique in that they not only kill bacteria but also use bacterial mechanisms to replicate themselves. Recently, scientists have discovered that bacteriophages could be …

Scientists analyzing samples from Ryugu, a near-Earth asteroid visited by Japan’s Hayabusa 2 spacecraft in 2018, have discovered “cometary organic matter.” This finding, revealed upon the spacecraft’s return to Earth with the samples in December 2020, offers valuable insights into the origins of life on Earth. The theory that life on Earth may have been seeded by ancient asteroid impacts …

A recent study from the United Kingdom has indicated that Alzheimer’s disease could potentially be transmitted between humans, but only under extremely rare circumstances involving a medical mishap. This study, published in Nature Medicine, marks the first instance of Alzheimer’s potentially being acquired medically. The study revolves around five patients who, decades ago as children, received human growth hormone injections …

On Monday, January 29, Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, announced a milestone achievement for his company Neuralink. For the first time, the neurotechnology startup, which Musk co-founded in 2016, has successfully implanted a brain device in a human patient, showing encouraging early results. Neuralink’s primary goal is to forge direct communication pathways between computers and the human brain. The project …

This week, Earth is preparing for an exciting celestial event as it is set to have close encounters with not just one or two, but five asteroids. Leading this stellar lineup is the massive Asteroid 2008 OS7, a celestial giant comparable in size to a FIFA-accredited football stadium, measuring a remarkable 890 feet (0.27 kilometers) in diameter. NASA discovered this …

Scientists believe that NASA’s Perseverance rover may have already encountered signs of past life on Mars. Recent data from the rover suggests the existence of sediment from a dried-out lake in the Jezero Crater, which was once fed by a substantial river. Analysis of the data has confirmed that the Jezero Crater once contained a delta system. The rover, affectionately …

Recent images revealing Hermit crabs using plastic debris as makeshift shells have highlighted the alarming impact of ocean pollution globally. These findings, drawn from photographs taken by nature enthusiasts, were recently published in the journal Science of the Total Environment. Researchers have expressed deep concern about the state of wildlife, particularly distressed by the degree to which these creatures are …

Research utilizing data from NASA’s Perseverance rover has reconfirmed long-held scientific beliefs that Mars was once a planet with warm and wet conditions, potentially supporting microbial life. This conclusion is backed by the discovery of ancient lake sediments on Mars, indicating the presence of a significant body of water, likely in the Jezero Crater. This detailed research was published in …