Technology

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 …

Scientists have recently revealed the origin of an enigmatic radio signal that took eight billion years to reach Earth. The discovery, unveiled at the 243rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society in New Orleans, Louisiana, traced the oldest and most distinct fast radio burst (FRB) back to a unique cosmic location dating back to nearly half the age of the …

The United States’ first attempt to land on the moon in over half a century faced a critical setback when a spacecraft developed a serious fuel leak shortly after its launch on Monday. The spacecraft, operated by Astrobotic Technology based in Pittsburgh, encountered propulsion system failure leading to a significant fuel loss, jeopardizing its scheduled moon landing on February 23. …

At the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland, scientists have discovered more than 30 previously unknown bacterial species in patient samples. This groundbreaking research, published in the BMC Microbiology journal, offers potential new directions for research and treatment strategies for infections linked to these bacteria. Dr. Daniel Goldenberger, who spearheaded the study, noted the rarity of establishing direct connections between new …

Recent fossil discoveries have prompted scientists to revise their understanding of when life first emerged on Earth. Previously believed to have originated around half a billion years ago, new findings suggest that life may have begun approximately 1.75 billion years ago. This significant adjustment in the timeline is based on the oldest known evidence of oxygenic photosynthetic structures found in …

On Monday, the United States launched its first lunar lander in over half a century, marking a significant step in the new space race involving private companies tasked with making deliveries for NASA and other entities. Astrobotic Technology’s lunar lander was sent into space aboard United Launch Alliance’s newly developed Vulcan rocket. The launch from Florida set the spacecraft on …

The traditional belief that life on Earth began nearly 500 million years ago has been challenged by a recent fossil discovery. This discovery suggests that life may have actually started around 1.75 billion years ago, pushing back the timeline by a significant 1.2 billion years. The focal point of this groundbreaking finding is the oldest known evidence of oxygenic photosynthetic …