Technology

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 …

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 …