Science & Technology

UNESCO Adopts First Global Ethical Standards for Neurotechnology —————————— UNESCO has adopted the world’s first global standards on the ethics of neurotechnology, a rapidly expanding field that gathers and interprets data from the human brain and nervous system. According to…

Scientists Develop Gel That Can Regrow Tooth Enamel ———————————- Researchers at the University of Nottingham have created a new protein-based gel capable of rebuilding and repairing tooth enamel, potentially transforming dental care. As reported by SciTechDaily, the innovative material, described…

Study Challenges Dark Energy Theory, Suggests Universe’s Expansion May Be Slowing —————————————— A new astronomical study has cast doubt on one of modern cosmology’s most widely accepted theories — that the universe’s expansion is accelerating due to dark energy. The…

Denmark Moves to Ban Deepfakes Amid Rising Global Concerns ——————————— Denmark is preparing to introduce one of the world’s toughest laws against deepfakes — digitally altered images, videos, or audio created using artificial intelligence — in response to growing misuse…

Google considering building datacentres in space to meet demand for AI ——————————- Google is hatching plans to build artificial intelligence datacentres in space, with its first trial equipment sent into orbit in early 2027, The Guardian reported. Its scientists and…

British Council Launches AI Tool to Help English Learners Practice Speaking ……………. The British Council has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered system to help English learners practice speaking and receive instant feedback, as reported by Arab News. The tool, named…

Cosmic and Genetic Mapping: Scientists Explore Human Origins and Exoplanet Extremes ————————————————– Recent scientific breakthroughs are expanding the boundaries of mapping, from using DNA to predict human characteristics to charting the fiery atmospheric conditions of distant exoplanets. Scientists have developed…

Northwestern Scientists Boost Chemotherapy Drug Potency by 20,000 Times Using Nanotechnology ———————————– In a major cancer research breakthrough, scientists at Northwestern University have re-engineered a common chemotherapy drug, increasing its potency by 20,000 times and enhancing its safety and precision,…

New Brain Cell Atlas Could Advance Parkinson’s Research and Therapies …………… Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School and partner institutions have developed one of the most comprehensive single-cell maps of the developing human brain, ScienceDaily reported. The new atlas details nearly…

Pope Leo XIV Warns: Technology Must Not Dominate Humanity ———————————— Pope Leo XIV has warned against allowing technology to overpower human values, urging that innovation remain a tool for serving humanity rather than controlling it. Speaking to a group of…