Science & Technology

In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as a transformative force across multiple scientific disciplines, unlocking new frontiers of knowledge. One of the most notable advancements was the Vesuvius Challenge, where researchers utilized AI and high-resolution X-rays to decode the Herculaneum…

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have utilized AI to estimate the biological age of the brains of 739 healthy seniors, revealing significant connections between lifestyle, health conditions, and brain aging, SciTech Daily reported. The study, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia on…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged global action to address the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), particularly its potential misuse in global peace and security, Anadolu Agency reported on Thursday. Speaking at a UN Security Council session, Guterres highlighted…

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), have unveiled a groundbreaking software tool named SMART (Spatial Modeling Algorithms for Reactions and Transport) designed to simulate complex cell-signaling networks, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This innovative software enhances the understanding…

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have successfully created a lab-grown notochord, a crucial component in vertebrate development, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This breakthrough, detailed in a study published on December 18, mimics early human trunk development and includes neural…

Researchers have identified the first-ever binary star system, named D9, near Sagittarius A, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. This groundbreaking discovery, published in Nature Communications on December 18, challenges previous…

The UK government has proposed a new copyright exemption allowing artificial intelligence (AI) companies to train their models on copyrighted material unless creators opt out, the Guardian reported. The proposal, currently under consultation, has drawn criticism from creatives and publishers,…

Elon Musk has hinted at the development of “Xmail,” a potential competitor to Gmail and Apple Mail, several online sources have confirmed. The concept emerged during a recent interaction on X, where a user suggested Xmail as a new feature.…

Scientists at City of Hope have made a significant breakthrough in cancer treatment by identifying the YTHDF2 protein, which helps cancer cells evade detection by the immune system during CAR T cell therapy, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This advanced therapy…

OpenAI has announced that its ChatGPT-powered Internet search feature is now available to all users, intensifying competition with Google, Arab News reported yesterday. Previously accessible only to paying subscribers, this upgrade allows users to receive “fast, timely answers” along with…