Science & Technology

A recent study from the University of Birmingham and Central European University reveals that infants under one year old can creatively combine simple concepts, suggesting that this ability is crucial for early language development, SciTech Daily reported. Published in PNAS,…

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have identified interleukin-11 (IL11) as a key protein that accelerates aging, SciTech Daily reported on Monday. Their research, published in Nature, shows that targeting IL11 with anti-IL11 therapy can reverse aging signs in preclinical models,…

Archaeologists have discovered over 300 ancient geoglyphs in the Peruvian desert, aided by artificial intelligence, New Scientist reported yesterday. These figures, linked to the Nazca culture, include depictions of llamas, decapitated heads, and killer whales wielding knives. The newly found…

In a striking intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science, Faraz Khan reports that the Quran’s insights into honey bees have garnered attention, Australasian Muslim Times revealed. A recent discovery confirms that honey is exclusively produced by female worker bees,…

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature allowing users to block messages from unknown contacts, aimed at enhancing user safety and reducing spam. Currently available to beta testers, this update seeks to shield users from unwanted messages that can be…

Elon Musk has unveiled ambitious plans for his SpaceX company, aiming to send five uncrewed missions to Mars within the next two years, Arab News revealed. The success of these uncrewed flights will be crucial in determining the timeline for…

Microsoft and Constellation Energy announced a historic agreement on September 21 to reopen the partially-melted-down Three Mile Island nuclear plant, Xinhua reported yesterday. This marks the first time a decommissioned U.S. nuclear facility will be revived, with Microsoft purchasing all…

London’s Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has launched a six-month pilot project to transport urgent blood samples via drones, aiming to cut delivery times from over 30 minutes to under two, the Express Tribune reported on Saturday. Currently,…

According to an article by Paul McClure published on September 19 on New Atlas, researchers at the University of Southampton have achieved a remarkable feat by inscribing the entire human genome onto a five-dimensional crystal. This advanced storage medium can…

Researchers at the BioRobotics Institute of the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Pisa have developed a groundbreaking magnetic prosthetic hand that allows amputees to control robotic fingers through thought alone, SciTeck Daily reported today. This innovative system, which requires no wires,…