Science & Technology
Russian scientists pinpoint date of largest volcanic eruption in 10,000 years
October 23, 2024
Russian scientists pinpoint date of largest volcanic eruption in 10,000 years
Scientists from Ural Federal University, supported by the Russian Science Foundation, have determined the precise date of the largest volcanic eruption in the past 10,000 years. After analyzing the tree rings of subfossilized trees in the Yamal Peninsula, northern Siberia,…
New MIT Research Enables 3D Printing of Electronics Without Semiconductors
October 22, 2024
New MIT Research Enables 3D Printing of Electronics Without Semiconductors
Researchers at MIT have developed a method to 3D print active electronics, such as transistors, using a copper-doped polymer, eliminating the need for traditional semiconductors, New Atlas reported yesterday. This breakthrough could facilitate electronics fabrication in remote locations, including spacecraft.…
Diamond Dust Injection: A Potential Solution to Global Warming
October 20, 2024
Diamond Dust Injection: A Potential Solution to Global Warming
Research suggests that injecting five million tons of diamond dust annually into the stratosphere could lower global temperatures by 1.6 degrees Celsius, Anadolu Agency reported citing Science.org. Inspired by volcanic eruptions that historically cooled the Earth, scientists are exploring this…
Growing Concerns Over Space Junk Threatening Satellite Safety
October 20, 2024
Growing Concerns Over Space Junk Threatening Satellite Safety
As the number of satellites in Earth’s orbit skyrockets, experts warn of a looming crisis due to space debris, The Guardian reported yesterday. Currently, around 6,000 satellites are operational, with projections suggesting nearly 60,000 by 2030. This surge raises significant…
Fungi Exhibit Signs of Intelligence in Groundbreaking Study
October 19, 2024
Fungi Exhibit Signs of Intelligence in Groundbreaking Study
Researchers from Tohoku University and Nagaoka College have unveiled surprising cognitive abilities in fungi, challenging traditional views of intelligence, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. Their study reveals that fungi, despite lacking brains, demonstrate memory, learning, and decision-making skills. The research focused…
AI Analysis Reveals Insights into Infant Development
October 19, 2024
AI Analysis Reveals Insights into Infant Development
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University are using artificial intelligence (AI) to study how infants transition from random movements to purposeful actions, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. In a recent experiment, a colorful mobile was attached to infants’ feet, allowing researchers to…
Study Reveals 800,000-year-old Carbohydrate Digestion Genes
October 19, 2024
Study Reveals 800,000-year-old Carbohydrate Digestion Genes
A new study published in the journal Science reveals that the salivary amylase gene (AMY1) may have duplicated as far back as 800,000 years ago, predating farming and suggesting an early adaptation to starchy diets. Co-author Kwondo Kim from The…
Scientists Discover Human-Specific Genes Linked to Autism
October 18, 2024
Scientists Discover Human-Specific Genes Linked to Autism
Researchers from VIB-KU Leuven, Columbia University, and Ecole Normale Supérieure have identified two unique human genes, SRGAP2B and SRGAP2C, that influence synapse development and may contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Their study, published in Neuron,…
Seven new tree frog species discovered in Madagascar’s rainforests, researchers say
October 16, 2024
Seven new tree frog species discovered in Madagascar’s rainforests, researchers say
An international research team has identified seven new species of tree frogs in Madagascar. Found in Madagascar’s rainforests, these frogs emit bird-like whistles to communicate, a distinctive trait that sets them apart from their croaking relatives, Science Daily said. According…
Sky’s the Limit: Air Taxi Market Poised for Rapid Growth Despite Challenges
October 16, 2024
Sky’s the Limit: Air Taxi Market Poised for Rapid Growth Despite Challenges
The air taxi market is on track to explode, projected to reach $80.3 billion by 2029, fueled by urban traffic congestion and the need for alternative transportation, an article by Al Jazeera revealed yesterday. However, experts warn that success hinges…