Science & Technology

Recent research indicates that microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, may be altering cloud formation and affecting weather patterns, Live Science reported yesterday. Scientists discovered that these particles can nucleate ice crystals at temperatures 5 to…

Researchers at MIT have created innovative wireless devices small enough to wrap around individual neurons, potentially revolutionizing brain research and treatment, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. These battery-free, soft polymer devices can gently conform to neuron structures like axons and dendrites…

The world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, has been launched by scientists at Kyoto University in partnership with Sumitomo Forestry, a Japanese logging and processing company, the Guardian reported. The small experimental satellite, each side measuring 10cm, was launched aboard a…

A groundbreaking study led by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa atmospheric scientist Christina Karamperidou utilized a deep learning model to reconstruct the frequency of atmospheric blocking events over the past 1,000 years, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. These blocking events, characterized…

Researchers from the University of Exeter have identified a type of bacteria, Asaia, that accelerates the growth of Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae by one day, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This breakthrough could enhance mosquito control programs aimed at combating diseases…

A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that regular physical activity after a dementia diagnosis can reduce mortality risk by up to 30%, irrespective of exercise intensity, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Analyzing data from over…

Stanford researchers have developed an AI algorithm that accurately identifies complex structural variants in the human genome, which may provide insights into psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. This breakthrough uses whole-genome sequencing data from…

A recent study from the University of Southern California (USC) reveals that air pollution, particularly PM2.5, negatively impacts children’s memory and learning abilities, Earth.com revealed yesterday. PM2.5 consists of tiny particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs and even…

OpenAI has announced a significant upgrade to ChatGPT, allowing the AI chatbot to search the web and summarize findings, The Washington Post revealed yesterday. This new functionality positions ChatGPT as a direct competitor to Google, offering users an alternative method…

A new study indicates that reducing sugar intake during the first 1,000 days of life can significantly lower the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure in adulthood, The Guardian reported yesterday. Research involving 60,000 UK…