Science & Technology
Groundbreaking 5D Crystal Stores Entire Human Genome for Billions of Years
September 21, 2024
Groundbreaking 5D Crystal Stores Entire Human Genome for Billions of Years
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…
Revolutionary Magnetic Prosthetic Hand Transforms Lives of Amputees
September 21, 2024
Revolutionary Magnetic Prosthetic Hand Transforms Lives of Amputees
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,…
AI Learning to Think Like Humans: New Research Insights
September 21, 2024
AI Learning to Think Like Humans: New Research Insights
A recent review published in Trends in Cognitive Sciences highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) is learning through cognitive processes akin to human thought, SciTeck Daily revealed. Led by Tania Lombrozo, a professor at Princeton University, the research identifies that AI…
New blood test may identify children at risk for diabetes, heart diseases
September 21, 2024
New blood test may identify children at risk for diabetes, heart diseases
Scientists at King’s College London have developed a new blood test that could help detect children at risk of serious health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, liver, and heart disease, The Guardian reported. The test analyzes lipids, which are…
Earth to Host Temporary ‘Mini Moon’ This Autumn
September 20, 2024
Earth to Host Temporary ‘Mini Moon’ This Autumn
This autumn, Earth will briefly welcome a second moon, as a small asteroid is set to be captured by the planet’s gravitational pull, The Guardian reported today. The asteroid, approximately 10 meters long, will orbit Earth from September 29 to…
Report Highlights Inadequate Privacy Protections in Social Media, Streaming Services
September 20, 2024
Report Highlights Inadequate Privacy Protections in Social Media, Streaming Services
A recent report reveals that major social media and video streaming companies engage in extensive surveillance of users, particularly children and teens, while failing to implement adequate privacy safeguards, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The findings indicate that these companies collect…
Finger counting can enhance math skills in kindergarteners, new study finds
September 20, 2024
Finger counting can enhance math skills in kindergarteners, new study finds
A new study published in “Child Development” revealed that teaching finger counting strategies to kindergarten children significantly enhances their arithmetic skills. Conducted by researchers from the University of Lausanne in Switzerland and Lea.fr, Editions Nathan in Paris, France, the study…
New Bioactive Glass Treatment Shows Promise Against Bone Cancer
September 20, 2024
New Bioactive Glass Treatment Shows Promise Against Bone Cancer
Aston University researchers have developed a groundbreaking treatment for osteosarcoma, the most common form of bone cancer, using bioactive glass infused with gallium, a toxic metal, New Atlas reported yesterday. Lab tests revealed that this innovative material can eliminate up…
Scientists find tiny plastic particles in human brain, new study says
September 19, 2024
Scientists find tiny plastic particles in human brain, new study says
Scientists have found microplastics in the olfactory bulb, a brain region that helps detect and process smells, according to a study published on Monday in “JAMA Network Open”. The study analyzed tissue samples from 15 human cadavers, aged between 33…
New Blood Test Developed to Diagnose Inflammatory Diseases in Children
September 19, 2024
New Blood Test Developed to Diagnose Inflammatory Diseases in Children
Researchers at Cornell University have created a groundbreaking diagnostic tool utilizing cell-free RNA from blood plasma to identify pediatric inflammatory conditions, including Kawasaki disease and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), SciTeck Daily reported yesterday. This machine learning-based tool distinguishes…