Science & Technology
Scientists Confirm ‘Third State’ of Existence Beyond Life and Death
September 18, 2024
Scientists Confirm ‘Third State’ of Existence Beyond Life and Death
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have proposed the existence of a “third state” of being which challenges conventional definitions of life and death, Earth.com revealed in an article on Tuesday. This phenomenon occurs when cells from deceased organisms continue to…
Fifth of GPs use Al to perform administrative tasks, study finds
September 18, 2024
Fifth of GPs use Al to perform administrative tasks, study finds
A survey published in BMJ Health and Care Informatics reveals that one in five GPs are using AI tools like ChatGPT, Bing AI, and Google’s Gemini in their clinical practice. Out of the 1,006 GPs surveyed, nearly a third of…
Meta to introduce new Instagram ‘Teen Accounts’ to boost parental controls
September 18, 2024
Meta to introduce new Instagram ‘Teen Accounts’ to boost parental controls
Meta is introducing new “teen accounts” for Instagram users under 18, allowing parents more control over their children’s activity on the platform, including the option to restrict access during nighttime hours, The Guardian reported. This change will initially apply to…
Brain Implant Enables Thought Control of Alexa
September 17, 2024
Brain Implant Enables Thought Control of Alexa
A 64-year-old patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has gained the ability to control Amazon’s Alexa using a brain implant, Dawn reported today. The innovative device, placed in a blood vessel on the surface of his brain, allows him to…
Polaris Dawn: A New Era in Commercial Space Exploration
September 16, 2024
Polaris Dawn: A New Era in Commercial Space Exploration
The civilian crew of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission returned to Earth after a historic five-day orbit, reaching altitudes higher than any since NASA’s moon missions, The Guardian reported yesterday. The Dragon capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, carrying…
European Schools Implement Smartphone Bans to Combat Distractions and Bullying
September 14, 2024
European Schools Implement Smartphone Bans to Combat Distractions and Bullying
As the new academic year begins, several European countries are implementing bans on smartphone use in schools to combat screen addiction and cyberbullying, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Hungary’s recent ban has faced protests from teachers and parents, who deem it…
OpenAI Unveils New AI Models with Enhanced Reasoning
September 14, 2024
OpenAI Unveils New AI Models with Enhanced Reasoning
OpenAI has announced the launch of two new AI models, “o1-preview” and “o1-mini,” designed to provide more thoughtful responses, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The company claims these models outperform previous versions, particularly in complex tasks across various fields like science…
Researchers develop artificial blood vessels using technique called co-SWIFT
September 12, 2024
Researchers develop artificial blood vessels using technique called co-SWIFT
Researchers have made significant strides in developing artificial blood vessels using a technique called co-SWIFT, which involves 3D printing a network of blood vessels within functional human cardiac tissue, Advanced Science News reported. These artificial vessels feature a dual layer…
AI Detects High Blood Pressure Through Voice Analysis
September 12, 2024
AI Detects High Blood Pressure Through Voice Analysis
Klick Labs has developed a groundbreaking, non-invasive method to detect chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) using voice recordings, earth.com reported yesterday. In a study involving 245 participants, a specialized mobile app analyzed vocal biomarkers, achieving an accuracy of 84% for…
SpaceX Launches Billionaire for Historic Private Spacewalk
September 11, 2024
SpaceX Launches Billionaire for Historic Private Spacewalk
Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman and a team of SpaceX engineers launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket early Tuesday, aiming for the first private spacewalk in history, Arab News reported yesterday. This mission represents a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.…