Science & Technology

Scientists in the Philippines have developed a new rice variety with a lower glycaemic index and higher protein content, potentially helping to combat diabetes, particularly in Asia and Africa. Currently, over 537 million adults globally live with diabetes, a number…

A new international study has found a sharp rise in problematic social media use among adolescents since the pandemic. The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study surveyed nearly 280,000 children aged 11, 13, and 15 across 44 countries. It…

Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced a crackdown on illegal content following his arrest in France, The Guardian reported on Monday. In a message on his personal messaging channel, he revealed that the platform has removed significant amounts of problematic content…

Recent findings indicate that water on the moon is more widespread than previously believed, even in sunlit areas, Earth.com revealed yesterday. Roger Clark, a senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute, and his team utilized data from the Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft’s…

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…