Science & Technology

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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 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 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…