Science & Technology
Ancient Hydraulic Technology May Explain Pyramid Construction, Study Reveals
May 5, 2025
Ancient Hydraulic Technology May Explain Pyramid Construction, Study Reveals
A groundbreaking study suggests that ancient Egyptians used advanced hydraulic systems to build the Step Pyramid of Djoser, predating the Giza pyramids by 50 years, Earth.com reported. Researchers from France’s CEA Paleotechnic Institute analyzed satellite imagery and bedrock carvings, revealing…
‘World’s largest’ electric ship measuring 130 metres launched by Incat
May 3, 2025
‘World’s largest’ electric ship measuring 130 metres launched by Incat
Australian boatbuilder Incat has launched what it claims to be the world’s largest battery-powered ship, marking a significant advance in sustainable maritime transport, The Guardian reported. The 130-metre vessel, Hull 096, was built in Tasmania for South American ferry operator…
Islamic nations to ratify first joint document on AI: science minister
April 30, 2025
Islamic nations to ratify first joint document on AI: science minister
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-15) is set to approve its first joint document on artificial intelligence (AI) during the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform, scheduled for May 18-20 in Tehran, Tehran Times reported. Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, Iran’s…
Turkish Scientists Develop AI App to Detect Early-Stage Lung Cancer Through Voice Analysis
April 29, 2025
Turkish Scientists Develop AI App to Detect Early-Stage Lung Cancer Through Voice Analysis
Turkish researchers at Ankara University have developed an artificial intelligence-supported application that detects lung cancer at an early stage by analyzing a person’s voice, Anadolu Agency reported. Led by Dr. Haydar Ankishan from the Stem Cell Institute, the multidisciplinary team…
AI Adoption Could Save Workers 122 Hours Annually, Google Report Finds
April 26, 2025
AI Adoption Could Save Workers 122 Hours Annually, Google Report Finds
A Google-led pilot study in the UK revealed that workers could save an average of 122 hours per year by integrating AI into administrative tasks, Reuters reported. Published on April 25, the AI Works report highlighted that simple measures—such as…
Microsoft Predicts AI “Agent Boss” Revolution in Workplace
April 26, 2025
Microsoft Predicts AI “Agent Boss” Revolution in Workplace
Microsoft forecasts a radical workplace transformation where every employee becomes a manager of AI agents, The Guardian reported. In its annual Work Trend Index report, the tech giant introduced the concept of “frontier firms” – businesses structured around autonomous AI…
Breakthrough AI Framework Enables Robots to Learn from Single Human Demonstration
April 25, 2025
Breakthrough AI Framework Enables Robots to Learn from Single Human Demonstration
Cornell University researchers have developed RHyME, an AI system that allows robots to learn multi-step tasks by watching just one human demonstration—even if human and robot movements differ, Earth.com reported. Traditional methods required thousands of controlled demonstrations, but RHyME uses…
Being Polite to ChatGPT costs OpenAI millions, Sam Altman says
April 23, 2025
Being Polite to ChatGPT costs OpenAI millions, Sam Altman says
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that being polite to ChatGPT, such as saying “please” and “thank you,” contributes to millions of dollars in operational costs, Yahoo reported. Responding to a user query on X (formerly Twitter), Altman noted that these…
Telegram to leave France if forced to provide backdoor access
April 23, 2025
Telegram to leave France if forced to provide backdoor access
Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov has threatened to withdraw the app from France if authorities force the company to provide backdoor access to encrypted messages, Anadolu Agency reported. Durov stated on Monday that Telegram would prefer to leave the French market…
Experts Warn AI Use May Contribute to Declining Human Intelligence, Critical Thinking Skills
April 21, 2025
Experts Warn AI Use May Contribute to Declining Human Intelligence, Critical Thinking Skills
Recent research and expert analysis highlight increasing worries that widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, may be contributing to a decline in human intelligence and critical thinking skills, The Guardian reported in a…