Science & Technology

According to a recent survey conducted by U.S.-based AI and analytics software company SAS and Coleman Parkes Research, China is at the forefront of adopting generative AI technology, as reported by Reuters. The survey, which polled 1,600 decision-makers across various…

West Japan Railway has introduced a new humanoid robot to assist with maintenance work on their network, The Guardian reported. The robot, equipped with enormous arms and a small head with cameras for eyes, can be operated remotely by an…

A state-owned power company in China plans to build the world’s largest solar farm, capable of powering a small country. The £8.5 billion project in Inner Mongolia will supply electricity to the Jing-Jin-Ji urban cluster, including Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei.…

Researchers at Lausanne University witnessed ants performing amputations on injured nest mates, the Guardian reported yesterday. This behavior, never before observed outside humans, appears to be a life-saving medical practice for these social insects, the article mentioned. The study, published…

Voice actors in Australia are facing an existential threat as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning technology begins to replace their roles in corporate and radio settings, The Guardian reported. The Australian Association of Voice Actors (AAVA) has…

New research by a team from the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine has found evidence linking long-term childhood exposure to air pollution with the development of bronchitis symptoms in adulthood. The study utilized data from 1,308 participants…

An international team of researchers and astronomers has discovered three potential “super-Earth” exoplanets orbiting a nearby orange dwarf star, according to a report from the University of St Andrews. These exoplanets are located around Star HD 48948, which is approximately…

The James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled unexpected features in Jupiter’s upper atmosphere, Anadolu Agency reported today citing the European Space Agency (ESA). Previously thought to be unremarkable, the region around the iconic Great Red Spot shows intricate structures like…

Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered a surprising talent in honeybees – the ability to detect lung cancer through scent, Science News reported yesterday. By studying the electrical activity in bee brains, scientists were able to distinguish between healthy…

A new UK clinical trial has shown that an innovative implantable device cam reduce the frequency and intensity of seizures in children with severe epilepsy by 80%. This rechargeable device is attached to the skull and provides continuous electrical stimulation…