Science & Technology
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.…
Global Summit in Seoul Advocates for Human Control Over Military AI
September 11, 2024
Global Summit in Seoul Advocates for Human Control Over Military AI
A global summit in Seoul, South Korea, concluded on Tuesday with a strong call for maintaining human oversight in the military use of artificial intelligence (AI), Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The two-day event, titled “Responsible AI in the Military Domain,”…
Scientists develop first robotic leg with artificial muscles
September 10, 2024
Scientists develop first robotic leg with artificial muscles
According to a new study published in Natute Communications, researchers at a Swiss university have developed the first robotic leg with “artificial muscles,” which are oil-filled pockets that allow the leg to jump on various surfaces. This innovative technology, inspired…
Smart Cars Could Help Avoid Fatal Crashes
September 10, 2024
Smart Cars Could Help Avoid Fatal Crashes
Innovative smart cars that communicate with each other and traffic infrastructure may hold the key to significantly reducing road fatalities, said an article published by earth.com yesterday. With a $20 million federal grant, a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) system is being developed…
Newly Discovered Gene Could Unlock Secrets to Longevity
September 10, 2024
Newly Discovered Gene Could Unlock Secrets to Longevity
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have identified a protein, OSER1, that significantly influences longevity across various species, including humans, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This breakthrough, led by Professor Lene Juel Rasmussen and first author Zhiquan Li, suggests potential new…