Science & Technology

Robotic surgeries may be the best option for complex liver operations, a new study suggests. Researchers at a New York City hospital analyzed 353 liver surgeries performed from 2017 to 2023. Among them, 112 were open surgeries, 107 were laparoscopic,…

A recent study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) reveals that federally managed reservoirs in the U.S. could generate enough solar energy to power approximately 100 million homes annually, SciTech Daily revealed. Researchers Evan Rosenlieb…

As concerns grow over a potential U.S. ban on TikTok, the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, has seen an influx of approximately 700,000 new English-speaking users, RFA reported yesterday. According to the source, many of these…

The United States has introduced a ban on the use of Chinese and Russian technology in passenger cars, citing national security risks, news reports said. The decision, part of broader efforts to limit foreign influence in critical industries, targets both…

Moscow State University has begun clinical trials for “Mederig,” a new drug aimed at treating severe male infertility, particularly conditions like azoospermia (absence of sperm), the Russian News Agency “TASS” said. Derived from human mesenchymal stromal cells, the drug offers…

Stanford researchers are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve diabetes diagnosis and treatment. By analyzing data from existing glucose monitors, their algorithm identifies subtypes of Type 2 diabetes—representing 95% of cases—with 90% accuracy. This innovation enables personalized treatment plans, reduces…

A study from Queen Mary University of London reveals significant health benefits from seven days of fasting, particularly after three days without food, SciTech Daily reported. This research, published in Nature Metabolism, demonstrates that fasting triggers systematic changes across multiple…

Elon Musk has declared that artificial intelligence companies have “exhausted” the cumulative sum of human knowledge for training their models, The Guardian reported. Speaking during a livestreamed interview on his social media platform, X, Musk suggested that technology firms must…

Swiss researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have created a battery using mushrooms, specifically a microbial fuel cell, Anadolu Agency reported. This innovative battery harnesses the metabolism of two types of fungi to generate…

Meta has announced the removal of professional fact-checkers from its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, The Guardian reported yesterday. The updated guidelines now allow users to use derogatory terms for transgender individuals and permit allegations related to mental health…