Science & Technology

French-Canadian scientist Michel Sadelain was awarded an “Oscars of Science” prize in Los Angeles on Saturday for his research into genetically modifying immune cells to fight cancer. Sadelain’s scientific work has led to the development of a new form of…

A new study reveals a disturbing link between climate change and stroke deaths. Extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, are contributing to a significant rise in stroke fatalities worldwide. Researchers warn this number will climb as the planet continues to…

Octopuses are at risk of losing vision and facing survival challenges due to rising ocean temperatures, a new study warns. According to an article published in the Guardian yesterday, researchers found that heat stress could lead to impaired eyesight, increased…

The study, which examined rare genetic variants in over 350,000 individuals, has revealed that tubulins, unique proteins responsible for building the internal skeletons of cells, play a significant role in determining hand dominance. These findings challenge common assumptions about the…

According to a recent survey of C-suite executives worldwide, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to have a profound impact on the job market. A significant proportion of companies anticipate a decrease in their workforce over the next five years as…

The UN General Assembly passed a resolution on Thursday aimed at promoting safe, secure, and trustworthy artificial intelligence for sustainable development, Anadolu Agency reported. Spearheaded by the US, the resolution received overwhelming support from all 193 member states, the article…

North America is set to experience a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. This phenomenon occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth precisely align, causing the Moon to completely block the Sun’s light for a…

Researchers at the Institute for the Future of Work have discovered that the use of new technologies like trackers, robots, and AI-based software in the workplace negatively impacts people’s quality of life. Through a study involving over 6,000 participants, they…

Researchers have found that underwater speakers that broadcast the noise of thriving coral could bring life back to more damaged and degraded reefs that are in danger of becoming ocean graveyards. Scientists working off the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean discovered…

Scientists at Colossal Biosciences have successfully reprogrammed elephant skin cells into an embryonic state, marking a crucial step towards engineering elephants with woolly mammoth traits. Led by geneticist George Church, the team’s success in establishing induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell…