Science & Technology

Elon Musk has hinted at the development of “Xmail,” a potential competitor to Gmail and Apple Mail, several online sources have confirmed. The concept emerged during a recent interaction on X, where a user suggested Xmail as a new feature.…

Scientists at City of Hope have made a significant breakthrough in cancer treatment by identifying the YTHDF2 protein, which helps cancer cells evade detection by the immune system during CAR T cell therapy, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This advanced therapy…

OpenAI has announced that its ChatGPT-powered Internet search feature is now available to all users, intensifying competition with Google, Arab News reported yesterday. Previously accessible only to paying subscribers, this upgrade allows users to receive “fast, timely answers” along with…

Amnesty International has reported that a vulnerability in Apple’s HomeKit was exploited to target iPhones belonging to Serbian journalists and activists, 9to5mac.com revealed yesterday. Following notifications from Apple about potential compromises by Pegasus spyware, the organization conducted an investigation that…

The 4th International Strategic Communication Forum (Stratcom Summit ’24) commenced in Istanbul on Friday, organized by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, Anadolu Agency reported. This year’s theme, “AI in Communication: Trends, Traps, and Transitions,” highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence in…

Chinese researchers from the University of South China have successfully extracted cancer-fighting nuclides from rare earth minerals, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The team announced on Wednesday the isolation of high-purity lead-212 and bismuth-212 nuclides, which are promising for targeted alpha-nuclide…

The vibrant, addictive world of TikTok, where users spend hours scrolling through bite-sized videos, comes with a hefty environmental cost. A new analysis reveals that the platform’s annual carbon footprint may surpass that of Greece, with emissions estimated at 50…

Linguists are raising concerns about the impact of AI tone-shifting technology on communication as Apple rolls out its new writing tools across UK devices, The Guardian revealed in an article yesterday. These tools, the article argues, aim to help users…

OpenAI announced on Monday, December 9, the public launch of its AI video generator, Sora, now accessible to users across the United States, The Guardian reported. Initially available only to select artists and testers, Sora allows users to create videos…

A recent study published in Science Advances reveals that young adults under 35 are more vulnerable to heat-related deaths in Mexico than those over 50, VOA reported yesterday. Analyzing mortality data from 1998 to 2019, researchers found nearly 32 temperature-related…