Science & Technology
Chinese company deploys satellite-to-ground laser communications, outperforming Starlink
January 3, 2025
Chinese company deploys satellite-to-ground laser communications, outperforming Starlink
A Chinese company has outperformed Starlink by implementing satellite-to-ground laser communication technology, potentially paving the way for 6G, ultra-high-resolution remote sensing, and advanced satellite positioning systems, Anadolu Agency reported citing local media. Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co., recognized as the…
AI Could Soon Influence Human Decision-Making, Study Indicates
December 31, 2024
AI Could Soon Influence Human Decision-Making, Study Indicates
Researchers from Cambridge University have found that artificial intelligence (AI) may have a profound impact on how users make decisions by analyzing “intention, behavior, and psychological data,” Anadolu Agency reported. This study, published on Monday, investigates a new digital landscape…
Scientists Unveil World’s Smallest Molecular Machine
December 28, 2024
Scientists Unveil World’s Smallest Molecular Machine
Researchers from Chiba University have developed the world’s smallest electrically controlled molecular machine, marking a significant breakthrough in molecular technology, SciTech Daily reported. The team, led by Associate Professor Toyo Kazu Yamada, successfully stabilized ferrocene molecules on a flat copper…
Transformative AI Trends in 2025: Preparing for a Revolutionary Future
December 28, 2024
Transformative AI Trends in 2025: Preparing for a Revolutionary Future
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and redefining our understanding of intelligence. As we approach 2025, significant advancements are anticipated, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicting surprising developments that may challenge skeptics. “I expect that in 2025 we will…
President of Royal Society for Blind Children Advocates for Inclusive AI Design
December 26, 2024
President of Royal Society for Blind Children Advocates for Inclusive AI Design
Tom Pey, the newly appointed president of the Royal Society for Blind Children, has called for improved design of AI-driven technology to better serve blind and partially sighted individuals, The Guardian reported. He emphasized that current advancements in AI, particularly…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Sets Record for Closest Approach to the Sun
December 26, 2024
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Sets Record for Closest Approach to the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has made history by flying approximately 6.1 million kilometers from the Sun, marking the closest approach ever achieved by a human-made object, Khaama Press reported. This distance is nearly ten times closer than Mercury’s orbit. During…
Urgent Security Warning for Gmail Users Amid Rising AI Attacks
December 24, 2024
Urgent Security Warning for Gmail Users Amid Rising AI Attacks
Gmail, the world’s largest email platform with 2.5 billion users, is under increasing threat from AI-driven cyberattacks, Forbes reported. Recent research from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 reveals that scammers are using advanced deepfake technology to create highly convincing phishing…
AI Achievements in 2024: Transforming Science and Discovery
December 22, 2024
AI Achievements in 2024: Transforming Science and Discovery
In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as a transformative force across multiple scientific disciplines, unlocking new frontiers of knowledge. One of the most notable advancements was the Vesuvius Challenge, where researchers utilized AI and high-resolution X-rays to decode the Herculaneum…
AI Study Links Lifestyle to Brain Aging
December 21, 2024
AI Study Links Lifestyle to Brain Aging
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have utilized AI to estimate the biological age of the brains of 739 healthy seniors, revealing significant connections between lifestyle, health conditions, and brain aging, SciTech Daily reported. The study, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia on…
UN chief warns of AI risks, calls for global governance
December 20, 2024
UN chief warns of AI risks, calls for global governance
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged global action to address the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), particularly its potential misuse in global peace and security, Anadolu Agency reported on Thursday. Speaking at a UN Security Council session, Guterres highlighted…