Science & Technology

On October 2, stargazers in Chile and Argentina witnessed the year’s last solar eclipse, known as a “ring of fire,” Al Jazeera reported today. This annular eclipse occurred as the moon passed in front of the sun, darkening its center…

The European Union is taking significant steps to shape the future of artificial intelligence with the development of the first “General-Purpose AI Code of Practice” under its AI Act, Coin Telegraph revealed yesterday. Announced on September 30, this initiative, led…

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), particularly GPT-4, is making strides in healthcare, especially in patient safety, Earth.com revealed today. A recent study from the BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine tested GPT-4’s proficiency using a 50-question exam from the…

A newly discovered exoplanet, smaller than Earth, has been found orbiting Barnard’s Star, one of the closest stars to our Sun, located just six light years away, Dawn reported yesterday. Observations conducted over five years using the Very Large Telescope…

A groundbreaking study by the University of Maryland has unveiled remnants of an ancient seafloor beneath the Pacific Ocean, reshaping our understanding of Earth’s interior, SciTech Daily reported. Using advanced seismic imaging, researchers identified a previously unexplored subduction zone at…

A groundbreaking study from Queen Mary University of London reveals that repeat expansion disorders (REDs), including Huntington’s disease, are significantly more prevalent than previously estimated, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. Analyzing genetic data from 80,000 individuals, researchers found these disorders may…

A new study from Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens has identified 33 “dark spots” worldwide, where an estimated 100,000 plant species remain undiscovered, many at risk of extinction, The Guardian reported yesterday. Researchers emphasize the urgency of exploring these areas, which…

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in Engineering reveals that vitamin D supplementation significantly enhances cardiometabolic health, particularly among non-Western populations, the elderly, and individuals with low baseline vitamin D levels, SciTech Daily reported. Analyzing 99 randomized controlled trials…

NGC 4694, located 54 million light-years away in the Virgo Cluster, presents a challenge for astronomers attempting to classify it, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This unique galaxy exhibits traits of both spiral and elliptical galaxies, featuring an armless disc yet…

Researchers at University College London (UCL) have unveiled a revolutionary hand-held scanner that rapidly generates detailed 3D photoacoustic images, enhancing early disease diagnosis, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This innovative technology allows real-time visualization of blood vessels, crucial for identifying conditions…