Science & Technology

A new study published in the journal Science reveals that the salivary amylase gene (AMY1) may have duplicated as far back as 800,000 years ago, predating farming and suggesting an early adaptation to starchy diets. Co-author Kwondo Kim from The…

Researchers from VIB-KU Leuven, Columbia University, and Ecole Normale Supérieure have identified two unique human genes, SRGAP2B and SRGAP2C, that influence synapse development and may contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Their study, published in Neuron,…

An international research team has identified seven new species of tree frogs in Madagascar. Found in Madagascar’s rainforests, these frogs emit bird-like whistles to communicate, a distinctive trait that sets them apart from their croaking relatives, Science Daily said. According…

The air taxi market is on track to explode, projected to reach $80.3 billion by 2029, fueled by urban traffic congestion and the need for alternative transportation, an article by Al Jazeera revealed yesterday. However, experts warn that success hinges…

Adobe announced the public distribution of its new AI model, Firefly Video, which generates video content from text prompts, The Express Tribune reported today. This move places Adobe in competition with established players like OpenAI’s Sora, ByteDance, and Meta Platforms,…

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, The Rockefeller University, and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a novel magnetogenetics technology that enables non-invasive control of brain circuits using magnetic fields, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This method, detailed…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduced the Cybercab, an autonomous robotaxi expected to launch before 2027 at a price under $30,000, The Guardian reported yesterday. During the We, Robot event in Burbank, California, Musk showcased 20 Cybercabs and 50 fully autonomous…

On October 1, Google Japan introduced a unique double-sided Gboard inspired by the Möbius strip, marking its latest quirky design for “Keyboard Day,” New Atlas reported. This innovative keyboard features an ortho-linear layout made up of 26 modules, totaling 208…

A significant solar storm is forecasted to hit Earth this week, raising concerns for already strained power grids in the US due to recent hurricanes, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a…

Meta has launched its AI assistant in the UK on Facebook and Instagram, following earlier releases in the US, Australia, and Brazil, The Guardian reported on Wednesday. Users can access the chatbot by tapping an icon in the app or…