Science & Technology

Michael Pollan Warns of Threats to Human Consciousness from AI and Social Media ——————————- Author Michael Pollan has urged the public to practice “consciousness hygiene” to protect the human mind from increasing manipulation by technology, social media, and artificial intelligence,…

Scientists Develop Ultra-Efficient AI Model Inspired by Brain —————————- Researchers have created a highly compact artificial intelligence (AI) model that mimics the brain’s visual system, potentially transforming both neuroscience and AI applications, a study published in Nature reports. Unlike conventional…

Experts Warn of Expanding Cyber and AI Warfare Amid Regional Conflict ——————————— As military tensions escalate following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation, cybersecurity experts say a parallel digital war is unfolding beyond the physical battlefield. Erdem…

Scientists Develop Highly Reactive New Form of Aluminum That Could Replace Rare Earth Metals —————————————– Researchers at King’s College London have discovered a novel form of aluminum with unique chemical properties, offering a potential low-cost and sustainable alternative to rare…

New AI Tool Developed by MIT, Harvard Researchers Enhances Cell Analysis, May Improve Disease Detection ———————————————– Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University have developed a new artificial intelligence tool that offers a more comprehensive view of…

Total lunar eclipse to turn moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents —————————— A blood-red moon will soon adorn the skies for a total lunar eclipse — and there won’t be another until late 2028, Arab News reported. The…

Study Finds Excessive Screen Exposure Before Age Two Linked to Brain Development Changes, Adolescent Anxiety —————————- A new study conducted in Singapore has found that infants who spend excessive time in front of screens before the age of two may…

Era of “Smart Mushaf”: How Technology Is Reshaping Muslims’ Engagement with Quran During Ramadan ————————————- As the digital world continues to evolve rapidly, the mobile phone has moved beyond being a tool for communication or entertainment to become a “digital…

Meta to Shut Down Messenger Website in April 2026 ————————— Meta Platforms Inc. has announced that it will officially discontinue the standalone Messenger website, with the service set to be shut down in April 2026, according to a help page…

Global Tech Giants Invest Heavily in AI Expansion and Infrastructure ——————————————- Microsoft and Meta have announced major initiatives to advance artificial intelligence (AI) technologies globally, with a focus on both emerging markets and user-facing applications. Microsoft revealed plans to invest…