Science & Technology

OpenAI Introduces ‘Study Mode’ on ChatGPT to Encourage Responsible Academic Use …………….. OpenAI has launched a new “study mode” for ChatGPT aimed at supporting responsible academic use of AI tools, according to euronews. The feature is designed to help students…

NASA and ISRO Launch Joint Satellite to Monitor Earth’s Surface Changes …………….. In a landmark collaboration, NASA and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) have launched the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite to detect subtle movements on Earth’s surface,…

Scientists Develop Ocean-Safe Plastic Substitute ———————– Biomedical engineers at the University of Southern California (USC) have developed a groundbreaking, ocean-safe, and biocompatible material designed to combat the pervasive issue of ocean plastic pollution, SciTech Daily reported. This innovative plastic substitute…

UV Technology Reduces Respiratory Infections in Elderly Care Facilities ———————————— A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that readily available germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) technology can significantly reduce respiratory infections among residents in elderly care facilities, Anadolu Agency reported.…

India’s AI-driven tech layoffs could shatter middle class dreams ————————– Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, plans to cut over 12,000 middle and senior management jobs, reducing its workforce by 2%, BBC News reported. This reflects major…

AI is accelerating scientific discovery at unprecedented pace, scientists say ———————————————— Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are dramatically accelerating the solving of complex mathematical equations that have long hindered progress in physics, chemistry, and climate science, Earth.com revealed. Researchers who…

Scientists Develop Virtual Cell Modeling Program to Simulate Biological Behavior ………………… A collaborative team of scientists from Indiana University, Johns Hopkins Medicine, the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Oregon Health & Science University has developed an advanced computer…

Study Warns AI Chatbots May Contribute to Psychotic Symptoms in Vulnerable Users …………………. A new report co-authored by NHS doctors and researchers from King’s College London warns that AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, may contribute to the onset or worsening of…

Study Shows Virtual Signs of Illness Can Trigger Human Immune Response ………………. A new study published in Nature Neuroscience reveals that merely seeing a virtual person showing signs of illness can activate the human immune system. Researchers from the University…

China Proposes Global AI Cooperation Body to Counter U.S. Influence ……………… China announced plans to establish an international organization for artificial intelligence cooperation, aiming to promote global collaboration and position itself as an alternative to U.S. leadership in AI, Reuters…