Science & Technology
New blood test may identify children at risk for diabetes, heart diseases
September 21, 2024
New blood test may identify children at risk for diabetes, heart diseases
Scientists at King’s College London have developed a new blood test that could help detect children at risk of serious health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, liver, and heart disease, The Guardian reported. The test analyzes lipids, which are…
Earth to Host Temporary ‘Mini Moon’ This Autumn
September 20, 2024
Earth to Host Temporary ‘Mini Moon’ This Autumn
This autumn, Earth will briefly welcome a second moon, as a small asteroid is set to be captured by the planet’s gravitational pull, The Guardian reported today. The asteroid, approximately 10 meters long, will orbit Earth from September 29 to…
Report Highlights Inadequate Privacy Protections in Social Media, Streaming Services
September 20, 2024
Report Highlights Inadequate Privacy Protections in Social Media, Streaming Services
A recent report reveals that major social media and video streaming companies engage in extensive surveillance of users, particularly children and teens, while failing to implement adequate privacy safeguards, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The findings indicate that these companies collect…
Finger counting can enhance math skills in kindergarteners, new study finds
September 20, 2024
Finger counting can enhance math skills in kindergarteners, new study finds
A new study published in “Child Development” revealed that teaching finger counting strategies to kindergarten children significantly enhances their arithmetic skills. Conducted by researchers from the University of Lausanne in Switzerland and Lea.fr, Editions Nathan in Paris, France, the study…
New Bioactive Glass Treatment Shows Promise Against Bone Cancer
September 20, 2024
New Bioactive Glass Treatment Shows Promise Against Bone Cancer
Aston University researchers have developed a groundbreaking treatment for osteosarcoma, the most common form of bone cancer, using bioactive glass infused with gallium, a toxic metal, New Atlas reported yesterday. Lab tests revealed that this innovative material can eliminate up…
Scientists find tiny plastic particles in human brain, new study says
September 19, 2024
Scientists find tiny plastic particles in human brain, new study says
Scientists have found microplastics in the olfactory bulb, a brain region that helps detect and process smells, according to a study published on Monday in “JAMA Network Open”. The study analyzed tissue samples from 15 human cadavers, aged between 33…
New Blood Test Developed to Diagnose Inflammatory Diseases in Children
September 19, 2024
New Blood Test Developed to Diagnose Inflammatory Diseases in Children
Researchers at Cornell University have created a groundbreaking diagnostic tool utilizing cell-free RNA from blood plasma to identify pediatric inflammatory conditions, including Kawasaki disease and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), SciTeck Daily reported yesterday. This machine learning-based tool distinguishes…
Scientists Confirm ‘Third State’ of Existence Beyond Life and Death
September 18, 2024
Scientists Confirm ‘Third State’ of Existence Beyond Life and Death
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have proposed the existence of a “third state” of being which challenges conventional definitions of life and death, Earth.com revealed in an article on Tuesday. This phenomenon occurs when cells from deceased organisms continue to…
Fifth of GPs use Al to perform administrative tasks, study finds
September 18, 2024
Fifth of GPs use Al to perform administrative tasks, study finds
A survey published in BMJ Health and Care Informatics reveals that one in five GPs are using AI tools like ChatGPT, Bing AI, and Google’s Gemini in their clinical practice. Out of the 1,006 GPs surveyed, nearly a third of…
Meta to introduce new Instagram ‘Teen Accounts’ to boost parental controls
September 18, 2024
Meta to introduce new Instagram ‘Teen Accounts’ to boost parental controls
Meta is introducing new “teen accounts” for Instagram users under 18, allowing parents more control over their children’s activity on the platform, including the option to restrict access during nighttime hours, The Guardian reported. This change will initially apply to…