Science and Technology: News
This new treatment can eliminate need for lifelong lupus medication
A revolutionary treatment for lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects about five million people worldwide, has been developed.
Elwood Edwards (74), voice behind AOL's 'You've Got Mail,' dies
Elwood Edwards, the man whose voice became synonymous with America Online (AOL)'s email greeting "You've Got Mail," has died at the age of 74.
Scientists test graphene chip implant to revolutionize brain tumor surgery
In a major development, a revolutionary device aimed at transforming the surgical treatment of brain tumors has entered its first clinical trial.
Teen math geniuses present new ways to prove 2,000-year-old theorem
In a remarkable academic feat, two Louisiana students, Ne'Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson, have found a unique way to prove the 2,000-year-old Pythagorean theorem.
Breakthrough discovery could lead to new treatments for sleep disorders
In a major breakthrough in sleep research, a team of scientists has identified the neural control center for rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
New sponge-like material can extract 10x more gold from e-waste
A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore, Manchester University in the UK, and Guangdong University of Technology in China, has developed a novel sponge-like material.
UK scientists worried about potential £1bn funding cut for research
UK scientists are worried about a possible £1 billion cut in research funding, The Guardian reported.
Indian student sets Guinness World Record with 0.65cm vacuum cleaner
Tapala Nadamuni, a 23-year-old architecture student from the National Institute of Technology, Patna has etched his name in the Guinness World Records by designing the world's smallest vacuum cleaner.
Tiny invention detects heart attacks in minutes, potentially saving lives
In a major breakthrough, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a revolutionary invention that can diagnose heart attacks in a matter of minutes.
This AI-powered 'electronic tongue' tells if your food is spoiled
In a groundbreaking development, scientists have created a new "electronic tongue," a system that employs artificial intelligence (AI) to detect potential issues with food freshness and safety.
Scientists recreate life's building block in space-like conditions
Astrochemist Ryan Fortenberry from the University of Mississippi and Ralf Kaiser of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, have made a groundbreaking discovery linked to the origins of life.
Scientists discover how to convert trees into sustainable industrial chemicals
In a major breakthrough for sustainable production of industrial chemicals, a team of researchers from North Carolina State University, has found a specific molecular property in lignin that determines how it degrades and converts into useful substances.
This millionaire removed plasma from his body to 'reverse' age
Bryan Johnson, a tech entrepreneur and age reversal enthusiast, has just undergone a groundbreaking procedure called Total Plasma Exchange (TPE).
China completes construction of world's largest 'ghost particle' detector
China has successfully completed the construction of the world's largest transparent spherical detector, deep beneath a hill in southern China.
Can two people communicate in dreams? This experiment says so
In a groundbreaking experiment straight out of the movie Inception, two people have successfully communicated inside their dreams.
Chinese researchers crack military-grade encryption using quantum computer: Here's how
In a major breakthrough in quantum computing, Chinese researchers have successfully hacked a military-grade encryption algorithm.
Breakthrough method allows nanoscale imaging with conventional microscopes
In a major breakthrough, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a technique that expands tissue up to 20 times its original size for imaging.
Scientists capture 1st-ever images of electric charges inside solar cell
In a major scientific breakthrough, a team of researchers from the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) has captured the first-ever images of electric charges, moving across semiconductor materials in a solar cell.
Leading chipmaker TSMC's electricity demand could triple by 2030
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest chipmaker, is staring at a major hurdle as Taiwan's electricity supply is growing at a snail's pace.
Is 'negative time' a reality? This experiment suggests so
A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Toronto, has revealed a phenomenon where photons were seen exiting a material before they entered it.
This robot helps sick kids attend school, interact with classmates
Norwegian company No Isolation has developed an innovative solution, the AV1 robot, to address the challenges faced by chronically ill children who are unable to attend school.
'Scary tech': Students develop smart glasses that automatically identify strangers
Harvard students AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio have come up with a tool using Meta's smart glasses that can identify strangers and access their personal data.
Scientists discover potential hidden structure within Earth's core
A team of scientists led by Joanne Stephenson from the Australian National University, has made a groundbreaking discovery suggesting the existence of a hidden structure within Earth's inner core.
Groundbreaking Wi-Fi tech achieves 16km range in real-world test
Wi-Fi HaLow, a low-power, long-range version of Wi-Fi based on the IEEE 802.11ah standard, has successfully demonstrated its capabilities in real-world tests from Morse Micro.
Scientists achieve 'impossible task' of controlling light in quantum computing
A team of researchers at the University of Waterloo, Canada has cracked a way to control laser light used in manipulating qubits, which are the building blocks of quantum info.
Quantum breakthrough could revolutionize optical data processing and sensor technology
An international research team, led by TU Dresden, has made significant strides in the field of quantum technologies and electronics.
Breakthrough technology detects snipers, bombs from hundreds of feet away
Base Molecular Resonance Technologies (BMRT), a Florida-based company, has come up with an amazing tech that can spot explosives and firearms, like AR-15 rifles, from hundreds of feet away.
Scientists discover new cell that can heal your wounds
A team of Australian researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery, unearthing a new type of cell that could revolutionize our understanding of mammalian healing processes.
PM Modi launches Param Rudra supercomputers: Check their features, locations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually launched three Param Rudra Super Computing Systems and a High Performance Computing (HPC) system in India.
These $1,200 robotic shoes help you walk faster, naturally
Shift Robotics has introduced a new version of its innovative Moonwalkers shoes, also known as motorized roller skates.
India forms committee to establish repairability index for electronics
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has established a committee tasked with developing a comprehensive framework for a repairability index in India.
Nanorobots can prevent deadly brain bleeding in humans: Here's how
An international team of researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Edinburgh, has developed tiny robots that could potentially save lives by preventing severe brain hemorrhages.
Quantum entanglement observed in heaviest known particles: What it means
A groundbreaking discovery has been made at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Geneva, where scientists have observed quantum entanglement in pairs of top quarks.
How gold nanoparticles could enhance kidney disease detection
A team of researchers from the University of Texas at Dallas, has discovered a potentially more accurate method for detecting kidney disease.
Quantum 'pseudogap' mystery solved, could lead to superfast trains
A team of researchers has made significant progress in understanding the pseudogap state of materials, a long-standing puzzle in quantum physics.
Twitch to provide detailed reasons for user account suspension
Twitch, the popular live streaming platform, has announced plans to provide users with more clarity regarding account suspensions.
Scientists discover over 800 genes that could potentially cause cancer
A groundbreaking study by scientists from the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) in Spain, has identified over 800 genes that could potentially cause cancer.
Light manipulation can boost silicon's efficiency in solar panels: Study
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), has revealed that manipulating light momentum can significantly enhance the optical properties of materials.
MIT engineers develop 3D-printed glass bricks for sustainable construction
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are revolutionizing the construction industry by developing a new type of masonry made from 3D-printed, recycled glass.
IIT Guwahati's groundbreaking study cracks quantum nature of gravity
A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa, are making significant strides in understanding the quantum nature of gravity.