Geoscientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges the conventional explanation for how continents formed. According to a study published in Nature Communications, these researchers propose a new origin story that does not involve plate tectonics or any external factors. Instead, they argue that the continents developed solely through internal geological forces within oceanic
The field of photonic integrated circuits is rapidly advancing, with a focus on miniaturizing photonic elements and integrating them into chips that can carry out calculations using photons instead of electrons. Silicon-based photonics is a promising area that has applications in data centers, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and more. This technology offers significant improvements in
The advancements in autonomous driving technology have brought us closer to a future where our cars drive themselves. However, with these advancements come new challenges and concerns. A team of engineers at Duke University has recently developed a system called “MadRadar” that can manipulate automotive radar sensors, raising serious security issues for autonomous vehicles. This
The development of efficient and reliable gas detection sensors plays a crucial role in ensuring safety in various industries. In Australia, a team of engineers from RMIT University, the University of Melbourne, and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) has recently made a breakthrough in gas detection technology. They have successfully
The captivating allure of Nature has always mesmerized humanity, and these mesmerizing images of spiral galaxies taken by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) only intensify this fascination. Encapsulating remarkable detail, the JWST has captured a series of face-on images of 19 spirals that reveal the intricate splendor of galactic arms adorned with countless stars.
Simulating miniature human organs in the laboratory has become an invaluable tool in medical research. A pioneering team of researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles has recently developed an innovative ‘heart-on-a-chip’ model. This cutting-edge technology is expected to play a vital role in ensuring the safety of cancer treatments, which have been known
In a groundbreaking development, the research group led by Prof. Polshettiwar at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai has pioneered a novel catalyst that defies the common instability of reduction catalysts in the presence of air. This “plasmonic reduction catalyst stable in air” combines platinum-doped ruthenium clusters with “plasmonic black gold.” The unique
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued urgent warnings to consumers regarding the dangers of purchasing and consuming tianeptine, commonly known as “gas station heroin.” This synthetic drug, available in tablet or powder form, can be found online, as well as in convenience stores, gas stations, and smoke shops. Despite being approved in some
Cosmic rays, those mysterious high-energy particles that bombard our planet from space, have long intrigued scientists. Their origins and astonishing speeds have remained a mystery for years. However, recent research has shed light on this enigma, thanks to a small black hole acting as a particle accelerator. In this new era of discovery, scientists can
Exercising with your partner has long been seen as a way to foster a healthy and active lifestyle. However, a recent study conducted by researchers from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore suggests that exercising together may lead to lower overall activity levels for older couples. This finding challenges the notion that exercising with a
The practice of injecting children with growth hormone extracted from the brains of deceased people was a controversial medical procedure that occurred between 1959 and 1985. This method was primarily used to treat short stature in children. However, it was later discovered that this therapy led to the development of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in around 200
The human brain, being the body’s most vital organ, is naturally protected from harmful pathogens and toxins. However, this extensive safeguard also makes it challenging for medical treatments to reach the central nervous system. The blood-brain barrier, often referred to as the brain’s “locked gate,” prevents more than 98 percent of small molecule drugs and