The Tibetan Empire, once the highest elevation empire in the world, flourished from 618 to 877 CE in the challenging conditions of the Tibetan Plateau. With its population of 10 million people spread across a vast area of East and Central Asia, including parts of northern India, it is remarkable that the empire thrived in
Quantum computers, with their ability to leverage quantum mechanical phenomena, hold the promise of outperforming classical computers in complex computational and optimization problems. While some quantum computers have achieved impressive results in specific tasks, their advantage over classical computers has yet to be conclusively and consistently demonstrated. However, a recent theoretical study conducted by Ramis
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured a stunning new image of the landing site on the lunar south pole where the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully landed its spacecraft. The image, taken just a few days after the historic touchdown, shows the lander, Vikram, as a small blip in the vast expanse of the
The European Union (EU) is set to unveil its plan this week, targeting major tech players like Apple and Meta (formerly Facebook), as it aims to implement new regulations that will reshape how these companies operate online. With the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the EU seeks to create a fairer market environment, protect European users,
Metabolism, the intricate dance of atoms and molecules within our bodies, sustains our lives by creating, distributing, and deploying the essential substances we need. In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers have uncovered the unique fingerprints of metabolism in different species by analyzing specific carbon atoms in amino acids, the building blocks of
Label distribution learning (LDL) has emerged as a groundbreaking learning paradigm that addresses label ambiguity in supervised learning scenarios. However, annotating data with label distribution is a costly endeavor. The utilization of existing active learning (AL) approaches, which aim to reduce annotation costs in traditional learning, may not be sufficient in the LDL context and
The consumption of textiles has skyrocketed in recent decades, largely driven by the rise of fast fashion. This has led to a significant increase in the environmental impacts associated with clothing production and usage. Environmental scientist Laura Scherer, known for her research on the environmental impacts of food, recognized the need to address the sustainability
Non-perturbative interactions between light and matter have long been a subject of interest for researchers. These interactions involve the quantum properties of light and the phenomena that arise from them. However, the understanding of these phenomena has been limited, with each foundational theory explaining different aspects of the interactions. To address this issue, researchers from
The cosmos is constantly in flux, with celestial bodies born, dying, and transforming in mesmerizing displays of power and beauty. SN 1987A, a supernova remnant located a mere 168,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, has captivated scientists for over three decades. Now, armed with the cutting-edge James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have
Over the past few decades, our relationship with pets has undergone a dramatic transformation. Nowadays, pet ownership has reached an all-time high, with a staggering 69% of Australian households having at least one furry companion. With this increase in pet ownership comes a significant investment in their well-being, amounting to approximately A$33 billion annually. While
The quest to understand the mysteries of dark matter continues to captivate physicists worldwide. Dark matter, which is yet to be proven to exist, remains a theoretical concept that serves as a placeholder to explain certain gravitational effects on galaxies and deviations from the Standard Model of physics. Over the years, numerous theories and experiments
RNA molecules play diverse roles within the cellular framework. They assist in transferring genetic information from DNA, regulate gene activity, and catalyze biochemical reactions as ribozymes. Recently, the team led by Prof. Claudia Höbartner from Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) Würzburg announced the discovery of a novel ribozyme called SAMURI in the esteemed journal Nature Chemistry. This remarkable