2,500 years ago, a major earthquake caused a significant change in the course of the Ganges River, one of the largest rivers on Earth. This event was recently discovered and documented in a study published in the journal Nature Communications. The earthquake led to the rerouting of the main channel of the Ganges River in
In recent years, there has been a concerning increase in the number of calls to poison control centers in the U.S. related to psilocybin exposure among adolescents and young adults. Psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” has gained popularity as a recreational drug, especially after it was decriminalized and legalized in certain cities
After a period of silence, the distant but beloved Voyager 1 spacecraft has finally reestablished contact with Earth, transmitting valuable science data back to its creators at NASA. This reconnection comes after months of confusion and frustration, during which the probe was unable to communicate effectively due to technical issues. Now, with all four of
President Aleksandar Vucic recently announced that Serbia could potentially start exploiting its lithium reserves as early as 2028. This news comes after receiving new guarantees from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union. The Jadar region in western Serbia is said to hold one of the largest lithium reserves in Europe, a metal
Large language models (LLMs) have been a topic of fascination due to their ability to understand written prompts and generate responses that closely resemble human language. The GPT-4 model, which powers platforms like ChatGPT, has astounded users with its conversational capabilities in various languages. Researchers at UC San Diego recently delved into the question of
The Milky Way, with its vast expanse of stars and cosmic wonders, holds many mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Among these mysteries are hypervelocity stars, rogue objects that defy the norms of orderly orbital patterns and hurtle through space at incredible speeds. These stars, while rare, provide astronomers with unique challenges and opportunities to delve
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has recently garnered attention for his unprecedented compensation package, which was approved by shareholders. The 10-year pay plan, valued at $44.9 billion, is a staggering amount that reflects Musk’s significant contributions to the company’s success. Despite facing setbacks earlier in the year due to a court ruling that invalidated
The world’s population has seen a significant increase in the number of centenarians, making them one of the fastest-growing demographic groups. With their numbers doubling roughly every ten years since the 1970s, these individuals have become a subject of interest for scientists and researchers worldwide. Understanding how long humans can live and what determines a
Imagine the scenario where you seek medical attention due to dizziness and slurred speech, only to be dismissed as drunk despite not consuming any alcohol. This bewildering experience was faced by a woman in Canada, who struggled with a mysterious illness known as auto-brewery syndrome. This rare and poorly understood condition involves the production of
In recent research, scientists have been exploring the impact of our body’s circadian clock on the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments. Specifically, they have been looking at how checkpoint inhibitors, which are immunotherapy drugs that block crucial proteins from binding to cancerous tumors, interact with our circadian rhythms. While these drugs have shown promise in
Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize the workforce by enhancing human capabilities rather than replacing them. Studies have shown that AI tools like chat assistants and programming aids can significantly boost productivity and job satisfaction, especially for less-skilled workers. However, there is a risk of widening inequalities as those without access to necessary digital
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have made significant strides in recent years, particularly in the field of robotics. The development of large computational models for natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision algorithms has been fueled by the exponential growth of training datasets. However, when it comes to robot control and planning algorithms, the availability of