The Chinese tech giant ByteDance is facing increasing pressure from a new US law that has set a nine-month deadline for the company to divest from TikTok, the popular video platform. The law was established on national security grounds, with concerns that TikTok could be used by the Chinese government for espionage and propaganda as
Light-driven molecular motors have been in development for over two decades, originating from research conducted at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Even though the founder, Professor Ben Feringa, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2016 for this groundbreaking work, the practical application of these motors has faced significant challenges. However, a
A man in Florida, aged 52, recently sought medical attention for severe headaches that had been worsening over the past four months. Upon further investigation, doctors discovered that the cause of his migraines was multiple cysts scattered throughout his brain, a condition known as neurocysticercosis. Infectious disease experts confirmed through blood tests that these cysts
Solar sails have been a topic of fascination in the realm of space exploration for quite some time. Drawing inspiration from the sail ships of the past, solar sails are considered to be one of the most efficient ways to propel crafts in outer space. The concept of using sunlight as a means of propulsion
Rivers are dynamic natural features that shape the landscape through their movement. A recent study conducted by researchers at UC Santa Barbara delves into the factors that drive the migration rates of meandering rivers. Lead author Evan Greenberg and senior author Vamsi Ganti compiled a global dataset of meandering rivers to analyze how vegetation and
The collaboration between theoretical physicists at Utrecht University and experimental physicists at Sogang University in South Korea has led to a groundbreaking discovery: the creation of an artificial synapse that operates using water and salt. This innovation challenges the traditional approach of using solid materials in brain-inspired computing and opens up new possibilities for more
Bookworms may be a cute term for avid readers, but in reality, these creatures, along with microorganisms and time itself, can deteriorate the flour pastes commonly used in historic bookbinding. Researchers have delved into the proteins found in wheat-based glues used in ancient bookbinding techniques to gain insight into their adhesiveness and degradation over time.
Micron, a US chipmaker, is poised to receive up to $6.1 billion in grants from the US government to aid in the construction of new semiconductor plants in both New York and Idaho. This funding announcement, which will be made by President Joe Biden during his visit to Syracuse, New York, is part of a
A recent medical case report has raised concerns about the transmission of chronic wasting disease, a deadly prion disease commonly known as “zombie deer” disease, from deer to humans. This report highlights the tragic deaths of two hunters who consumed venison from deer infected with chronic wasting disease, leading to severe symptoms and ultimately fatal
Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize the way we process information, with photonic quantum computers emerging as a promising technology. Leveraging the principles of quantum physics, these computers utilize particles of light, or photons, as the basis of their information processing units. While photonic quantum computers hold the promise of surpassing conventional quantum computers
The recent incident near Seattle involving a Tesla on Autopilot mode hitting and killing a motorcyclist has once again raised concerns about the potential dangers of relying too heavily on automated driving systems. The driver in this case admitted to looking at his cellphone while the Tesla was in motion, ultimately resulting in a tragic
The Hubble Space Telescope has been a beacon of discovery for over three decades, capturing images that have expanded our understanding of the cosmos. Recently, an international team of citizen scientists, in collaboration with astronomers from the European Space Agency (ESA), utilized machine learning algorithms to identify over one thousand asteroids in Hubble’s archival data.