The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Gaia spacecraft concluded its sky-scanning mission after mapping the Milky Way for more than 10 years. On January 15, Gaia completed its last observations, marking the end of its active mission.
“Today marks…
Category: 9. Sci-Tech
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New ‘single-crystal’ electrode battery tech could power EVs for millions of miles
The electric vehicle industry is on the brink of a major breakthrough with the development of a longer-lasting EV battery featuring single-crystal electrodes. According to new research, this innovation could allow EVs to travel millions…
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Childhood parental divorce linked to 61% higher stroke risk in older adu
A recent study published in the journal PLOS One reveals a connection between parental divorce during childhood and a higher risk of stroke in older adults. Researchers from the University of Toronto, Tyndale University, and the University…
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Scientists explain how fizzy water could support weight loss
A study published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health suggests that sparkling water may support weight loss by enhancing glucose uptake and metabolism in red blood cells. Conducted by physician researcher Dr. Akira Takahashi from the…
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Brazil’s forest fires up 79% in 2024; Government blames “climate terrori
Brazil experienced a dramatic surge in forest fires in 2024, with 30.8 million hectares of land burned—a 79% increase compared to the previous year. This alarming data was revealed in a report by the MapBiomas platform. The vast Amazon…
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Rare fossil of flying dinosaur reveals 76-million-year-old crocodile-like bite
A crocodile-like creature bit the neck of a flying dinosaur some 76 million years ago…
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El Capitan becomes world’s fastest supercomputer with 2.79 exaflops perf
On January 9, El Capitan went online. As of October 2023, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California has been preparing to introduce El Capitan, anticipated to become the world’s most powerful supercomputer. The project…
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Indoor temperatures can affect the brain function of elderly people, study shows
New research is shedding light on how environmental factors, particularly indoor temperature, can affect brain function in older individuals. A study has revealed that deviations from an optimal temperature range can significantly…
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US military is trying to biohack blood to make better soldiers
The Pentagon’s top research division, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA), is looking to recreate science fiction in the real world. According to new reports, the agency is looking to modify red blood cells in novel…
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Study identifies Amazon and Sahara regions as birthplace of earliest din
A new study led by researchers at University College London suggests that the earliest dinosaurs may have originated in ancient Gondwana regions, including areas that are now part of Africa and South America. The findings, published in the…
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