Science & Technology

In a significant scientific advancement that bridges space exploration and neuroscience, researchers have discovered that human brain cells develop differently in the weightless environment of space compared to Earth. While scientists have long known that microgravity affects muscles, bones, the immune system and cognition, little was understood about its specific impact on the brain until now. The…

Meta has been fined €251 million by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission for a 2018 Facebook breach, exposing sensitive data of millions of EU users. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has been fined €251 million (around $263 million) by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) over a major security breach that occurred in 2018, affecting millions of Facebook users in the…

When you think of plastic, you might picture flimsy shopping bags or disposable water bottles. But there’s a special type of plastic that’s so tough it can stop bullets, replace worn-out hip joints, and create ropes stronger than steel cables. The catch? It’s incredibly difficult to shape and mold — until now. Scientists at the University of…

ChatGPT’s AI search engine is rolling out to all users starting today. OpenAI announced the news as part of its newest 12 days of ship-mas livestream, while also revealing an “optimized” version of the feature on mobile and the ability to search with advanced voice mode. ChatGPT’s search engine first rolled out to paid subscribers in October.…

Deep beneath the peaceful Somerset countryside lies evidence of one of British prehistory’s darkest chapters – a mass killing that forces us to reconsider everything we thought we knew about violence in ancient societies. At Charterhouse Warren, archaeologists have meticulously documented the remains of at least 37 individuals – men, women, and children – who met a…

If you could weigh the universe, you’d find that about 85% of its matter is missing – or rather, invisible to our most sophisticated detection methods. This cosmic accounting error, known as dark matter, has long been one of science’s greatest mysteries. Now, researchers have discovered that this invisible mass might have formed in the universe’s prenatal…

A Texas family is suing Character.ai after its chatbot allegedly encouraged violence against parents over screen-time limits. A family from Texas has filed a lawsuit against popular AI chatbot service, Character.ai, after it allegedly suggested to their 17-year-old son to harm his parents due to the limitation of screen time. The case sends a warning against the…

The lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI is really heating up. OpenAI just dropped a new blog post defending itself against Musk that outlines some new text messages between cofounders Ilya Sutskever, Greg Brockman, Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and former board member Shivon Zilis. “You can’t sue your way to AGI,” the OpenAI blog post reads, referring…

Meta (META.O), said on Thursday it was releasing an artificial intelligence model called Meta Motivo, which could control the movements of a human-like digital agent, with the potential to enhance Metaverse experience. The company has been plowing tens of billions of dollars into its investments in AI, augmented reality and other Metaverse technologies, driving up its capital…

The study focuses on Quantum-Key Distribution (QKD), a cutting-edge technology in quantum communication that ensures data security through the principles of quantum mechanics rather than traditional mathematical cryptography. Bengaluru: Researchers from Bengaluru’s Raman Research Institute (RRI) have identified the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) in Hanle, Ladakh, as a top candidate for beaming quantum-based communication signals into space.…

Users were shown the message ‘ChatGPT is currently unavailable’ when they tried to access the chatbot. ChatGPT, the popular AI-powered chatbot, has experienced a global outage, leaving millions of users unable to access its service. The outage began shortly before 7 PM ET (5:30 am Indian time) and has not only affected ChatGPT, but also OpenAI’s API…

Today, chatbots can answer questions, write poems and generate images. In the future, they could also autonomously perform tasks like online shopping and work with tools like spreadsheets. Google on Wednesday unveiled a prototype of this technology, which artificial intelligence researchers call an A.I. agent. Google is among the many tech companies building A.I. agents. Various A.I.…

ROBOTS that use your face and even dress like you could soon take on care duties for elderly loved ones when you’re away. Robody’s latest bot can help relatives around the home, from fetching their medication and preparing meals, to helping them put their coat on. The machines are remotely operated to mimic your every move as…

Google has unveiled a new chip which it claims takes five minutes to solve a problem that would currently take the world’s fastest super computers ten septillion – or 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years – to complete. The chip is the latest development in a field known as quantum computing – which is attempting to use the principles of particle…

Hundreds of vials containing live viruses have gone missing from a laboratory in Australia, sparking an investigation. Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls announced today that 323 samples of live viruses—including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus and Hantavirus—went missing in 2021 in a “serious breach of biosecurity protocols.” The breach was discovered in August 2023, with nearly 100 of the…

CHERNOBYL has transformed wild dogs into radiation hounds who can survive the deadly nuclear fallout, scientists have revealed. Two stray canine populations have managed to adapt to the uninhabitable conditions in Ukraine for nearly 40 years, transforming man’s best friend into a mutant mongrel. The study used 500 dogs living around Chernobyl, Ukraine, who have managed to…

WhatsApp Update: The online counter feature is available to some beta testers who install the latest updates of beta for Android from the Google Play Store. The Meta-owned WhatsApp is currently working on several new features to provide a better user experience on its platform. According to a recent report, the instant messaging giant is working on…

When it comes to climate change, one of the most significant yet rarely discussed contributors comes from an unexpected source: cow burps. Now, scientists may have found a potential solution that could reshape the future of sustainable cattle farming: seaweed. To understand the scale of this challenge, consider the numbers: Livestock account for 14.5% of global greenhouse…

GenCast, a new AI model from Google DeepMind, is accurate enough to compete with traditional weather forecasting. It managed to outperform a leading forecast model when tested on data from 2019, according to recently published research. AI isn’t going to replace traditional forecasting anytime soon, but it could add to the arsenal of tools used to predict…

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced AI-driven changes for Google Search by 2025, promising advanced capabilities. Google’s search engine could be set for an overhaul by 2025, according to CEO Sundar Pichai. During the New York Times DealBook Summit, Pichai hinted at a radical overhaul that will change the way users interact with the platform. “I think we…

What if everything we thought we knew about who’s most at risk during extreme heat was wrong? A shocking new study turns conventional wisdom on its head, revealing that in Mexico, it’s actually young people – not the elderly – who are dying more frequently from heat exposure. The research shows that 75% of heat-related deaths occur…

Known across the globe as the stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams hit the six-month mark in space Thursday with two more to go. The pair rocketed into orbit on June 5, the first to ride Boeing’s new Starliner crew capsule on what was supposed to be a weeklong test flight. They arrived at the International…

The Proba-3 launch is part of a commercial mission between ISRO and the European Space Agency to study the Sun. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set for the liftoff of the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 satellite from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh today (December 4) at 4:08 pm. The Proba-3 is part of the PSLV C-59…

Could another group of ancient humans have lived alongside Homo sapiens? A new study suggests that they did, and scientists are starting to piece together the clues of their forgotten past. A researcher from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa is revealing new insights into a group called the Julurens — meaning the “big head” people. The…

For the first time in physics history, scientists have developed a mathematical framework that allows them to visualize the precise shape of a single particle of light, known as a photon. This breakthrough, achieved by researchers at the University of Birmingham, represents a fundamental advance in our understanding of how light interacts with matter at the quantum…

Over the past decade, space has become increasingly cluttered with the growing number of spacecraft being sent into orbit. As these objects eventually disintegrate, they release polluting emissions that risk harming the upper atmosphere. You can share an article by clicking on the share icons at the top right of it. The total or partial reproduction of…

Canada’s Competition Bureau is suing Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct in online advertising, the antitrust watchdog said on Thursday. The Competition Bureau, in a statement, said it had filed an application with the Competition Tribunal seeking an order that, among other things, requires Google to sell two of its ad tech tools.…

Commander Sunita Williams and ISS crew responded to a toxic smell from a cargo spacecraft. A crew of astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), led by Commander Sunita Williams, quickly responded to an emergency triggered after a strange “toxic” smell was detected when opening a cargo spacecraft. The hatch of the Progress MS-29 cargo spacecraft, which…

The samples were collected by Japan’s Hayabusa-2 spacecraft, which launched in December 2014 and successfully rendezvoused with Ryugu in June 2018. Scientists have made a surprising discovery involving a sample from the asteroid Ryugu, which was found to be overrun with Earth-based microorganisms after its return to our planet. This research highlights the remarkable ability of terrestrial…

Selling Chrome might not be the most painful part of the DOJ’s antitrust demands for Google. Next year, a court might tell Google to do anything from syndicating its search results to selling the Chrome browser. These remedies and more were included in a request last week from the Justice Department, which is aiming to break up…

To my loyal and wonderful StudyFinds readers: First off, with Thanksgiving here, I want to tell you how thankful I am for your great support and enthusiasm over the years. Just the other day, I received an email from a newsletter subscriber who told me how much she looks forward to seeing our emails in her inbox…

Nov 27 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft (MSFT.O)., including of its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The probe was approved by FTC Chair Lina Khan ahead of her likely departure in January. The election of Donald Trump…

Still beautiful. Still good. Still the wrong form factor for basically everybody. The M4 iMac is a beautiful computer that feels more and more like it fell out of a universe where laptops never took off. You can see it, can’t you? In a world without laptops, the iMac would be the ultimate computer. Instead of a…

Microsoft has spent years working toward a future where Windows and its many components exist entirely in the cloud. That reality looks a lot closer this week, with Microsoft revealing the Windows 365 Link mini PC, which streams a version of Windows 11 from the Windows 365 cloud service. It boots up in seconds, and there’s no…

Lure Users In Hackers are using fake AI video generation tools to spread malware on Windows and macOS devices, stealing personal data like passwords and cryptocurrency. With the rising popularity of AI-powered tools, hackers have picked up on the chance to target unsuspecting users. Reports in recent days have mentioned yet another rising issue, where malicious actors…

NASA’s Curiosity rover has been exploring Mars since it landed on the Red Planet in 2012, providing vital data about its history, climate, and potential for life. Recently, the rover concluded its study of the Gediz Vallis channel, a region located on the slopes of Mount Sharp, and is now heading toward a new target called the…

One97 Communications (OCL), that owns the Paytm brand, on Tuesday said Paytm users will be able to make UPI payments at select international locations, including popular spots in the UAE, Singapore, France, Mauritius, Bhutan, and Nepal. The move allows users to conveniently pay for all use cases including shopping, dining, and local experiences abroad using UPI through…

Kim Kardashian posted a series of Instagram stories capturing her interactions with the humanoid robot Optimus by Elon Musk’s Tesla. Kim Kardashian, in a series of videos posted to her Instagram Story, revealed her ‘new friend’—the humanoid robot Optimus by Elon Musk’s company Tesla. The socialite was seen praising, making hearts with her hands, and playing rock-paper-scissors…

A college student was horrified after Google’s Gemini AI chatbot asked him to “please die” following a request for help with a homework assignment. Vidhay Reddy, from Michigan, asked the chatbot for help on an assignment about issues adults face as they age. But the response quickly escalated into shocking, hateful language, including a chilling message that…

We could argue all day about the merits of iOS versus Android, but there’s one thing the Android ecosystem offers that you definitely won’t find from Apple right now: a decent midrange phone. By “decent,” I mean something I can enthusiastically recommend. Not “Eh, if it’s literally your only option, then it’s fine,” which is how I’ve…

Sources say India’s opposition, echoing a Chinese petition, is directed against an EU proposal; such measures put the cost of a low-carbon transition on developing and poor countries, violating principles of equity, India says India has voiced its disapproval of “protectionist” measures that link trade barriers and carbon emissions, at the ongoing climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan.…

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has addressed recent rumors about her health aboard the ISS, assuring everyone she’s in great shape and staying fit. In response to recent tabloid reports speculating about her health aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has reassured her supporters that she’s in excellent shape. Rumors had circulated that Williams…

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has experienced significant weight loss during her extended stay in space. Officials reassured the public that all International Space Station residents are under routine medical evaluations and are monitored by flight surgeons, ensuring their health. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams may be feeling the ill effects of a prolonged stay in space — with…

According to the BCG report, 26 per cent of global companies utilise AI. Fintech, software, and banking sectors are increasingly using AI in their operations. Meanwhile, India is leading in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption as 30 per cent of Indian companies are maximising value through the use of such emerging technology. New Delhi: A new research by…

The rocky planet, about the same mass as Earth, revolves around a white dwarf in the constellation Sagittarius. A team of astronomers has uncovered an Earth-like planet orbiting a star located 4,000 light years away from the solar system, potentially offering insights into Earth’s distant future. The rocky planet, about the same mass as Earth, revolves around…

Now the best value in Apple’s lineup, the Mac Mini takes its ideal form with an impressively small design that compromises on very little. Why wouldn’t you want the new Mac Mini? Over the last several days of testing Apple’s redesigned desktop Mac, I’ve been impressed by all the power and potential crammed into this very compact…

The world’s first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration. LignoSat, developed by Kyoto University and homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry (1911.T), opens new tab, will be flown to the International Space Station on a SpaceX mission, and later released into orbit…

India recently announced a host of ambitious space projects and approved 227bn rupees ($2.7bn; £2.1bn) for them. The plans include the next phase of India’s historic mission to the Moon, sending an orbiter to Venus, building of the first phase of the country’s maiden space station and development of a new reusable heavy-lifting rocket to launch satellites.…

Besides wild poliovirus cases, the WHO registry has data of only the circulating VDPV cases and not the cases that belong to the other two VDPV categories — iVDPV and aVDPV On June 17, 2022, WHO published a report of a VDPV type-1 case that was detected from an environmental sewage sample in Kolkata on April 25,…

Now that Apple has finished announcing its slate of new M4-equipped Mac computers, we’ve finally been able to see them in person. The Verge’s Vjeran Pavic got some hands-on time with the new products and took some gorgeous photos that you can peruse below. I’m blown away by how small the new Mac Mini is; the old…

A NASA astronaut was flown to a hospital after returning to Earth with what the US space agency described as an unspecified medical condition. Three NASA astronauts and a fourth from the Russian space agency spent almost eight months at the International Space Station after their homecoming had been stalled by problems with the Starliner capsule. The…

Imagine standing in the heart of Copenhagen, surrounded by an orchestra of 30 speakers buried in the ground. However, instead of Mozart or Beethoven, you’re about to hear something far more primordial — the haunting sound of Earth’s magnetic field as it flipped 41,000 years ago. Welcome to the cutting edge of geomagnetic research, where science meets…

When people search for “Adam driver Megalopolis” on Instagram or Facebook right now, instead of seeing posts about Francis Ford Coppola’s latest film, they’re shown a warning, titled, “Child sexual abuse is illegal.” That bizarre fact was pointed out in a post on X yesterday, and as of today, I’m still seeing it when I search for…

Two men have become considerably more powerful inside Google. The first is Demis Hassabis, who already heads up Google’s AI research and is now better positioned to compete with ChatGPT. The second is Nick Fox, a company veteran who now oversees the company’s cash cow: Search. Before, Hassabis didn’t have control of the product team that put…

Brazil’s Polícia Federal announced the arrest of the hacker linked to a breach that leaked 2.9 billion records that included sensitive personal information, including some Social Security numbers. The data from that hack, which came to light in August, was put for sale on the dark web in April by an entity identifying themselves as USDoD. As…

The Biden administration on Thursday eased export restrictions on U.S. commercial space companies to ship certain satellite and spacecraft-related items to allies and partners. The changes are intended to make it easier for the growing U.S. commercial space industry to expand sales while also protecting national security and foreign policy interests. U.S. space companies like Elon Musk’s…

In the past 24 hours I’ve written more than 100 WhatsApp messages. None of them were very exciting. I made plans with my family, discussed work projects with colleagues, and exchanged news and gossip with some friends. Perhaps I need to up my game, but even my most boring messages were encrypted by default, and used WhatsApp’s…

Chandrayaan-3 was launched July 6 last year from Sriharikota spaceport and it successfully made the soft landing near the South Pole on August 23. Dr S Somanath, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday received the International Astronautical Federation’s (IAF) prestigious World Space Award in Milan for Chandrayaan-3’s remarkable achievement. “ISRO is honored to…

Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Google said on Monday it signed the world’s first corporate agreement to buy power from multiple small modular reactors to meet electricity demand for artificial intelligence. The technology company’s agreement with Kairos Power aims to bring Kairos’ first small modular reactor online by 2030, followed by additional deployments through 2035. The companies…

Astronomers have identified a galaxy that seems to defy the laws of stellar physics. This cosmic oddball, named GS-NDG-9422, resides a staggering 12.9 billion light-years away, offering us a glimpse into the universe when it was merely 900 million years-old. What makes this galaxy truly extraordinary is its peculiar spectrum of light, which has left scientists scratching…

Due to the cyberattack, the most important government websites and services of the state have completely shut down, including important platforms like CM Helpline, Land Registry, and e-Office. A sudden major cyberattack in Uttarakhand brought the entire IT system of the state to a standstill, which has had a serious impact on government work. Due to the…

Google is pumping more artificial intelligence into its search engine that will enable people to voice questions about images and occasionally organise an entire page of results Google is injecting its search engine with more artificial intelligence that will enable people to voice questions about images and occasionally organise an entire page of results, despite the technology’s…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants with “really good long-term memory” are about a year away, according to Microsoft’s head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman. Products which can recall conversations, projects and problems will encourage users to invest more time and share more of their personal history with them, he said in an exclusive interview with the BBC. “I think…

Microsoft is unveiling a big overhaul of its Copilot experience today, adding voice and vision capabilities to transform it into a more personalized AI assistant. As I exclusively revealed in my Notepad newsletter last week, Copilot’s new capabilities include a virtual news presenter mode to read you the headlines, the ability for Copilot to see what you’re…

The latest SpaceX Crew 9 mission is carrying two astronauts instead of four to bring both stranded members of NASA, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, back to Earth. SpaceX launched a mission on Saturday to bring home two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) after Boeing’s spacecraft failed to return…

SpaceX Crew-9 mission: The NASA shared an update on the “important” SpaceX Crew-9 mission that was earlier postponed from September 26 to September 28 in the wake of “any potential storm activity” due to Tropical Storm Helene. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) informed on Friday about a “very unusual problem” that SpaceX Dragon spacecraft witnessed…

NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will launch to the International Space Station on September 28. The SpaceX Crew-9 mission launches at 1:17 pm EDT from Cape Canaveral, with live coverage starting at 9:00 am the same day. NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will head to the International Space Station…

Meta’s CEO on his first pair of AR glasses, partnering with Ray-Ban, why he’s done with politics, and more. We had just come fresh off that demo, walked into the podcast studio, sat down, and hit record. It was fresh in our minds, and that’s where we started. Orion is very much the story of AR as…

NASA-SpaceX Crew launch has now been scheduled for “instantaneous launch” on Saturday, September 28. There’s also a backup opportunity available on Sunday. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission, which has been tasked to bring back Starliner astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from space station, was delayed on Tuesday. The mission was scheduled to launch on September 26. The…

When I walked into the building that houses the Steve Jobs Theater for the iPhone 16 launch last week, the first person I saw taking a photo of the room wasn’t using an iPhone; they were using a compact digital camera. I’m not talking about a fancy Ricoh GR III. I’m talking a PowerShot, Cybershot, or a…

In an era where technology continues to reshape our world, artificial intelligence (AI) is now venturing into a realm that people used to think was impossible for a machine — understanding our emotions. A groundbreaking review published in CAAI Artificial Intelligence Research explores how AI is revolutionizing the field of emotional recognition, promising to transform everything from…

Huawei and Apple’s latest smartphones go on sale in China on Friday, with the Chinese tech company’s much-anticipated $2,800 tri-foldable phone offered at more than twice the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. However, analysts warn that supply chain constraints could leave many buyers of Huawei Technologies’ Mate XT empty-handed. The launch of the Mate XT,…

It’s a weird year for iOS. Usually, the new software version arrives all at once. Not so with iOS 18. The foundational stuff has arrived, and in a normal year, things like RCS support and a redesigned control center would be more than enough. But iOS 18’s headline feature, Apple Intelligence, isn’t even part of this initial…

Meta has acknowledged that all text and photos that adult Facebook and Instagram users have publicly published since 2007 have been fed into its artificial intelligence models. Australia’s ABC News reports that Meta’s global privacy director, Melinda Claybaugh, initially rejected claims about user data from 2007 being leveraged for AI training during a local government inquiry about…

From sundials to atomic clocks, humanity’s quest to measure time has been a journey of increasing precision. Now, that journey has reached a new frontier with the creation of the world’s first nuclear clock – a device that promises to revolutionize everything from GPS navigation to our understanding of physics by using the core of an atom…

When COVID-19 lockdowns turned our world upside down, many people thought they had found the perfect antidote to isolation: a furry, four-legged friend. News outlets buzzed with heartwarming stories of “pandemic puppies” and skyrocketing pet adoptions. It seemed like the perfect solution to combat loneliness and anxiety. But a new study suggests that our animal companions might…

Tensions between Brazil and Elon Musk’s business empire ratcheted up further as the country’s telecoms regulator threatened to sanction his satellite broadband company Starlink hours after its top court stood behind a controversial decision to ban social network X from the country. Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also backed the top court’s Judge Alexandre de…

If calamity strikes our planet, a team at the Smithsonian argues that the only way to protect the DNA of at-risk creatures is to get it far, far away from Earth. A group of scientists concerned about the thousands of species facing extinction believes that their salvation lies not here on Earth, but more than 230,000 miles…

You need three necessities to support life as we know it: oxygen, food, and water. While scientists have found ancient traces of liquid water on the surfaces of planets like Mars, it’s never been enough to foster life. However, some astronomers think it still might be possible. Instead of relying on Earth as a model for life,…

Before the Columbia accident, the space shuttle Challenger had exploded and killed all crew on January 28, 1986. In all, 14 astronauts have lost their lives in these accidents The death of Indian-origin American astronaut Kalpana Chawla and six others on February 1, 2003 when the space shuttle Columbia broke up and burnt as it re-entered the…

Social media giant X said on Thursday it expects Brazil’s top court to order it to shut down, as a pitched legal battle plays out over compliance with local laws and owner Elon Musk’s insistence the platform is being punished for resisting censorship. X said it expected Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes to order the shutdown…

Sunita Williams’ husband Michael J. Williams and mom Bonnie Pandya appeared to be less worried about how Sunita is faring while up in space. Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, two NASA astronauts, arrived at the International Space Station on 5 June on Boeing’s Starliner spaceship. They are expected to stay there until February 2025, when SpaceX is…

Yelp, one of Google’s most persistent and outspoken rivals, has finally filed its own antitrust lawsuit against the search giant, less than a month after a federal judge ruled Google an illegal monopolist. Yelp alleges that Google has created or preserved its monopoly in local search services by preferencing its own inferior vertical over competitors’, which Yelp…

A recent study highlights how these powerful underwater events can sever cables, leading to widespread internet disruptions and costly repairs. Underwater avalanches, or turbidity currents, pose a significant threat to the global undersea internet network, which spans over 1.5 million kilometres of submarine fibre optic cables, according to a new study. These avalanches occur when sediments on…

SpaceX’s attempt at the first ever private spacewalk next week will be a test of trailblazing equipment, including slim spacesuits and a cabin with no airlock, in one of the riskiest missions yet for Elon Musk’s space company. A billionaire entrepreneur, a retired military fighter pilot and two SpaceX employees are poised to launch on Tuesday aboard…

While more and more robotic dogs are appearing in China’s cities, companies say they’ve been caught off guard by videos of the machines armed with guns in military exercises. From Beijing to Hangzhou, the sight of robotic dogs in a park is becoming more and more common. Climbing stairs? No problem. And what about hills? They can…

The rocket was developed by Tamil Nadu-based start-up Space Zone India and Martin Group. India launched its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI 1, developed by the Tamil Nadu-based start-up Space Zone India and Martin Group from Thiruvidandhai in Chennai on Saturday. #WATCH | India launches its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI 1. The rocket, developed by the…

Apple event is just a few weeks away, know what is expected to be announced at the upcoming September launch event. The most awaited time of the year is almost here as Apple will soon launch the iPhone 16 series. The official announcement regarding the Apple event is yet to be made, however, tipsters have already leaked…

Remember when NASA deliberately crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid last year? Well, the aftermath of that cosmic collision just got a whole lot more interesting. In a groundbreaking study published in the Planetary Science Journal, scientists have uncovered some unexpected results from NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission. It turns out that when DART slammed…

As the US presidential election approaches, the web has been filled with photos of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris: spectacularly well-timed photos of an attempted assassination; utterly mundane photos of rally crowds; and shockingly out-of-character photos of the candidates burning flags and holding guns. Some of these things didn’t actually happen, of course. But generative AI imaging…

As it turns out, a rabbit wearing an AI-generated top hat was just the tip of the iceberg. Google is the latest phone company this year to announce AI photo editing tools, following Samsung’s somewhat troubling, mostly delightful sketch-to-image feature and Apple’s much more seemingly tame Image Playground coming this fall. The Pixel 9’s answer is a…

A supermoon happens when the full Moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit. The Super Blue Moon is a rare astronomical event that was seen in the night sky on August 19 after almost a year. A supermoon happens when the full Moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth in its…