Scientists have managed to quantify methanethiol emissions in the oceans on a global scale for the first time. Credit: PixabayResearchers have, for the first time, measured global emissions of a sulfur gas from marine life, showing it cools the climate more than previously believed, particularly over the Southern Ocean.A study published in Science Advances...
Footage of the explosion, slowed down 400 times Thorogood, C. et al/CC By 4.0"Ballistic seed dispersal" is a rare phenomenon in the plant world, and for good reason, as demonstrated by the squirting cucumber's impressive abilities. Rather than relying on external factors like wind or animals, this cucumber takes matters into its own hands, launching...
Credit: DepositphotosAs a clinical microbiologist, I always assumed it was common knowledge that kissing a newborn on the head was a bad idea. However, Dr. Karan Raj, an NHS surgeon, recently posted a TikTok warning about the risks of kissing babies, which seemed to be news for many viewers, judging by the thousands of...
The new solar still has been tested in real world settingsCanadian scientists have developed an innovative device that can purify a gallon of water per day for just a few cents. Even better, this sustainable purifier is made from recycled tires and can also generate small amounts of electricity.Innovative Solar Still Turns Undrinkable Water...
Lava Music says that the Genie "empowers you to play along with singing, spark ideas, and explore sounds in seconds"Lava MusicThe Lava Genie is a unique instrument that, while guitar-shaped, doesn’t have strings and resembles a high-tech Guitar Hero controller redesigned by Yamaha. Instead of traditional strumming, it’s played through taps, “fretting” on a...
Like the CruiseUp concept shown here, CycloTech's BlackBird eVTOL demonstrator will feature six rotorsCycloTechAustrian aerospace company CycloTech has announced its plans to develop a demonstrator eVTOL to showcase its advanced propulsion system designed for electric flight. The company aims to unveil its "BlackBird" flying car by the end of this year, with test flights...
The Line is currently under construction in Saudi Arabia and it will host an air-conditioned city of around 300,000 people once its first phase is completeNeomSaudi Arabia’s ambitious mirrored megacity, the Line, continues to take shape as new project details emerge. Officials recently updated progress and introduced the lead architects shaping this desert marvel.Ultimately...
Image from PixabayFinding time for daily exercise can be tough, but a new study involving nearly 15,000 people shows that just five extra minutes of activity, like stair climbing or jogging, can help reduce blood pressure. Researchers from the University of Sydney and University College London found that even this small increase in movement...
Image from PixabayGout is often linked to poor diet and drinking habits, but new research reveals genetics as a stronger factor in developing the condition than previously believed. In a major study, researchers analyzed genetic data from 2.6 million individuals, including 120,295 with this disease, identifying 377 DNA regions associated with the condition—149 of...
Elon Musk and Peter Diamandis discuss the future of AI, among other things, at an FII Institute event in RiyadhFuture Investment Initiative InstituteIn a discussion with XPRIZE Founder Peter Diamandis, Musk outlined his views on the growing influence of AI, as well as the timeline for SpaceX's initial unmanned and crewed missions to Mars,...
