Credit: PixabayDepression affects 280 million people globally and is twice as prevalent in women as in men, a trend that emerges during adolescence. While researchers have linked the kynurenine pathway to depression in adults, this study is the first to examine its role in adolescents based on biological sex.The study, "Sex-Specific Alterations of the...
An eight-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS) unexpectedly turned into a nine-month wait for a return to Earth.
On Tuesday, the company introduced a new feature for its AI-powered Gemini chatbot called Canvas. Much like OpenAI’s Canvas tool for ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Artifacts, Canvas offers Gemini users an interactive space to create, refine, and share writing and coding projects.
Spinal stimulation synced with rehabilitation robotics allows paralysed people to move.NeuroRestore/EPFL/CHUV 2025 CC BY-SA 4.0A recent study has tested a groundbreaking proof-of-concept technology that combines electrical stimulation with rehabilitation robotics, allowing individuals paralyzed by spinal injuries to regain more natural movement. This innovation aims to enhance recovery outcomes.In 2022, New Atlas covered how a spinal...
Image Credits: TelegramTelegram’s crypto wallet, developed by third-party company The Open Platform (TOP), has introduced new features for users who engage with Telegram beyond messaging. These updates include multi-asset trading and yield-generating options.Built on the TON blockchain, TOP launched the wallet in 2023. The company reported that over 100 million users have signed up...
Credit: PixabayNuclear energy produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions but presents challenges due to radioactive waste.A recent study explores a potential solution: using this waste to power microelectronics.Researchers in the U.S. harnessed ambient gamma radiation from nuclear waste to generate enough energy to run microchips. While currently limited to small sensors, the team believes the...
Canoo's assets are set to be purchased by its CEO - and most likely auctioned off thereafterCanooModular electric vehicle startup Canoo has faced significant struggles in recent years, and it seems its journey may be nearing its end. CEO Anthony Aquila is poised to purchase the bankrupt company’s assets at a fraction of the...
Credit:CanvasThe Scalability ChallengeScalability is a critical factor in the success of tech giants. It refers to a system’s ability to handle increasing amounts of work efficiently without compromising performance or stability. Twitter provides a prime example. In its early days, the platform had to scale from handling 12,000 tweets per second to millions of...
Image Credits:GoogleThe EU’s highest court has clarified interoperability rules for Big Tech in a case concerning Google’s Android Auto platform.In 2021, Italy’s competition authority fined Google €100 million for blocking Enel X Italia’s third-party electric car charging app from integrating with Android Auto. Google argued the restriction was necessary to prevent driver distractions, despite...
Credit: PixabayA new long-term study in the U.S. suggests that consuming just two servings of yogurt per week may help protect the bowels from certain types of cancer.While scientists have long believed that the live bacteria in yogurt support gastrointestinal health, research findings have varied on the specific benefits and when they take effect.This...
