Credit: DICPPhotocatalysis—the process by which light drives chemical reactions—has long been hailed as a promising route toward clean energy and environmental remediation. Yet, the fine details of how these reactions unfold at the microscopic level, particularly at the interface between a solid catalyst and a liquid electrolyte, have remained elusive—until now.In a groundbreaking study...
Credit: University of Innsbruck/Harald RitschQuantum physics has long required extreme precision and ultra-cold temperatures to observe its most mind-bending phenomena. But a breakthrough from researchers in Innsbruck, Austria, challenges that assumption—revealing that quantum states can persist even in warmer, less controlled environments.In a new study published in Science Advances, a team from the University...
Credit: Colossal BiosciencesIn a scientific breakthrough that feels ripped from the pages of Jurassic Park or Game of Thrones, Colossal Biosciences, the world’s only de-extinction company, has announced the birth of three wolf pups that it claims mark the world’s first successful de-extinction event. The company says these pups, modeled after the long-extinct dire...
Credit: Radium PerformanceElectric skateboards are often designed for easygoing commutes and casual rides. But Australian startup Radium Performance is shaking things up with the Mach One — a high-performance electric skateboard inspired by Formula 1 racecars, built for speed, agility, and serious adrenaline.High-Speed Performance Meets Revolutionary Torque ControlThe Mach One breaks away from the...
Credit: JMGOShenzhen-based home entertainment brand JMGO has unveiled the latest addition to its triple-laser projector lineup at CES 2025: the N1S 4K, a powerful yet budget-friendly projector now available at an introductory price under $1,000.A New Chapter in the N1 SeriesJMGO first debuted its N1 Series of 4K projectors in March 2023, starting with...
Image Credits:Skylight SocialSkylight, a startup challenging TikTok with a more open alternative, is launching its mobile app to the public on Tuesday after just 10 weeks of development. Supported by Mark Cuban and other investors, Skylight joins a growing list of apps built on the AT Protocol—the same technology behind the social network Bluesky...
Credit: PixabayOpenAI's latest image generator, powered by the GPT-4o model, is now accessible to all users, CEO Sam Altman announced on X. Previously, the feature was limited to ChatGPT's paid subscribers.The exact number of images free-tier users can generate remains unclear, but last week, Altman indicated a limit of three per day.OpenAI’s Image Tool...
Credit: PixabayExecutives at major AI companies are fueling hype that advanced AI will soon surpass human intelligence, but many researchers view these claims as mere marketing tactics.The idea that human-level or superior intelligence—often termed artificial general intelligence (AGI)—could emerge from current machine-learning methods fuels speculation about a future ranging from limitless prosperity to human...
Scientists have proposed an innovative approach to control mosquito populations and combat malaria: adding a drug to human blood that is toxic to insects, so that when mosquitoes feed on this blood, it marks their last meal.The drug in question is nitisinone, and a proof-of-concept study led by a team from the Liverpool School...
Image Credits:Krisp.aiAudio startup Krisp announced on Wednesday a new AI-powered feature that modifies a user’s accent during calls. Initially, it will support converting Indian English accents to U.S. English.According to the company, the technology preserves the speaker’s voice while adjusting phonemes to align with American pronunciation. The feature has been tested in enterprise settings...
