The device (circled, at left) has already been tested on the International Space StationNASAGiven that satellites orbit at speeds of thousands of miles per hour, it's crucial to know exactly how fast they're moving in order to prevent potential collisions. A new instrument, called the Spacecraft Speedometer, promises to significantly improve this kind of...
Credit: PixabayIn 2024, a system designed to detect sudden brightening events discovered something strange. However, the automated system meant to identify the object couldn't determine what it was observing. Nearly a year later, we know it was the first tidal disruption event—where a star is torn apart by a supermassive black hole—seen in visible...
Credit: PixabayThe amount of caffeine in your blood may influence your body fat, which can impact your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.These findings come from a 2023 study that utilized genetic markers to establish a clearer connection between caffeine levels, BMI, and the risk of type 2 diabetes.Experts Explore Calorie-Free...
Credit: PixabayAccording to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is creating a chip for smart glasses that is based on the one used in the Apple Watch. The company's silicon team has reportedly removed certain components from the Watch chip to enhance its power efficiency.Apple's Progress on Smart Glasses and Shift Away from Mac-Connected ARAdditionally,...
Image Credits:Getty ImagesGeely Auto is looking to delist its premium EV brand Zeekr from the New York Stock Exchange just a year after its initial public offering, according to Zeekr’s regulatory filings.The move comes as the Trump administration considers removing Chinese firms from U.S. stock markets, intensifying an ongoing trade dispute marked by escalating...
This spongy composite material made of porous balsa wood, lithium chloride, and iron oxide nanoparticles, can capture water from the air fairly efficientlyXingying ZhangOne of the major challenges in disaster relief is ensuring the availability of clean drinking water for those affected. Researchers from RMIT University in Australia, along with five Chinese institutes, have...
Mastercard and Visa Launch AI Solutions to Automate Payments and ShoppinGlobal payment leaders Mastercard and Visa have unveiled new AI-driven solutions aimed at transforming how consumers make payments and shop online. Both companies are fully embracing the AI agent trend, with systems capable of performing automated tasks based on user commands.With these innovations, Visa...
Credit: PixabayPsychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms) are drawing growing interest in the field of psychiatry. Research indicates they could provide therapeutic benefits for mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and addiction.DMT as a Potential Solution for Reducing Alcohol UseOur research team is exploring whether N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a fast-acting...
Credit: EngadgetTesla has canceled its plan to offer a range extender for the Cybertruck and has begun notifying customers who placed a $2,000 reservation for the $16,000 add-on. According to emails shared on social media and forums, the company will issue full refunds. Tesla hasn't explained the decision, but it follows the quiet removal...
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApple Inc. is "actively exploring" a major overhaul of its Safari web browser to prioritize AI-driven search engines—a significant industry shift accelerated by the possible conclusion of its long-standing deal with Google.Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, revealed the information on Wednesday while testifying in the U.S. Justice Department’s...
