Credit: CNBC Starlink, the satellite internet venture owned by SpaceX, has silently introduced its Direct Cell service on its official website, heralding a breakthrough in connectivity for LTE phones under open skies. This innovative service requires no modifications to existing phone hardware, firmware, or special applications. Future Expansion of Services According to the website, Starlink has a...
A striking view of Asteroid Itokawa, as captured by the Hayabusa spacecraft. This S-type asteroid, known for its distinctive peanut shape, boasts a diameter of roughly 1,100 feet and completes a full rotation every 12 hours. Credit: JAXA. A recent breakthrough in asteroid research by the Japanese Hayabusa spacecraft has profound implications for our understanding...
Credit: The pet zealot. In 2021, an animal resembling a dog was brought to an animal rehabilitation center in southern Brazil after being hit by a car. However, this creature exhibited peculiar behavior that raised questions about its identity, it turns out it was a Dog-fox hybrid. Dog-fox hybrid Behavior and Genetic Investigation The animal had a...
The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max rock Apple's first-ever titanium bodyApple Apple has introduced the newest iPhone iteration, which comes in four models with USB-C compatibility: the 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max. The highest-end option, the 15 Pro Max, features a titanium chassis and carries a substantial price of...
Fourier is working to ship 100 GR-1 robots to early customers by the end of the yearFourier Intelligence While Tesla's Optimus robot demonstrates fresh skills in sorting and balancing during one-legged yoga, Fourier Intelligence, a Singaporean firm, has unveiled a video revealing the manufacturing journey of its incredibly robust GR-1 humanoid. Fourier asserts that the GR-1...
Credit: Pixaobay Researchers have unearthed a straightforward and dependable method for detecting indications of past or present life on planets, a breakthrough often referred to as the ultimate goal of astrobiology. In the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team of seven researchers has reported a groundbreaking development. Their artificial intelligence-based approach has shown...
Credit: Unsplush. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers have pushed the boundaries of fast charging technology for electric vehicles (EVs). Their latest breakthrough involves a lithium-ion battery material that recharges up to 80% of its capacity within a mere 10 minutes and maintains this capability for an astounding 1,500 charging cycles. Enhanced Electrolyte Formulations At the heart of...
Credit: Pixaobay Recent research has revealed that adopting a healthy lifestyle involving moderate alcohol consumption, a balanced diet, regular physical activity, quality sleep, and frequent social interaction, while refraining from smoking and excessive sedentary behavior, can lower the risk of depression. Published in Nature Mental Health, an international team of researchers, including those from the University...
Researchers have discovered how a cluster of specialized cells in the brain can cause obesity. Credit: Pixaobay Scientists have unraveled how a group of astrocytes, unique brain cells located in the hypothalamus, induces obesity in mice. Furthermore, their research pinpointed a medication that blocked this mechanism, resulting in weight reduction without affecting appetite or food...
Credit: Pixaobay Chitin, a substance that plays a vital role in providing structural support and protection to arthropods like crustaceans, spiders, and insects with soft bodies, could have an unexpected function in regulating metabolism and combating weight gain in mammals. Chitin has garnered attention in various research areas, including the development of more robust materials and...
