A small fern, found only on a few Pacific islands, contains over 100 meters of DNA in each cell, more than any known organism. "The fern, known as Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has round structures that produce spores", says Oriane Hidalgo. A printed version of the entire human genome would fill 220 large books. However, printing the...
Credit: STEPHANIE ARNETT/MITTR | PUBLIC DOMAIN, ENVATO In our bustling modern world, noise-canceling headphones offer respite from the cacophony. However, their indiscriminate sound reduction can inadvertently drown out important voices. Enter a new prototype AI system called “Target Speech Hearing.” It allows users to select a specific person’s voice to remain audible even amidst noise...
Brilliant red auroras seen over China in May 2024. (Image credit: Getty Images) If you want to see the northern lights from outside the Arctic Circle, be ready to drive to a dark place during the first week of June. The strongest geomagnetic storm in over twenty years occurred between May 10 and May 12, lighting...
Credit: Pixabay The DINK (Double Income, No Kids) lifestyle allows couples to save the income typically spent on a child's education, health, and upbringing. Divya Maben and her husband Nithin Koshy, based in Bangalore, have chosen to remain childless, finding the idea of parenthood daunting. Both in their early thirties, they run two companies and prioritize...
President Joe Biden speaks at an Earth Day event on April 22, 2024 in Triangle, VA. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Sipa USA) The US government is aiming to support carbon offsets by endorsing industry-led efforts to reform a market that has faced increasing criticism. The Biden administration has introduced a set of principles to define “high-integrity” carbon...
Credit: Depositphotos Recent research from Curtin University unveils that capturing images of food serves a purpose beyond social media content—it may hold the key to enhancing dietary habits. In the feeding trial, researchers assessed meal weights, which were subsequently distributed to participants throughout a day, covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The study, titled "Accuracy of energy...
Having a tattoo increases the risk of developing cancer. Credit: Pixabay A recent study indicates that regardless of its size, getting a tattoo elevates the risk of developing lymphoma by 21%. The researchers emphasize that their aim isn't to discourage people from getting tattoos but to ensure the safety of the procedure. Tattoos have become increasingly...
Robots could be surgically swapping heads within the decadeBrainBridge In what seems straight out of a B-grade sci-fi/horror film, head transplant operations entirely performed by robotic surgeons could be a reality within a decade, according to startup BrainBridge. This idea comes from Hashem Al-Ghaili, the Berlin-based molecular biologist turned filmmaker, producer, author, and science communicator, known...
Credit: Canvas Being human is a complex journey. Unlike animals, we aren't born with a clear path laid out for us. Our parents, teachers, and mentors can guide us, but ultimately, we must find our own way. This process can be daunting and overwhelming. Every day presents us with countless choices, each leading down a...
Credit: Pixabay A recent study reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) software analyzing MRI scans can detect differences in the cellular organization of the brains of men and women. Researchers observed these distinctions in the white matter, which primarily resides in the innermost layer of the human brain and facilitates communication between different brain regions. Men and...
