The Red Bull RB17 Hypercar looks futuristic and fast while just sitting thereRed Bull Content Pool When the iconic energy drink giant dedicates its substantial resources to crafting its inaugural automobile, expect something extraordinary. Red Bull's RB17 emerges as a sleek, aerodynamic marvel that generates nearly twice its weight in downforce. At this year's Goodwood...
Electrodes in multiple brain regions monitor real-time brain activity. Colored dots on the images indicate electrode locations across all patients, color-coded by brain region, with red dots highlighting electrodes in the DMN. Credit: Brain (2024). DOI: 10.1093/brain/awae199 Have you ever experienced a sudden breakthrough on a tough problem while thinking about something entirely different? This kind of...
An international research team discovered a lava tube on the Moon, indicating a potential habitat safe from harsh lunar conditions. The study, which reanalyzed NASA LRO mission data, offers significant insights for future lunar exploration. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.com For the past 50 years, the existence of tunnels beneath the lunar surface has been a...
Comprehensive study across four cohorts all showed how plant oils drastically lower disease risk when butter is off the table. Credit: Pixabay Although it has been widely agreed that olive oil and other plant-based fats are healthier than butter, scientists have now definitively confirmed it by combining multiple diet-intervention studies and previous cohort research, all...
The bones of nursing moms stay strong despite lactation draining them of calcium. A new study in mice hints at why. Crediytt: Pixabay Giving birth and caring for a newborn can be tough on a mother's bones. Estrogen, which regulates bone growth, drops sharply after birth, and lactation depletes calcium from the skeleton. However, nursing...
China has released official guidelines for AI governance, calling for international cooperationCredit: Depositphotos At this year’s World AI Conference, China unveiled the Shanghai Declaration on Global AI Governance, outlining official guidelines that urge nations to collaborate in ensuring that the primary focus of global AI development is the benefit of humanity. In his 1942 short...
Credit: Depositphotos Scientists have discovered a new source of dangerous "forever chemical" pollution in the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in most electric vehicles. Certain lithium-ion battery technologies incorporate PFAS chemicals (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) to reduce flammability and improve electrical conductivity. According to a peer-reviewed study in the journal Nature Communications, scientists have found high levels of PFAS...
Credit: ROLAND MEYER/DALL-E 3 Ria Kalluri and her team requested Dall-E, an AI image generator, to create a simple image: a disabled person leading a meeting. Despite this straightforward request, Dall-E's response was disappointing. The AI-generated an image showing a visibly disabled individual as a passive observer rather than depicting them in a leadership role....
A new study reveals who's funnier, humans or AI?DALL-E Who’s funnier, AI or humans? A recent study shows that we often find ChatGPT’s comedy as funny or funnier than human-written jokes, even those by professional writers. This implies that AI could significantly impact the entertainment industry. Creating comedy is challenging because humor is subjective; what one...
Credit: DwarfLab The arrival of smart digital telescopes has revolutionized stargazing, allowing enthusiasts to capture and share celestial wonders with ease. Additionally, weighing less than 3 lbs, the Dwarf III stands out as one of the most portable options. Its lightweight, book-like design and compact dimensions (222 x 142 x 65 mm) make it easy...
