A miniaturized imager chip inspired by Superman's X-ray vision can see objects through cardboardUTD Scientists have developed a miniature chip capable of capturing images of objects through cardboard. This technology, intended for integration into smartphones, moves us closer to emulating Superman's ability to see through solid objects, without the need for X-rays. Drawing inspiration from...
Credit: Depositphotos By directing some attention from space to Earth, NASA aids ecologists in safeguarding endangered species such as tigers and elephants using its advanced satellites. Currently, habitat loss poses the greatest threat to global species. As human populations surge, we transform more wilderness and consume increasing resources, making large species like tigers and elephants particularly...
The official portrait of Oleg Kononenko.Image Credit: NASA / Andrey Shelepin On June 5, Russian Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko became the first person to spend 1,000 days in space. He surpassed the previous record held by fellow Russian Gennady Padalka, who spent 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes, and 48 seconds in space. Both achieved their...
The 3D-printed house is designed to withstand even severe seismic activityCOBOD International/BM Partners This remarkable newly finished project demonstrates that 3D-printed homes can withstand extreme weather conditions and seismic activity. Constructed in just five days, it also cost significantly less than a traditional brick-and-mortar home. Located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, this unnamed house is hailed as Central...
The fungus Parengyodontium album has been found to break down polyethylene waste in the marine environment at a rate of around 0.05% per dayCredit: Depositphotos It's evident that we have a significant plastic waste problem, but various initiatives aim to curb it while also addressing the existing pollution. Nature is also stepping in, as scientists have discovered...
Lightweight glasses that let us see in the dark could change how we work and play after hoursDALL-E Whether it's a leisurely evening drive or simply finding your way around a dimly lit house or park, there are countless scenarios where donning a pair of night-vision lenses could prove incredibly useful. Imagine a world where...
Researchers claim that Homo naledi, a small-brained human relative, buried its dead and made art long before our own species did.MARK THIESSEN/NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Three papers that were presented at a meeting today and put online laid out an astounding situation. It is suggested that approximately 240,000 years ago, a large network of limestone caves in South...
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...
Credit: Pixabay A research team at Osaka University is launching an investigator-initiated clinical trial for patients with refractory prostate cancer, following the successful development and animal model efficacy confirmation of a new alpha-ray therapeutic agent, [At-211] PSMA-5. This will mark the world's first in-human clinical trial using [At-211] PSMA-5. Prostate cancer is increasing globally and...
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...
