Claims that the US government has secretly retrieved crashed alien spacecraft and their non-human occupants have been around for a long time. These claims are deeply entrenched in post-war American UFO lore and conspiracy theory, inspiring the most well-known narrative in ufology: the “Roswell incident.” However, journalists Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal have injected fresh
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The use of automated systems and artificial intelligence has become pervasive in modern-day society. These systems are embedded into our daily routines and show no signs of slowing down. However, this increased use of AI presents technologists and developers with two ethical dilemmas. Firstly, how do we ensure that robots behave in line with our
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a significant change in the working environment globally. The workforce has shifted from office-based work to remote work. While some employees have been excited about the shift, others find it challenging to adapt to the new employment environment. This article explores the challenges of bringing employees back to the office,
Stars are celestial bodies that have fascinated humans for centuries. They appear as cut jewels, glittering coldly against the velvet darkness of the night sky. However, as stars cool, some of them gradually harden and crystallize. In recent years, astronomers have discovered a white dwarf composed primarily of carbon and metallic oxygen just 104 light-years
Scientists have discovered that a shortage of the amino acid taurine causes animals to age more quickly. However, researchers have also found that oral taurine supplements can delay the aging process and increase the healthy lifespan of animals. This discovery is significant because scientists have been searching for ways to increase health span, the length
Sleeping sickness, also known as Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), is a neglected tropical disease that plagues sub-Saharan Africa. It is caused by Trypanosoma, a microscopic parasite that enters the bloodstream through the bite of a tsetse fly. For months or even years, the parasite produces few to no symptoms, allowing it to prepare for its
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite extensive research, the cause and mechanism of IBS are still not fully understood. However, gastroenterologist Brennan Spiegel of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles has put forth a new hypothesis in his paper published in The American Journal of
Getting into a regular exercise routine has numerous benefits for both mental and physical health. A recent study has found that regular physical activity can increase an individual’s threshold for pain tolerance. The research was carried out by institutions in Norway and involved 10,732 adults, with two sets of data collected seven to eight years
Researchers from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel conducted a clinical trial to investigate the impact of a Mediterranean diet on brain aging. Their findings, published in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging, revealed that consuming a diet rich in fresh vegetables, seafood, and whole grains, and low in processed foods, can slow
Scientists and engineers in the telecommunications industry are already working on the technologies that will be used for the sixth generation (6G) networks. Ideally, 6G should deliver data rates of over 100 gigabits per second (Gb/s) and support extremely low latencies for applications such as autonomous cars and virtual reality. The new transceiver design capable
In a recent study published in the Advanced Functional Materials journal, a joint team of researchers from the Department of Chemical Engineering at POSTECH and the Department of Nano Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) have developed a technology for high-performance organic polymer semiconductors that exhibit both stretchability and electrical functionality. The team was led by
China’s coastal provinces may have a small land mass, but they are home to 76% of the population. These provinces are responsible for 72% of total national power consumption and 70% of total CO2 emissions. Decarbonizing these areas is a crucial step for China to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, and offshore wind power could
Urban populations face critical issues of food waste and food-borne diseases, which contribute to greenhouse emissions and environmental costs. Food spoilage remains the primary cause of such waste. Therefore, it is essential to improve the processing, transportation, and preservation of food in line with current technological advancements. Unfortunately, present monitoring processes are inefficient, expensive, and
A new study conducted by Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Torrens University researchers has found that Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques and machine learning algorithms could be used to predict cybersickness, a condition that causes nausea, headaches, and dizziness among virtual reality (VR) users. The study aimed to make VR technology more accessible by finding solutions
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the release of the film, “Jurassic Park”, which changed cinema forever. The movie, based on the novel of the same name by Michael Crichton, used innovative computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create realistic dinosaurs on screen for the first time. The film quickly became a must-see event, captivating audiences
