The United States announced criminal charges against Chinese and Russian nationals on Tuesday, accusing them of stealing trade secrets and violating sanctions by attempting to export sensitive technology. This includes a former Apple software engineer who allegedly stole software related to the research and development of self-driving cars, and a Chinese man who attempted to
Researchers from Osaka University in Japan have discovered a new class of photo-responsive crystal compounds that can melt when exposed to ultraviolet light, a phenomenon known as photo-induced crystal-to-liquid transition (PCLT). This is the first organic crystalline material found to exhibit changes in luminescent color and intensity during the melting process induced by ultraviolet light.
Saturn has regained its title of the planet with the most known moons after the discovery of 62 previously unknown satellites, bringing its total to 145 recognized moons. This surpasses Jupiter’s paltry 92 known moons, prompting astronomers to search for more ways to locate small moons orbiting Jupiter and Saturn. A team led by astronomer
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform various industries, audio book narrators have begun to feel the impact. With the ability to create human-sounding recordings at a faster pace and lower cost, AI-generated audio books have started to replace the services of human narrators. As a result, many voice actors have reported a significant drop
Quantum Motors, the sole producer of electric cars in Bolivia, has launched a government-sponsored program called “Doctor in your house” that brings doctors to patients living in neighborhoods far from the city center. The program uses six Quantum electric cars, which are the first EVs ever made in Bolivia. Dr. Carlos Ortuño, who drove a
New York City’s clinic has confirmed two severe cases of ringworm that have shown resistance to antifungal treatment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a case study regarding the two cases, which were reported in different years and different countries. The cases raise concerns about a possible hidden outbreak of drug-resistant dermatitis. Details
Patient M was a man who had a unique perspective on the world. People and objects appeared to be coming from the opposite side to where they actually were, something that extended to his hearing and sense of touch too. He could read letters and numbers printed both normally and back-to-front, without his brain being
NASA has been working on an AI-based early warning system for solar storms, which could provide the world with a 30-minute notice before a potentially devastating event strikes. Utilizing AI models to analyze solar storm data, the system aims to predict the severity and impact of a solar storm on Earth. Challenges and Solutions One
Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating condition that currently has no cure. However, recent research has identified that our diet may play a significant role in increasing or decreasing our risk of developing the disease. A review of 38 studies conducted over the last five years concluded that the Western diet pattern is a risk factor
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made progress in its study of exoplanets, which are planets beyond the Solar System, including the TRAPPIST-1 system that hosts seven Earth-sized worlds. One of the most common exoplanet types are mini-Neptunes, which are widespread throughout the Milky Way. In this regard, the astronomers have chosen their targets
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched a pilot program to test facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the United States. This voluntary program aims to improve the accuracy of identity verification without slowing down the speed of passengers passing through checkpoints. However, some critics have raised concerns about questions of bias in facial
The Milky Way has a pair of symmetrical gas blobs that extend above and below the galactic plane. These are known as eROSITA bubbles after the X-ray telescope that discovered them in 2020. The bubbles are located in the Milky Way’s circumgalactic medium, which extends 45,661 light-years on either side of the galactic center. New
A group of international researchers has developed a new surface coating technology that has the potential to significantly increase electron emission in materials. This breakthrough is expected to enhance the production of high-efficiency electron sources and improve the performance of electron microscopes, electron beam lithography systems, and synchrotron radiation facilities. The Importance of Free Electrons
Scientists from Jilin University, the Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research, and Skoltech have developed a new material that could be a significant step toward the creation of a material that conducts electricity with zero resistance at near-room temperature and atmospheric pressure. Researchers are currently exploring polyhydrides, which are compounds with extremely
Understanding the behavior of battery materials during charging and discharging is essential for improving the performance of existing batteries and developing new materials for future batteries. One such material that has become increasingly significant for future batteries is LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2, also known as NMC811. However, this material often experiences an irreversible capacity loss between the first
