The European Union’s top court is set to make a crucial decision on Tuesday regarding a 13-billion-euro tax dispute involving tech giant Apple and Ireland. The case, which dates back to 2016, centers around allegations that Ireland provided special tax treatment to Apple, allowing the company to avoid paying billions of euros in taxes. Additionally,
In the vast expanse of the universe, exoplanets have been discovered with a wide range of environmental conditions. Among them, WASP-76b stands out as one of the most extreme, with a scorching dayside temperature exceeding 2,000 degrees. This ultra-hot gas giant, located 640 light years away in the constellation Pisces, is a fascinating subject of
A recent study conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and European University of Rome has shed light on the long-term effects of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) on economic earnings in adulthood. The findings of the study reveal a concerning link between
The world of quantum physics is known for its complexity and chaos, with many interacting small particles creating intricate dynamics. However, a recent study led by Professor Monika Aidelsburger and Professor Immanuel Bloch from the LMU Faculty of Physics delved into the possibility of describing quantum many-body systems through simple diffusion equations with random noise.
Swedish electric car battery maker Northvolt is facing financial difficulties and has announced that it will be reducing its workforce in order to focus on its main gigafactory in Sweden. This decision comes as sales of electric cars are declining in Europe and the continent is falling behind China in battery production. In an effort
The use of MXene materials as catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction in electrolytic water splitting has recently been demonstrated by an international team of researchers. Led by HZB chemist Michelle Browne, the team has shown that functionalized MXenes are superior to traditional metal oxide catalysts in terms of stability and efficiency. This discovery has
Exploding Head Syndrome (EHS) is a fascinating yet poorly understood sleep disorder that has been baffling medical professionals for centuries. Characterized by abrupt loud noises or a sense of explosion inside the head during the transition from wakefulness to sleep, EHS belongs to a family of sleep disorders known as parasomnias. While it has been
Boeing’s crew transport space capsule, known as the Starliner, recently faced a setback as it returned to Earth without its two-person crew onboard. This remotely piloted return marked the end of a troubled test flight to the International Space Station, leaving astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams stranded on the station due to thruster
The landscape of journalism is rapidly changing, with the rise of digital disruption and the increasing presence of big tech companies in the news industry. While tech giants like Google and Facebook have been hailed as saviors of journalism through initiatives like the Google News Initiative, there are complex implications to consider. The financial and
Apple, known for its revolutionary technology, is set to launch a groundbreaking iPhone 16 that will incorporate artificial intelligence into its core functionalities. This development marks a significant shift in the smartphone industry and is poised to redefine user experiences. Over the years, Apple has released several iPhone models that have captured the hearts of
Accessing adequate dental care in the UK has become increasingly difficult for many individuals. The decline of NHS dentistry, combined with budget cuts, has led to the emergence of “dental deserts” across the country. These are areas where minimal or no NHS dental health care provision is available, and private care is often unaffordable. The
Paper cuts are one of those minor injuries that most people have experienced at some point in their lives. However, despite their common occurrence, the physics behind how a thin piece of paper can slice into human skin is not well understood. Physicists from the Technical University of Denmark recently conducted experiments to shed light
Alzheimer’s disease is a complex condition that continues to baffle researchers worldwide. One of the many intriguing connections being explored is the relationship between poor sleep and the progression of the disease. A study conducted in 2023 shed some light on this topic, indicating that using sleeping pills to improve sleep quality may have a
The human papillomavirus (HPV) has long been associated with causing cervical cancer in women. However, recent research from Argentina has shed light on the impact of HPV on male fertility. In a study involving 205 adult males, it was found that strains of HPV associated with a high risk of cancer were linked to a
The Australian government has recently unveiled voluntary artificial intelligence (AI) safety standards and a proposals paper aimed at regulating the use of AI in high-risk scenarios. The government emphasizes the need to build trust in this rapidly evolving technology in order to encourage more widespread adoption. However, the question remains: why is it crucial for
