When Bae Jin-soo made the bold decision to pursue his passion for storytelling by delving into the world of webtoons, he faced backlash from his parents and friends. In fact, he was even kicked out of his family home. However, fast forward seventeen years and Bae is now a prominent figure in South Korea’s webtoon
A recent study conducted by UC Riverside sheds light on the detrimental impact of soot from large wildfires in California. While many research projects focus on the influence of climate change on wildfires, this particular study aims to understand the reverse scenario – how wildfires are altering the climate in return. Lead study author and
As the first significant heatwave of the summer approaches, more than 260 million people in northeastern US are expected to face challenging temperatures over the next week. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that the duration of this heatwave is notable and could potentially be the longest experienced in decades for some locations. A
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot (GRS) has captured the fascination of astronomers for centuries. This massive anti-cyclonic storm has been observed since the 1600s, making it one of the Solar System’s defining features. However, questions about its date of formation and longevity remain unresolved. Have we truly been witnessing the same phenomenon all these years, or
In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists at the University of Nottingham’s School of Physics have developed a new method to trap dark matter using a specially designed 3D printed vacuum system. This innovative approach aims to detect domain walls and unveil some of the mysteries of the universe that have puzzled researchers for years. Only a
Tungsten pentaboride, WB5-x, has recently gained attention from researchers due to its promising catalytic properties. Led by Professor Alexander Kvashnin, a group of scientists from Skoltech’s Energy Transition Center conducted a study on this new catalyst and discovered its potential applications in various fields. This article will delve into the findings of the research and
A major earthquake that occurred 2,500 years ago caused a significant change in the course of the Ganges River, one of the largest rivers on Earth. This previously undocumented event rerouted the main channel of the river in what is now densely populated Bangladesh. The study, which was published in Nature Communications, sheds light on
Roboticists have been making significant advancements in the field of robotics over the past few decades. However, one of the major challenges they face is teaching these sophisticated robotic systems to tackle new tasks successfully and reliably. This process often involves mapping high-dimensional data, such as images captured by on-board RGB cameras, to goal-oriented robotic
After months of sending back incomprehensible data, Voyager 1, the most distant human-made object from Earth, has finally resumed normal science operations. Located 24 billion kilometers away in interstellar space, the probe has once again become a vital link for scientists at NASA to study the borderlands of our Solar System. The sudden issue with
The use of psilocybin, a compound found in “magic mushrooms,” has become increasingly popular among adolescents and young adults in the United States. This trend has led to a significant spike in poison control calls related to psilocybin exposure, prompting concern among emergency medicine physicians and epidemiologists. Psilocybin was decriminalized in Denver, Colorado, in 2019,
President Aleksandar Vucic recently announced that Serbia could potentially start exploiting its lithium reserves as soon as 2028. This comes after receiving new guarantees from the Australian mining company, Rio Tinto, and the European Union. Jadar, located in western Serbia, is said to contain one of the largest lithium reserves in Europe, a metal essential
Exploring the vast expanse of the Milky Way galaxy often leads to fascinating discoveries, and one such intriguing find is the hypervelocity star known as CWISE J124909+362116.0 (J1249+36 for short). This particular star stands out not only for its remarkable velocity, exceeding the galactic escape speed at around 600 kilometers per second, but also for
Elon Musk’s compensation package at Tesla is making headlines once again as shareholders recently voted overwhelmingly in favor of restoring his 10-year pay plan. This package, valued at a staggering $44.9 billion by the company, is designed to reward Musk for achieving specific milestones related to Tesla’s market value, pretax income, and revenue. Despite facing
Large language models (LLMs) have been making waves in the tech world, with their ability to comprehend written prompts and generate responses that closely resemble human speech. But just how realistic are these generated texts? A recent study conducted by researchers at UC San Diego set out to answer this question by running a Turing
Centenarians, once considered rare, have become commonplace in today’s society. The pursuit of understanding the secrets behind exceptional longevity involves unraveling the complex interplay of genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors throughout a person’s life. A recent study published in GeroScience has unveiled common biomarkers in people who live past 90, shedding light on how to
