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
Imagine going to the hospital seeking medical help, only to be accused of being drunk without having consumed a drop of alcohol. This bizarre scenario recently happened to a woman in Canada, who suffered seven episodes of feeling drunk due to a mysterious illness known as auto-brewery syndrome. The condition, characterized by microbes in the
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have seen significant improvements in performance, particularly in the fields of natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision algorithms. This progress can be attributed to the exponential growth of training datasets, which have been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of these algorithms. However, when it comes to robot control and planning
Generative AI, a groundbreaking advancement in the field of artificial intelligence, has the ability to create unique content such as text, video, images, and music. This innovative technology stands in contrast to traditional AI by thinking outside the box and has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of society. While discussions regarding AI often revolve
The body’s internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm, has been found to have a significant impact on various aspects of our health. Recent research suggests that this biological clock may also play a role in determining the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments, specifically checkpoint inhibitors. Checkpoint inhibitors are a type of immunotherapy drug that
In a recent development, Meta has decided to put a halt on its plans to use personal data to train its artificial intelligence technology in Europe. This decision comes after facing privacy complaints from a Vienna-based privacy campaign group. The complaints raised concerns about Meta’s proposed changes to its privacy policy, which were deemed to
Esters, the chemical compounds responsible for the sweet smell of fruits like strawberries, have a wide range of applications in various industries, from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics. However, the conventional methods used to break down esters to produce desirable alcohols and other chemicals can be costly and harmful to the environment. Scientists have traditionally relied on
Throughout the 4.5 billion years since the formation of the Solar System, the components from which everything emerged have been transformed by various celestial phenomena. However, a recent discovery has shed light on the ancient history of our cosmic neighborhood. In 2018, scientists discovered traces of material within a meteorite that are believed to have
Traditional methods of producing hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) have long been associated with high energy consumption, expensive catalysts, and hazardous solvents. However, a group of chemists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have made a groundbreaking discovery by developing hexavalent photocatalytic covalent organic frameworks (COFs) that mimic natural photosynthesis to produce H2O2 efficiently and sustainably.
