Tag: Research
Revolutionizing Astrophysics: 5 Innovative Gravitational-Wave Detectors
In September 2015, a vibration lasting just one-fifth of a second changed the history of physics. It was the first direct detection of gravitational waves — perturbations in the geometry of space-time that move...
Ancient Dingoes: Australia’s Established Canine Predators
Scientists have successfully extracted DNA from ancient dingo remains dating back between 400 and 2,700 years, revealing that dingoes have a long-established presence across Australia. This new research shows that modern dingoes have very...
Creating Artificial Life through Digital ‘Primordial Soup’ Experiment: Google’s Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough experiment conducted by Google has shown that a digital "primordial soup" without any specific rules or directions can lead to the emergence of self-replicating artificial life forms. This discovery may provide...
Light-Made Black Holes Impossible, Challenging Einstein’s Theory
Black holes are fascinating objects in the universe that form when massive objects collapse under their own gravity. According to Einstein's theory of relativity, it is possible for black holes to form from large...
Remembering Richard M. Goldstein: Mapping the Cosmos Pioneer Passes Away at 97
Richard M. Goldstein, a pioneer in planetary exploration, passed away at the age of 97 at his home in La Cañada Flintridge, Calif. He was known for using ground-based radars to map planets, a...
Autism and Gut Microbes: Using Poop for Diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex condition that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior. Diagnosing ASD can be challenging, but a recent study published in Nature Microbiology suggests that analyzing gut microbes through...
NASA Discovers Moon Orbiting ‘Planet Killer’ Asteroid Near Earth
NASA recently made a surprising discovery while monitoring a massive asteroid that passed by Earth. The asteroid, named 2011 UL21, was previously estimated to be between 1.1 and 2.4 miles wide, earning it the...
Prioritising Cancer Care Basics Over Tech & AI in NHS: The Key to Success
The NHS has been warned by experts to prioritize the basics of cancer treatment over new technologies and artificial intelligence to avoid risking the health of thousands of patients. According to a paper published...
ZOE Podcast: Exploring Glucose Tracking in Personalised Nutrition
Recently, there has been a growing interest in monitoring blood sugar levels, also known as glucose, for personalized nutrition. Companies like ZOE in the UK, along with Nutrisense, Levels, and Signos, claim to provide...
Revolutionary Autism Diagnosis: Stool Sample Testing Breakthrough
Scientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to a revolutionary way of diagnosing autism. By analyzing stool samples from both autistic and non-autistic children, researchers found consistent differences in the gut...