Researchers at Aoyama Gakuin University and the University of Tokyo have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding the behavior of squishy particles, which can deform by more than 10% of their size. By studying the flow and jamming of these particles, the team has developed a new model that explains how they respond to external…
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding the brain’s response to stress, which can lead to depression. By studying mice, scientists found a distinct brain signature that indicates joylessness triggered by stress. They also identified a brain pattern that confers resilience to stress and another that makes stressed animals less likely to feel pleasure….
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a major shakeout, with popular coins like Tron and Avalanche seeing significant declines. However, analysts believe that these layer-1 blockchains are poised for recovery, with Tron and Avalanche expected to rebound in the coming months. Meanwhile, Lunex Network is gaining attention as a potential dark horse, with experts predicting massive…
In a major move, Omnicom and Interpublic Group have announced a stock-for-stock deal to create the world’s largest ad agency, with combined annual revenue of almost $26 billion. The new company will have a significant presence in the advertising industry, with iconic marketing campaigns like “Got Milk” and “Priceless” under its belt. The deal is…
The Perseverance Rover on Mars has made a groundbreaking discovery, uncovering the oldest rocks humans have ever seen and potentially evidence of a new setting that ancient Martian organisms could have inhabited. The rover has been exploring the Jezero Crater and has found rocks that are likely older than 4 billion years, making them the…
Google has announced the release of Gemini 2.0 Flash, a next-generation AI model capable of generating text, images, and audio. This new model is designed to compete with OpenAI’s offerings and is expected to have a significant impact on various industries, including content creation, education, and entertainment. Gemini 2.0 Flash will be available through the…
Scientists at the University of Queensland have made a significant breakthrough in aluminium-ion batteries, overcoming a major technical hurdle that could make them a more abundant, affordable, and sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The team discovered that pre-cycling, a process where the battery is charged and discharged in a controlled way before regular use, can…
The cryptocurrency market has seen a surge in meme coins, with Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Pepe Coin (PEPE) experiencing significant growth in the past year. Shiba Inu has increased by 57.6%, while Pepe Coin has risen by 99.16%. The latest entrant in this space is Rexas Finance (RXS), a tokenization platform that aims to revolutionize…
Gautam Adani, the billionaire chairman of the Adani Group, has been accused by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of conspiring to pay bribes to Indian government officials to obtain contracts and develop India’s largest solar power plant project. The indictment highlights jurisdictional complexities and raises questions about the future of Adani’s business empire….
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen on December 8, marking a significant milestone in its restoration after the devastating 2019 fire. As part of the renovation, acoustics researcher Brian Katz has been studying the sonic qualities of the cathedral, aiming to recreate its original reverberant sound. The cathedral’s acoustics were severely impacted…
