A computer game, Operation al-Aqsa Flood, that allowed users to recreate aspects of Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel has been removed from the popular gaming platform Steam in the UK at the request of counterterrorism police. The game’s distributor cited compliance with UK authorities’ requests as the reason for the removal. The game’s creator,…
Margaret Collins, a pioneering Black entomologist, left an indelible mark on the field of termite research. Despite facing racism and sexism, Collins persevered, becoming the first Black female entomologist to earn a Ph.D. in the United States. Her groundbreaking research on termites’ water relations and defense mechanisms continues to inspire scientists today. Forecast for 6…
Apple has recently released iOS 18.2, which includes a groundbreaking feature called Image Playground. This AI-driven tool enables users to create cartoon-like images from text descriptions, opening up new possibilities for creative expression and artistic innovation. With Image Playground, users can access a range of image creation options, including the ability to upload photos and…
Researchers at Google Research in California have developed a system to use millions of smartphones to map out real-time variations in Earth’s ionosphere. This innovative approach could improve the accuracy of global navigation satellite systems (GNSSs) such as GPS and provide new insights into the ionosphere. The system leverages the ubiquitous ownership of smartphones across…
The Canadian Competition Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging anti-competitive conduct in online advertising. The watchdog is seeking an order that requires Google to sell two of its advertisement tech tools and a penalty to promote compliance with Canada’s competition laws. This move follows a similar investigation in the United States, where the…
Researchers at New York University have made a groundbreaking discovery that kidney cells can store information and recognize patterns in a similar way to neurons, challenging the long-held notion that memory is exclusive to the brain. The study, published in Nature Communications, found that kidney cells exhibit a “massed-space effect,” a feature of memory that…
Indian food delivery app Zomato has raised $1 billion from institutional investors, marking its first major fundraise since its 2021 IPO. The company plans to use the funds to maintain competitive parity in the quick-commerce market, which is expected to generate over $6.5 billion in annual run-rate revenues. Zomato’s move comes as rival Swiggy has…
Researchers at Newcastle University have developed a novel approach to solving partial differential equations (PDEs) using waveguide-based structures. This breakthrough could lead to the creation of analogue computers that can rapidly calculate complex mathematical problems, potentially revolutionizing fields such as physics, engineering, and computer science. The new technique uses electromagnetic waves to mimic electronic circuits,…
A groundbreaking study published in Nature reveals that even after drastic weight loss, the body’s fat cells retain a “memory” of obesity, making it difficult to stay trim. Researchers found that the experience of obesity leads to changes in the epigenome, a set of chemical tags that affect gene activity, causing fat cells to malfunction….
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