The scientific community is facing a new challenge with the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), which can create fake images, text, and data that are difficult to distinguish from real ones. This has raised concerns about the integrity of scientific research and the potential for widespread manipulation of data. As a result, researchers and…
A new wave of biomimicry companies is harnessing the power of nature to develop innovative treatments for various diseases. By studying the properties of plants and animals, these companies are creating novel therapeutic targets and drugs that mimic natural protective mechanisms. From tick saliva to snake venom, these biomimicry companies are unlocking the secrets of…
Solana and Binance Coin (BNB) have experienced a significant surge in value, with Solana’s market cap surpassing $100 billion and BNB’s price nearing its all-time high. Analysts predict that both cryptocurrencies could retest their all-time highs before the end of the year, driven by easing macroeconomic conditions, recent election results, and Federal Reserve rate cuts….
Nintendo, the Japanese gaming giant, has announced that its upcoming console will be backwards compatible with games from the Switch. This means that customers will be able to play their existing Switch games on the new console. The company’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa, stated that this decision was made to allow customers to enjoy their existing…
Researchers have made a significant discovery in the study of chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal neurological illness affecting deer. The first detailed structure of an infectious prion responsible for CWD reveals a unique 180-degree twist, which could aid in vaccine development or explain why the disease hasn’t yet jumped to humans. This finding may…
Physicists at TU Wien in Austria have proposed a new explanation for the long-standing neutron lifetime problem. The team suggests that the discrepancy in measurements could be caused by free neutrons being in a mix of different states, with some in the ground state and others in higher-energy excited states. This would alter the neutrons’…
Mathematician Hector Pasten has made a groundbreaking discovery in number theory, solving a problem that has puzzled mathematicians for over a century. By using a time-tested productivity hack, Pasten was able to embed information about prime factors in an elliptic curve, leading to a surprising strength in his result. This breakthrough has the potential to…
Researchers have found that cats may hold the key to understanding human ageing, as their brains show signs of atrophy and cognitive decline that more closely resemble the deterioration seen in ageing humans than do the changes in the brains of ageing mice. The Translating Time project, which compares brain development across more than 150…
The biotech industry has seen a surge in the number of unicorns, with over 1,200 companies worldwide achieving valuations of over $1 billion. However, biotech unicorns are relatively rare, with only a few companies making it to the top. This article takes a closer look at 12 biotech unicorns that are making waves in the…
The recent buzz around XRP-focused ETFs and regulatory shifts under Trump’s administration has sparked fresh interest in the crypto market. As a result, demand for crypto wallets has intensified, fueling competition among platforms. OKX Wallet and Plus Wallet are two notable players in this space, each offering unique features and approaches to cater to different…
