Researchers have discovered that the ink of the common cuttlefish contains a compound called melanin that strongly sticks to sharks’ smell sensors, potentially warning them to stay away. This finding suggests that the cuttlefish’s ink has evolved to exploit sharks’ keen sense of smell, which is limited to a narrow range of scents. The study’s…
CodeSignal, a tech assessment platform, has launched a soft skills training platform that utilizes AI assistants to help professionals practice and learn various professional skills and work-life scenarios. The platform offers over 100 courses, including leadership training, sales training, and negotiation tactics, and allows users to interact with AI characters to practice real-life situations. However,…
Researchers at the National University of Singapore, the University of Kyoto, and the University of California, Berkeley, have made a groundbreaking discovery in graphene research. They have successfully created a new graphene nanostructure, known as an asymmetric or “Janus” graphene nanoribbon, which exhibits ferromagnetic properties. This breakthrough could lead to the development of carbon-based spin…
A recent study published in PLOS Biology has revealed that over 8,000 of the world’s most-cited scientists have at least one retraction in their work. The study, led by John Ioannidis, found that retractions are more common among scientists with higher co-authorship numbers and those who publish a large number of papers. The study also…
The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing significant volatility, with Bitcoin expected to drop to $50K and popular altcoins seeing turbulent declines. Amidst this uncertainty, AI-powered cloud mining has emerged as a lucrative opportunity for investors. KSDMiner, a cloud mining giant, has made seamless cryptocurrency profits available to users worldwide, offering an attractive prospect of high-return…
Uber and Waymo have partnered to launch a robotaxi service in Austin and Atlanta, with the service expected to begin soon in Austin. The partnership marks a significant step in Uber’s push back into autonomous vehicles, following its divestment of its own autonomous vehicle subsidiary in 2020. Customers in Austin can now sign up for…
A recent study of asteroid dirt brought back to Earth by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has revealed the presence of amino acids, nucleobases, and brines that could have facilitated the formation of organic molecules. This finding bolsters the hypothesis that asteroids like Bennu could have delivered the raw ingredients to Earth prior to the emergence of…
Researchers at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland have made a groundbreaking discovery about the way maggots perceive food. Using genetic tools, they found that certain neurons in the brain control food choice and can sense both taste and texture. This multimodal capacity challenges the conventional view of taste sensing, which holds that specific neurons…
The White House is considering purchasing Bitcoin, sparking hopes for a market rebound. Meanwhile, Wall Street Pepe, a new cryptocurrency, has raised over $70 million in its pre-sale, with the potential to reach $80 million before its end. The market is taking a breather after a recent decline, but investors are positioning themselves for the…
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is facing potential dismantling under Donald Trump’s second presidency. The law, a cornerstone of conservation in the United States, has been weakened in the past, and experts fear that the new administration will continue to erode its protections. The ESA has been highly effective in stabilizing and improving the populations…
