A team of researchers from the National Geographic Society’s Pristine Seas team has discovered the world’s largest standalone coral off the coast of the Solomon Islands. The coral, estimated to be 300 to 500 years old, measures 34 meters wide, 32 meters long, and 6 meters tall, making it longer than the average blue whale….
Amazon has launched a new store called Amazon Haul, which offers discounted, mass-produced items, mostly shipped from China. This move is seen as a response to the popularity of low-cost retailers like Temu and Shein. Despite controversy surrounding these companies, they remain popular among Gen Z consumers. Amazon claims to screen sellers and offer free…
A UK-based health technology start-up, Siloton, has made a significant breakthrough in the development of a portable optical coherence tomography (OCT) system. This innovative technology uses photonic integrated circuits to miniaturize expensive and fragile optical components, making it possible to capture high-quality images of the human retina. The system has the potential to revolutionize the…
In a groundbreaking episode of “The Joy of Why” podcast, mathematician and statistician Emmanuel Candès discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on prediction science. Candès explains how AI models, often referred to as “black boxes,” can make successful predictions without fully understanding the underlying mechanisms. He also highlights the importance of quantifying uncertainty in…
Researchers at the University of Florence have made a groundbreaking discovery at Pompeii, Italy, by analyzing DNA from human bone fragments recovered from plaster casts of people who died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The genetic data revealed details about the sex, ancestry, and family ties of five individuals, challenging old…
Nanotechnology is transforming the healthcare industry with its potential to revolutionize drug delivery, diagnostics, and treatment of various diseases. Eight companies, including Sona Nanotech, Nanobiotix, and ARIZ Precision Medicine, are at the forefront of this revolution, developing innovative nanotechnology-based solutions for cancer treatment, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions. These companies are leveraging nanotechnology to create…
The crypto market is experiencing a surge in anticipation of significant growth potential this November. Key tokens, including XYZVerse, XRP, and SHIB, are showing signs of remarkable upward movement, sparking interest among investors and enthusiasts. XYZVerse, a unique memecoin that merges sports fandom with crypto culture, is expected to make a significant impact with its…
The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, citing a job market that has “generally eased” while inflation continues to move towards the central bank’s 2 percent target. This decision comes as policymakers navigate a changing economic landscape with the election of Donald Trump as the next US…
A massive data breach at American retailer Hot Topic has compromised the personal data of 57 million customers. The stolen information includes email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, purchases, genders, and dates of birth, as well as partial credit card data. The breach occurred on October 19 and was claimed by a threat actor operating…
Researchers have proposed a new hypothesis to explain the “Great Dimming” of the red supergiant star Betelgeuse, suggesting that an unseen low-mass companion star may be responsible for the phenomenon. The team analyzed decades of observational data and used advanced computer models to simulate Betelgeuse’s activity, finding that the brightest phase of the star’s brightness…
