Physicists at the Niels Bohr Institute and Peking University have made a groundbreaking discovery in particle physics, revealing that xenon nuclei change shape as they collide. Using simulations of experiments at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, the researchers found that the nuclei transform from soft, oval-shaped particles to rigid, spherical ones. This finding could lead to…
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A pair of European Space Agency spacecraft, Proba-3, has been launched to create hundreds of artificial solar eclipses in orbit. This mission will allow scientists to study the elusive middle part of the sun’s atmosphere, which holds many of the sun’s most enduring mysteries. The satellites will fly together in lockstep, blocking the sun from…
Physicists at MIT, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard University/University of California, Berkeley have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of graphene research. They have found an explanation for why electrons in pentalayer moiré graphene carry fractional charges even in the absence of a magnetic field. This phenomenon, known as the fractional quantum anomalous Hall…
A looming patent cliff threatens to disrupt the pharmaceutical industry, with over $200 billion in annual revenue at risk through 2030. However, this presents a significant opportunity for biosimilar developers to capitalize on the transition to more affordable treatments. Several companies, including Alvotech, Biocon Biologics, Celltrion, Formycon, and Samsung Bioepis, are already making strides in…
Scientists have been exploring the potential of insects to eat and degrade plastic waste, with a recent study finding that mealworms can consume and break down microplastics from disposable face masks. While the pace of this solution may be slow, researchers suggest that it could lead to useful waste-breakdown hacks and inspire new approaches to…
ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. The chatbot has become an essential tool for many Fortune 500 companies, and its latest partnership with Apple has given the company a significant boost in the AI race. However, OpenAI is facing internal drama, including…
Researchers at Colgate University have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change our understanding of the universe’s origins. By analyzing the parameters of a “Dark Big Bang” theory, they found that dark matter may have been created just after the Big Bang, rather than at the same time. This theory suggests that dark matter particles…
A recent survey of academics worldwide has revealed a significant gap in computing power between researchers in universities and those in large technology companies. This disparity hinders the development of large language models and other AI research, with many academics lacking access to powerful graphics processing units (GPUs). The study suggests that academics could make…
Five Canadian news media companies have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of regularly breaching copyright and online terms of use. The companies claim that OpenAI scraped large swaths of content without permission or compensation, using it to develop its products. OpenAI has responded, stating that its models were trained on…
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking new technology that uses spray-on tattoos to collect brain activity without the discomfort and limitations of traditional EEG tests. These electronic tattoos, which can be printed onto the scalp using a microjet printer, are waterproof, long-lasting, and can be easily removed with soap and water. This innovative technology has the…
