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,…
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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…
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 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…
The tech industry has seen a significant wave of layoffs in 2024, with over 150,000 job cuts across 542 companies. Large companies like Tesla, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have conducted sizable layoffs, while smaller startups have also experienced cuts and shut down operations. The trend is expected to continue in 2025, with several major companies…
Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have created a groundbreaking hydrogel that doubles as a semiconductor, combining the soft, flexible properties of biological tissues with the electronic capabilities of semiconductors. This material has the potential to revolutionize the way medical devices interface with the human body, enabling seamless integration and…
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has made a groundbreaking discovery by collecting and analyzing fragments of the asteroid Bennu, which contain the building blocks of life, including nucleobases and amino acids. The findings suggest that asteroids like Bennu may have played a crucial role in seeding life on Earth. The samples also reveal the presence of salty…
A new podcast, “The Deep End,” explores the use of brain implants to treat severe depression. The podcast follows four individuals who underwent an experimental procedure involving electrodes implanted in their brains to stimulate neural activity. The treatment has shown promising results, with some patients experiencing significant improvements in their mental health. This breakthrough has…
Researchers at Sichuan University and Queen Mary University of London have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of materials science, shedding light on the anomalous thermal expansion of cordierite. By using advanced molecular dynamics simulations, the team has found that the material’s unique behavior stems from the interplay between lattice vibrations and elastic properties….
