Billionaire Elon Musk has emerged as a major political figure in the United States, pouring millions into Republican Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and using his social-media platform to question vaccine safety and climate science. As a result, Musk is joining forces with Trump to downsize the US government, potentially slashing the budgets and workforces of…
Bitcoin has reached new heights, surpassing $100,000 in value, and its supporters believe it will continue to soar. The cryptocurrency has gained legitimacy from governments, financial institutions, and investors, with some even predicting it will reach $1 million in value in the coming years. As governments and central banks explore the development of their own…
2024 was a remarkable year for science, with numerous record-breaking discoveries that captivated the world. From the oldest known mid-air explosion to the development of the world’s fastest microscope, scientists made groundbreaking findings that shed new light on the natural world. This article highlights some of the most significant discoveries of the year and provides…
MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the addition of 17 new languages to its website, bringing the total to 34 languages. This move aims to enhance the user experience, accelerate global expansion, and attract users from emerging markets. The platform has grown significantly in 2024, serving over 30 million users and recording a…
Researchers at Wuhan University in China have developed a reusable and biodegradable fibrous foam that can remove up to 99.8% of microplastics from polluted water. The foam, made from biomass wastes, has been successfully field-tested in four natural aquatic environments. This breakthrough could potentially help mitigate the devastating effects of microplastics on ecosystems worldwide. Forecast…
NASA’s Perseverance rover has finally reached the rim of Jezero Crater on Mars after a months-long climb, revealing a 4-billion-year-old landscape never before explored. The rover has been collecting rock and dirt samples, which may hold signs of extraterrestrial life. However, bringing these samples back to Earth for analysis could cost up to $11 billion,…
OpenAI has announced o3, its latest reasoning model, which is a significant improvement over its predecessor o1. o3 is a model family that includes o3 and o3-mini, a smaller, distilled model fine-tuned for particular tasks. OpenAI claims that o3 approaches Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) in certain conditions, but this achievement is still a subject of…
Meme coins are revolutionizing the cryptocurrency world with their unique blend of creativity, community, and potential. BTFD Coin, Turbo, Goatseus Maximus, Bonk, and Book of Meme are among the top contenders, each offering a distinct experience for investors. With their presales and listings gaining momentum, these coins are poised to make a significant impact in…
Astronomers have made significant breakthroughs in understanding the surface features of distant stars, including the red giant Betelgeuse. Using high-speed photography and modern data processing, scientists have been able to suppress the effects of star twinkling, revealing large-scale hot and cold regions that may be convection currents in the star’s atmosphere. Recent observations have confirmed…
Researchers at Zeta Surgical have developed an algorithm that optimizes the placement of single-element focused transducers in transcranial focused ultrasound treatments, minimizing defocusing and focus shift. This breakthrough has the potential to make brain treatments safer and more successful, particularly for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. The algorithm uses patient CT scans and simulations to…
