TechCrunch has compiled a list of the 51 most disruptive startups of 2024, showcasing innovative companies that are revolutionizing various industries and changing the world. From AI-powered medical scribes to autonomous driving software, these startups are pushing the boundaries of what is possible and transforming the way we live and work. In the next 6…
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Physicists at the University of Ottawa have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of photonics, where a laser beam cast a shadow in a ruby crystal. This phenomenon occurs due to unusual photon-photon interactions in a highly nonlinear medium, which could have significant implications for laser fabrication and imaging. The team’s experiment demonstrates that…
The biotech industry is expected to see significant advancements in 2025, with several companies working on innovative therapies for various diseases. Anavex Life Sciences, Candid Therapeutics, Enterprise Therapeutics, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Life Biosciences, Ovid Therapeutics, Skye Bioscience, TG Therapeutics, Wave Life Sciences, and Quotient Therapeutics are among the companies to watch in 2025. These companies are…
The rapid growth of generative AI has led to a surge in energy consumption, with some estimates suggesting that the AI sector could soon draw as much energy annually as the Netherlands. As the technology continues to advance, experts are sounding the alarm about the environmental impact of generative AI, from electricity generation and server…
Scientists have made significant progress in unraveling the mysteries of the sun during the total solar eclipse that swept across the United States on April 8, 2024. The event provided a unique opportunity for researchers to study the sun’s corona, ionosphere, and gravity waves. Preliminary results from various experiments have shed light on the sun’s…
Researchers at Aoyama Gakuin University and the University of Tokyo have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding the behavior of squishy particles, which can deform by more than 10% of their size. By studying the flow and jamming of these particles, the team has developed a new model that explains how they respond to external…
In a major move, Omnicom and Interpublic Group have announced a stock-for-stock deal to create the world’s largest ad agency, with combined annual revenue of almost $26 billion. The new company will have a significant presence in the advertising industry, with iconic marketing campaigns like “Got Milk” and “Priceless” under its belt. The deal is…
Scientists at the University of Queensland have made a significant breakthrough in aluminium-ion batteries, overcoming a major technical hurdle that could make them a more abundant, affordable, and sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The team discovered that pre-cycling, a process where the battery is charged and discharged in a controlled way before regular use, can…
General Motors has announced a significant shift in its autonomous driving strategy, ending its funding for Cruise, a self-driving car startup it acquired in 2016. The move will see Cruise absorbed into GM, with its technology being combined with the automaker’s own efforts to develop driver assistance features and fully autonomous personal vehicles. The decision…
A groundbreaking discovery in Kenya has shed new light on the lives of our ancient ancestors. The fossilized footprints of two ancient species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, have been found at the Koobi Fora site, dating back 1.5 million years. This remarkable find provides the first direct evidence of different archaic human species coexisting…
