NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has successfully skimmed the surface of the sun, coming within 6.1 million kilometers of the sun’s surface at a speed of 692,000 kilometers per hour. This historic flyby marks the culmination of six years in space for the probe, which has been studying the sun’s outer atmosphere, or corona, from the…
US telecom giants AT&T and Verizon have secured their networks after being targeted by the China-linked Salt Typhoon cyberespionage group. The group, which has been linked to China, compromised the networks of several US phone and internet companies to gather intelligence on US citizens. While the scale of the breach is not yet known, AT&T…
The world of medicine is on the cusp of a revolution with the development of new weight-loss drugs and breakthroughs in various fields. Eli Lilly’s oral pill orforglipron and Amgen’s maritide are set to change the game in treating obesity and diabetes. Meanwhile, researchers are exploring the potential of GLP-1 agonists to treat other illnesses,…
The AEONMINING system, a cloud-based mining platform, is poised to change the face of cryptocurrency mining. By leveraging cloud computing technology and clean energy, this innovative system offers a flexible and economical solution for miners, eliminating the need for expensive equipment and high energy consumption. With its user-friendly interface and real-time monitoring tools, AEONMINING is…
Researchers from the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered that human eyelashes possess a unique feature that helps to repel water, keeping our vision clear during rainy conditions. This water-repelling ability is attributed to the micro-ratchet-like structure of the eyelash cuticle and its hydrophobic properties. The study…
Crypto staking has become a lucrative way to earn passive income, and 2025 is expected to be no different. Keynode has emerged as the top staking platform, offering unmatched rewards and user-centric features. Other platforms, such as Kraken, Binance, Coinbase, Lido, eToro, and Bitfinex, also offer unique features and benefits for investors. Forecast for 6…
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…
A new study has revealed the crucial role of friction in knit fabrics, allowing them to take on various shapes and conform to different contours. Researchers have discovered that the friction between adjacent loops of fiber creates metastable states, enabling fabrics to spring back into multiple possible shapes. This phenomenon helps explain the process of…
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…
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…
