In a groundbreaking new development, scientists from the University of Nottingham’s School of Physics have devised an innovative method to capture dark matter using a specifically designed 3D printed vacuum system. This cutting-edge technology aims to detect domain walls and potentially unlock some of the universe’s most perplexing mysteries. According to Professor Clare Burrage, one
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Tungsten pentaboride, WB5-x, has recently been identified as a promising alternative to traditional catalysts due to its unique properties. A group of researchers led by Professor Alexander Kvashnin from Skoltech’s Energy Transition Center has published a new paper shedding light on the potential applications of this substance in various fields. In the study, researchers found
The Ganges River, one of the largest rivers on Earth, experienced a massive change in its course approximately 2,500 years ago due to a significant earthquake. This event, previously undocumented, had a profound impact on the surrounding regions. A recent study published in Nature Communications shed light on this seismic-driven avulsion, highlighting the vulnerability of
Roboticists have made significant advancements in developing sophisticated systems over the years. However, teaching these systems to effectively handle new tasks has been a persistent challenge. One crucial aspect of this training process involves mapping high-dimensional data, such as images captured by on-board RGB cameras, to goal-oriented robotic actions. Researchers at Imperial College London and
The deep space radio network is once again resonating with the familiar sounds of Voyager 1, 24 billion kilometers away from Earth. After a period of transmitting garbled data, NASA scientists are thrilled to announce the spacecraft’s return to normal science operations. All four instruments onboard, which study plasma waves, magnetic fields, and particles, are
The decriminalization and legalization of psilocybin in various cities and states across the U.S. have led to a concerning trend in the number of calls to poison control centers related to psilocybin exposures among adolescents and young adults. The calls increased significantly after 2019 when psilocybin was decriminalized in Denver, Colorado, and subsequently legalized in
President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia recently announced that the country could begin exploiting its lithium resources as early as 2028. This comes after receiving new guarantees from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union regarding the controversial mining project in Jadar, western Serbia. The region is said to hold one of the largest
Large language models (LLMs) have transformed conversational platforms with their ability to comprehend prompts and generate coherent responses across multiple languages. Recent research conducted at UC San Diego aimed to determine whether these models, like GPT-4, are so advanced that they can be mistaken for human interaction. The study involved running a Turing test, a
The Milky Way is home to a plethora of celestial bodies, most of which orbit the galactic center in an orderly fashion. However, among these stars, there exist rare outliers known as “hypervelocity” stars that defy the norms. One such remarkable star is CWISE J124909+362116.0, affectionately known as J1249+36 for brevity’s sake. What makes this
Elon Musk’s record-setting Tesla compensation plan has sparked controversy and debate among shareholders and the public alike. While the median CEO pay in the U.S. is already significantly higher than the average worker, Musk’s compensation plan is on a whole different level. The approved 10-year pay plan is valued at a staggering $44.9 billion, making
Centenarians, once considered rare, have become commonplace. Indeed, they are the fastest-growing demographic group of the world’s population, with numbers roughly doubling every ten years since the 1970s. How long humans can live, and what determines a long and healthy life, have been of interest for as long as we know. Plato and Aristotle discussed
Imagine being accused of drunkenness when you haven’t consumed a drop of alcohol. This is the reality for those suffering from auto-brewery syndrome – a rare and poorly understood condition where gut microbes produce alcohol, leading to symptoms that mimic signs of alcohol intoxication. While this syndrome is not widely recognized, the impact it can
Recent studies have shown that our body’s circadian clock plays a significant role in influencing the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments. Specifically, research suggests that checkpoint inhibitors, which are immunotherapy drugs designed to block proteins from binding to cancerous tumors, may be impacted by the body’s circadian rhythm. While these drugs are considered less toxic
The realm of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as natural language processing (NLP) models and computer vision algorithms, has seen significant advancements in recent years. These improvements are largely attributed to the exponential growth of training datasets, comprising extensive collections of images and texts sourced from various online platforms. However, when it comes to datasets
Generative AI, unlike its predecessors, has the unique ability to create novel content across various mediums such as text, video, images, and music. This innovation allows AI to break free from traditional rules and patterns, opening up a world of possibilities. The implications of generative AI are vast and far-reaching, with the potential to revolutionize