Researchers in Germany have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of gravitational wave research. By adapting mathematical techniques used in particle physics, they have developed a new approach that could significantly boost our understanding of gravitational waves emitted when black holes collide. This breakthrough could prove vital to the success of future gravitational-wave detectors,…
The United Nations scientific and cultural agency UNESCO has finalized a set of ethical principles to govern neurotechnologies, including brain-reading devices that can alter the nervous system’s activity to influence functions such as speech, touch, and movement. The recommendations focus on protecting users from technology misuse that could infringe on their human rights, including their…
Researchers in Germany have discovered that spruce trees can become more resistant to droughts by adjusting their canopies to save water. This adaptation allows them to cope better with future droughts, which are becoming increasingly common due to climate change. The study suggests that trees can “remember” times of abundance as well as scarcity, and…
Apple has announced significant updates to its Wallet app, making it more travel-friendly. The app will soon be able to store digital versions of passports, and boarding passes will gain new features, including links to terminal maps and the ability to track AirTagged luggage. These updates aim to simplify travel and make it easier for…
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have made a groundbreaking discovery by “listening” to the sound from stars in the M67 cluster, revealing a surprising plateau in their frequency pattern. This plateau, which appears during the subgiant and red giant phases of stars, offers a new diagnostic tool to improve mass and age estimates of stars beyond…
A clinical trial in China has reported impressive results for CAR-T cell therapy in treating solid tumors, a type of cancer that is difficult to treat. The trial, which tested the treatment on patients with advanced gastric cancer or gastro-oesophageal junction cancer, found that 35% of patients responded to the treatment, compared to just 4%…
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in particle physics, resolving the long-standing mystery of the muon’s anomalous magnetic moment. The new measurement, conducted by the Muon g−2 experiment, has an uncertainty of just 127 parts per billion, surpassing previous precision. Theoretical predictions, updated using lattice quantum chromodynamics, now match the experimental measurement, erasing the discrepancy….
Anthropic, a leading AI research company, has appointed Richard Fontaine, a national security expert, to its long-term benefit trust. This move comes as the company expands its presence in the national security sector, partnering with major players like Palantir and AWS. Fontaine’s expertise will help guide Anthropic through complex decisions related to AI and security,…
A team of researchers at the University of Texas at Austin has developed a wireless e-tattoo that can track a person’s mental workload by recording high-fidelity EEG and EOG signals from the forehead. This innovative device has the potential to revolutionize the way we manage mental workload, particularly in safety-critical tasks such as air traffic…
A recent surge in automated web scraping by AI-driven bots has overwhelmed online repositories and scholarly publishers, causing disruptions and service outages. The bots, which are gathering data to train generative AI tools, have become a significant headache for researchers and publishers, with many organizations struggling to block them. The rise of open-source AI chatbots…