Scientists have discovered the secret to the mantis shrimp’s powerful punches, which can exceed 1,000 times the animal’s body weight without causing injury. The exoskeleton of the mantis shrimp’s club-like forelimbs is built to filter out damaging pressure waves, and its unique architecture could inspire new materials such as impact-resistant armor and aerospace structures. Forecast…
Researchers from France and Spain have developed a theoretical model to forecast the movements of confined, densely packed crowds. The study, published in Nature, analyzed high-resolution video footage of the Chupinazo opening ceremony of the San Fermín Festival in Pamplona, Spain, and revealed a change in behavior akin to a phase change when the crowd…
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has abruptly cancelled its $60-million initiative to boost diversity in university science programs, leaving scientists reeling. The move comes amid US President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and funding. The cancellation has unsettled many scientists, who are concerned about the impact on…
ION Mining has launched a new Bitcoin mining platform that aims to provide users with a simple and efficient way to earn passive income by participating in Bitcoin mining. The platform uses intelligent mining technology to optimize mining efficiency and reduce costs, making it suitable for users who lack professional knowledge. With a user-friendly interface…
Researchers from the University of Naples Federico II have discovered a method of cooking eggs that achieves perfectly cooked yolks and whites. By using periodic cooking, where the egg is alternately submerged in boiling and room-temperature water, the team was able to create a dish with a soft-boiled white and a sous vide-like yolk. This…
Airbnb’s CEO, Brian Chesky, has announced that the company will be introducing AI technology to its customer support system, but not for trip planning or booking as initially expected. Instead, the AI will initially work as a customer service agent, expanding its capabilities over time. This move is part of Airbnb’s cautious approach to AI…
Google DeepMind’s AI problem solver, AlphaGeometry 2, has surpassed the level of the average gold medallist in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). The AI system, which was upgraded to include Google’s state-of-the-art large language model, Gemini, was able to solve 84% of all geometry problems set in IMOs over the past 25 years. This achievement…
Cloud mining has emerged as a lucrative way to earn passive income, leveraging renewable energy sources to power operations. CESUR Mining, a pioneer in cloud mining services, offers an intuitive platform for users to earn substantial daily income with minimal effort. With its commitment to transparency, legality, and sustainability, CESUR Mining has attracted over 8.5…
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) meeting in Boston has highlighted the uncertainty and turmoil facing the American scientific community. With thousands of scientists, advocates, and policy experts in attendance, the meeting has underscored the threats to funding, public data, and federal workers. The climate at institutions is described as chaotic, with…
Physicists at the University of New South Wales have successfully created and manipulated quantum superpositions of a single, large nuclear spin, a significant breakthrough in the field of quantum information processing. This achievement, which involves a Schrödinger’s cat state, has the potential to improve the accuracy of quantum computers and enable more efficient error correction….