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…

Arthera, a blockchain innovator, has unveiled BlazeDAG, a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)-based consensus protocol that shatters industry speed records with 850,000 transactions per second (TPS) and two-second finality. This groundbreaking technology addresses longstanding scalability and usability challenges, setting a new standard for blockchain performance. BlazeDAG’s seamless integration of cost predictability and accessibility makes it an…

Workers at Starbucks in the United States have gone on strike, citing unresolved issues over wages, staffing, and schedules. The strike, which started in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, is the latest in a series of labor actions in the US service industry. The Starbucks Workers United Union is demanding a 64% increase in the…

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…

A recent breakthrough in Wi-Fi technology has solved a long-standing problem for many homeowners. Eero’s Outdoor 7, a long-distance mesh unit, has successfully bridged the gap between two buildings, providing a reliable and seamless internet connection. This innovative solution has been tested and proven to be effective, making it a game-changer for those struggling with…

MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the addition of 17 new languages to its website, bringing the total to 34 languages. This move aims to enhance the user experience, accelerate global expansion, and attract users from emerging markets. The platform has grown significantly in 2024, serving over 30 million users and recording a…

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo for allegedly failing to protect consumers from widespread fraud on the payments platform Zelle. The CFPB claims that the banks left the door open to scammers, ignored red flags, and abandoned consumers after fraud occurred,…

Physicists have embarked on a groundbreaking project to deploy two underwater neutrino telescopes in the Mediterranean Sea. The Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope (KM3NeT) aims to detect high-energy neutrinos from space, providing insights into the universe’s mysteries. The project involves deploying massive detectors, each consisting of glass baubles arranged on vertical cables, to capture the elusive…

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…

NASA’s Perseverance rover has finally reached the rim of Jezero Crater on Mars after a months-long climb, revealing a 4-billion-year-old landscape never before explored. The rover has been collecting rock and dirt samples, which may hold signs of extraterrestrial life. However, bringing these samples back to Earth for analysis could cost up to $11 billion,…