The Royal Society in London has called a meeting to discuss the behavior of its fellows, particularly Elon Musk, after a growing campaign by scientists over his membership. Over 1,300 scientists signed an open letter expressing concerns about Musk’s conduct, citing his involvement in government reforms that threaten research programs and his spreading of misinformation…
Dogecoin’s recent surge in trading volume and price has sparked renewed interest in cloud mining, a process by which cloud mining service providers are rewarded with new Dogecoins by viewing transactions on the Dogecoin blockchain. With the rise of cloud mining, investors are now looking for ways to capitalize on this trend, and one platform,…
The Trump administration’s push to reduce the federal workforce has led to the termination of thousands of employees, including scientists, in government agencies. This move has sparked concerns about public health and safety, as well as the environment. Employees at health agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of…
Amazon has announced that it will discontinue its app store for Android on August 20, 2025. This decision comes after the company stated that it will focus its efforts on the Appstore experience on its own devices, such as Fire TV and Fire Tablet. The app store will still be functional on these devices, but…
Researchers in Ireland and Norway have discovered the secret behind polar bear fur’s ability to remain ice-free, even in the harsh Arctic winter. The team found that the fur’s ice-shedding properties are due to a substance called sebum, which contains chemicals that could be used to develop environmentally-friendly anti-icing surfaces and lubricants. This breakthrough could…
The US Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr as the new Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, sparking concerns about the future of biomedical research in the country. Kennedy has a history of promoting vaccine misinformation and public-health conspiracies, and his appointment has raised fears about the potential impact on the…
The cryptocurrency market is on the cusp of a significant altcoin rally, with experts predicting that Dogecoin (DOGE) and other altcoins will soar to all-time highs. As market capitalization approaches record levels, investors are advised to diversify their income into passive income streams such as cloud mining, with platforms like DDB Miner offering high-yield investments…
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery of a new type of ice, called plastic ice, which exists on alien planets. This hybrid phase of water has been found to exhibit traits of both solid ice and liquid water, and its existence was confirmed through experiments at high temperatures and pressures. The discovery may help researchers…
Spotify has partnered with ElevenLabs to offer AI-narrated audiobooks on its platform, expanding its library of digital audiobooks. This move comes two years after Spotify teamed up with Google Play Books to offer AI-narrated audiobooks. The partnership allows authors to narrate their audiobooks in 29 languages, with the free version offering up to 10 minutes…
Researchers at the University of Vienna have successfully used inverse design to engineer a universal spin-wave-based device that can process data with high energy efficiency. The device, which uses magnons to transfer and process information, has the potential to revolutionize data processing techniques and could be used in applications such as cellular communications, WiFi, and…