Researchers at Tianjin University in China have successfully developed a non-invasive method to measure blood ion concentrations using terahertz optoacoustic technology. This breakthrough could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of various physiological problems caused by imbalances in sodium ions in the blood. The team demonstrated the effectiveness of their approach by detecting sodium ions…
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery by capturing the first-ever image of a star that exploded twice. The image, taken by the Very Large Telescope in Chile, provides visual evidence for the double-detonation theory, which suggests that some dying stars undergo a double explosion. This finding has significant implications for our understanding of supernovas and…
Researchers at Stanford University have conducted a study on therapy chatbots powered by large language models, warning that they may stigmatize users with mental health conditions and respond inappropriately or even dangerously. The study found that chatbots showed increased stigma toward certain conditions, such as alcohol dependence and schizophrenia, and failed to push back in…
Researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) in Japan have made a groundbreaking discovery of hyperdisorder in a biological system – the development of pigment cells in squid skin. This phenomenon combines order at the microscopic scale with disorder at the macro level, and it is often present in systems studied in…
A list of the best biotech books has been curated, covering topics from science fiction thrillers to eye-opening discoveries. The books explore the world of biotechnology, including immunosuppressant drugs, the microbiome, and de-extinction. These stories highlight the potential and risks of biotech advancements, from solving human challenges to manipulating life. Forecast for 6 months: Increased…
Tech journalist Karen Hao’s debut book, “Empire of AI,” sheds light on the cutthroat world of artificial intelligence, where companies like OpenAI prioritize profit over transparency and ethics. Hao argues that AI itself isn’t the problem, but rather the culture of developing new capabilities at all costs, which has led to the exploitation of marginalized…
Astronomers at the University of Hawai’i’s Institute for Astronomy have made a groundbreaking discovery, detecting the most energetic cosmic explosions known to have occurred since the universe began. These extreme nuclear transients (ENTs) emit at least 10 times as much energy as the previous record holders and could open a new window into physical processes…
A recent collision of two massive black holes has left scientists stunned, as the event challenges current theories of how large black holes form and merge. The two black holes, each with masses over 100 times that of the sun, spiraled around each other before coalescing into a single black hole with a mass of…
Perplexity, a startup, has launched its first AI-powered web browser, Comet, aiming to challenge Google Search as the primary avenue for finding information online. Comet features Perplexity’s AI search engine and Comet Assistant, an AI agent that automates routine tasks. The browser is initially available to subscribers of Perplexity’s Max plan and a small group…
Researchers at Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) have successfully created the acoustic equivalent of a rainbow, a structure that spatially decomposes sound into its component frequencies in free space. This breakthrough was made possible by an advanced structural design technique and could lead to the development of devices tailored to emit or receive specific frequencies of…