Indian food delivery app Zomato has raised $1 billion from institutional investors, marking its first major fundraise since its 2021 IPO. The company plans to use the funds to maintain competitive parity in the quick-commerce market, which is expected to generate over $6.5 billion in annual run-rate revenues. Zomato’s move comes as rival Swiggy has…
Researchers at Newcastle University have developed a novel approach to solving partial differential equations (PDEs) using waveguide-based structures. This breakthrough could lead to the creation of analogue computers that can rapidly calculate complex mathematical problems, potentially revolutionizing fields such as physics, engineering, and computer science. The new technique uses electromagnetic waves to mimic electronic circuits,…
A groundbreaking study published in Nature reveals that even after drastic weight loss, the body’s fat cells retain a “memory” of obesity, making it difficult to stay trim. Researchers found that the experience of obesity leads to changes in the epigenome, a set of chemical tags that affect gene activity, causing fat cells to malfunction….
Meme coins have become a legitimate investment strategy, with many investors enjoying exponential returns on these quirky tokens. BTFD Coin, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu are three meme coins making waves in the market, offering impressive growth potential. With their robust ecosystems and loyal fanbases, these coins are poised to deliver significant returns for investors. Forecast…
The chair of Australia’s national broadcaster, Kim Williams, has accused popular podcaster Joe Rogan of preying on people’s vulnerabilities and treating the public as “plunder.” Williams’ comments sparked a heated debate, with Rogan responding with a dismissive tweet and conservative voices defending the podcaster. The controversy highlights the growing influence of social media and podcasting…
A groundbreaking discovery in particle physics has left scientists stunned. The J/psi particle, a subatomic particle first detected in 1974, has been a source of fascination and confusion for decades. Recent research has shed new light on the particle’s composition, revealing it to be a combination of a charm quark and its antimatter counterpart. As…
Alibaba’s Qwen team has released a new reasoning AI model, QwQ-32B-Preview, which has 32.5 billion parameters and can consider prompts up to 32,000 words in length. The model performs better on certain benchmarks than OpenAI’s o1-preview and o1-mini models and is available for download under a permissive license. QwQ-32B-Preview has shown promising results in solving…
Researchers at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore have made a significant breakthrough in noise pollution reduction by developing a new approach to absorbing sound waves using the triboelectric effect. The team has created a fibrous polypropylene/polyethylene terephthalate (PP/PET) composite foam that uses the triboelectric effect and in situ electrical energy…
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is on the cusp of a major overhaul, with proposals from both chambers of the US Congress and the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump aiming to reform the agency’s structure and research portfolio. The NIH’s advisory group has launched a series of meetings to consider the proposals and…
The crypto market is experiencing a surge in activity, with Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Rexas Finance leading the charge. Dogecoin is edging closer to breaking key resistance levels, signaling a potential rally to $1, while Shiba Inu holders anticipate another surge as the coin builds its ecosystem. Rexas Finance, a new contender, is offering real-world…