Physicists in Austria have successfully verified a long-predicted phenomenon from Einstein’s special theory of relativity, known as the “Terrell effect.” This effect states that objects moving near the speed of light will appear rotated to an external observer. Researchers used a laser and an ultrafast stop-motion camera to capture the rotation of a sphere and…
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A global network of small, Wi-Fi-enabled telescopes has enabled hobby astronomers to contribute to astronomical research, discovering hundreds of asteroids, comets, and exoplanets. The network, led by the French company Unistellar, has expanded its reach through partnerships with nonprofits and universities, making it accessible to communities worldwide. This collaborative effort has transformed the way people…
Taiwan has been investing heavily in its biotechnology sector over the past two decades, positioning itself as a regional biotech player. The country has a growing research ecosystem and government support, attracting foreign investment and fostering innovation. Seven biotech companies based in Taiwan are making waves in the industry, with AnHorn Medicines, Caliway Biopharmaceuticals, and…
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed the black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy, Sgr A*, to be constantly flickering with superbright flares. The observations, which lasted for hours at a time over the course of a year, revealed a “constant bubbling” in the disk’s light that changed every…
Researchers at Northwestern University have discovered a unique structure within the mantis shrimp’s dactyl club that filters out harmful frequencies, preventing damage to its own tissues. This finding could lead to the development of advanced protective materials for military and civilian applications. The team’s research used ultrasonic techniques to investigate surface and bulk wave propagation…
Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a device called “e-Taste” that can deliver virtual tastes by squirting chemicals onto the tongue. The system uses five edible chemicals to mimic flavors ranging from cake to coffee, with an overall accuracy of nearly 87% in a recent study. The team envisions applications in immersive gaming and…
OpenAI has released GPT-4.5, its largest AI model to date, which boasts a deeper world knowledge and higher emotional intelligence. However, the model’s performance is mixed, and it falls short of newer AI reasoning models from Chinese AI company DeepSeek and Anthropic. The industry is holding its breath to see if GPT-4.5 will be a…
Researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed an optical sensor that can measure the impact of radiative heat inside buildings, a crucial aspect of maintaining occupant comfort and energy efficiency. The sensor uses low-resolution, low-cost infrared sensors to measure the longwave mean radiant temperature, eliminating the need for expensive and bulky radiometers…
Mathematicians Nalini Anantharaman and Laura Monk have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of hyperbolic surfaces, building on the work of the late Maryam Mirzakhani. Their research has shown that certain critical properties are common in hyperbolic surfaces, which were previously thought to be rare. This breakthrough has significant implications for our understanding of…
A two-and-a-half-year-old girl has shown no signs of spinal muscular atrophy, a rare genetic disorder, after being treated with a gene-targeting drug while in the womb. The child’s mother took the drug during late pregnancy, and the child continues to take it. This breakthrough treatment has the potential to change the lives of thousands of…