A computer game, Operation al-Aqsa Flood, that allowed users to recreate aspects of Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel has been removed from the popular gaming platform Steam in the UK at the request of counterterrorism police. The game’s distributor cited compliance with UK authorities’ requests as the reason for the removal. The game’s creator,…
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Margaret Collins, a pioneering Black entomologist, left an indelible mark on the field of termite research. Despite facing racism and sexism, Collins persevered, becoming the first Black female entomologist to earn a Ph.D. in the United States. Her groundbreaking research on termites’ water relations and defense mechanisms continues to inspire scientists today. Forecast for 6…
Apple has recently released iOS 18.2, which includes a groundbreaking feature called Image Playground. This AI-driven tool enables users to create cartoon-like images from text descriptions, opening up new possibilities for creative expression and artistic innovation. With Image Playground, users can access a range of image creation options, including the ability to upload photos and…
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…
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…
Brightcove, a cloud platform for managing and monetizing video content, has been taken private by Italian technology company Bending Spoons in an all-cash deal valued at $233 million. This acquisition marks Bending Spoons’ entry into the enterprise SaaS market and its first acquisition of a publicly traded company. The deal is expected to close in…
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding the human brain’s unique genetic features, which could lead to new therapies for conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia. By comparing human and primate brain cells, researchers found that human dopamine neurons express more genes that boost the activity of damage-reducing antioxidants, allowing them to cope…
Ripple’s XRP has demonstrated extraordinary resiliency in the cryptocurrency market, breaking through critical resistance levels and setting a $6 price target. This bullish trend is expected to be accompanied by two altcoins, Rexas Finance (RXS) and Cardano (ADA), which are gaining traction due to their innovative technologies and growing adoption. Forecast for 6 months: Ripple’s…
A new book, “How to Kill an Asteroid,” highlights the growing concern of asteroid defense and the need for a more robust planetary security system. The book’s author, Robin George Andrews, emphasizes that while scientists have made progress in deflecting asteroids, the real challenge lies in developing a reliable asteroid detector and navigating the bureaucratic…
Physicists in China and Austria have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of quantum mechanics, calculating the effect of entanglement on the emission time of photoelectrons. Their research reveals counter-intuitive predictions that could be tested using improved free-electron lasers. The study focuses on the photoelectric effect, where photons interact with electrons in atoms, and…