Scientists solve the mystery of the sound of opening a beer bottle
Max Koch, a researcher at the German University of Göttingen and a connoisseur of homebrew, has experimentally worked on a scientific problem that has long been of interest to mankind.
Is humanity really getting dumber? What scientists say about the global IQ decline
We have all taken an intelligence quotient (IQ) test at least once in our lives. Some of us did it at school. And someone — out of sheer curiosity. A value above 70 means that a person is definitely not an idiot. And if the IQ is 160, congratulations, the next Einstein! However, this test […]
An innumerable army. Microorganisms are becoming enemies of humanity amid global warming
All forms of life on the planet have their own important functions to maintain ecosystems and biodiversity, just as in any branched individual organism, all organs and cells perform certain functions to maintain life. If there is a malfunction, such as in a person suffering from an autoimmune disease, the immune system’s regulatory cells…
Scientists have increased the speed of reading data stored on DNA by 3200 times in — 10 minutes instead of several days
Researchers at the Israel Institute of Technology (Technion) have developed an AI-based method that speeds up the search for data stored in DNA by three orders of magnitude while improving accuracy.
Technological progress at the cost of ecosystem destruction. How humanity is paying for the extraction of rare earth metals
It is impossible to imagine the modern world, which is rapidly evolving and seems to be accelerating time in its embrace of technological progress, without smartphones, tablets, powerful computers and other electronic gadgets, including high-speed Internet infrastructure and satellite communications. At the same time, there is a large-scale…
Series review «Prime Target»
On March 5, the final episode of the first season of the conspiracy thriller «Prime Target» starring Leo Woodall was released on Apple TV+. You may have seen this actor in the series «The White Lotus», «Citadel» or in a recent romcom «Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy». In the review below, we tell you […]
Cortical Labs launches world’s first commercial biocomputer with human brain cells
Cortical Labs‘ CL1 Synthetic Biological Intelligence (SBI), the world’s first computer to combine human brain cells with conventional chips to form a neural network, has been launched into commercial production.
Chinese and Russians improve NVIDIA RTX 4070 performance in scientific and military calculations by up to 800 times
Chinese scientists, in collaboration with Russians, have developed a computing algorithm that dramatically improves the performance of NVIDIA graphics cards in scientific and industrial calculations.
Scientists discover a third type of magnetism — it will improve storage devices and help to obtain superconductivity
Researchers have found evidence for the existence of a third class of magnetism — altermagnetism. The discovery will make it possible to create high-speed magnetic drives and facilitate the development of superconductors.
The smallest cat in the world lived 300 thousand years ago in China
Chinese researchers have found the remains of a feline that could fit in the palm of a hand. The smallest cat in the world was discovered deep in a cave, where early humans also lived.
Scientists have found a giant bug that looks like Darth Vader — and named it that way
Scientists discovered a gigantic previously unseen sea bug during the study of samples acquired from fishermen. Its head resembles Darth Vader’s helmet, and it is eaten by the Vietnamese.
Quantum entanglement of light and sound — scientists create communication resistant to external noise
Scientists have created quantum entanglement of the smallest particles of light and sound waves. The resistance of the formed connection to external noise is important for quantum computers.
Hydrogen under the Earth’s surface will be enough as a fuel for 200 years — it will eliminate dependence on oil
Scientists say there’s a ton of hydrogen in the Earth’s crust. Only a fraction of these reserves that are conditionally accessible could cover humanity’s fuel needs for 200 years.
Swarm of robotic ants moves heavy objects in video by Korean scientists
Scientists at Hanyang University in Seoul have created tiny and cute ant-like robots that work together to move objects and do other stuff just like real insects do.
Sweet virtual reality — electronic lollipops will allow you to feel the flavors
Do androids dream of electric lollipops? Virtual reality is about to get tastier, ready player one.
Smartwatches can be harmful to health — scientists advise to use silicone straps
Smartwatches and fitness trackers are bought to keep tabs on health, but they could potentially make it worse. It’s all about the strap.
Scientists have found someone similar to the xenomorph from the movies «Alien»
This animal not only reminds us of the movies “Alien” but also “Predator”, due to its feeding method. A shrimp-like creature, resembling an alien or mutant, resides at a depth of 8 km in the Atacama Trench of the Pacific Ocean.
Scientific blockchain platform Pump Science «lost» key, which immediately fell into the hands of hackers
The decentralized science (DeSci) platform Pump Science has reported about the creation of fake tokens from its Pump.fun account due to a private key leak on GitHub. According to the team, the attacker used this opportunity to create fraudulent coins, including Urolithin from B to E (URO) and Cocaine (COKE).
Decentralized science and its 10 leaders: from «living» digital organism on the blockchain to DNA databases
While the crypto community is captivated by meme coins, science is not standing still. Blockchain is capable of much more. For example, in combination with medicine and biotechnologies. A new direction called DeSci (short for Decentralized Science) has emerged to transform scientific research, funding, and knowledge management based on blockchain.…
Computing in memory, without a processor: scientists have created a Python interpreter
Researchers at the Israeli Technion Institute have developed a software package for performing in-memory operations without the participation of the processor, using Python.
Scientists have found «Benjamin Button» — an adult being became a baby
Restoring youth is one of the oldest dreams of mankind. It seems that one of the sea creatures is able to do this, reminiscent of «The Curious Case of Benjamin Button».
Scientists create paper energy generator from water in the air to power gadgets
The batteries of portable electronics are tough and relatively short-lived, and wireless charging works over short distances. The new generator offers something different.
Standing workplaces are no less harmful than sitting, — study
In recent years, standing workplaces have been presented as a counter to a sedentary lifestyle. Research shows that they are no less harmful than sitting at a desk.
Scientist calculates optimal glass shape for keeping beer cold
One of the underestimated challenges of modern science is keeping beer as cold as possible during leisurely consumption. It seems that a scientist has invented the optimal glass shape for this.
Epic Games shuts down Sketchfab 3D model repository — scientists, museums and artists sound the alarm
Scientists, artists, and archivists are concerned about the closure of Sketchfab, a large repository of free 3D models, and the transfer of content to the Fab marketplace — both owned by Epic Games.
Scientists invent soft touch panel without electricity — recognizes multi-touch and handwriting
Researchers from the University of Tampere in Finland have developed the world’s first soft touch panel that can detect the force of pressure and works without electricity.
MIT accidentally invented 3D printing of simple electronics without semiconductors
Researchers at MIT have unexpectedly found a way to make transistors and other electronics components without using semiconductors.
Scientists have created a «weightless» battery — the battery will become part of the device frame
Swedish researchers developed a composite carbon fiber battery that can be used to create the bodies and frames of devices. The battery will actually have no separate weight.
OLED-based night vision device 1/10th of a hair thick developed by the University of Michigan
Researchers at the University of Michigan have invented a night vision device based on OLEDs that is thinner than paper. The technology does not require drastic changes in existing production
«All These Worlds Are Yours» John Willis: an interesting story about the search for life in the Universe. Review by ITC.ua
The search for extraterrestrial life is an important but so far fruitless endeavor. So it is not surprising that a lot of time, money, and research is devoted to this topic. We have recently talked about the book «Oceans outside the Earth» by Kevin Peter Hand from «Bearded Tamarind», and she explored the same question. […]
A third of tattoo ink is infected with bacteria — they live even in sealed packaging
The study found bacterial contamination in about 35% of commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks in the United States.
Without puncturing your finger: laser patch will tell you about your health status during diabetes
Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed an innovative laser patch that can track important health indicators through a person’s sweat. This innovation promises to be a non-invasive and effective method of health monitoring for patients with diabetes and others.
Archaeological sensation in Peru: an ancient temple with human remains found under the sand
In northwestern Peru, archaeologists have discovered the ruins of a 5,000-year-old ceremonial temple and human remains under a sand dune. The discovery is located in the Zaña region and is part of the archaeological complex Los Paredones de la Otra Banda — Las Animas
Clothes charge your smartphone: scientists have developed a fabric that converts heat into electricity
With the development of wearable devices and the Internet of Things, a sustainable solution for powering wireless devices and sensors is becoming important. Thermoelectric generators, which convert waste heat into electricity, can be one of them. A research team led by Masakazu Nakamura of the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST),…
What are whales singing about? ML analysis reveals «deeper» than expected meaning of conversations and use of a separate alphabet
A study of whale language using machine learning has revealed a complex phonetic system that suggests cetaceans can talk to each other just like humans.
A record for fusion: 50 million °C for 6 minutes at WEST reactor supported by French and American scientists
A new record for fusion was set by researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, and the French Commission for Alternative Energy and Atomic Energy using the tungsten-walled tokamak WEST.
The Herculaneum scrolls indicated where Plato was buried — they were read «by the bionic eye»
Three years ago, a research team at the University of Pisa decided to decipher the Herculaneum Scrolls using a new technology known as the «bionic eye». The scrolls were discovered in the 18th century, and many scholars have tried to restore them. However, most of these historical documents could not be read due to their poor condition (which can…
People see with different frequencies: some people can distinguish 60 flashes per second, while others can see 35 flashes per second — study
According to a new study, some people are able to see the world at a higher «frame rate» than others. The authors believe that this trait may even give these people an advantage when it comes to competitive gaming and sports, although more research is needed to confirm this.
Goodbye, Lenna. Scientists were banned from using the legendary 1972 Playboy photo to illustrate articles
A fragment of a digitized portrait of Swedish model Lena Forsen, featured in a November 1972 Playboy spread, has been widely used in scientific papers to test and illustrate image processing algorithms (compression, noise reduction, blurring, etc.).
«Many rectors want to sit in their chairs forever, like African dictators». Petro Chernyshov on education reform, investments and «Kyivstar»
«You sent me questions like I was a celebrity, only one thing was missing: “What do you think of Taylor Swift?”»,” jokes Petro Chernyshov, who in the fall became a pro bono advisor to the Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine on corporate governance at universities and the development of the National Academy of […]
Breakthrough in matrix multiplication should lead to faster and more efficient AI models
Computer scientists have discovered a new way to multiply large matrices faster by eliminating a previously unknown inefficiency, leading to the largest improvement in matrix multiplication efficiency in a decade. This could eventually speed up artificial intelligence models that rely heavily on matrix multiplication.
«Flights of Fancy. The Biology and Technology of Flight» by Richard Dawkins: Natural and Man-Made Ways to Defy Gravity
Today we are going to review the latest book by Richard Dawkins — a well-known evolutionary biologist and popularizer of science. The book, published in Ukraine by «Laboratoria», is called «Flights of Fancy. The Biology and Technology of Flight». As you can imagine, this is a popular science book. It explains how and why animals […]
A newly discovered black hole with a mass of 17 billion Suns is swallowing another one every day. Its disk — 7 light-years in diameter
The Sun has a mass of about 330,000 times that of the Earth, but this figure is dwarfed by the black holes at the centers of galaxies. A team of astronomers recently discovered the fastest growing one: a black hole with a mass of 17 billion Suns, which is growing at the rate of one solar mass per day.
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