A massive asteroid impact 66 million years ago drastically changed life on Earth, marking the end of non-avian dinosaurs and paving the way for other species to thrive. The catastrophe led to the emergence of birds, which diversified into the numerous species we see today. Scientists have now discovered genetic signatures in bird DNA that … Read more
After eight attempts, NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter finally hit its mark by shooting a laser at Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), bouncing off a tiny dome-shaped device called a Laser Retroreflector Array. This device reflects light, revealing its location with high accuracy. The goal is to guide future Artemis astronauts in the dark … Read more
Here is a rewritten text that simplifies complex ideas: The latest iPhone models come with a USB-C port, which offers a lot of exciting possibilities. Here are some ways you can use this new feature: * Connect to external displays or projectors for presentations or gaming * Use wired headphones instead of Bluetooth ones * … Read more
A number of northern states in the US may have a chance to see the northern lights and Perseid meteor shower on Sunday night into Monday morning due to increased geomagnetic activity. The aurora borealis forecast for this period has a Kp index range of 3.33-5.67, making the lights expected to become brighter and more … Read more
Victory for Ripple: XRP Soars A federal court has ordered Ripple to pay $125 million in civil penalties, ending the SEC case against Ripple. Judge Analisa Torres ruled that Ripple’s direct sales of XRP to institutional clients breached securities regulations, resulting in a $125.035 million penalty. The decision follows Judge Torres’ July 2023 verdict that … Read more
A significant Solana transfer was reported by Whale Alert, a blockchain data tracker. The transaction involved moving 154,912 SOL worth $23,928,285 from an unknown wallet to Binance. This large transfer has raised attention as it coincides with a recent Solana price drop. Solana’s price has been fluctuating lately, and this whale investor’s move may indicate … Read more
Researchers from Swansea University and Åbo Akademi University have made a breakthrough in solar cell technology by creating a new model that improves the understanding and performance of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) systems. The study was published in the journal PRX Energy. For almost 80 years, the Shockley diode equation has described how solar cells work. … Read more
Gene therapy injection into the brain causes alcohol use disorder to stop in monkeys. A small study in monkeys shows that a single gene therapy injection can help treat people with alcohol use disorder who haven’t responded to other treatments. The therapy “resets” the brain’s reward system by increasing the production of dopamine, a feel-good … Read more
One New Jersey teenager used gene-editing technology called CRISPR to create a rice plant that can grow more easily and withstand harsh conditions. High school senior Nandini Rastogi, just 18 years old, showcased her breakthrough at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. She inserted growth-promoting properties into rice plants, making their biological processes active … Read more
A significant security loophole has been exploited in major browsers, including Safari, Google Chrome, and Firefox. This vulnerability, present for nearly two decades, allows hackers to infiltrate private networks, even those protected by firewalls. The issue stems from how these browsers process queries to a 0.0.0.0 IP address. These queries are redirected to other IP … Read more