After a quarter-century of investigation, a fundamental question about the nature of quantum entanglement has been answered. Julio I de Vicente from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid in Spain has shown that maximally entangled mixed states for a fixed spectrum do not always exist, challenging long-standing assumptions in quantum information theory. The Institute for Quantum … Read more
A recent study published by Auburn University scientists has made a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease research, showing that troriluzole can prevent early-stage brain changes associated with memory loss and cognitive decline in mice. The researchers demonstrated that troriluzole reduces harmful glutamate levels, preserving memory and cognitive function. The study, recently published in the Journal of … Read more
A small asteroid is expected to hit the Earth today, but astronomers have reassured that it will not pose any danger. The tiny object, about one meter in size, will burn up in the atmosphere as it enters the planet’s orbit. Although it may provide a spectacle in the Philippines, where it is expected to … Read more
Sweden’s Public Health Agency has issued new guidelines for parents on screen time for children. According to the agency, children under two should have no exposure to digital media or television at all. Children between two and five should be limited to one hour of screen time per day, while those aged six to 12 … Read more
The City of Columbus in Ohio has filed a lawsuit against a researcher named David Leroy Ross, also known as Connor Goodwolf, claiming he collaborated with the ransomware attackers to obtain and disseminate stolen data. The city experienced a ransomware attack on July 18, which it initially disclosed publicly. However, in early August, the Rhysida … Read more
In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers have engineered two robots controlled by king oyster mushrooms. The team, led by Cornell University’s Organic Robotics Lab, grew the fungi’s mycelium into the robot’s hardware, allowing it to sense and respond to its environment using electrical signals generated by the fungus. The robots, which can walk and roll, were … Read more
A routine fishing trip off the coast of Waikiki, Hawaii took an unexpected turn when two fishermen stumbled upon a mysterious object floating in the ocean. Initially mistaken for a capsized boat, the sleek, bright yellow object was later identified as a classified unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) belonging to PacMar Technologies and linked to DARPA’s … Read more
Stephen King has given a blunt three-word response after discovering that 23 of his novels have been banned from school libraries in Florida. The author’s reaction came after it was revealed that a 2022 legislation signed by Governor Ron DeSantis targeted books with sexually explicit material, following complaints from conservative group Moms for Liberty. The … Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is moving forward with a massive infrastructure buildout to support rapid artificial intelligence (AI) development, starting with a significant push in US states. The effort aims to cost tens of billions of dollars. After seeking the US government’s blessing earlier this year, Altman and his team are now focusing on several … Read more
Three men have pleaded guilty to running an online platform called OTP. Agency that provided social engineering help to obtain one-time passcodes from customers of various banks and services in the UK. The codes, also known as temporary passwords or OTPs, were part of multi-factor authentication protections. Authorities estimate that Callum Picari (22), Vijayasidhurshan Vijayanathan … Read more