Stephen Hawking, one of the most renowned scientists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has left behind a treasure trove of papers and mementos in his archive. The collection, housed at Cambridge University Library, contains not only his scientific papers but also personal correspondence and memorabilia that offer a unique glimpse into his life and … Read more
A recent study at Harvard University has found that a custom-designed artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot can double learning outcomes for students in a large and popular physics course. The study, led by lecturer Gregory Kestin and senior lecturer Kelly Miller, analyzed the learning outcomes of 194 students enrolled in Physical Sciences 2 (PS2), which is … Read more
NASA and Boeing successfully returned the uncrewed Starliner spacecraft to Earth on September 6, concluding a three-month flight test to the International Space Station. The spacecraft landed at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico at 10:01 p.m. MDT. NASA’s Associate Administrator for Space Operations Mission Directorate, Ken Bowersox, praised the teamwork behind the mission, … Read more
Steve Mann, a renowned expert in wearable computing, has been driving innovation for decades. His latest focus is on “mersivity,” advancing technology that connects people with the physical world. Mann’s work spans various fields, including digital eyeglasses (invented in 1984), wristwatch videophones (1998), and high-dynamic-range (HDR) imaging, which enables better camera performance. As a professor … Read more
Mr. Greedy, an African penguin, has passed away at the age of 33 at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. His remarkable longevity was attributed to his role as a father figure, having helped rebuild the penguin population across North America. Mr. Greedy leaves behind 230 descendants and five generations of offspring through the Association of … Read more
Mars, the Red Planet, has long been a subject of mystery and intrigue. For decades, scientists have wondered whether life once thrived on this barren landscape or if it’s now a desolate wasteland. Another puzzle is where all the water went. Once, Mars had an abundance of water, but three billion years ago, it began … Read more
New research suggests that Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, likely formed through the merger of two black holes. The study published in Nature Astronomy found that the misaligned high spin of Sagittarius A* indicates a major merger event rather than gradual growth. The researchers used simulations to … Read more
A rare 12th-century stone carving, known as a “picture stone,” has been discovered in northern Germany. The carving may depict Otto of Bamberg, a bishop and missionary who brought Christianity to the region around 800 years ago. The discovery is significant because there are only about 20 other known picture stones in the region. Typically, … Read more
A threat actor known as “TIDrone” is actively targeting military- and satellite-related industrial supply chains, particularly drone manufacturers in Taiwan. According to Trend Micro, this Chinese-speaking group uses enterprise resource planning (ERP) software or remote desktop tools to deploy advanced malware. The researchers noted that since the beginning of 2024, they have been receiving incident … Read more
Researchers at Yale have developed a dynamic method to track rapid brain activity changes, particularly related to craving. Unlike traditional neuroimaging methods, which capture only a snapshot of brain activity, this approach provides a real-time view of how craving fluctuates. The study found that people who experience strong cravings spend more time in brain states … Read more