A remarkable fossilized larva has been discovered, its brain and guts still intact, providing a unique window into the past. The ancient creature is an early ancestor of arthropods, which includes insects, crabs, and lobsters. Unlike typical dinosaur fossils, this fossil did not consist of bones turned to stone. Instead, it had soft tissues preserved, … Read more
Scientists have made a breakthrough in converting microplastics to graphene, a highly valuable material. The study, published in the journal Small Science, found that approximately 30 mg of microplastics can produce nearly 5 mg of graphene in just one minute. Microplastics are notorious for their non-degradable and insoluble nature in water, which makes them an … Read more
Secrets of the Ice, a glacier archaeology program, has made two significant discoveries in Norway’s Innlandet and Vestland counties. In Breheimen National Park, researchers found two ancient scaring stick flags, one complete and one broken, which have been preserved in ice for about 1,500 years. These flags were used by hunters to guide reindeer herds … Read more
For 30 years, scientists have explored whether the human brain requires quantum processes for cognition. A new study from Shanghai University suggests that fatty structures in nerve cells could produce quantum entangled biphoton pairs, potentially aiding synchronization across neurons. However, scientists argue that the brain is too hot and messy for this phenomenon to occur, … Read more
It’s been over two decades since Concorde made its final flight, ending an era of supersonic travel. Since then, companies and organizations have been racing to bring back high-speed passenger jets. A Chinese research team has now claimed to have invented a powerful detonation engine for hypersonic flights, which could revolutionize the aviation industry. The … Read more
Here is the rewritten text: Linux Distributions: Beauty in the Open-Source World As someone who has used numerous Linux desktops, I’ve been impressed by the ability of developers to reinvent the wheel and create more efficient and aesthetically pleasing operating systems. The open-source world is known for its creativity, and this is evident in the … Read more
Here is the rewritten text: Microsoft Outlook has a critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-30103, which allows malicious code to be executed when an email is opened. This vulnerability enables remote code execution through maliciously injected Outlook Forms. The vulnerability was discovered by Morphisec researchers and exploits a flaw in the allow-listing mechanism that failed to … Read more
Here is the rewritten text: Building financial security through passive income has become crucial as traditional employment models continue to evolve due to economic shifts and technological advancements. But what exactly is passive income, and why is it essential for your financial future? Passive income requires effort upfront but generates revenue with little to no … Read more
BP has formed a partnership with NASA to share their technology and expertise in working in hostile environments, with the aim of advancing human exploration of the moon, Mars, and other planets. The deal will also help BP’s plans to drill for oil and gas on Earth while progressing its goals for reducing emissions. The … Read more
The Tesla Cybertruck can serve as a versatile vehicle for various purposes, from daily driving to off-roading and even serving as a boat. However, it has its limitations, making it vulnerable to powerful opponents like the Koenigsegg Agera supercar. TheStradman takes the gold-wrapped Tesla Cybertruck for two days and decides to pit it against the … Read more