On Nov. 9, 2024, the world will mark Carl Sagan’s 90th birthday – but sadly without Sagan, who died in 1996 at the age of 62. Most people remember him as the co-creator and host of the 1980 “Cosmos” television series, watched...
The world's first wooden satellite has blasted off on a SpaceX rocket, its Japanese developers said Tuesday, part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station. Scientists at Kyoto University expect the wooden material...
Getting lash extensions can be an uncomfortable process, involving lying with tape under your eyes on a bed for two hours. Chief Technology officer Nathan Harding co-founded Luum Lash when he realized it could be improved by using...
There’s a certain allure to the notion that some of the world’s brightest stars burn out at the age of 27. The so-called 27 Club has captivated the public imagination for half a century. Its members include legendary musicians...
Think back to that basic biology class you took in high school. You probably learned about organelles, those little “organs” inside cells that form compartments with individual functions. For example, mitochondria produce energy,...
Russia launched 55 satellites into orbit on Tuesday, including two privately built Iranian devices, amid deepening ties between Moscow and Tehran. A Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East at...
A group of leading fintech and Cryptocurrency firms, including Robinhood, Kraken, and Paxos, has launched the Global Dollar Network, a new initiative aimed at accelerating global adoption of stablecoins. At the core of the network...
KARACHI: The National Institute of Public Policy (NIPP) hosted a roundtable discussion on November 4, 2024, addressing the pressing need to regulate social media in Pakistan. The conference was initiated by Dean of NIPP Dr Naveed Elahi...
NuFace’s facial toning devices have been gaining popularity in recent years, but the latest model, the Trinity+ Complete, offers the combination of microcurrent and red light therapy, a hugely popular and study-backed skincare treatment....
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why does Jupiter look like it has a surface – even though it doesn’t...
You might not realize it, but warehouse robots are quietly reshaping logistics as we know it. These advanced machines, from autonomous mobile robots to collaborative systems, are making processes faster and more efficient while cutting...
With the increasing risk of personal information leaks on social media, Instagram users are urged to enhance their privacy settings. The platform’s wide appeal for personal expression, combined with its focus on visual sharing,...
A Tesla equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) software struck a deer standing in the middle of the road, raising renewed concerns about the Technology’s safety limitations. Dashcam footage shared by the driver, identified only...
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is testing a new medical technology using the iPhone to help diagnose throat cancer. Typically, patients must wait weeks for a consultation, but it’s hoped that a new smartphone-connected...
Listen to article Google has announced significant updates to Google Maps, integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features powered by Gemini. These updates aim to enhance user experience by providing curated inspiration...
POLAND: Buried with a padlock on her foot and an iron sickle across her neck, "Zosia" was never supposed to be able to come back from the dead. Entombed in an unmarked cemetery in Pien, northern Poland, the young woman was...
Uncertainty about the election getting to you? Is anxiety the dominant feature of your emotional landscape, maybe with a small sprinkling of impending doom? You are not alone. A recent survey found 69% of American adults are seriously...
As Election Day looms with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump locked in a dead heat, pollsters and pundits are scrambling for clues to predict the outcome. But what if the answer lies not in political data or campaign strategies, but in...
Walt Disney is forming a new unit to coordinate the company’s use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and mixed reality, as the media giant explores applications across its film, television and theme...
Apple has announced it will acquire Pixelmator, the Lithuanian firm behind popular image editing apps for iPhone and Mac, as confirmed by Pixelmator in a blog post on Friday. Founded in 2007, Pixelmator has gained traction with its...
What will the diets of the future look like? The answer depends in part on what foods Westerners can be persuaded to eat. These consumers are increasingly being told their diets need to change. Current eating habits are unsustainable,...
