Science & Tech
Whistleblower calls for government transparency as Congress digs for the truth about UFOs
Chris Impey, University of Arizona - A congressional subcommittee met on June 26, 2023, to hear testimony from several military officers who allege the government is concealing evidence of UFOs. By holding a hearing on UFOs – now called “unidentified anomalous phenomena” by government agencies – the subcommittee sought to understand whether these UAPs pose a threat to national security. I’m an astronomer who studies and has written about cosmology, black holes, exoplanets and life in the universe. I’m also on the advisory council for an international group that strategizes...
How extraterrestrial tales of aliens gain traction
Ester Lázaro Lázaro, Centro de Astrobiología (INTA-CSIC) - One night, upon returning to the cave that his tribe calls home, the monkey-humanoid Moon-Watcher finds a strange crystal object, a kind of monolith that...
Sex, Gender, and Sexuality: What the Science Says
Acceptance of a person’s sexuality and gender identity requires at least some acknowledgment that they are natural and real. May 26, 2022 By Hogan Sherrow There is a culture war raging in pockets of America centered...
Wake-up call: reducing road accidents with customised driver alerts
EU researchers are coming up with advanced technologies to spot early signs of fatigue and erratic behaviour in people behind the wheel. By Tom Cassauwers - When Carlo Polidori is driving and starts rubbing the back...
Why Meta’s Threads app is the biggest threat to Twitter yet
Lisa M. Given, RMIT University - The launch of social media app Threads as a competitor to Twitter is a game-changer. Meta, which also owns Facebook and Instagram, launched the new platform yesterday, ahead...
When & What – To Upgrade Existing PC
Many times people feel to smash a punch on their computer. Well, they have feel that their computer PC as a peace of junk. This happens when computer stop giving ultimate output to...
When & What – To Upgrade Existing PC
Many times people feel to smash a punch on their computer. Well, they have feel that their computer PC as a peace of junk. This happens when computer stop giving ultimate output to your hard-work on it. The technology is currently at a rocket speed, you would probably find something more special – the more advanced technology on the second day of computer purchased. You may feel the computer you are using right now is little outdated, sorry if you are using new PC but then too. It is not possible for most of us to keep changing old PCs with new one. You can upgrade your PC by adding new...
Scientists and space agencies are shooting for the Moon – 5 essential reads on modern lunar missions
Mary Magnuson, The Conversation - The year 2023 proved a big one for lunar science. India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft landed near the south pole of...
Cybercrime victims who aren’t proficient in English are undercounted – and poorly protected
Fawn Ngo, University of South Florida - In the United States, the Internet Crime Complaint Center serves as a critical component in the FBI’s efforts to combat cybercrime. The center’s website provides educational resources to help individuals and businesses protect themselves from cyberthreats and also allows them to report their victimization by submitting complaints related to internet crimes. The Internet Crime Complaint Center also publishes annual reports summarizing the current state of internet crime, trends and notable cases. However, the information and resources, including the reporting form, posted on the center’s website are only available in English. This excludes a substantial number of internet users and victims of cybercrime: people...
Unwrapping Uranus and its icy secrets: What NASA would learn from a mission to a wild world
Mike Sori, Purdue University - Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun, orbits in the outer solar system, about two billion miles (3.2 billion...
Cybersecurity for satellites is a growing challenge, as threats to space-based infrastructure grow
Sylvester Kaczmarek, Imperial College London - In today’s interconnected world, space technology forms the backbone of our global communication, navigation and security systems. Satellites orbiting Earth are pivotal for everything from GPS navigation to international banking transactions, making them indispensable assets in our daily lives and in global infrastructure. However, as our dependency on these celestial guardians escalates, so too does their allure to adversaries who may seek to compromise their functionality through cyber means. A satellite’s service could be interrupted, or at worst the spacecraft could be disabled. The expansion of the digital realm into space has opened new frontiers for cyber threats, posing unprecedented challenges. This emerging battleground highlights...
Vaccinating People Against Fake News
Researchers are trying to boost people’s immunity to fake news using online games and other strategies. Can these efforts protect the wider population against...
Thank gluten’s complex chemistry for your light, fluffy baked goods
Kristine Nolin, University of Richmond - Within the bread, rolls and baked goods on many tables this holiday season is an extraordinary substance – gluten. Gluten’s unique chemistry makes foods airy and stretchy. I’m a chemist who teaches a chemistry of cooking class, and every year I ask my students,...
Cryptocurrency upheaval could be a blessing in disguise for the future of blockchain technology
By TOM CASSAUWERS - Sam Bankman-Fried was the darling of the cryptocurrency world, then he became its black sheep. In November of this year, the cryptocurrency company he founded, Futures Exchange (known widely as FTX), collapsed in a spectacular way. The exchange, a digital platform where users can buy and sell cryptocurrencies, filed for bankruptcy after allegedly mishandling customer funds. Bankman-Fried had previously been well-liked by investors and media, which applauded his generous donations to charity...
Coalition Agrees to Special Tribunal on Ukraine Invasion
International coalition agrees on the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine Press Release Lviv - On Europe Day, the Commission, represented...
Why does your hair curl in the summer? A chemist explains the science behind hair structure
Tara S. Carpenter, University of Maryland, Baltimore County - If you have curly hair, you know that every day is a new adventure. What...
Honey bees vote to decide on nest sites – why we should listen
Derek Mitchell, University of Leeds - When people think of honey bees, they often think of classic wooden hives, in which beekeepers are having to breed more and more bees just to keep...
Electric cars dangle the promise of earning money for their drivers
By Helen Massy-Beresford - Needed to clean up road transport, battery-powered vehicles might also act as stored energy that the car owners could sell...
Why AI can’t replace air traffic controllers
Amy Pritchett, Penn State - After hours of routine operations, an air traffic controller gets a radio call from a small aircraft whose cockpit...
Cybersecurity for satellites is a growing challenge, as threats to space-based infrastructure grow
Sylvester Kaczmarek, Imperial College London - In today’s interconnected world, space technology forms the backbone of our global communication,...
Observations from space help scientists get one step ahead of the tiny but deadly mosquito
Each year, nearly three-quarters of a million people die from mosquito-borne diseases, and with climate change the problem is...
Why does your hair curl in the summer? A chemist explains the science behind hair structure
Tara S. Carpenter, University of Maryland, Baltimore County - If you have curly hair, you know that every day...
Alchemy: much more than male-driven pseudoscience
What has long been seen as a deluded effort to turn base metals into gold is being reassessed by researchers as a serious precursor to chemistry in which women were heavily involved. By Gareth...
Unwrapping Uranus and its icy secrets: What NASA would learn from a mission to a wild world
Mike Sori, Purdue University - Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun, orbits in the outer solar system, about...
Why does your hair curl in the summer? A chemist explains the science behind hair structure
Tara S. Carpenter, University of Maryland, Baltimore County - If you have curly hair, you know that every day is a new adventure. What will my hair do today? Why does it curl...
Shedding light on the Sun
As questions abound about the Earth’s closest star, scientists are seeking answers critical to forecasting solar flares that threaten satellites and other electronics. By Anthony...
In booming satellite market, micro-rockets are the next big thing
More and more miniature satellites are being launched every year, driving up demand for smaller rockets. By Gareth Willmer - Contemporary life would hardly be...
Coalition Agrees to Special Tribunal on Ukraine Invasion
International coalition agrees on the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine Press Release Lviv - On Europe Day, the Commission, represented...
The election of a new pope is announced with smoke: what do the colours mean, and how are they made?
Clare Johnson, Australian Catholic University For nearly 800 years the Catholic Church has utilised the process of the conclave to elect a new pope. “Conclave”...
Roadmap to fully end EU dependency on Russian energy
The EU has dropped its share of Russian gas imports from 45% to 19%, thanks to the REPowerEU Plan, launched in May 2022 to reduce...
Britain can still be a bridge between the US and Europe – here’s how Starmer can prove it
Nick Whittaker, University of Sussex The US-EU relationship is at its most fragile point since the build-up to the Iraq war in 2003. While President...
2024 warmest year on record in Europe
2024 warmest year on record in Europe, finds European State of the Climate report The latest European State of the Climate report illustrates clearly the impact...
