Science & Technology

A gas giant planet in formation around the young star RIK 113 was detected using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile. The findings were published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, detailing the creation process of this new planetary body. The young star’s images in scattered near-infrared light unveiled its structured disk, a common…

Greenland’s ice sheet melted 17 times faster than usual during a May heatwave, as reported by World Weather Attribution (WWA) on Wednesday. The rapid melting also impacted Iceland, where record temperatures were recorded. The Arctic is extremely sensitive to climate change, warming four times faster than the rest of the Earth since 1979, according to…

Microsoft receives criticism for a recent Windows 11 ad advocating the system upgrade for improved security. The ad on Windows’ official YouTube recommends moving to the new OS and using an Intel-powered PC. Opinions vary on the ad’s assertiveness, with some endorsing the enhanced security benefits while others find the marketing approach overly forceful. Several…

Scientists discovered evidence of a major solar storm that hit Earth over 14,000 years ago, known as the “Miyake Event.” Its lingering effects are visible in tree rings. The upcoming publication in Earth and Planetary Science Letters reveals that this ancient storm surpasses any modern recorded solar event, posing a significant risk to current technology…

Three individuals, two from Punjab and one from Haryana, were apprehended on Monday for suspected espionage for Pakistan. Mohammad Tareef of Kangarka village in Haryana was detained by the Mewat unit of the Haryana police after admitting to passing crucial data to the Pakistan High Commission. The Punjab authorities dealt with the capture of the…

The Bluetooth SIG introduces Bluetooth 6.1 to improve privacy, prolong battery life, and maintain the technology’s usability. An important addition in 6.1 is the implementation of Randomized RPA (Resolvable Private Address) Updates. The Randomized RPA Updates aim to enhance privacy by making it challenging for third parties to track devices through Bluetooth signals. The new…

Baidu, China’s leading tech giant and search engine operator, is developing a groundbreaking AI system to translate animal sounds into human language, offering insight into pets’ emotions. The company recently applied for a patent with the China National Intellectual Property Administration for this innovative technology. Baidu’s AI system analyzes animal sounds, behavior, and body signals…

US-based NVIDIA to release a stripped-down H20 AI chip in China within two months due to US export curbs on the original. The move aims to maintain market presence in light of Huawei’s rise and US restrictions on China’s access to advanced semiconductor tech. NVIDIA informed key Chinese clients, such as top cloud service providers,…

Researchers at Mass General Brigham in the US created ‘FaceAge,’ an AI tool analyzing selfies to determine an individual’s “biological age,” aiding in health assessment and personalized cancer treatment. This method serves as an unbiased option to the subjective “eyeball test” doctors traditionally rely on. The FaceAge tool uses deep learning algorithms to analyze facial…

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