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Russian scientists criticise oil spill cleanup
Dec 26, 2024The operation to clean up oil that has washed ashore from two oil tankers was criticized by Russian scientists on Wednesday, who said that it lacked the necessary tools. The Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239, two Russian oil... -
Dinosaur fossils discovered for first time in Hong Kong
Oct 24, 2024Hong Kong’s government said on Wednesday that scientists have found dinosaur fossils for the first time in the city, albeit the species is yet unclear. According to a statement from the Development Bureau, experts from Hong... -
Duo wins Physics Nobel for key breakthroughs in AI
Oct 9, 2024The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded on Tuesday to American John Hopfield and British-Canadian Geoffrey Hinton for their groundbreaking work in the field of artificial intelligence. “For foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning... -
Japanese scientists used human cells to develop an equivalent to living skin attached to robotic surfaces to flash a realistic
Jun 28, 2024Japanese scientists have used human cells to develop an equivalent to living skin that can be attached to robotic surfaces to flash a realistic — if creepy — smile. The University of Tokyo researchers published their... -
Science and technology are given multidimensional priority in the education system: PM Hasina
Jun 24, 2024According to prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her administration has prioritized science and technology in the nation’s multifaceted and innovative educational system in order to uphold international standards in a world that is constantly changing. “We have... -
Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets
Apr 18, 2024On Wednesday, Colorado’s privacy law was extended to cover brain data collected by the increasing number of devices people use to monitor their sleep, exercise, sports, and lifestyle. The nonprofit Neurorights Foundation stated that it collaborated... -
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
Apr 11, 2024As per US President Joe Biden’s announcement on Wednesday, a fortunate Japanese astronaut would be the first person who is not American to set foot on the Moon as part of NASA’s planned Artemis missions. As... -
Nobel-winning ‘God particle’ physicist Higgs dies aged 94
Apr 10, 2024The University of Edinburgh revealed on Tuesday that British physicist Peter Higgs, 94, had passed away. He was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his idea of a mass-giving particle, known as the Higgs... -
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
Mar 7, 2024Emirati astronaut Nora AlMatrooshi has dreamed of traveling to the Moon and has spent a large portion of her childhood staring up at the stars, much like her predecessors did. She graduated from NASA’s training program... -
Russia floats the idea of building a nuclear plant on the moon
Mar 6, 2024Moscow plans to contribute its expertise in “nuclear space energy” to a joint lunar program with China, including a nuclear power plant on the moon, Russia’s space agency chief Yuri Borisov said on Monday. Borisov warned...
