The rise of conspiracy theories on the internet has become a major concern, with some theories leading to significant harm and misinformation. A recent study from MIT Sloan School of…
The traditional view of black holes, as proposed by Karl Schwarzschild in 1916, suggests they consist of two main features: a singularity and an event horizon. This model faces challenges…
Smartphone shipments globally increased by four percent on a year-over-year basis in 2024, according to a report by a market research firm. Samsung claimed the top spot in market share,…
Scientists from across the Pacific Islands will gather in Samoa to officially launch the Pacific Islands Academy of Sciences. This initiative has been driven by the desire to give Pacific…
A recent study led by astronomers at Penn State University and the SETI Institute focused on the TRAPPIST-1 star system, which is situated around 41 light years from Earth. The…
Earth is continuously bombarded by meteorites, with many burning up in our atmosphere before reaching the surface. Significant impacts can occur, leading to potential consequences for life on our planet.…
In a significant advancement in neuroscience, researchers have developed a detailed functional map of the brain by studying brain activity in people watching movie clips. Conducted by neuroscientists at the…
Martian impact basins, previously assumed to be demagnetised due to an inactive planetary dynamo, may instead reflect the impact of a reversing magnetic field, a new study suggests. Led by…
In a significant development for India's space ambitions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have partnered to address the thermal management…
A recent investigation into the moon's formation and Earth's water origin has provided compelling insights. Researchers from the University of Göttingen and the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research…