International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Every year on September 16th, the world comes together to observe the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. This day, designated by the United Nations, reminds us…
Text-to-speech brain implant restores ALS patient’s voice
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) – A man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who had lost his ability to speak has been able to communicate with a Blackrock Neurotech text-to-speech brain…
Blu-ray may soon no longer exist
Recently, Sony announced that it would discontinue production of all types of recordable optical media, particularly Blu-ray. This will lead to the cutting of 250 jobs in the related division…
World’s oldest cave painting in Indonesia shows a pig and people
By Will Dunham (Reuters) – On the ceiling of a limestone cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, scientists have discovered artwork depicting three human-like figures interacting with a wild…
High-tech cash: Japan launches banknotes with hologram portraits
By Irene Wang and Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan began circulating its first new banknotes in 20 years on Wednesday, featuring three-dimensional portraits of the founders of financial and…
Waste made clothes can be a solution to reducing marine waste
Waste made clothes: The eighth of June is World Oceans Day, an international day commemorating worldwide to protect the ocean since 2002, spearheaded by the Ocean Project. Recognised by the…
Gemini customers get back over $2 billion in crypto from Genesis bankruptcy
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bankrupt crypto lender Genesis and crypto exchange Gemini have returned over $2 billion in crypto to 232,000 retail customers in their jointly managed…
Why Apple Vision Pro marks the beginning of a new era for medicine
Apple Vision Pro: Sales are below expectations, and many returns are due to headaches, discomfort, excessive weight, and a high launch price. Initial reactions to the Vision Pro‘s arrival were poor, an…
The British Library hack is a clear warning for all libraries
Recently, the British Library’s computer systems were the victims of an assault orchestrated by the infamous ransomware group Rhysida. This attack resulted in numerous essential systems of the Library being…
NASA got double the amount of asteroid Bennu sample
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spaceship returned to Earth on September 24, 2023, proudly carrying a record-breaking haul of 4.29 ounces (121.6 grams) of material from asteroid Bennu. This historic feat not only…