Google's AI Technology Solved 50-Year-Old Grand Challenge in Biology

Medicine & Technology Dec 01, 2020

DeepMind, Google's AI technology, has solved biology's 50-year-old challenge of determining the 3D protein structure from its amino acid sequence.

What Would Happen to Earth If All The Ice Will Melt?

Dec 01, 2020

If humans continue to burn fossil fuels, global warming will accelerate and raise sea level by 216 feet.

New Electronic Skin May Play Significant Role in Prosthetics Future

Nov 30, 2020

Scientists were able to make electronic skin that is as flexible as the skin, which promises a great future in the field of prosthetics, AI, soft robotics, and personalized medicine.

Dolphins Control Their Heart Rates to Avoid Decompression Sickness

Nov 30, 2020

Bottlenose dolphins control their heartbeats as they dive deeper to avoid decompression sickness or the bends brought by the sudden changes in pressure.

How Do Epithelial Cells Protect the Skin From Viruses?

Nov 30, 2020

A certain protein in the epithelial cells recognizes a nucleic acid that is formed when the virus comes into contact and induces the cells to create an inflammatory response.

E-Scooters: Are They Bad for the Environment?

Nov 29, 2020

There was a surge in the use of e-scooters when the economies reopened after the lockdowns were lifted, but most people do not know that they have hidden impacts on the environment.

How To Tell Time Without Using Clocks

Nov 29, 2020

Long before the clock is invented, ancient people have learned various ways of telling the time through available resources. Here are some of those.

Watch Out for the Penumbral Eclipse This Monday: Here's How

Nov 29, 2020

On November 29-30, the penumbral eclipse will become a minor event when the Moon passes through the Earth's outer shadow.

Wombats Too Have Biofluorescent Fur, Not Just Platypus

Nov 28, 2020

Scientists just found that a platypus could glow in the dark, as well as wombats.

Will the Resurfaced Bodies of Culled Minks Increase the Risk of Spreading the Coronavirus?

Nov 28, 2020

The dead bodies of culled minks are resurfacing in Denmark from the mass grave this week, which prompts health risks concerns.

Pricing Algorithms Could Collude To Raise Prices

Nov 27, 2020

Algorithms can set prices for products online, but it is a different story when they learn to collude to unfairly raise prices.

Who's the Best Dad in the Animal Kingdom?

Nov 27, 2020

Typically, a dad does not care for his young as it is usually the mother's job. But some animals are exception to that rule.

Chinese Doctors Jailed For Illegally Harvesting Organs From Accident Victims

Nov 27, 2020

Six Chinese people, including three doctors, were arrested in China for illegal harvesting of organs from accident patients tricking their families that they are making official organ donations.

China Introduces Lightning Fast 6G Wireless Connection Networks

Nov 27, 2020

China introduces 6G wireless connection networks, which are expected to provide global coverage, enhanced spectral/energy/cost efficiency, better intelligence level and security, and many more.

SARS-CoV-2's Genetic Structure Does Not Rule Out Laboratory Origin

Nov 26, 2020

A new study claims that the genetic structure of SARS-CoV-2 could have been manipulated, particularly in its chimeric structure and furin cleavage site.