WhatsApp has recently introduced a new feature aimed at enhancing the safety of its group messaging functionality. This update is specifically targeted at providing users with more context and control when they are added to a group by an unknown user. The intention behind this feature is to empower users with the necessary information to
The Washington Post has recently unveiled a new AI chatbot called Climate Answers, which will be embedded within its homepage, app, and articles. This experimental tool aims to utilize the newspaper’s extensive reporting on climate change, the environment, sustainable energy, and more to provide users with informative responses to their questions. Users can pose questions
Solid-state lithium batteries have been hailed as the future of energy storage, with the potential to revolutionize the way we power our electronic devices. These batteries offer enhanced energy density and safety features compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries, making them an attractive option for consumers. However, one major drawback of solid-state lithium batteries is their
The recent incident involving a piece of Russian disinformation about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s wife buying a Bugatti car with American aid money showcases the dangerous speed at which false information can travel on the internet. In just 24 hours, this fake news went from an obscure French website to a top result on Google,
The concept of crystals as an arrangement of atoms that repeats itself in space is well-known in the world of physics. However, in 2012, Nobel Prize winner Frank Wilczek introduced the idea of time crystals – objects that repeat themselves not in space but in time. The question he raised was whether a periodic rhythm
In the world of Helldivers 2, a ragdoll-prone shooter game, there has been a recent revelation regarding the defensive advantages of using emotes while falling. While traditional advice recommends staying loose and rolling on impact to minimize injury, a redditor by the username 21471824781 has conducted careful scientific experimentation to show that standing to attention
In the first half of 2024, hackers managed to more than double their cryptocurrency spoils compared to the previous year, according to a report from blockchain research firm TRM Labs. The report revealed that a staggering $1.38 billion worth of crypto was stolen between January 1 and June 24, a significant increase from the $657
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have successfully created highly efficient, printable, and stable perovskite solar cells that have the potential to significantly contribute towards achieving carbon neutrality and promoting sustainable development. The research, led by Professor Alex Jen Kwan-yue, has been published in Nature Energy, showcasing the
The concept of time flowing from the past to the future is deeply ingrained in our minds, but in the laws of physics governing the microscopic world, time does not have a set direction. Both classical and quantum mechanics follow reversible equations of motion, where changing the direction of time coordinate still represents a valid
The Ukrainian city of Mariupol faced extensive destruction during the initial stages of Russia’s invasion in 2022. The violent bombardment led to the destruction of a majority of residential buildings, leaving thousands of people dead or displaced. The city has been under Russian occupation for nearly two years, during which it has undergone significant transformation,
