AI at light speed: How glass fibers could replace silicon brains
Imagine a computer that does not rely only on electronics but uses light to perform…
‘My late husband’s organs transformed the lives of four people’
Ken BanksNorth east Scotland reporter, Stonehaven Hutchinson family Arlene and son Jack pictured with her late husband Mark Arlene Hutchinson’s husband, Mark, was only 52 when he died unexpectedly last year after suffering two strokes “out of the blue”. Like many couples they had never discussed organ donation but she knew it was what he…
Closest alien civilization could be 33,000 light years away
According to new research presented at the EPSC-DPS2025 Joint Meeting in Helsinki, the nearest technological civilization in the Milky Way could be roughly 33,000 light years away. For such a civilization to exist at the same time as humanity, it would need to have lasted for at least 280,000 years — and potentially millions of…
Wireshark 4.4.10 and 4.6.0 Released, (Sun, Oct 12th)
Wireshark release 4.4.10 fixes 6 bugs and 1 vulnerability (in the MONGO dissector). Source link
Breakthrough compounds may reverse nerve damage caused by multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-term autoimmune condition that affects over 2.9 million people around the world. In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, a protective layer that insulates nerve fibers. This damage interrupts communication between the brain and body, leading to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, vision problems, and paralysis. Although…
A million-sun-mass mystery object found lurking in deep space
Astronomers have used a worldwide array of telescopes to spot the smallest dark object ever identified in the universe. Discovering more of these faint, hidden masses and understanding what they are could help eliminate certain explanations for dark matter, the invisible material believed to make up roughly one-quarter of the cosmos. Details of the discovery…
Dolphins may be getting Alzheimer’s from toxic ocean blooms
For many nature enthusiasts, few scenes are as distressing as finding a stranded whale or dolphin lying helpless on the beach. When these animals are still alive, marine biologists and volunteers rush to assist, shielding them from the sun and preventing their skin from drying out by pouring seawater over them or draping them with…
Quantum simulations that once needed supercomputers now run on laptops
Picture diving deep into the quantum realm, where unimaginably small particles can exist and interact in more than a trillion possible ways at the same time. It’s as complex as it sounds. To understand these mind-bending systems and their countless configurations, physicists usually turn to powerful supercomputers or artificial intelligence for help. But what if…
Scientists unearth a 112-million-year-old time capsule filled with ancient insects
Scientists have uncovered the first South American amber deposits containing preserved insects in a quarry in Ecuador, according to a study published in Communications Earth & Environment. The discovery captures a vivid picture of a 112-million-year-old forest that once thrived on the ancient supercontinent Gondwana and opens new doors for exploring a long-overlooked prehistoric ecosystem….
Report shows ‘stark’ gender gap in HIV prevention across West Midlands
Women across the West Midlands are being disproportionately affected by gaps in HIV prevention, according to a new report. Data released ahead of a meeting which will explore the issue shows that while women accounted for 42% of new HIV diagnoses in the region, only 3% of women in the West Midlands are using prevention…
Blue Planet Red review: This documentary is wrong about Mars – but it’s surprisingly poignant
This image seems to show a wrench on Mars, but it is just an ordinary rock Brian Cory Dobbs Productions Blue Planet RedDirected by Brian Cory Dobbs, Streaming on Amazon Prime Video Blue Planets Red purports to be a documentary about Mars. The world presented by director Brian Cory Dobbs isn’t the one you and I…
