The first contact with an extraterrestrial civilization has been the plot of many science fiction works and a subject of debate among scientists. Some hope that aliens will come in peace, while others, like Stephen Hawking, believe that such an encounter will not bode well for us. American scientists have developed a software method that…
Successful South Korean companies like Samsung and SK hynix started decades ago by copying the technologies and achievements of competitors from the USA and Japan, eventually surpassing them in both innovation and production volumes. Now, the South Korean government aims to replicate this success in the space sector. The newly established space agency, led by…
Scientists have presented the results of a remarkable preclinical study that employs an epigenetic approach instead of traditional gene editing. In this method, DNA sequences are not cut and replaced — instead, scientists merely adjust the activity of specific genes. This treatment has already led to the normalization of cholesterol levels in mice. Epigenetic editing…
Leading electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer AutoFlight has accomplished the world’s first autonomous inter-city flight with an electric air taxi. The Prosperity eVTOL traversed 50 km between the cities of Shenzhen and Zhuhai across the Pearl River Delta in just 20 minutes, a journey that would take approximately three hours by land….
Machine vision is a rapidly developing field in robotics, integrating cameras, sensors, and algorithms into systems for capturing and analyzing images. Modern conditions require that collected data be processed as quickly as possible, ideally within the device itself—whether in a smartphone, laptop, or car. For such edge computing needs, specialists from Tsinghua University in China…
Whether extraterrestrial civilizations and other intelligent beings exist remains unknown, though scientists have long speculated on this topic. In the mid-20th century, astrophysicist Frank Drake formulated an equation to estimate the number of extraterrestrial civilizations in the galaxy based on variables such as the number of sun-like stars, planets with suitable conditions, or the time…
The cinematic trailer for the new Assassin’s Creed turned out to be impressive, but it evoked mixed feelings among many players. The series is finally reaching the most desired setting among fans – feudal Japan. However, the realization of the game seemed very controversial to most users. Players are debating Assassin’s Creed: Shadows for various…
The Red Dead franchise is one of the most popular in the gaming industry, second only to Grand Theft Auto for Rockstar Games after the release of Red Dead Redemption 2. However, this series hasn’t always been this big. Starting from humble beginnings, the franchise made its debut two decades ago and celebrated its 20th…
A snippet of action from the upcoming fourth installment of the comedy-action “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise, originally titled “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” has surfaced online. Eddie Murphy returns to his role as Axel Foley, joined by Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Detective Bobby Abbott. In the released clip, they are seen hijacking a helicopter. Some of…
Variety reports that filming for the upcoming movie “Riddick: Furya” will start in August of this year. The film’s development was first announced last year by Vin Diesel. It will serve as a direct continuation of the previous three Riddick films. Vin Diesel first discussed plans for the film in 2016, three years after the…
