Undesirable sounds accompany residents of large cities round the clock, from traffic noise outside to the murmuring of a television behind the wall. This constant exposure to noise leads to increased fatigue, nervousness, and illness among us. To reduce noise pollution, specialists from the USA have developed sound-absorbing fabric no thicker than a human hair,…
Today, Microsoft and its gaming division, Xbox, made another controversial decision. Top managers deemed it necessary to dissolve several experienced development studios that had gifted gamers with unique gaming worlds. One of the affected teams was the Japanese studio Tango Gameworks, responsible for titles like Hi-Fi Rush and The Evil Within. Many users on social…
Tesla has filed a patent for an automated disinfection system designed for its future autonomous electric robotaxis. This system aims to utilize various sensors to monitor the conditions inside the vehicle and disinfect the cabin using ultraviolet radiation, heating systems, or robots stationed on special platforms. However, before implementing this idea, Tesla must first solve…
Hello, everyone. It was only recently that Apple made concessions for the European Union, allowing alternative app stores and other browser engines. For those unaware, all browsers on the iPhone operate on the same engine as Safari. And thus, the first disappointed comments from representatives of Mozilla and Chrome followed. Representatives of both browsers emphasize…
Scientists at the pharmaceutical company Moderna have developed the first mRNA vaccine targeting both influenza and coronavirus. This combined vaccine successfully completed Phase 3 clinical trials and is awaiting approval from the US regulator FDA. According to Nature, the combined vaccine has shown higher efficacy compared to monovalent vaccines targeting only one virus. mRNA technology…
California has been living on renewable energy for over a month, even selling excess energy to other states. According to Professor Mark Jacobson from Stanford University, since April 15, 2024, the state has been daily producing more electricity from renewable sources than it needs. In a social media post on May 21, Jacobson reported that…
Microsoft has announced the release of a new lineup of laptops, Copilot+, equipped with powerful artificial intelligence chips for performing complex tasks such as real-time translation and image generation. Additionally, Windows 11 will introduce new generative AI-based features, including Recall, which will help users find previously accessed applications, files, and other content on their computers….
AstraZeneca has announced a global recall of its COVID-19 vaccine, developed jointly with the University of Oxford, after confirming the potential occurrence of a rare side effect – thrombosis with thrombocytopenia (TTS) – in legal documents. While the mechanism of the disease remains unknown, AstraZeneca acknowledged in its statement that the vaccine may, in rare…
Chinese scientists have developed an artificial intelligence system for aerial combat that explains its decision-making logic during battles. This system aims to address the “black box” problem faced by both the US and China in the AI arms race. The new solution will allow pilots to better understand the AI’s actions, enhancing cooperation during combat…
The brain’s connection to the immune system has long been a mystery. However, according to the findings of a new study, scientists have discovered neurons in the brainstem that play a key role in regulating immunity. These neurons receive signals from the immune system through the vagus nerve and maintain a balance between inflammatory and…
