Written by: Maneth Perera April 10, 2010 at approx. 7 pm, on the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana… A board of BP (British Petroleum) executives sat in a room on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig situated in the Macondo reservoir in the
In the field of nanotechnology, quantum dots, also called “semiconductor nanocrystals”, are semiconductor particles a few nanometres in size with optical and electronic properties that differ from those of larger particles via quantum mechanical effects. Quantum dots (QDs) are renowned for their ability to exhibit
Introduction Gone are the days when smart homes felt like something straight out of a sci-fi movie; now, they’re a part of the everyday lives of many, reshaping how we navigate and connect with our homes. They bring an unmatched level of convenience, from friendly
Written By: Kavya Reddy Of the 4-8 million babies born globally each year, around 3-5 percent are born with severe birth defects (Victor Chang, 2024). Furthermore, 10-20 percent of all pregnancies are at risk of ending in a miscarriage (Victor Chang, 2024). There are
Traveling faster than light – or as scientists call it, FTL – has long been a staple of science fiction; but according to Einstein’s theory of relativity, it’s an impossible task. However, new research proposes several methods through which FTL travel might be possible .
Written by: Aryan Mansingh 2024 is a Leap Year. Once every four years, an extra day, February 29th, is added to make up for the Earth’s orbit around the sun being longer than the length of a year. However, the story behind the leap seconds
Written by: Samantha Narchetty In the 1959 lecture, “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom,” Richard Feynman describes a new type of electronic component: electric motors with the size of the tip of your finger, the ability to write all volumes of the Encyclopedia Britannica
Written by: Aarav Shah Source: https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/deepmind-ai-used-to-develop-new-math-techniques-356418 Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world around us. From facial recognition on our smartphones to the algorithms driving autonomous vehicles, AI’s capabilities appear magical. But beneath the seemingly mystical surface lies a powerful and logical engine:
Written by: Chad Park Traditional agriculture is being limited by finite resources such as water and land as it struggles to keep up with global food demand in a world marked by population growth. Furthermore, traditional agriculture is extremely harmful to the environment and is
In the vast sea of dietary supplements promising cognitive enhancement, Prevagen stands out as a unique contender, harnessing the power of a protein derived from an unexpected source: jellyfish. Marketed as a brain health supplement, Prevagen boasts apoaequorin as its key ingredient, a protein originating from glow-in-the-dark