Category: 7. SciTech
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The 10 weirdest gadgets millionaires are set to buy this year
CES, the biggest tech show in the world, has just concluded, showcasing a truly mind-boggling array of innovations. Yet while the focus will be on the latest artificial intelligence developments, flying cars and medical marvels, there were far more, shall we say, interesting advances on… Continue Reading
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The strange science of how fog forms
Fog is made up of molecules of water vapour, suspended in the air as tiny droplets of water but lingering close to the surface. Essentially, fog is just cloud that touches Earth’s surface and it forms the same way that clouds do. High humidity is a major contributing factor to the formation of… Continue Reading
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Scientists discover new ‘unusually large’ species of one of world’s deadliest spiders
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Scientists in Australia say a group of “unusually large” funnel-web spiders is actually a new species in its… Continue Reading
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This horrifyingly massive new sea bug that was just discovered is pure nightmare fuel
The ocean is full of bizarre creatures, but a new discovery might take the crown for the most unsettling yet. Meet Bathynomus vaderi, a newly identified terrifying sea bug that’s making waves in both the scientific community and our collective nightmares. At over 12 inches long and… Continue Reading
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Huge real-world test shows AI can help identify breast cancer
Technology could soon do more than assist doctors. Thanks to advancements in cancer-identifying AI, it could actively save lives. A new study recently showcased how AI can revolutionize breast cancer detection, improving accuracy and easing radiologists’ workload. Between 2021 and… Continue Reading
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Los Angles Needs to Fireproof Communities, Not Just Houses
The planners and residents working to rebuild Los Angeles won’t be starting from a blank slate, however. Existing roads, infrastructure, and plots of lands will all shape how the city is rebuilt. Some residents may want to immediately rebuild on the same plot of land, while some may be willing… Continue Reading
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Do animals experience mental illness?
If animals could talk, how would they say they are feeling? While some serene family pets might seem to exist in a perpetual state of bliss, others often appear more conflicted. Sometimes, animals may even appear to display some of the same anxious or compulsive behaviors as humans with… Continue Reading
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What's the maximum spice level a human body can handle?
It depends on the pepper and it depends on the person. For most people, capsaicin, the active compound that gives chilli peppers their taste and heat, is harmless at the levels we typically consume. Some studies even suggest it improves our health. At higher concentrations, however,… Continue Reading
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Archaeologists shocked to discover first women-centric community in Europe
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A female-centric order has been discovered for the first time in European prehistory after scientists analysed DNA from a set of burial grounds… Continue Reading
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Radar unravels hidden mysteries underneath iconic Italian castle
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Scientists have discovered hidden structures underneath Milan’s fifteenth-century Sforza Castle, hinting at the presence of secret… Continue Reading