In episode 4 of Creature Commandos, titled 'Chasing Squirrels, ' we dive into the sad story of Weasel. Unlike his scary name and reputation, Weasel was once a friendly creature. He used to hang out with kids at a school playground. One day, tragedy struck when an accident occurred, and Weasel got th
The Biden administration recently shared some final space policy papers focusing on activities and technology advancements in the area between Earth and the moon, known as cislunar space. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a policy memo on December 18, which instru
Scientists have been digging into the world of robotic tablet dispensers, hoping to improve the health and well-being of the elderly. They've looked at academic papers and conference talks from 1997 to 2023, focusing on those that relate to the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 03). The resear
Google's latest AI tool, Whisk, is all about turning images into new creations. No text needed! Just upload your pictures, and Whisk will blend them together into one unique image. Think of it as a fun way to get creative, not a serious editing tool. Big companies like Google are racing to show off
Archetype Entertainment, led by ex-BioWare folks like James Ohlen and Drew Karpyshyn, has unveiled the first gameplay preview for their debut game, EXODUS. This game looks strikingly similar to Mass Effect, which isn't surprising given the team's past. The trailer showed off conversations between th
Did you know that playing team sports might actually boost your child's brainpower? It's true! Scientists have found that kids who play team sports often develop better problem-solving skills and improve their memory. Why is that? Well, when your child is on a team, they have to think fast, make qui
Understanding how plant roots grow and develop is key to boosting plant health and growth. Scientists are using cutting-edge tools to figure out these complex processes. One big game-changer is single-cell gene expression analysis. This technique lets researchers zoom in on individual cells and see
Understanding solar power is crucial for planning sustainable projects, but precise measurements can be hard to come by, especially in places like Somaliland. A recent study aimed to improve our understanding of solar energy by comparing data from global models with actual readings from two weather
Scientists are on a mission to pinpoint the exact moment when neurons, grown in a lab, reach full maturity. This time, they're using a nifty tool called Raman spectroscopy and a clever method known as Dynamic Network Biomarker (DNB) analysis. The goal? To spot the critical shift during neuron develo
Ever wondered how doctors quickly check for liver and heart diseases? Scientists have been busy creating a special tool called a biosensor. This sensor measures the amount of a key protein called aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in your blood. AST is like a signal that something's wrong in your hear
