Ever heard of the film "Hidden Figures"? Well, it's not just a movie anymore! Women leaders in science, tech, engineering, and math (STEM) from around the world are kicking off a special program this week. Run by the U. S. State Department, this initiative is all about empowering women in STEM field
Apple recently shared some exciting details about turning their AirPods Pro 2 into practical hearing aids. The science behind this feature was developed at Apple's top-notch Audio Lab in California. Here’s the lowdown on how they did it. The Audio Lab is packed with cool spaces designed for
Ever wondered what makes a Snickers bar so irresistible? Let's dive into the sweet science behind this iconic chocolate treat. Snickers bars are more than just a mix of ingredients—they're a carefully crafted blend of flavors and textures. Picture this: a layer of fluffy nougat, gooey caramel filled
You might think that searching for IQ scores of different countries would bring up a mix of results. But recently, AI-powered search engines from Google, Microsoft, and Perplexity have been throwing up some troubling findings. These searches have been dishing out deeply racist and long-debunked rese
Entrepreneur John McQuillan is putting $10 million towards an exciting new venture — the McQuillan Institute for Science, Technology, and the Human Future. This institute, with roots at Harvard, aims to explore how science and society interact. Sheila Jasanoff, a Harvard professor, is the scientific
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a major player in scientific research. Just look at the recent Nobel Prize winners! They’re all using AI to make big discoveries. But while AI can speed up science and cut costs, it also brings some tricky issues. First, AI can’t always explain how it gets i
China has big plans for space exploration, stretching all the way to 2050. This includes a mission to grab a piece of the Venusian atmosphere. The Chinese Academy of Sciences, China National Space Administration, and China Manned Space Engineering Office announced these plans together. Their goal is
Robert Roberson's execution was halted in Texas due to a law aimed at stopping wrongful convictions based on faulty science. This law, passed in 2013, allows inmates to challenge their conviction if the evidence used against them is no longer credible. However, Roberson's case highlights issues with
In a dramatic turn of events, Texas's highest civil court halted the planned execution of Robert Roberson late on Thursday. Roberson was sentenced to death in 2003 for the murder of his two-year-old daughter Nikki, with medical professionals blaming "shaken baby syndrome." However, this diagnosis ha
Deep under the lush landscape of southern China, a massive underground lab called the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (Juno) is on a mission to unravel one of the universe's biggest mysteries. China has been investing heavily in science, and Juno is one of its most ambitious projects yet.
