In the quest to make tomatoes tougher against dry spells, scientists have turned to some unusual allies: fungi and natural plant boosters. The focus was on two Italian tomato varieties, Principe Borghese and San Marzano nano. The team used high-tech plant scanning to see how these tomatoes fared und
China has introduced a new type of tiny drone, about the size of a mosquito. These small drones are being developed for special missions, like gathering information on the battlefield without being noticed. The drone, created at a military university in Hunan province, is incredibly small—just 2 cen
The US is thinking about taking back some special permits. These permits let American companies sell certain tech gear to big chip makers in China. The main players here are Samsung, TSMC, and SK hynix. They've been using these permits to get equipment for their factories in China. But now, the US m
Tech tools like health apps and online rehab programs are changing how doctors in Austria help patients with heart issues. These tools can make a big difference, but getting doctors to use them isn't always easy. Many things can affect whether or not doctors will use these tech tools. First, doctor
Packing for a summer trip? A compact travel adapter could be your new best friend. Anker’s Nano Travel Adapter is a game-changer for globetrotters. It’s slim, fits in your pocket, and works in over 200 countries. Imagine charging five devices at once—your phone, tablet, and camera—all with one adapt
A long time ago, people lived on the Ryukyu Islands near Japan. No one knows how they got there. The trip was tough because of a super strong ocean current called the Kuroshio Current. To figure it out, scientists built a boat like the ones from that time and tried the journey themselves. They used
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that uses AI to summarize private messages. This tool, powered by Meta AI, creates a bullet-point list of key points from unread chats. To use it, simply tap the button that usually shows all unread messages, and the AI will generate a summary instead. This fea
Aaron Sorkin is back with a fresh take on the Facebook story. This time, he's not just writing but also directing a follow-up to his Oscar-winning film, The Social Network. The new project, titled The Social Network Part II, is in the works at Sony Pictures. It's not a direct sequel but more of a co
Europe is teaming up with Rocket Lab to send two small satellites into space. These satellites are part of a bigger plan to test new navigation technology. The goal is to create a system that can help with positioning, navigation, and timing from low Earth orbit. The satellites, called Pathfinder A
The US is stepping up its game in the AI world. Lawmakers from both major parties are teaming up to keep Chinese AI systems out of US government hands. They're serious about this. They see AI as a big deal in the ongoing tech rivalry between the US and China. This push comes after a Chinese startup
