SINGAPORE: A team of researchers has discovered a clever way to turn raindrop electricity generation into a real power source. Using nothing more than water droplets and a vertical tube, scientists at the National University of Singapore have managed to generate enough electricity to light up 12 LEDs for 20 seconds. This isn’t just a […]
LONDON: In a stunning breakthrough, scientists have found the strongest evidence yet of possible life on an alien planet. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers detected gases in the atmosphere of planet K2-18 b that, on Earth, are only produced by living organisms. The team observed traces of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide […]
On April 24, Apple Watch users around the world are being nudged to close their Activity rings and earn a limited-edition Global Close Your Rings Day award — plus 10 fun animated stickers. Apple Watch, known for combining style and health tech, celebrates a decade of motivating users to stay active with its iconic Move, […]
DUBAI: The global semiconductor revenue surged 21% in 2024, reaching a massive $655.9 billion, up from $542.1 billion in 2023, according to final figures released by tech research giant Gartner Inc. This sharp increase is being credited to rising AI demand and a huge 73.4% jump in memory revenue. For the first time ever, NVIDIA […]
Beginning April 7, Galaxy S25 series users can experience new visual conversation capabilities through a free software update SEOUL, Korea: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced the rollout of a new AI experience with Gemini Live, bringing real-time visual conversations with AI to Galaxy users. The feature began rolling out on April 7, starting with the […]
Dubai: Prepare for takeoff! Skyfleet Dash, the highly anticipated play-to-earn (P2E) space racing massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), is here to redefine the gaming and blockchain landscape. Skyfleet Dash leverages major blockchain networks, including Binance Smart Chain, Ethereum, Xrp, Solano, Base, Avalanche, Flow, Tron, Fantom and Polygon, offering a versatile, decentralized gaming experience. By […]
Remember those fierce, loyal dire wolves from Game of Thrones? Well, real-life science just went full fantasy. A company called Colossal Biosciences claims it’s brought the legendary dire wolf back from extinction—10,000 years after they vanished. They’ve introduced three adorable pups named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi. Born using some next-level gene-editing wizardry, these pups aren’t […]
Dubai: The upcoming AI innovation summit, Machines Can See, returns to Dubai on April 23–24 as part of the inaugural Dubai AI Week. Backed by entities like Digital Dubai, Yango Group, MBZUAI, Mastercard, and Adia Lab, this third edition cements its position as the Gulf’s largest computer vision event. Held under the patronage of His […]
MOSCOW: In a scientific first, Russian researchers at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) have developed a dry spray printer capable of printing microscopic objects, including tiny electronic components and light-amplifying structures used in high-precision scientific analysis. This breakthrough printer can produce plasmonic structures, which are essential in enhancing Raman spectroscopy—a technique used […]
CHICAGO: Scientists at Northwestern University have developed the world’s smallest injectable and dissolvable pacemaker, a revolutionary device designed to provide temporary heart support without the need for surgical removal. Smaller than a grain of rice, the pacemaker can be injected using a syringe and is ideal for newborns with congenital heart defects. It pairs with […]
GENEVA: Artificial intelligence could disrupt 40% of jobs worldwide, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned. While AI is revolutionising industries, it could also deepen inequalities and widen the gap between developed and developing economies. The global AI market is expected to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033, comparable to Germany’s economy. […]
