Tech/Science

Study Finds Significant Integrity Concerns in Data Collection by Psychology Students

Recent efforts to improve openness and transparency in scientific research have led to greater integrity in the way researchers conduct and report their work. However, there are still concerns about the integrity of data collection, particularly when it comes to…

Quadrantids Meteor Shower to Light Up the Night Sky in Early 2024

In early 2024, skywatchers and space enthusiasts can look forward to a spectacular display as the Quadrantids meteor shower lights up the night sky, marking the first meteor shower of the year. Anticipated to peak at 12:53 UTC on January…

Recent Earthquake in New York City Serves as Reminder of East Coast Seismic Activity

An earthquake was reported in New York City on Tuesday morning, prompting reports of an explosion on the East River’s Roosevelt Island. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 1.7 magnitude earthquake near Astoria, Queens, indicating that seismic activity can occur…

Exciting New Space Missions and Developments Set for 2024

Space exploration is set to take another leap forward in 2024, with exciting new missions and developments on the horizon. After a year of groundbreaking achievements in space, including India’s successful landing on the moon’s south pole with Chandrayaan-3, 2024…

U-tec Unveils Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter Smart Lock at CES 2024

U-tec, a leading smart lock manufacturer, has unveiled its latest innovation – the Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter smart lock. This cutting-edge deadbolt smart lock is the first of its kind to incorporate Matter-over-Thread support, setting a new standard in the…

SpaceX Falcon 9 set for Ovzon 3 mission launch

SpaceX is gearing up for a Falcon 9 launch of the Ovzon 3 mission to geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The launch is scheduled for Wednesday, January 3,…

Millions in North America will witness a total solar eclipse in April 2024

On April 8, 2024, over 31 million people in North America will witness a total solar eclipse, around a third of them in just 10 cities. It may occur only from within a path 115 miles (185 kilometers) wide and…

Jellyfish Regeneration: The Key Unlocked

Jellyfish, known for their gelatinous appearance and lack of traditional bodily organs, have long been a subject of fascination for scientists. These creatures, often at the mercy of ocean currents, possess a remarkable ability to regenerate their tentacles, a recent…

Biodiversity researchers discover 1,150 species on their inner-city property during COVID lockdown

We are biodiversity researchers – an ecologist, a mathematician and a taxonomist – who were locked down together during the COVID pandemic. Being restricted to the house, it didn’t take long before we began to wonder how many species of…

New Method Proposed for Identifying Habitable Environments on Exoplanets

Researchers have proposed a new method for identifying habitable or inhabited environments on exoplanets, suggesting that a low carbon abundance in the atmosphere of a temperate rocky planet could indicate the presence of liquid water, plate tectonics, and/or biomass. This…