Tech/Science

Deepfake Voice Attacks Pose Challenge for Biometric Software Companies and Researchers

Deepfake voice attacks are posing a real-world challenge for biometric software companies and public researchers as they strive to detect these deceptive impersonations. Recently, there have been instances of deepfake voice attacks, such as robocalls impersonating President Joe Biden, which…

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Researchers Make Breakthrough in Solid-State Lighting

On January 23, 2024, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign made a breakthrough in the field of solid-state lighting by closing the ‘green gap’ with the development of a cubic III-nitride active layer with 32% internal quantum efficiency (IQE)….

Breakthrough in Understanding Bacterial Genome Regulation through Transcription-Replication Interactions

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding bacterial genome regulation through transcription-replication interactions. The study, published in Nature, sheds light on the dynamics of gene expression at the genome scale, providing a novel classification of regulatory modes based on…

Redditor’s Prototype Passively-Cooled RTX 3080 Sparks Discussion

Redditor Shows Off Insanely Massive Passively-Cooled RTX 3080 Prototype Unique cooling challenges are posed to PC hardware enthusiasts all the time, especially when their ambitions involve custom cases or out-of-the-box approaches. Recently, a Redditor showcased a prototype passively-cooled Nvidia RTX…

Study Suggests Universe May Be Younger Than Previously Thought

A recent study published in Nature Astronomy has suggested that the universe might be younger than previously thought. The study, conducted by a team of researchers, analyzed the kinematics of satellite galaxies around massive galaxy groups and found evidence of…

Cervical Cancer Rates on the Rise in Low-Income U.S. Counties

Cervical cancer rates are on the rise in low-income U.S. counties, a concerning trend that highlights the need for increased awareness and access to healthcare in these areas. According to recent studies, the incidence of cervical cancer is increasing in…

NASA Discovers 85 New Exoplanets with Potential for Alien Life

Scientists have made a promising breakthrough in the search for alien life, as NASA satellite data has led to the discovery of 85 new ‘exoplanets’ by experts from the University of Warwick. These exoplanets, which are planets outside our solar…

Microsoft Office Users Upset Over Replacement of Calibri Font

If you use Microsoft Office, it’s likely you’re used to seeing your copy appearing in the default Calibri font. But the tech giant has caused quite a stir this week, after replacing Calibri for the first time in 17 years….

Groundbreaking Discovery of 1.63-Billion-Year-Old Multicellular Fossils in North China

In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made a groundbreaking discovery of 1.63-billion-year-old multicellular fossils in North China. This finding challenges previous beliefs…

HMD Global set to launch its first smartphone under its own brand name

The smartphone market is about to welcome a new player as HMD Global, the company behind Nokia phones, is gearing up to launch its first smartphone under its own brand name. The exclusive first official render of the upcoming device…