Japan’s Space Agency Prepares for Historic Moon Landing Attempt with ‘Moon Sniper’ Mission
Japan’s space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), is gearing up for a historic moon landing attempt with its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission. The spacecraft, also known as the ‘Moon Sniper’ for its precision technology, is…
Study Confirms Decline in Search Engine Result Quality
Researchers have confirmed what many internet users have suspected for some time – search engine results are indeed deteriorating. A group of German researchers conducted a year-long review of 7,392 product review queries on Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo, and their…
The Last of Us Part II Remastered: Enhanced Visuals and Bonus Content
The Last of Us Part II, the acclaimed video game originally released almost four years ago, has now been revamped and re-released as The Last of Us Part II Remastered. The remastered version offers visual and haptical enhancements, along with…
‘Devil Comet’ 12P/Pons-Brooks to Make Visible Appearance Near Earth This Spring
Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat as the ‘Devil Comet’ 12P/Pons-Brooks is set to make a visible appearance as it passes close to Earth this spring. Discovered in 1812, this massive comet, with a diameter of around 30km, takes…
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Discovers Rock Resembling Star Trek Symbol on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has made an intriguing discovery on Mars – a rock that bears a striking resemblance to the iconic delta-shaped Starfleet emblem from the popular sci-fi series, Star Trek. The long-running Curiosity, which has been exploring the Red…
New Detailed Image of M87* Black Hole Released
New Fiery Doughnut Image is Our Most Detailed Glimpse of a Black Hole By Alex Wilkins – 18 January 2024 We have been given our most detailed look at a black hole yet, thanks to an update to the world’s…
Oldest Fossils of ‘Complex Life’ Discovered in Welsh Quarry
Some of the oldest fossils of ‘complex life’ in the world have been discovered in a quarry in Wales, marking a significant scientific breakthrough. This finding is the first time such fossils have been precisely dated by scientists, shedding light…
New Study Challenges Conventional Assumption About Fingerprint Uniqueness
Fingerprints have long been considered a reliable form of biometric identification, widely used in digital authentication and forensic science. However, a new study challenges the conventional assumption that no two fingerprints, even from different fingers of the same person, are…
Groundbreaking Discovery: Bottom Trawling Releases 370 Million Tonnes of CO2 Annually
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the impact of bottom trawling on the environment. The practice of dragging massive nets along the seabed to catch fish has been found to release a staggering 370 million tonnes of carbon dioxide…
New Method for Synthesizing Beta-Lactam Scaffold Unveiled by Osaka University Researchers
Osaka University researchers have unveiled a new, simplified method for synthesizing the intricate beta-lactam scaffold, a key component of beta-lactam antibiotics. Published in Nature Catalysis, the study titled ‘Catalytic synthesis of β-lactam derivatives by carbonylative cycloaddition of acylsilanes with imines…