The Library of Alexandria: A lost treasure of knowledge
The Library of Alexandria, founded during the 3rd century BCE under the Ptolemaic dynasty, was…
Apple to launch AI-driven battery management in iOS 19, debuting at WWDC 2025
Apple is preparing to unveil a new AI-powered battery management feature in iOS 19, designed to extend iPhone battery life by learning from user behavior and optimizing power consumption. The feature, part of the broader “Apple Intelligence” initiative, is expected to make its debut at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025, followed by…
Saturn’s moon count soars with 128 new discoveries, outpacing Jupiter
In March 2025, astronomers announced a groundbreaking discovery: 128 new moons orbiting Saturn, bringing the total number of confirmed moons around the planet to a staggering 274. This new milestone nearly triples the moon count of Saturn’s closest rival, Jupiter, which has 95 moons. The discovery was made possible by the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) using…
Microplastics threaten global food security by disrupting plant photosynthesis, study warns
Microplastic pollution is emerging as a serious threat to global food systems, with new research revealing that these tiny particles can significantly impair photosynthesis in both land-based crops and ocean algae. According to a study led by scientists at Nanjing University and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, microplastics could reduce…
Europe bets big on AI with €200 billion InvestAI plan to build its tech independence
In a bold push to cement its place in the rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence, the European Union has announced InvestAI—a sweeping €200 billion investment plan aimed at boosting AI research, development, and infrastructure within its borders. Presented by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the AI Action Summit in Paris on…
Blood of man with 200 snake bites aids antivenom development
Tim Friede, a self-trained herpetologist from Wisconsin, has endured more than 200 venomous snake bites and over 700 venom injections over the past two decades in a deliberate effort to build immunity to snake venom. His extreme and controversial self-experimentation has now become instrumental in the development of a potential universal antivenom that could revolutionize…
Fossilized flying reptile tracks reveal 160-million-year-old invasion
Recent discoveries of fossilized pterosaur footprints have provided valuable evidence that these ancient flying reptiles transitioned from an arboreal lifestyle to ground-based living around 160 million years ago. This shift, revealed through detailed analysis of trackways, sheds new light on the behavior and evolution of pterosaurs during the Jurassic period, marking a significant ecological development….
Humanoid robots enter the workforce: Transforming manufacturing and raising ethical questions
In 2025, humanoid robots are making their transition from research labs to active roles in manufacturing, marking a major evolution in industrial automation. Companies such as Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics, and Figure are at the forefront of this transition, deploying advanced humanoid robots in factory settings to enhance workplace efficiency and safety. Boston Dynamics, for…
AI-powered AstroAgents advance the search for extraterrestrial life
Artificial intelligence is reshaping astrobiology, and a new system called AstroAgents is taking a bold step forward in the hunt for life beyond Earth. Developed by a team of researchers, AstroAgents is designed to autonomously generate scientific hypotheses from complex datasets, specifically focusing on mass spectrometry data obtained from meteorites and terrestrial samples. Its mission:…
NASA’s SPHEREx mission: Mapping the universe in infrared
NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) mission, launched on March 11, 2025, is set to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos. Aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, SPHEREx will embark on a two-year journey to survey the entire sky in near-infrared light, with the ambitious goal…
AI-driven engineering tools transforming mechanical design and maintenance
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping mechanical engineering, pushing boundaries in design innovation, aerodynamic optimization, and maintenance efficiency. From AI-infused CAD software to reinforcement learning systems fine-tuning airflow dynamics, the sector is witnessing a structural shift toward data-driven, performance-optimized practices that minimize waste and maximize precision. AI-powered CAD is redefining design workflows Computer-Aided Design has…
