Author: Rojitson

Vay’s teledriving tech means vehicles can be driven remotely from an office workstation In the streets of Berlin nestled just south of Tempelhofer Feld, a white Kia gracefully navigates through the busy scene of cars parked haphazardly bustling roadworks cyclists weaving through traffic and pedestrians going about their day. Dan, the driver engages in conversation, with his passengers. The remarkable thing is that Dan isn’t physically present inside the car. Instead he operates the vehicle from a workstation located half a mile away at the offices of Vay, a pioneering startup. What’s their secret behind this achievement? Vay equips their…

Ribosomes build proteins by reading genetic instructions In a development scientists have made an achievement by successfully creating self replicating ribosomes outside of living cells. This accomplishment represents a step, in the ambitious endeavor of constructing artificial cells that can replicate themselves from scratch. It not sheds light on the origins of life. Also opens up new possibilities for revolutionary advancements in the field of biotechnology. The Enigma of Ribosomes: At the core of all life forms ribosomes serve as factories where genetic information is translated into the complex machinery responsible for protein synthesis. However in order to understand how…

Recently there has been a development, in the effort to find a cure for Alzheimers disease that has caught the interest of both scientists and those who are directly impacted by this illness. Eisai, a company from Japan has created a groundbreaking medication called lecanemab, which has shown potential in clinical tests. Although this is progress it’s important to note that finding a treatment, for Alzheimers still poses difficulties. The Amyloid Hypothesis: A Decades-Long Pursuit Alzheimers disease a condition characterized by memory loss and declining cognitive abilities has been linked to the accumulation of a protein known as amyloid in…

For centuries astrophysicists and cosmologists have been puzzled by matter a substance that cannot be directly observed. However recent research conducted by Rebecca Leane, from Stanford University and Juri Smirnov from the University of Liverpool has shed light on this enigma. Their findings suggest that dark matter might be much closer to the surface of bodies than previously thought. The Dark Matter Dilemma Dark matter is a form of matter that does not interact with light making it invisible to our instruments. However it does interact with matter through gravity. Scientists theorize that dark matter particles collide with particles of…

Concerns regarding copyright have prompted photography agencies to remove images generated by intelligence models from their databases. The concerns arise because AI models consume amounts of copyrighted human generated artwork to train themselves utilizing this database to produce images based on various text prompts. As a result the question of who owns the copyright, for an image created by an AI has sparked debate. Popular stock photography agencies like Getty Images and Shutterstock recently announced their decision to eliminate images generated by AI models such as DALL E, Stable Diffusion and Midjourney. According to a spokesperson from Getty Images “there…

Neal Stephenson has long been recognized as a visionary, in the science fiction realm with his novel “Snow Crash” from 1992 foreseeing worlds and cryptocurrencies. Forward three decades and Stephenson is not envisioning the future but actively shaping it. He is pioneering a metaverse powered by technology, which has the potential to revolutionize the digital landscape. As big tech companies pour investments into their metaverse projects Stephenson’s approach stands out as both unique and disruptive. The Evolution of a Dream: The Metaverse For years developers have been captivated by the concept of the metaverse—a world where people can interact on…

Science, often considered invaluable has played a role, in shaping our world leading to remarkable advancements in technology and enhancing our comprehension of the universe. However as we forge ahead in pursuit of knowledge we cannot ignore a truth; scientific research, in computer science and astronomy comes with a considerable environmental cost. Our quest for knowledge seems to come at the expense of our carbon footprint. The Carbonivore: Computer Science and the Cloud In todays data driven world computer science has thrived with data centers and cloud storage serving as the foundation for our realm. Nevertheless Steven Gonzalez Monserrate, from…

For centuries dogs have held the title of being our companions. Their uncanny ability to understand and respond to our emotions has captivated us for years. However recent studies have revealed another aspect of our furry friends; their knack, for distinguishing between stressed and relaxed humans based solely on the scent of their sweat and breath. This newfound talent holds potential for improving service dog training programs. Could greatly impact the lives of individuals dealing with anxiety related conditions. A Keen Sense for Human Stress Clara Wilson, a researcher from Queens University Belfast in the UK embarked on a quest…

In December 1972 Apollo 17 embarked on a journey, to the Moon marking the time humans ventured beyond low Earth orbit. However things have changed since then. In August the Artemis program began preparing for its test launch laying the foundation for future lunar missions. Over the ten years NASA will lead a team in constructing the Lunar Gateway—a space station that will serve as a stopping point for missions to both the Moon and possibly Mars. Similar to the International Space Station (ISS) and Chinas Tiangong Space Station the Lunar Gateway is being built step by step. Transported into…

The desire to switch homes to rely on energy sources is stronger, than before. With the rise in oil and gas prices the decreasing costs of panels and clean technologies and a growing urgency due to the climate crisis it has become crucial to transition to energy sources. In the United States 13 percent of carbon emissions come from using fossil fuels for heating and cooking in residential and commercial buildings. To tackle this issue we must strive to move as homes as possible from fossil fuels and towards electrification. As the energy grid incorporates power from sources it is…