The Arecibo Observatory Radio Telescope was the most powerful radar in Puerto Rico, which had been used by many astronomers. However, after the National Science Foundation (NSF) raised many concerns regarding its instability, it was decommissioned by the officials. The whole scientific community mourned the loss of an astronomical milestone.…
Google Faces Criticism For Firing Artificial Intelligence Researcher Timnit Gebru Over Critical Email
Google has once again found itself in hot water for firing renowned artificial intelligence researcher Timnit Gebru. More than 1,200 employees of the search engine giant and hundreds of researchers are now speaking in protest after the prominent Black scientists took to Twitter to announce that she has been fired.…
Supercomputer Simulation Displays Formation Of The Moon By Collision Of The Earth And Theia Planet
A new supercomputer simulation has shown that the moon would have been formed through a collision of earth and a planet called Theia around 4.5 billion years ago. As per the simulation, the Theia planet might have been the size of Mars. Scientists from the UK have created many animations…
New Study Reveals People Living Close To Texas Refineries Might Be At A Higher Risk Of Cancer
Experts from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have said that people who reside close to Texas refineries might be at an elevated risk of cancer. The study has found that proximity to these oil refineries is linked to an increased risk of multiple types of cancer. This study…
First Blood Test To Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease Comes In The Market For Sale Without FDA Approval
A company, which has developed the first blood test to detect the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, has started selling it in the market. This new blood test will help in quick diagnosis and treatment of the disease. However, this blood test has not been approved by the US Food and…
Experts Reveal The COVID19 Cases In England Has Reduced By 30 Percent During National Lockdown
A major study has found that the COVID19 cases in England have fallen by 30 percent during the national lockdown. This study has been done by experts from Imperial College London. Experts have tested more than 100000 people from 13 November to 24 November. The React 1 study provided a…
New Research Shows Neanderthals May Not Have Used Their Thumbs Like Humans
A new study has found that shaking hands with Neanderthals might have been a different experience as their thumbs have been better suited for power grip. Such a build of thumbs is not found in modern humans. Modern humans have thumbs suited for precision grip. This clearly shows that Neanderthals…