WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature to let users create unique usernames instead of only relying on phone numbers. The WhatsApp username feature may include a reservation system, though no official release date has been announced yet. MENLO PARK: WhatsApp could soon change how people connect, with a new WhatsApp username feature being developed […]
Chinese scientists created tin-based solar cells achieving record 17.7% efficiency, eliminating the environmental risks of lead. SHANGHAI: In a major leap for green energy, researchers from Fudan University in China have developed a new tin-based solar cell that matches the efficiency of traditional lead-based models while eliminating toxic risks. The tin solar cell China innovation, […]
Scientists have observed ring formation around Chiron, a small icy centaur between Saturn and Uranus — a rare glimpse into ring evolution. BRAZIL: In a fascinating breakthrough, astronomers have captured the formation of ring structures around a distant icy object named Chiron, located in the outer solar system between Saturn and Uranus. The discovery provides […]
At GITEX 2025, AWOL-Vision introduces VisionMaster Max, a premium AI projector redefining smart home cinema in the UAE market. Making its first-ever appearance at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, AWOL-Vision is bringing the future of home entertainment to the Middle East. Known globally for its high-performance laser projectors, the brand’s latest flagship — VisionMaster Max […]
NYU Abu Dhabi scientists have developed a brain implant that enables precise, multi-region drug delivery for treating neurological disorders. ABU DHABI: Scientists at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have unveiled a breakthrough brain implant capable of delivering drugs to multiple brain regions with high precision. The innovation offers new hope for treating complex neurological […]
Focus keyphrase AI use by teachers: OECD says 1 in 3 teachers now use AI at work, with many needing more training but expressing optimism about the tech. PARIS: Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a daily tool for educators worldwide, with one in three teachers now using it for work-related tasks, according to the OECD’s […]
OpenAI and Jony Ive’s AI device faces major delays, as emotional design, privacy hurdles, and massive compute demands stall its debut. SAN FRANCISCO: It was pitched as the future in your pocket — a sleek, screenless, whisper-smart AI device from OpenAI and design icon Jony Ive. But now, the so-called “iPhone of AI” seems to […]
New study shows molecule Lac-Phe, produced during exercise, can switch off hunger instantly by targeting brain’s appetite centres. HOUSTON: Scientists from Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Stanford University have discovered that a molecule produced during exercise, known as Lac-Phe, plays a key role in reducing hunger and aiding weight loss. The findings […]
New Chinese research from Chang’e-6 lunar samples shows Moon’s far side mantle is 100°C cooler than the near side. BEIJING: A groundbreaking study published in Nature Geoscience has revealed that the far side of the Moon is significantly colder deep within its mantle compared to the side facing Earth. The findings are based on lunar […]
Scientists in Germany have created a new molecular sensor that can detect influenza viruses using taste-based self-tests, such as chewing gum or lollipops, offering a quick, low-cost diagnostic alternative. WÜRZBURG: In a breakthrough that could transform flu detection, researchers from the University of Würzburg, Braunschweig, and Cologne have developed a molecular sensor that can identify […]
Russian researchers developed a fluorescent benzoxazole-based compound that suppresses cancer cell growth, aiding future diagnostics and therapy. MOSCOW: A team of Russian scientists has developed a new benzoxazole-based compound that not only inhibits cancer cell growth but also emits fluorescence, potentially paving the way for advanced tools in cancer diagnostics and targeted therapy. According to […]
