In a transformative leap towards sustainable agriculture, a team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has introduced a groundbreaking metal-organic coating that promises to revolutionize farming practices. Led by chemical engineer Ariel Furst, the team's innovation cente
Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) have demonstrated that stem cell-based treatments can reduce insulin dependence in individuals with type 1 diabetes. The study was led by Dr. David Thompson, the principal investigator at the Vancouver trial
Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have collaborated to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) through Microsoft's Azure Quantum Elements tool and identified a previously unknown material, a type of mixed metal chloride.This novel material could reduce the amount of lithium
In a bold move to revolutionize the landscape of AI-powered video editing, Pika Labs, founded by Demi Guo and Chenlin Meng, has launched a groundbreaking text-to-video generation tool.This transformative tool represents an advanced technology that utilizes textual input to dynamically create and gen
San Francisco-based streaming platform Twitch, owned by Amazon, has revealed its decision to withdraw from the Korean market due to substantial networking fees as the primary factor. Despite expressing disappointment from local users and content creators, Twitch faces financial challenges, while dom
Finally, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become popular and useful in education nowadays. The world’s education system, which operates in various types of tutoring places, finally adopted AI technology. AI plays an important role by being applied to analyze students’ learning habits and
Pocketpair's innovative open-world shooter, 'Palworld,' r, achieved a groundbreaking milestone by selling 5 million copies and attracted a whopping 1.5 million simultaneous players within three days of its release, setting a new benchmark in the gaming industry. Sales figures skyrocketed to 3 millio
On February 14th, 2024, tech giant Google announced the MethaneSAT project, featuring a satellite designed to collect data about methane levels around the world. MethaneSAT is an innovative satellite devised from the collaboration of Google and non-profit environmental organization Environmental Def
In the relentless battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, scientists at Texas A&M University have made a significant stride, offering a ray of hope in the face of an escalating public health threat. The team, led by Dr. Quentin Michaudel, has developed a novel family of polymers capable of eli
The Ministry of Science and ICT announced plans on the 29th to solidify space collaboration with the U.S., following discussions with key American space institutions like NASA, the National Space Council (NSpC), and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). South Korea accelerated its space cooperation w
In an extraordinary display of resilience and technological prowess, Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), affectionately dubbed the 'Moon Sniper,' has reignited its mission on the lunar surface after overcoming a critical power generation issue. This pivotal moment not only marks a si
On January 14th, Japanese indie game company Pocket Pair released their new survival crafting game, “Palworld.” “Palworld” sold 6,000,000 copies in just six days. On the game streaming service application Steam, simultaneous players of “Palworld” set a record with over twenty thousand accessing the
In Las Vegas, a new technology, ‘Drone Soccer’, was introduced to the world at the annual CES (Consumer Electronics Show) trade show. The Segye Times and the Korea Drone Soccer Association (KDSA) launched and presented this new technology at a booth, which attracted many people with its eye-catching
Advancements in astronomy have sparked a fascinating journey to uncover the mysteries of exoplanetary atmospheres, offering observers a window into the composition and behaviors of distant terrestrial worlds. However, the challenge becomes pronounced when attempting to study planets shrouded by thic
The Hero Arm, a 3D-printed prosthetic arm, has transformed the lives of individuals with disabilities. Harry Jones, born in the UK without the lower part of his right elbow, received a bionic arm resembling Iron Man's arm on December 16th as a gift from Open Bionics. The Hero Arm stands out not just
Two types of injectable medication created earlier by Novo Nordisk, Wegovy and Ozempic, turn out to have several unexpected impacts that are beneficial to the human body. Founded in 1923, Novo Nordisk is a Danish pharmaceutical company that studies and develops innovative medicine for several diseas
Recently, researchers have disclosed a unique approach using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify childhood autism with unparalleled accuracy of 100%, a development that could transform the field of autism diagnosis.Autism spectrum disorder, abbreviated as ASD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder m
In a significant development, South Korea has announced a two-year extension of the Danuri lunar orbiter’s mission, extending its exploration period to the end of 2025. This extension, made possible by the orbiter’s efficient fuel usage and the valuable data it has gathered, marks a pivotal moment i
A search engine company, Google, had consented to resolve a U.S. lawsuit alleging that it violated consumer privacy rights by tracking them even when using the ‘Incognito mode,’ a privacy-preserving feature. The ‘Incognito mode’ feature provides users with a more secure and private browsing experien
Adobe’s generative AI can produce astonishing photos with users’ simple instructions,avoiding even copyright issues altogether.Adobe's new Photoshop feature, Generative Fill, harnesses generative AI capabilities based on an artificial Intelligence model called Firefly. Firefly acts as a creative co-