The story of Bae Jin-soo’s journey from quitting his corporate job to becoming a renowned figure in South Korea’s webtoon industry is nothing short of inspirational. Despite facing initial backlash from his parents and peers, Bae’s determination to pursue his passion for storytelling through comics led to his eventual success. His unconventional method of self-teaching
As the first significant heatwave of the summer approaches northeastern US, more than 260 million people are expected to face challenging temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that the heatwave could potentially be the longest experienced in decades for some areas. Temperatures are predicted to soar up to 41°C (105°F) as a heat dome
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot (GRS) is a colossal storm in the Solar System that has captivated astronomers for centuries. Initially observed in the 1600s, the GRS remains a puzzle in terms of its origin and longevity. The storm, which is anti-cyclonic and larger than Earth, boasts winds that exceed 400 km/h (250 mp/h). Despite years
Scientists at the University of Nottingham’s School of Physics have embarked on an ambitious mission to trap dark matter using a specially designed 3D printed vacuum system. By detecting domain walls, they hope to unlock some of the mysteries surrounding the universe. This groundbreaking research has been published in Physical Review D and promises to
Tungsten pentaboride, also known as WB5-x, has been the focus of a recent study led by Professor Alexander Kvashnin from Skoltech’s Energy Transition Center. This substance is gaining attention for its potential use as a catalyst or co-catalyst in various applications such as industrial exhaust gas cleaning, precious metal mining, and hydrogen production through photocatalysis.
The field of robotics has seen significant advancements in recent years, with roboticists introducing increasingly sophisticated systems. However, one of the key challenges in training these systems lies in mapping high-dimensional data, such as images captured by on-board RGB cameras, to goal-oriented robotic actions. Existing techniques often require a vast amount of human demonstrations, making
An earthquake that occurred 2,500 years ago has been discovered to have caused a significant shift in the course of the Ganges River, one of the largest rivers on Earth. This event, outlined in a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, highlights the vulnerability of densely populated areas like Bangladesh to seismic activity.
After a long hiatus of sending back garbled messages, Voyager 1, the farthest human-made object from Earth, has resumed normal science operations. This achievement has brought immense joy to the scientists at NASA who have been eagerly awaiting the return of usable data from this historic spacecraft. Voyager 1, along with its counterpart Voyager 2,
The use of psilocybin, a compound found in “magic mushrooms,” has been on the rise in the U.S. among adolescents and young adults. After the decriminalization and legalization of psilocybin in certain cities and states, calls to poison control centers have spiked. This trend is concerning and requires attention from public health officials to prevent
President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia has expressed optimism about the potential for his country to exploit lithium resources as early as 2028. This follows new guarantees from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union regarding a controversial mining project in the Jadar region of western Serbia. According to Rio Tinto, this area holds
Language model giants such as GPT-4 have been making waves in the conversation AI space, showcasing remarkable capabilities to understand and generate responses in multiple languages. With the emergence of such advanced models, a fundamental question arises: Can these models mimic human communication to such an extent that they become indistinguishable from real human agents?
Hypervelocity stars are celestial objects that defy the norms of the Milky Way, moving at speeds that surpass the galactic escape velocity. While such stars are extremely rare, they continue to captivate astronomers with their unexpected behavior. One such star, named CWISE J124909+362116.0 (J1249+36), has recently been identified as an L subdwarf, a tiny, ancient
Tesla shareholders recently voted overwhelmingly in favor of Elon Musk’s 10-year pay plan, which was valued at $44.9 billion by the company in April of this year. Despite a decrease in Tesla’s stock value of about 25% since then, Musk’s compensation remains staggering. This all-stock package, approved by both the board and shareholders in 2018,
Imagine showing up at a hospital seeking medical help because you feel dizzy and your speech is slurred, only to be told that you are intoxicated, despite not having consumed alcohol. This scenario recently unfolded in Canada when a woman experienced multiple episodes of feeling drunk without actually drinking. Eventually, after two years, she was
Recently, the study of centenarians has gained widespread recognition due to their potential to shed light on the secrets of aging and longevity. While many researchers have focused on this unique group of individuals, a recent study published in GeroScience stands out for its comprehensive analysis of biomarkers in people who live past 90. Unlike