The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has escaped a rotating ocean current and is moving again. Scientists are tracking its journey to study its impact on the surrounding ecosystem, collecting water samples to analyze changes in nutrient levels. The iceberg’s size and movement provide crucial insights into climate change and the Antarctic environment.
IBM has unveiled a new quantum computer that boasts significant hardware and software upgrades, making it powerful enough for tackling real-world scientific problems. The system, featuring a new 156-qubit processor and optimized software, offers a 50-fold speedup compared to previous models, promising breakthroughs in materials science, chemistry, and more.
A comprehensive review of existing research has revealed limited evidence for a direct correlation between blood THC levels and driving ability. While the study highlights the complexity of evaluating driving impairment, it emphasizes the need for further research to understand the impact of cannabis use on driving performance under various real-world conditions.
Windracers, the manufacturer of the self-flying cargo aircraft ULTRATM, has secured a contract to provide two ULTRA aircraft to NORCE, a Norwegian research institute, for scientific survey missions in Antarctica. These aircraft will support the Troll Observing Network (TONe), a comprehensive research initiative aimed at understanding the complex environmental processes occurring in Antarctica.
Viking has partnered with UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) to introduce real-time environmental DNA (eDNA) sequencing of phytoplankton on its expedition ships. This innovation has transformed the PCR lab aboard the Viking Octantis® into a state-of-the-art scientific facility, enabling scientists to analyze the environmental impact on phytoplankton directly on the vessel, eliminating the need to send samples to remote laboratories. This achievement positions Viking as the first travel company to offer real-time environmental genetic sequencing on its ships.
National Technology Day is observed annually on May 11th to honor the contributions of scientists, engineers, and researchers in advancing India’s technological landscape. Established in 1999, this event showcases the nation’s technological prowess and its commitment to innovation. The Technology Development Board (TDB) selects a theme for each year’s celebration, with the 2024 theme being “School to Startups-Igniting Young Minds to Innovate.”
Navigating the vast array of gardening advice online can be daunting, with countless videos and articles claiming to offer instant and magical solutions. However, it’s crucial to separate fact from fiction. This article examines some of the popular gardening myths that frequently circulate on social media and provides evidence-based alternatives for successful gardening practices.
In response to growing demands from young scientists for a living wage, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Tuesday that it will increase the minimum salary for postdoctoral researchers to $61,008 in 2024. While the 8% pay hike falls short of the $70,000 recommended by an NIH working group last year, it marks the largest year-over-year increase since 2017.
