Early smartphone use could have long-term consequences

Early smartphone use could have long-term consequences

A group of researchers from the University of Milano-Bicocca and SUPSI, by means of longitudinal data provided by INVALSI (Italian Institute for the Evaluation of the Education System), has confirmed that early smartphone usage before the age of 12 does not bring...
Hubble finds water vapour in small exoplanet’s atmosphere

Hubble finds water vapour in small exoplanet’s atmosphere

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have observed the smallest exoplanet where water vapour has been detected in the atmosphere. At only approximately twice Earth’s diameter, the planet GJ 9827d could be an example of potential planets with...
Digital bank in African first with LEO satellite connectivity

Digital bank in African first with LEO satellite connectivity

The first bank branch of a South African digital bank has gone live on the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite, connected via Q-Kon’s Twoobii Smart Satellite Services. This represents a major milestone for satellite connectivity on the African continent as it’s...
AI integration with multiomics a transformative leap in healthcare

AI integration with multiomics a transformative leap in healthcare

In the rapidly evolving field of healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) in multiomics, an approach that draws together data from multiple “omic” techniques such as genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics, is marking a significant impact....
20 years on: How NASA’s twin rovers changed Mars science

20 years on: How NASA’s twin rovers changed Mars science

In January 2004, twin NASA rovers named Spirit and Opportunity touched down on opposite sides of Mars, kicking off a new era of interplanetary robotic exploration. They arrived in dramatic fashion three weeks apart, each nestled in a cluster of airbags that bounced...
Clean energy tech advances drive reduced costs

Clean energy tech advances drive reduced costs

The average cost of adding clean energy technologies to the worlds’ power grids will see a continued decline, dropping by 15% to 20% by 2030. This is among the findings from S&P Global Commodity Insights’ latest report on the Top 10 Trends in Clean...