Researchers have found evidence that the mass of black holes in the centre of the galaxy determines how soon its star formation stops, with bigger black holes turning off the process earlier. Continue reading Bigger black holes turn off star formation in galaxies earlier
NASA-inspired ‘speed breeding’ method boosts wheat production
Researchers in Australia have found a way to increase wheat production by up to three times through their “speed breeding” procedures inspired by NASA experiments to grow the crop in space. Continue reading NASA-inspired ‘speed breeding’ method boosts wheat production
Did our solar system form in bubbles around massive star?
Floating a new theory about the birth of our solar system, a new study says that it could have formed in the bubbles produced by a giant, long-dead star which was more than 40 to 50 times the size of our own Sun. Continue reading Did our solar system form in bubbles around massive star?
Google Photos rolls out video collage of smiling pictures
Photo sharing and storage service Google Photos is rolling out short video collages called “Smiles of 2017” that displays smiling pictures of the users accompanied by a song in the background. Continue reading Google Photos rolls out video collage of smiling pictures
Smartphone sensors can give hackers clues to your PIN number
Instruments in smartphones such as the accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensors represent a potential security vulnerability as researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that data from these sensors could be used by hackers to guess the security PIN and unlock it. Continue reading Smartphone sensors can give hackers clues to your PIN number
NASA scientists to survey unexplored stretch of Antarctic ice
NASA scientists are set to embark on a 756-kilometre expedition in one of the most barren landscapes on Earth to survey an unexplored stretch of Antarctic ice. Continue reading NASA scientists to survey unexplored stretch of Antarctic ice
Google AI helps NASA discover two exoplanets
Utilising Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms from Google that decoded massive sets of data from NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope, scientists have discovered two exoplanets, including one that has the first known eight-planet system like ours. Continue reading Google AI helps NASA discover two exoplanets
Facebook rolls out ‘Snooze’ to ‘mute’ friends
Facebook has rolled out “Snooze” feature in News Feed that will give its over two billion users option to temporarily unfollow a person, Page or group for 30 days. Continue reading Facebook rolls out ‘Snooze’ to ‘mute’ friends
Google Maps to alert you when to get off the bus
Google Maps is adding a helpful new feature for commuters who tend to lose track of time during bus or train ride. It will now send a push notification when the user is approaching their destination. Continue reading Google Maps to alert you when to get off the bus
AI may help identify bacteria quickly, accurately
Microscopes enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) could help in the quick and accurate diagnosis of the deadly blood infections, which may improve patients’ odds of survival, according to a study. Continue reading AI may help identify bacteria quickly, accurately