Quirks and Quarks19:09The aftermath of a record-smashing volcano: Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai two years later It was a record-breaking blast that swept the world — several times over, as it turns out. A little over two years ago, the most powerful underwater volcano ever recorded erupted off the coast of the tiny island nation of Tonga in the … Read more
A freshly brewed mug of tea is the product of many serendipities: ancient human ingenuity, meticulous harvesting, global trade and a whole lot of chemistry. In her new book “Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea,” chemist Michelle Francl explores how science transforms humble leaves into this beloved beverage. She focuses on tea varieties that come from … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is delaying consideration of new natural gas export terminals in the United States, even as gas shipments to Europe and Asia have soared since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The election year decision by President Joe Biden aligns with environmentalists who fear the huge increase in exports, in the form … Read more
Groundbreaking artificial intelligence-assisted technology can help people with voice disorders speak in their natural voice, giving millions a chance to have clearer conversations. VOA’s Julie Taboh reports. Camera: Tina Trinh Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the … Read more
Thanks to a pair of tiny lunar rovers, the mystery of Japan’s crippled SLIM Moon lander has been solved. Images returned by the two robots show that the spacecraft bounced and is sitting on its nose, preventing its solar panels from charging. When JAXA’s SLIM spacecraft touched down on the Moon on January 19, 2024, … Read more
NASA has declared the end of its Ingenuity Mars helicopter mission. Originally scheduled to last a month with five flights, it lasted for three years with 72 flights before being grounded by damaged rotors after its last flight. Brought to Mars as part of NASA’s Perseverance rover mission, the tiny robotic Ingenuity helicopter entered the … Read more
When it comes to the treatment of severe Parkinson’s disease, electrical deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a commonly used technique. It does have some serious drawbacks, however, which is why scientists are now looking to tiny wirelessly activated magnets instead. In order for DBS to be carried out on a patient, electrodes must be surgically … Read more
Kate Middleton had planned to have abdominal surgery but those close to her and the royal family reportedly had no idea about it. The news that she had undergone a successful surgery came as a surprise to those closest to the Princess of Wales, according to People. Kensington Palace announced last week Tuesday, Jan 16, … Read more
With Chinese EV makers garnering huge popularity, Tesla CEO Elon Musk warns that deploying trade barriers might be the only way to protect local automakers from being demolished. While Musk-led Tesla chases its “ChatGPT moment,” rivals like BYD are taking the electric car segment by storm. Despite its price cuts in 2023, Tesla recently lost … Read more
The US state of Alabama has executed a convicted murderer using the method of nitrogen asphyxiation. This is the first time that the method of capital punishment has been used in the country. Kenneth Eugene Smith was convicted in 1989 for murdering a pastor’s wife in a killing-for-hire. Smith had appealed to the US Supreme … Read more
