In one of the most extreme environments on Earth—the Large Hadron Collider—normal electronics fail almost instantly. But engineers at Columbia University have created custom microchips that not only survive the collider’s intense radiation but play a pivotal role in unlocking the secrets of the universe. These chips digitize the electrical whispers of particle collisions, helping […]
Month: July 2025
Columbia Engineers Develop Radiation-Hardened Chips for the Large Hadron Collider
In one of the most extreme environments on Earth—the Large Hadron Collider—normal electronics fail almost instantly. But engineers at Columbia University have created custom microchips that not only survive the collider’s intense radiation but play a pivotal role in unlocking the secrets of the universe. These chips digitize the electrical whispers of particle collisions, helping […]
Fake Videos Just Got Scarier. Luckily, This AI Can Spot Them All
Deepfakes are no longer just about swapped faces—they now include fully fabricated scenes, voices, and settings. To fight back, UC Riverside researchers and Google have teamed up to create UNITE, a cutting-edge AI system that can detect deepfake videos even when no faces are visible. Unlike older tools that rely on facial cues, UNITE analyzes […]
Aquariids May Be More Sprinkle Than Sparkle on July 30 Peak
Get ready for a celestial event—but keep your expectations grounded. The Southern delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks July 30–31 and is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere. Northern stargazers may only catch a few faint streaks due to the shower’s origin in the Aquarius constellation and the tiny size of the meteors. Southern Skies Light […]
Aquariids May Be More Sprinkle Than Sparkle on July 30 Peak
Get ready for a celestial event—but keep your expectations grounded. The Southern delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks July 30–31 and is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere. Northern stargazers may only catch a few faint streaks due to the shower’s origin in the Aquarius constellation and the tiny size of the meteors. Southern Skies Light […]
Aquariids May Be More Sprinkle Than Sparkle on July 30 Peak
Get ready for a celestial event—but keep your expectations grounded. The Southern delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks July 30–31 and is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere. Northern stargazers may only catch a few faint streaks due to the shower’s origin in the Aquarius constellation and the tiny size of the meteors. Southern Skies Light […]
Aquariids May Be More Sprinkle Than Sparkle on July 30 Peak
Get ready for a celestial event—but keep your expectations grounded. The Southern delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks July 30–31 and is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere. Northern stargazers may only catch a few faint streaks due to the shower’s origin in the Aquarius constellation and the tiny size of the meteors. Southern Skies Light […]
NISAR Blasts Into Orbit: World’s Most Advanced Radar Satellite to Scan Earth’s Surface Every 12 Days
NASA and India’s ISRO have launched a cutting-edge Earth-observing satellite called NISAR, equipped with the most advanced radar systems ever flown. This historic collaboration will scan nearly the entire planet every 12 days, providing critical insights into natural disasters, climate change, and ecosystem health. From tracking volcanic eruptions to detecting glacier shifts in Antarctica, NISAR’s […]
Experimental Drug Reverses PTSD Symptoms in Mice – Already in Human Trials
Excessive levels of GABA released by astrocytes impair the brain’s ability to extinguish fear responses in PTSD, but a newly identified drug target offers promising hope for treatment. Many people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) continue to relive painful memories long after the actual threat is gone. Their brains seem unable to let go of […]
Experimental Drug Reverses PTSD Symptoms in Mice – Already in Human Trials
Excessive levels of GABA released by astrocytes impair the brain’s ability to extinguish fear responses in PTSD, but a newly identified drug target offers promising hope for treatment. Many people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) continue to relive painful memories long after the actual threat is gone. Their brains seem unable to let go of […]