🌞 Solar power has seen a remarkable increase in capacity worldwide - and that is just the beginning
In 2010 it took an average of a month to install one gigawatt of solar capacity. By 2015, this pace quickened to a week, and in 2023, it is expected to exceed one gigawatt per day.
📱 Study: No impact of screen time on children's brain development
An extensive study on the relationship between digital screen engagement and childhood brain development goes against a widely held belief about the harmful effects of screen time on young minds.
👩💻 New studies: No negative mental health impact from internet and social media
Contrary to widespread concerns, recent studies suggest that the global adoption of internet has not led to negative psychological outcomes.
🦾 Deepmind's AI discovers millions of new materials
Traditionally, the discovery of new materials, particularly inorganic crystal materials, has been a slow and meticulous process fraught with trial-and-error experimentation. But now AI is catapulting this field forward.
🤧 First steps towards a universal flu vaccine
Are we finally on the path to get ríd of the flu?
🔭 James Webb Space Telescope uncovers never-before-seen features in the Milky Way's center
The Webb telescope's advanced infrared imaging has exposed aspects of the Sagittarius C region that were previously hidden. This new perspective reshapes our understanding of star formation in the galaxy's most extreme environments.
🐳 Blue whales returning to the Indian Ocean
Acoustic monitoring reveals a significant presence of these whales in the region. This observation is a testament to the resilience of nature when given a chance to recover.
📉 Over 200,000 annual deaths averted through lower carbon emissions
The primary driver of this health benefit is the worldwide reduction in coal use, responsible for 80% of the mortality reduction from PM2.5 particulates.
🩸 Promising results in cholesterol-lowering CRISPR treatment trial
The highest doses showed a reduction in cholesterol levels by 39 to 55 percent, indicating a significant decrease in heart disease risk factors.