Liquid water spotted on Mars may just be an illusion, study suggests
Liquid water previously spotted beneath Mar’s ice-covered south pole may just be an illusion, a new study suggests. In 2018 scientists thought they were looking at water when they saw bright reflections under the polar cap. However, according to new research, the reflections match those of volcanic plains found all across the red planet. The […]
Which Video Services are Winning and Losing in the Irish Market?
Online streaming services are very popular in the Irish market with multiple services available to Irish consumers. The biggest players in the Irish market at the moment are Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+, but there are others who have been gaining market share. Some are new entrants in the market, while others have been […]
Study examines peanut allergy treatment for children
The younger that children with a peanut allergy are when exposed to controlled doses, the more effective the treatment may be at building a tolerance, research suggests. After two-and-a-half years, the majority of young children given the peanut protein were able to safely consume the equivalent of approximately 16 peanuts of daily treatment, the study […]
Doomsday Clock remains at 100 seconds to midnight for third year in a row
The Doomsday Clock, located at the University of Chicago, has remained at 100 seconds to midnight for the third year in a row, as scientists said the world is “no safer” than it was this time last year. The countdown acts as a metaphor for global apocalypse, taking into account the likelihood of emerging threats, […]
Artificial pancreas is ‘life-changing’ for very young children, experts say
An artificial pancreas created by the University of Cambridge has proven “life-changing” for very young children with Type 1 diabetes, experts say. The device is more effective at managing blood sugar levels than current technology and does not require as much input from parents, according to a study published in the New England Journal of […]
UK Royal Society: Content removal alone will not halt internet misinformation
Removing harmful scientific misinformation from the internet is not a viable solution for eradicating the issue, a report by the Royal Society has warned. The UK’s national academy of science has said governments and online platforms must invest in fact-checking and improving digital literacy rather than censorship, which it warns could drive it to harder-to-address […]
Airlines worldwide rush to change flights over US 5G problem
Airlines across the world have rushed to cancel or change flights heading into the US over an ongoing dispute about the rollout of 5G mobile phone technology near American airports amid fears it could affect planes’ equipment. The issue over the C-band strand of 5G appears to particularly affect the Boeing 777, a long-range, wide-body […]
Pfizer boss Albert Bourla wins Genesis Prize for vaccine development
Albert Bourla, chairman and chief executive of global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, was awarded the prestigious Genesis Prize for his efforts in leading the development of a Covid-19 vaccine. The one million US dollar award is granted each year to a person for their professional achievements, contributions to humanity and commitment to Jewish values. The […]
Encryption service ‘linked to cyber attacks’ taken down in international sting
An encryption service used by cyber attackers to remain anonymous online has been shut down in an international operation involving the UK National Crime Agency. Fifteen server infrastructures were shut down on Monday in an operation led by German police to take down LabVPN. The NCA said that the network was used by criminals connected […]
ESA’s ExoMars rover closer to launch after landing test
The ExoMars rover is one step closer to landing on the red planet following a rehearsal of what happens after it touches down. The exercise involved simulating the UK-built Rosalind Franklin rover driving off its landing platform once it touches down on Mars. After the nerve-wracking descent to the surface of the planet, the rover […]