New Thermal Material Could Slash Data Center Cooling Demands
Data center cooling is energy-intensive, accounting for about 40% of overall data center energy use (around 8 terawatt-hours per year). Researchers have developed a new organic thermal interface material (TIM) that can substantially improve heat dissipation from electronic components, reducing the demand on active cooling technologies like fans and liquid cooling. The new TIM is […]
Cannabis Really Can Induce Sleep, And Now We Know Why
Researchers from the University of Sydney have confirmed that the cannabis ingredient cannabinol (CBN) can increase sleep in rats. CBN is a breakdown product of the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, THC. The researchers found that CBN and its metabolites extended periods of both non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep in […]
Study Finds Eggs Might Protect Brain Health And Lower Cholesterol
Researchers at the University of California San Diego analyzed data from 890 men and women and found that eating 2-4 eggs per week is linked to lower blood cholesterol levels. The analysis, based on a long-term healthy aging study, also showed that women who reported eating more eggs had less decline in short-term and long-term […]
Zombie Caterpillar Fungus Could Be Used to Save Human Lives
Researchers have found that a compound called cordycepin, produced by the parasitic Cordyceps and Ophiocordyceps fungi that infect and “zombify” caterpillars, can block pathways critical for the growth of some cancers. The researchers, from the University of Nottingham, built on previous research into the cancer-fighting capabilities of cordycepin. They used advanced scientific techniques to study […]
Here’s why robots are running marathons in China — it could be the future
Robots called Go2 and B2 became cheerleaders and pacesetters at the Hangzhou Marathon in China. Go2 played music, gave safety tips, and could perform backflips and handstands. B2 acted as a “pace-setting rabbit” to help runners maintain their pace. A humanoid robot called Tien Kung recently joined the Yizhuang Half Marathon in Beijing, running the […]
Deep-sea oarfish washes up on California beach ‘predicting doom’
A rare deep-sea oarfish was found washed up on a beach in Encinitas, California. This is the second time an oarfish has been found in the area this year. Oarfish sightings are very rare, with fewer than two dozen seen on the California coast in the past 120 years. They normally inhabit the deep ocean […]
China unveils long-range drone with 22,000-pound payload power, 575 mph speed
– China has unveiled a new long-range drone called the Caihong-7 (CH-7) that has impressive capabilities. It is believed to be close to completion based on recent images and videos. – The CH-7 is estimated to have a payload capacity of 22,000 pounds, a top speed of 575 mph, and a flight time of up […]
Ghostly Creature Deep in The Ocean Is Like Nothing We’ve Seen Before
Discovery of a new species of nudibranch, named Bathydevius caudactylus, found swimming freely in the bathypelagic zone of the Pacific Ocean at depths of over 2,200 meters. This is the first known nudibranch to inhabit deep open waters, rather than the seafloor or shallow waters where nudibranchs are typically found. Bathydevius caudactylus is a unique […]
Signs of Lung Cancer Can Now Be Detected When You Exhale
– Researchers have developed a prototype device that can accurately detect the difference in isoprene levels between healthy individuals and those with lung cancer, just by analyzing a person’s exhaled breath. – Isoprene levels are lower in people with lung cancer compared to healthy individuals. This is thought to be due to changes in the […]
Massive Fossil Breaks Record as The World’s Oldest Tadpole
A recently discovered 160 million-year-old fossil has been identified as the oldest known frog on record, breaking the previous record of 145 million years. The fossil belongs to an ancient frog species called Notobatrachus degiustoi, and is an exceptionally well-preserved specimen, measuring almost 16 cm (6 inches) in length. The large size of this frog […]