An international team of astronomers led by Dr. Nikku Madhusudhan, of Cambridge University, has detected intriguing signs in the atmosphere of K2-18b, an exoplanet located about 120 light years from Earth. A new study reveals the presence of dimethyl sulfide, a molecule that on our planet is only produced by some living organisms, such as seaweed.
Rome, May 8th. - A genetic variant has been discovered that could be the brain's ally in the fight against Alzheimer's, as it helps neurons clean up waste products and abnormal proteins that accumulate in nerve cells and prevent them from working, so people who possess this variant could be more protected from the disease.
U.S., May 7th. - Microsoft is preparing a series of significant changes for Windows 11, including a redesign of the Start Menu and the introduction of new features driven by artificial intelligence. These updates will first reach Windows Insiders program users who use Copilot Plus PC devices with Snapdragon X processors, such as the newly announced Surface computers.
St. Petersburg, Russia, May 6th.- Cuba and Russia are committed to consolidating the links in the biopharmaceutical industry, an objective outlined today by the Cuban president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, on his second day of official visit to this city.
Washington, May 5th. - Changes in type, abundance and growth experience Arctic vegetation as a result of climate change, a study published today in Nature shows, which warns of this ecosystem, warming four times faster than the global average.
Moscow, May 3rd. - The first black hole bomb was developed in a laboratory by an international group of physicists, so its study will allow a better understanding of these powerful astronomical objects, New Scientist magazine reported.
Moscow, May 2nd. - Google’s Artificial Intelligence research laboratory has reported the creation of an AI model that could help understand how dolphins communicate, deciphering their vocalizations.
United Kingdom, May 1st. - An international team of scientists has used an innovative detection technique to discover Eos, a colossal hydrogen cloud located just 300 light years from Earth.
U.S., Apr 30th. - Social media giant Meta launched on Tuesday its first assistant with artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of an application, in an attempt to compete with ChatGPT.
Havana, Apr 29th. - In the last two decades, the National Center for Seismological Research (Cenais) prioritizes studies related to knowledge of seismic activity in Cuba, mainly in areas of highest danger, such as the southeastern portion of our archipelago, associated with the system of the Orient Fault (Bartlett-Caimán).
Havana, April 28th. —The strengthening of citizen science culture and the selection of official sources were the results of the panel on social media and weather held at the Havana headquarters of the Economic Society of Friends of the Country.
With an approach to a resilient and low-carbon economy, the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment (CITMA) presented at a socialization workshop in Havana, the country's Nationally Determined Contribution as part of the commitment to the Paris Agreement.