US Lightning Flash Was Longest On Record At 515 Miles
Summary A recent lightning flash has made history; measuring an incredible 515 miles (829 km), it has been confirmed as the longest lightning flash ever recorded by the World Meteorological…
SEC Debuts ‘Project Crypto’ To Bring US Financial Markets ‘On Chain’
SEC Debuts ‘Project Crypto’ To Bring US Financial Markets ‘On Chain’ The SEC has launched “Project Crypto”, aimed at overhauling the outdated securities regulations to support a blockchain-based future. This…
Researchers Develop a Low-Cost Visual Microphone
Researchers Develop a Low-Cost Visual Microphone Researchers have created a microphone that listens with light instead of sound. Unlike traditional microphones, this visual microphone captures tiny vibrations on the surfaces…
Brazil Deploys Millions of Lab-bred Mosquitoes To Combat Dengue Epidemic
Summary Brazil has initiated a large-scale initiative to release millions of lab-engineered mosquitoes containing Wolbachia bacteria, which curtails the organisms’ ability to transmit dengue fever. This project targets the protection…
US Lightning Flash Was Longest On Record At 515 Miles
US Lightning Flash Was Longest On Record At 515 Miles A 515-mile (829km) lightning flash has set a new record as the longest ever identified, confirmed by the World Meteorological…
Researchers Develop a Low-Cost Visual Microphone
Researchers Develop a Low-Cost Visual Microphone Researchers have introduced an innovative microphone that captures sound through visual means, using light to detect vibrations on surfaces caused by sound waves. This…
Brazil Deploys Millions of Lab-bred Mosquitoes To Combat Dengue Epidemic
Summary Brazil has initiated a bold programme to combat the dengue epidemic by releasing millions of lab-bred mosquitoes genetically modified to carry Wolbachia bacteria. This bacteria inhibits their ability to…
Trump Launching a New Private Health Tracking System With Big Tech’s Help
The Trump administration has announced the launch of a new initiative that allows Americans to share personal health data across various health systems and apps. Major tech companies, including Google,…
SEC Debuts ‘Project Crypto’ To Bring US Financial Markets ‘On Chain’
Summary The SEC has launched ‘Project Crypto’ to modernise outdated securities regulations in the US, aiming to facilitate tokenised assets, crypto trading, and the development of ‘super apps’. SEC chair…
US Lightning Flash Was Longest On Record At 515 Miles
Summary A rare lightning flash measuring 515 miles (829 km) has set a new record as the longest ever identified, confirmed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Recorded on October…