Author: Khaqan

High-Tech Imaging in Alberta Forestry: When we talk about “high-tech,” we usually picture sterile labs, sleek smartphones, or complex AI servers. We rarely think of a muddy pine cone in the middle of a Canadian forest. However, researchers at the University of Alberta are changing that narrative. They are bringing particle physics into the wilderness to solve a problem that has baffled foresters for years: why are our trees struggling to reproduce? By using advanced 3D imaging technology—the kind usually reserved for medical breakthroughs or aerospace engineering—scientists are finally getting a look at the “hidden” life of forests. The Secret…

Sarah Court Appointed as ASIC Chair: In a historic move that is expected to redefine the corporate sector in Australia, the Federal Government has finally appointed Sarah Court as the new Chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). This move brings an end to the speculation that had been rife for several months over who would succeed Joe Longo. With the appointment of Court, who is the Deputy Chair and has been the enforcement powerhouse for a long time, the Federal Government has made one thing abundantly clear to the corporate sector in Australia: the era of negotiation…

7 Nutrient-Dense Foods: When we talk about “healthy eating,” we usually think of salads or cutting out sugar. However, nutritional science has recently taken a much more precise turn. A landmark study published in the journal PLOS ONE analyzed over 1,000 raw foods, ranking them based on how effectively they help a person meet their daily nutritional requirements. The researchers discovered that some of the most beneficial foods on the planet are often the most overlooked. By focusing on “Nutrient Density”—the ratio of essential vitamins and minerals to calorie content—scientists have identified a handful of “superfoods” that provide the ultimate…

Tatooine planets are still extremely uncommon in our own universe. To date, only 14 planets have been found to orbit binary stars out of more than 6,000 exoplanets discovered. These planets, known colloquially as “Tatooine planets” after Luke Skywalker’s fictional home planet with two suns, pose a serious challenge to their own survival that scientists are only now beginning to grasp. Planets orbiting two suns face a number of serious challenges to survival that scientists are only now beginning to grasp. In most binary star systems, the two stars are similar but not identical in mass and orbit each other…

Carlos Alcaraz: MELBOURNE – In a battle that will be etched in memory for years to come, the world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz booked his first Australian Open final spot. In a tough battle of wills, the Spaniard defeated Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5 in a match that lasted 5 hours and 27 minutes. This victory not only propels Alcaraz into the final but also brings him one step away from achieving the Career Grand Slam, and he could potentially become the youngest man to achieve this feat. The Third-Longest Match in Australian Open History The semifinal match…

Odessa A’zion has just made a move that has definitely not gone unnoticed in Hollywood. The “Marty Supreme” actress has just announced her exit from Sean Durkin’s upcoming film “Deep Cuts” due to whitewashing allegations surrounding her character. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday night, A’zion made no bones about her stance on the issue. “Guys!! I am with ALL of you and I am NOT doing this movie,” she posted in her Instagram Stories, accompanied by a resounding “F–k that”. It’s clear that there has been a growing awareness of representation in films lately, particularly in regards to ethnicity and…

Apple Creator Studio is a game-changer for pros in the creative industry. The subscription service combines Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and the iWork trio into one massive package. We’ve seen Apple’s software offerings change over the years, but this is their first major foray into the subscription bundle trend that’s been all the rage in the industry. The new Creator Studio also introduces a number of AI-driven tools across the software. Final Cut Pro gets Beat Detection, Transcript, and Visual Search. iPad users get a Montage Maker that automatically selects and arranges your best footage. Logic Pro…

Australia Backs Autonomous Vehicle Startup: Recently, the Australian Government has given a huge push to autonomous vehicles with a $30.7 million investment in the local startup Applied EV. We are seeing a huge breakthrough in autonomous vehicles news as this huge investment has come from the government’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC), which has already invested $1.19 billion in Australian companies. Applied EV was founded in 2015 and has developed a strong and scalable business model for autonomous driving vehicles. Currently, the company has 20 vehicles on the road, and its physical platform and innovative ‘Digital Backbone’ is…

Finding a natural way to oats to lower cholesterol fast is often frustrating. With nearly a third of the global population dealing with high cholesterol, the search for a dietary solution that actually works—and works fast—is crucial. While most diet plans take months to show results, a groundbreaking new study has found something surprising: a specific “oat intervention” can significantly lower cholesterol in just 48 hours. This isn’t just about eating a bowl of porridge now and then. Research from the University of Bonn, published in Nature Communications, reveals that a short-term, high-dose oat diet can “reset” your metabolism better…

Sharpest Dark Universe Image: The dark universe has finally been captured in a never-before-seen image. Scientists have taken the sharpest image ever of the dark universe, thanks to six years of careful observation. Between 2013 and 2019, scientists gathered data over 758 nights, observing one-eighth of the sky and recording an astonishing 669 million galaxies that are billions of light-years away from our planet. For the first time in the history of cosmology, four different approaches to studying dark energy have been combined into a single approach. This revolutionary study has reaffirmed that the dark universe comprises about 68% of…