Science and Technology

Lack of iron continues to be one of the most common nutritional issues worldwide, impacting millions in both affluent and emerging countries. Even though it is widespread, experts and medical professionals have not reached a solid agreement on the ideal approach to tackle this problem. Iron supplementation, a frequently used method, has ignited significant discussions regarding its success and possible adverse effects, causing many to question if they are indeed the answer to this ongoing international health concern.Iron is an essential element for the human body, being vital in the formation of hemoglobin, the protein found in red blood cells…

YouTube, the leading platform for sharing videos worldwide, marks its 20th year of existence this year. Starting out in 2005 as a platform for amateur video makers, it has transformed into a worldwide powerhouse, competing closely with conventional entertainment centers. Nowadays, YouTube promotes itself as the "new Hollywood," where professional content creators and influencers attract vast audiences, frequently surpassing film and TV industry giants. As an illustration, in 2024, the platform's top creator, MrBeast, garnered 762 million views on a single video—almost equaling the total number of cinema tickets sold throughout the US and Canada that year.However, below this sleek…

Amazon ha presentado su asistente virtual de última generación, Alexa+, con el objetivo de convertirlo en algo más que un altavoz inteligente. Prometiendo conversaciones más naturales y una mayor personalización, Amazon espera que la renovada Alexa+ se transforme en "tu mejor amiga digital". Este ambicioso relanzamiento ocurre en un momento de rápidos avances en inteligencia artificial (IA), con competidores como ChatGPT y Google Assistant estableciendo nuevos estándares para los asistentes virtuales.El nuevo Alexa+ se integrará en las suscripciones de Amazon Prime a partir de marzo para los usuarios en EE. UU., mientras que aquellos que no sean miembros deberán pagar…

Neuralink, the brain technology startup founded by Elon Musk, announced that it has received approval to launch a new feasibility study using its experimental brain implant and robotic arm technology. This initiative, called FIRST studywill evaluate the safety and functionality of the company's wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) and its surgical robot. The study is specifically aimed at helping people with tetraplegia-a severe form of paralysis: controls external devices using only their thoughts. The announcement was made via Neuralink's social media channels, where the company described the study as a significant step toward advancing its technology. “This is the first step…

A US federal court has upheld legislation requiring Chinese tech giant ByteDance to relinquish ownership of the popular social media platform TikTok in the US by early next year or face a nationwide ban. The ruling marks a significant victory for the Justice Department and TikTok critics, who have long expressed concern about the app's ties to China. However, the decision constitutes a major setback for ByteDance as it now faces the possibility of losing access to the app's 170 million US users. The ruling raises the likelihood of an unprecedented ban on a social networking app widely used in…

Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are reportedly in discussions regarding a potential merger The Nikkei newspaper. The move, which could reshape the global automotive landscape, aims to improve their ability to compete in an industry that is rapidly shifting towards electric vehicles, autonomous technology and intensifying competition from Chinese automakers and Tesla . The report suggests that the two companies are considering operating under a holding company, with plans to formalize their intentions through a memorandum of understanding in the near future. Additionally, the potential merger could bring Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan holds a 24% stake, under…