A part of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to collide with the Moon in a rare event that has drawn the attention of astronomers around the world. According to NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the rocket’s upper stage is expected to hit the lunar surface today, August 8, after traveling at a speed of approximately 2.43 kilometers per second, or around 5,400 miles per hour. NASA reached this conclusion after independent astronomers analyzed publicly avai

What are microplastics? Microplastics are tiny plastic particles found almost everywhere in the environment. They can enter wastewater through the washing of synthetic clothes, the use of plastic sponges, cosmetic products, and many other everyday items. From there, they can make their way into rivers, seas, and even the water we drink. How does the new technology work? The new method uses a combination of microbubbles and nanobubbles of air. Microbubbles are small air bubble

The El Niño climate phenomenon, which is intensifying in the Pacific Ocean, is expected to become the strongest ever recorded, according to researchers from the US-based Berkeley Earth foundation. Experts who have been monitoring the phenomenon for years predict that the heat wave caused by what is now being called “Super El Niño,” combined with global warming driven by human-caused climate change, could make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded. According to researchers, extr

On August 12, daytime will briefly turn into night in parts of northern Spain when the Moon completely covers the Sun during a rare total solar eclipse. Here is what you need to know about this eclipse, the first visible from mainland Europe since 2006. Eclipses occur when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, casting a narrow shadow across our planet. This creates an unusual twilight, during which temperatures drop, shadows appear at strange angles, and some an

Apple has sued OpenAI, a research and development company specializing in Artificial Intelligence, over the alleged theft of trade secrets. The news was reported by the US television network CNBC, which highlighted that Cupertino accuses OpenAI of stealing intellectual property to develop its consumer hardware. Apple: OpenAI stole trade secrets and information The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, marks an escalation o

Sony has announced that it will stop producing physical discs for PlayStation consoles and will fully transition to digital formats starting in January 2028. After the production of physical discs ends, all new PlayStation games will only be available in digital format through the PlayStation Store, as well as through authorized retailers offering digital codes. This change will not affect games that have already been released on disc or those that will launch before January

No country in the Western Balkans currently has a comprehensive law regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI), leaving a wide space for uncontrolled use of these tools in public administration and state institutions. According to a regional study, institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia are at different stages of AI adoption, but most of them do not have clear rules on how public officials can use tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot,

Apple products could become more expensive in the coming months, as the company faces a significant rise in memory chip costs, which are key components in its smart devices. According to statements attributed to outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook, the price increase is considered “inevitable” due to instability in the global chip market. However, Cook did not provide details on when the new prices could take effect or which products would be directly affected. It also remains unclea

Omega-3 supplements may not provide benefits for preventing Alzheimer’s Evidence suggests that supplementation with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA does not appear to prevent memory loss or dementia. (Illustrative image: Domepitipat/GettyImages) Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, but it can also be obtained through supplements that contain it. Studies have produced mixed results regarding whether DHA helps cognitive function. One study found that in

Five of the world’s most important intelligence and cybersecurity agencies have raised a new alarm about the impact of artificial intelligence on digital security, warning that the rapid development of these technologies is significantly increasing the risk of more sophisticated cyberattacks that are harder to detect. In a joint statement from the “Five Eyes” alliance, which includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, it is emphasized t

Daylight will disappear completely for a record duration of 6 minutes and 23 seconds on August 2, 2027, when the Moon will fully block the Sun. This will be the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century, a phenomenon that occurs once in a hundred years. This rare astronomical spectacle will be visible from parts of Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. The event is expected to attract millions of astronomers, enthusiasts, and tourists from around the

The next appearance of the so-called “Blue Moon” is approaching, with the phenomenon expected to occur in the early hours of June 1. Despite its name, however, the Moon will not actually turn blue, as the term refers not to its color but to the way lunar cycles are recorded within the calendar year. There are two different definitions of a Blue Moon. The older definition refers to the third full moon in a season that contains four full moons in total and is known as a seasona

A large study conducted in China on longevity suggests that very elderly women who consume meat may have a higher probability of reaching the age of 100 compared to those following a vegetarian diet. However, researchers emphasize that this link was mainly observed in underweight individuals and does not appear in people with normal or higher body weight. The research is based on data from more than 5,000 people over the age of 80, comparing centenarians with non-centenarians

Tirana International Airport (TIA), Vodafone Albania, and Airbus have officially presented the implementation of Airbus’s mission-critical communications platform at Tirana International Airport, making it the first airport in the Western Balkans to adopt this advanced technology for airport operations and safety. The solution is built on Vodafone Albania’s advanced 5G network infrastructure and capabilities, and represents an important step toward the digital transformation

In EU countries, citizens have a digital wallet on their mobile phones that replaces the ID card and other state-recognized documents. As a country negotiating EU membership, Albania has also begun taking its first steps to gradually align with these standards. For the first time in Albania, citizens will be able to identify themselves remotely, without being physically present, through a “digital wallet.” In practice, through this digital wallet, you can apply for a document

Fear of large-scale job losses and unemployment as a result of businesses using artificial intelligence (AI) applications has not been confirmed so far, as shown by studies conducted in Europe and the United States. Changes in the labor market are already being observed and are expected to continue more strongly, as the spread of new AI applications happens gradually, starting with larger companies that have the resources for the necessary investments. However, overall employ

The daily use of Artificial Intelligence has increased significantly, becoming a common tool in work, study, and communication for millions of users worldwide. However, cybersecurity experts warn that careless use can lead to serious privacy risks. According to international analyses, a considerable number of users share sensitive information on various AI platforms, often without being aware of how this data may be stored or processed according to the policies of the respect

Have you ever walked into a room and suddenly stopped for a few seconds trying to remember why you went there? This is a very common phenomenon and is not necessarily linked to memory problems. Psychologists call it the “doorway effect” and explain that it happens because of the way our brain organizes information when we change environments. According to studies, when we move from one space to another, the brain interprets this as a “scene change,” similar to a new chapter.

Summer is getting longer and more intense, with studies warning of serious consequences for climate and agriculture. A study published in the scientific journal “Nature Communications” shows that summer globally is starting earlier and lasting longer than in the past, a development directly linked to climate change. According to research conducted by scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the average summer period in regions between the tropics and the poles has ext

An asteroid the size of three football fields will pass close to Earth within three years, offering scientists a rare opportunity to study this massive space object up close. Nicknamed Apophis, after the Egyptian deity known as the “God of Chaos,” the asteroid is expected to approach our planet on April 13, 2029, according to NASA. It will come as close as 32,186 kilometers from Earth’s surface—closer than many satellites orbiting the planet. Scientists consider Apophis a “po