Science and Tech
Chinese scientists discover rare mineral on Moon
Chinese scientists have identified a previously unknown mineral on the Moon, a breakthrough researchers say could have significant implications for next-generation LED technology.
Three Bangladeshis in groundbreaking research on rapid disease detection using light technology
Three young Bangladeshi researchers are working on a new method to detect chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes at an early stage using advanced light technology. The research is being conducted in collaboration with international partners, including Lamar University in Texas, with key contributions from S M Rakibul Islam, Mohammad Rubayet Islam and Mohammad Sabuj Mia.
Who is John Ternus, Apple's new CEO?
Apple on Monday named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tasking the longtime hardware chief with steering the company after Tim Cook as the iPhone maker prepares for industrywide shifts driven by artificial intelligence.
Earth looks like an isolated ‘lifeboat’: Artemis-2 astronauts
NASA’s Artemis-2 astronauts have described Earth as a fragile, isolated “lifeboat” in space, reflecting on a landmark mission that took humans around the Moon for the first time in more than five decades.
Meta rolls out comment editing feature on Instagram
Meta has introduced a new feature on Instagram that allows users to edit their comments after posting, enhancing flexibility and user control on the platform.
Internet slowdown for 3 days from Thursday for cable maintenance
Internet services across the country may experience slowdowns for the next three days as maintenance and repair work begins on the country's second submarine cable, Sea Me We 5. Partial disruptions may also occur during this period, said Bangladesh Submarine Cables Company Limited (BSCCL), which expressed regret for the temporary inconvenience.
Astronauts say they saw sights 'no human has ever seen'
NASA's Artemis-2 mission has created new history in lunar exploration. The four astronauts who took part in the mission have said they witnessed sights that no human has ever seen before — not even during the Apollo missions.
Iranian hackers using Telegram to steal data, warns FBI
Iranian hackers are stealing information from dissidents, opposition groups and journalists worldwide through Telegram, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned.
Five essential smartphone apps that work without internet
For many, using a smartphone means living an internet-dependent life. Sending messages, listening to music, making payments or finding information — almost everything requires data connection. So when the internet is suddenly unavailable or mobile data runs out, many find themselves in trouble. This problem is felt even more during travel, staying in remote areas or flying.
NASA set for first crewed Lunar Orbit mission in 53 years
NASA is set to send humans back to the Moon’s orbit for the first time since 1972, marking a major milestone in space exploration.