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Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity

Nov 28, 2024 00:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Science

When you think of electric fields, you likely think of electricity the stuff that makes modern life possible by powering everything from household appliances to cellphones. Researchers have been studying the principles of...

Their DNA survives in diverse populations across the world – but who were the Denisovans?

Nov 28, 2024 00:17 am UTC| Insights & Views Science

It started with a finger bone found in a cave in the Altai mountains in Siberia in the late 2000s. Thanks to advances in DNA analysis, this was all that was required for scientists to be able to identify an entirely new...

RNA editing is the next frontier in gene therapy – here’s what you need to know

Nov 22, 2024 11:25 am UTC| Insights & Views Science

The United States Food and Drug Administration has just approved the first-ever clinical trial that uses CRISPR-Cas13 RNA editing. Its aim is to treat an eye disease called wet age-related macular degeneration that causes...

From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries

Nov 19, 2024 07:40 am UTC| Science

Imagine its the mid-1800s, and youre riding your high-wheeled, penny-farthing bicycle down a dusty road. Sure, it may have some bumps, but if you lose your balance, youre landing on a relatively soft dirt road. But as the...

Why does everything look flat even though the Earth is round?

Nov 12, 2024 04:47 am UTC| Insights & Views Science

Ever since the ancient Greeks first made observations of the circular Moon and the skies, scientists have known that the Earth is a sphere. Weve all seen beautiful images of the Earth from space, some photographed by...

Blue Origin Prepares to Test New Glenn Rocket, Set to Rival SpaceX's Falcon Rockets

Nov 10, 2024 20:35 pm UTC| Technology Science

Blue Origin is making significant strides toward testing its New Glenn rocket, designed to compete with SpaceXs Falcon lineup. With seven BE-4 engines producing 3.8 million pounds of thrust, the New Glenn is set to test...

SpaceX’s $2.9 Billion Moon Ship Reveals Spacious Design for Future Lunar Missions

Nov 03, 2024 19:25 pm UTC| Science Technology

SpaceXs latest prototype of its Starship Human Landing System (HLS) offers an inside look at the spacious, two-story design that could soon carry astronauts to the Moon. A central feature in NASAs Artemis program, this...

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Economy

South Korea's Trade Minister Heads to U.S. Amid Tariff Talks and Economic Pressure

South Koreas Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo is scheduled to visit the United States from June 22 to 27 to continue critical trade negotiations aimed at easing tariffs, the trade ministry announced Saturday. During the visit,...

Japan Cancels Security Talks with U.S. Amid Defense Budget Dispute

Japan has canceled a high-level security meeting with the United States after the Trump administration increased pressure for higher defense spending, according to the Financial Times. The annual 2+2 security talks,...

Trump Criticizes Fed Chair Powell Again, Hints at Possible Replacement

U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, once again suggesting he might fire himdespite earlier saying he wouldnt. In a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump questioned why...

S&P 500, Nasdaq Dip Amid Iran-Israel Tensions and Fed Rate Uncertainty

U.S. stocks closed lower on Friday as rising geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel weighed heavily on investor sentiment. The SP 500 lost 0.22% to 5,967.84, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.51% to 19,447.41....

Global Market Jitters Rise as Central Banks Diverge Amid Economic Uncertainty

Investor anxiety is growing as central banks send mixed signals, clouding the global monetary outlook. Norway shocked markets with an unexpected interest rate cut, sending the krone down 1% against the dollar and euro....

Politics

Pakistan Backs Trump for Nobel Peace Prize Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Pakistan has announced its intention to recommend U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in halting a brief but intense conflict with India earlier this year. Trump claimed credit for...

Erdogan Accuses Israel of Sabotaging Iran Nuclear Talks

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday accused Israel of deliberately escalating tensions with Iran to derail upcoming nuclear negotiations between Tehran and the United States. Speaking at a meeting of the...

JD Vance Defends Troop Deployment in Los Angeles Amid Immigration Protests

U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited Los Angeles on Friday to meet with National Guard troops and Marines deployed by President Donald Trump to quell ongoing protests over federal immigration raids. Vance accused...

Iran and Israel Exchange Missiles Amid Nuclear Tensions and Stalled Diplomacy

Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated early Saturday as both nations launched fresh attacks, deepening fears of a broader Middle East conflict. Around 2:30 a.m. local time, Israels military reported a missile barrage...

Voice of America Slashes Staff as USAGM Cuts Reach 85% Under Trump Administration

Voice of America (VOA), once a global symbol of U.S. public diplomacy, is nearing its end as the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) announced 639 new layoffs on Friday. This latest wave finalizes an 85% workforce...

Science

SpaceX Starship Explodes in Texas During Test, Citing Nitrogen Tank Failure

SpaceXs Starship spacecraft exploded in a dramatic fireball during a late-night test at the companys Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The 400-foot Mars-bound rocket, a key part of Elon Musks...

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Recover After Boeing Starliner Delay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are steadily recovering after spending nine unexpected months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeings Starliner capsule. Initially intended...

SpaceX Starship Test Flight Reaches New Heights but Ends in Setback

SpaceXs massive Starship rocket, central to Elon Musks vision for interplanetary travel, launched its ninth uncrewed test flight from Starbase, Texas, on May 27, 2025. The two-stage vehiclecomprising the upper-stage...

Trump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience during a period of uncertainty for the agency

Jared Isaacman, billionaire, CEO and nominee to become the next NASA administrator, faced questions on April 9, 2025, from members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation during his confirmation...

Lab-grown meat: you may find it icky, but it could drive forward medical research

Lab-grown meat causes heated debates. Proponents see benefits for the climate and animal welfare. Opponents worry about a Frankenstein food they regard as risky and unnatural. Whatever your opinion, the technology...

Technology

Meta and Oakley Launch AI Smart Glasses with Meta AI and Camera Features

Meta has expanded its wearable tech portfolio by partnering with Oakley to release AI-powered smart glasses, following the strong market response to its Ray-Ban Meta line. The collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, parent...

US Considers Revoking Chipmaker Authorizations in China Amid Trade Tensions

The U.S. Department of Commerce is reportedly weighing the revocation of special authorizations granted to global chipmakers Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC, potentially limiting their access to American chipmaking equipment...

Apple Reportedly Eyes AI Startup Perplexity Amid Rising Search Tech Competition

Apple is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Perplexity, according to Bloomberg News. The internal discussions, which involve Apples MA chief Adrian Perica, services head Eddy...

Meta and Oakley Unveil AI Smart Glasses for Athletes and Adventurers

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) has partnered with Oakley to launch the Oakley Meta HSTN, a high-performance AI smart eyewear product blending advanced technology with athletic design. Targeting athletes and active...

BBC Considers Legal Action Against AI Firm Perplexity Over Content Use

The BBC is reportedly preparing legal action against AI search engine Perplexity for allegedly using its content without permission to train artificial intelligence models. According to the Financial Times, the UK public...