Rates of bowel cancer among younger adults are increasing globally, with no clear reason why, experts warn. While the disease still affects older people more often, the rise in many countries among under-50s is concerning. According to a study published in Lancet Oncology, England has seen a 3.6% increase per year in bowel cancer cases … Read more
Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju has achieved an historic milestone by becoming the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren in their best-of-14 final in Singapore. The 18-year-old claimed victory with a crucial point from a blunder made by his opponent. Gukesh’s emotional reaction was evident as he broke into tears after his … Read more
Scientists believe that the sun may produce extremely powerful bursts of radiation more frequently than previously thought. According to a study of similar stars, “superflares” occur as often as once a century. These events could be accompanied by massive particle storms that pose a threat to electronics on Earth. Historically, there is evidence of solar … Read more
Biotech firm Editas Medicine is cutting nearly two-thirds of its workforce, or 180 employees, over the next six months as it shifts focus towards in vivo gene editing. The company’s CEO, Gilmore O’Neill, stated that recent scientific breakthroughs have accelerated timelines for viability of in vivo CRISPR-edited medicines, leading to the decision. Editas initially prioritized … Read more
Jay-Z has filed a motion to reveal the identity of a woman who accused him of raping her when she was 13 years old, despite initially denying the allegations. The NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell, stated that the league is standing by its partnership with Roc Nation, which executive produces the Super Bowl Halftime Show and … Read more
Bitcoin’s surge to above $100,000 has investors flocking to bitcoin ETFs, with some emerging as winners and others struggling. The largest bitcoin ETF, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), now boasts $51.1 billion in assets, while Fidelity’s Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) is close behind with $20 billion. The ProShares Bitcoin ETF, however, has caught investors’ … Read more
Millennials are increasingly prioritizing financial security over happiness in their jobs. A recent poll of nearly 35,000 workers worldwide found that only one in four millennials (24-34 years old) prioritize daily enjoyment of their work, compared to 45% of baby boomers over 55. The survey, conducted by payroll services company ADP, also revealed that 56% … Read more
The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved two resolutions demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and backing the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel has moved to ban. The votes were 158-9, with 13 abstentions, calling for a ceasefire now, and 159-9, with 11 abstentions, supporting the agency known as UNRWA. The resolutions … Read more
OpenAI has launched its highly anticipated Sora video tool to the public, but with some limitations. The tool generates short, high-fidelity videos from written text prompts, allowing users to remix and blend their own visual assets. However, due to strong demand, OpenAI has temporarily disabled account creation, citing heavy traffic. Sora produces videos up to … Read more
The Hubble Space Telescope has made its closest-ever observation of a quasar, discovering unusual features near the supermassive black hole at its center. Quasars are incredibly bright centers of active galaxies powered by feeding supermassive black holes. The one Hubble studied, 3C 273, is one of the closest quasars to Earth and is incredibly luminous, … Read more