A new study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found a significant link between infection with SARS-CoV-2 and an increase in cases of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The research, led by Dr. Suzanne D. Vernon, analyzed data from the RECOVER adult cohort study, which included 11,785 participants who had been infected with … Read more
Bird flu cases have increased steadily over the past few months, particularly among farmworkers who come into close contact with cows. Science reporter Katherine J. Wu spoke with me about her level of concern and the government’s response. Wu began by saying her initial concern was “medium,” which she expressed in April after a dairy … Read more
BAFTA nominations have been announced for next month’s awards ceremony, with Edward Berger’s papal thriller “Conclave” leading the pack in terms of nominations. The film is in the running for 12 awards, including best picture and best director. Berger’s film will compete against Jacques Audiard’s transgender musical “Emilia Pérez,” which received six nominations. The two … Read more
Tech companies across the globe have pledged millions in donations to help Los Angeles recover from devastating wildfires that forced thousands to evacuate the region. The major tech players include YouTube/Google, Meta, Snap, Amazon, Netflix, and Sony. Here’s an overview of what each company is doing to aid relief efforts: * YouTube and Google: $15 … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s policy announcements have sparked enthusiasm among Wall Street bankers, likening the economic boost to “animal spirits”. The surge in market activity is attributed to investor confidence following the new policies, which are expected to drive growth and stimulate investment. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/54f93b51-7769-41ec-8015-52780dba69f1
Short-selling firm Hindenburg Research, which gained national attention for exposing fraud at electric vehicle startup Nikola, announced its closure on Wednesday. Founder Nate Anderson wrote in a post that he has decided to disband the company and wind down operations. Anderson’s decision comes after completing the final pipeline of ideas the company was working on. … Read more
U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent is set to say at his confirmation hearing that President-elect Donald Trump has an opportunity to create a “new economic golden age.” Bessent, a South Carolina billionaire, was chosen by Trump after considering other candidates, including billionaire investor John Paulson. Bessent’s views on the economy are shaped by his experience … Read more
A new Swiss study published in the journal Nature Communications has cast doubt on earlier research suggesting the Gulf Stream is weakening due to climate change. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Bern and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in the US, used 24 Earth system models and observations of heat flow … Read more
A fragile ceasefire in Gaza marks the end of a 15-month conflict that has left tens of thousands dead, many homeless, and sparked widespread concern across the Middle East. The deal, finalized on Wednesday night, is a result of intense diplomatic efforts, with US President-elect Donald Trump’s involvement playing a significant role. Outgoing President Joe … Read more
NVIDIA Corp., a leading technology company, has announced its inaugural “Quantum Day” event, set to take place on March 20 during the GTC 2025 conference. This announcement comes just days after CEO Jensen Huang stated that practical quantum computing may still be two decades away. The event aims to highlight the rapid progress in quantum … Read more