Malaysia has signed a significant technology licensing agreement worth US$250 million with global leader in silicon intellectual property (IP) company, Arm. The deal aims to support the development of IC design in the country. This partnership is expected to boost innovation and growth in Malaysia’s electronics industry. The agreement was announced by the Malaysian government, … Read more
A groundbreaking treatment has been shown to be effective in easing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, and coordination. The treatment, called adaptive brain stimulation, uses electrical messages controlled by a computer program to send signals to electrodes implanted in the brain. At CU Anschutz, researchers activated this technology … Read more
Many websites require users to verify they are human in order to continue browsing or completing a process. One such requirement is the verification step that prompts users to enable JavaScript before proceeding. This step serves as an anti-bot measure, designed to prevent automated scripts from interacting with the website. To activate JavaScript and complete … Read more
US President Trump and his allies have boosted federal spending for SpaceX, positioning Elon Musk’s company to profit from billions of dollars in new government contracts. Proponents argue that SpaceX has the best technology, supporting a significant increase in funding. According to Eric Lipton, a Times investigative reporter, this shift is largely due to government … Read more
Lebanon has warned of a potential “new war” with Israel after seven people were killed in recent Israeli strikes across the country. The death toll is the largest since November 27, when a ceasefire was imposed. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said his country was at risk of being drawn into another conflict. Israeli Prime Minister … Read more
Elon Musk’s proposed budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have sparked concern among US fisheries scientists. The cuts, part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) plan, aim to reduce NOAA’s budget by an estimated 10%. This move has left industry experts worried about the long-term sustainability of America’s seafood industry. … Read more
BYD, a Chinese automaker, continues to gain ground in the electric vehicle market. Analysts predict its winning streak won’t end anytime soon. In the US, President Trump’s administration has imposed new tariffs on various products, including some from China. This move is likely to affect industries such as technology and manufacturing. On the opposite side … Read more
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has jailed opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu, fueling concerns over the country’s democratic future. Imamoglu, who received nearly 15 million votes to become the Republican People’s Party (CHP) candidate, was arrested despite a massive rally in support of him on March 23rd. Thousands of protesters took to the streets outside Istanbul’s … Read more
A recent study of over 340,000 people found that waist circumference is a stronger risk marker than BMI for obesity-related cancer in men. In contrast, the association was weaker in women. The study, which followed participants for 14 years, recorded around 18,000 obesity-related cancers. The researchers discovered that waist circumference is more reliable than BMI … Read more
GTA 6 is expected to have a significant impact on the gaming industry. According to Greg Rice, lead curator for Day of the Devs, the game will be a “big economic boost” and bring more people back into the ecosystem. Rockstar’s latest installment is also predicted to be the best game of the year, regardless. … Read more