Researchers have identified three potent natural bitter compounds in a non-toxic fungus, revealing new insights into the importance of bitterness in nature’s warning signs. The discovery highlights the significance of oligoporin D, a triterpene glucoside extracted from the mushroom Amaropostia stiptica, which activates human bitter taste receptors at extremely low concentrations. The findings enrich our … Read more
A “death cross” has appeared on the US stock market, signaling a potential shift in investor sentiment. The term originated from the idea that when the 50-day moving average crosses below the 200-day moving average, it signals a bearish trend and potentially marks the beginning of a market downturn. The S&P 500 death cross was … Read more
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has refused to rule out redundancies at Scunthorpe steelworks, despite trade union calls for an end to job loss plans. Reynolds visited the plant on Tuesday and promised to save its two blast furnaces by exploring new technology and facilities. Reynolds said a “different employment footprint” may be needed for the … Read more
Nvidia is well-positioned to weather a potential semiconductor slowdown due to tariff uncertainty, according to analyst Timm Schulze-Melander. The AI chip maker has a top pick rating and a price target of $178, representing 61% upside. Analysts expect corporate narratives to caution on end markets amid macro uncertainty, but Schulze-Melander believes leading-edge AI investments will … Read more
Hamas has rejected an Israeli proposal for a six-week ceasefire in Gaza, which demanded disarmament of the armed group without any commitment from Israel to end the war or withdraw troops. The plan was submitted to regional mediators late last week and was met with rejection by Hamas’s chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya. The Palestinian official … Read more
Starbucks has announced a new dress code policy for its employees, effective May 12. The change aims to create a more consistent coffeehouse experience for customers by allowing staff to wear simple colors such as solid black, khaki, or blue denim. Workers will no longer be required to wear the iconic green apron. The announcement … Read more
Israel and the US have threatened to take out nuclear sites in Iran, but experts say that even massive firepower would only temporarily set back a programme they fear is aimed at producing atom bombs. The recent deployment of B-2 bombers to within range of Iran has sent a potent signal about what could happen … Read more
A growing number of top Chinese AI scientists have died prematurely due to heavy work pressure during a tech war with the US, sparking concerns about industry safety and ethics. Several experts, including Sun Jian, chief scientist at Megvii Technology, have succumbed to illness or accidents between 2022 and 2025. Their deaths highlight the intense … Read more
Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” is a sweaty and gory Southern Gothic horror musical that throws the kitchen sink at the vampire subgenre, often missing the mark. The film follows bootlegging brothers Smoke and Stack, played by Michael B. Jordan, as they return to the Mississippi Delta to open a juke joint in a disused sawmill. Coogler’s … Read more
This year’s Forbes 2025 U30 Europe Technology list features founders like Frederic Boesel and Jonas Muller from Black Forest Labs, which is advancing AI with its text-to-image generator technology integrated into Le Chat. The company has raised over $31 million in a seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz. Alongside innovators like Simon Hennes from Vivenu, … Read more