A revolutionary at-home cervical cancer screening device is set to arrive in the US market, offering a convenient and comfortable solution for women to screen for HPV. The Teal Wand, approved by the FDA, allows users to perform a vaginal swab test from the comfort of their own home. The package includes the wand, swab, … Read more
Washington state has identified 14 cases of the NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant through genetic sequencing, according to the state Department of Health. The earliest sample was collected on April 7 and the most recent on May 20. One case was detected in a traveler at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after they voluntarily provided a nasal swab for … Read more
Rare earths, a group of 17 chemical elements, have become a focal point in international geopolitics and environmental debates. These essential elements are crucial for powering digitization, energy transition, and modern economies. However, their extraction and processing can spark tensions and imbalances in global geostrategic balances. A roundtable discussion at the University of Barcelona will … Read more
Scientists have discovered that supermassive black holes could act as natural particle colliders to hunt for dark matter. According to new research, the conditions around these massive black holes are more violent than previously thought, which could generate high-energy particles similar to those created in human-made particle accelerators. The most powerful particle accelerator on Earth … Read more
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Swedish fintech Klarna is expanding its offerings by launching a debit card called Klarna Card in the US. The card will also be introduced in Europe later this year. By piloting the product with some US customers, Klarna aims to shift its image from a “buy now, pay later” company to a more comprehensive banking … Read more
Adobe has launched its highly anticipated Photoshop mobile app on Google Play, bringing powerful image editing and design capabilities to Android devices. The beta version of the app is now available for download for free, offering users a flexible and intuitive way to create, edit, and share visual content. Designed specifically for mobile use, Photoshop … Read more
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder face off in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, June 5. The Thunder are heavy favorites to win the series, but the Pacers have shown they can compete with top teams. Indiana ended its magical run against the Knicks with a 4-2 series win at home, … Read more
Elon Musk’s ventures are generating significant funding, despite his reduced involvement with government work. xAI, a company behind the AI chatbot Grok, plans to raise $300 million at a valuation of $113 billion through employee share sales. This valuation aligns with the blended values of xAI and social network X, which were announced in March. … Read more
Ukraine has escalated its use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in a devastating attack on four Russian air bases, one located deep inside Siberia. The operation, code-named “Spiderweb,” has brought drone warfare to the forefront of modern conflict. According to estimates by Ukraine’s security service, SBU, the attacks cost Russia around $7 billion. However, Russia … Read more