Colon cancer is surging among young people in the US, with cases increasing by 85% among adults aged 25-29 over the past two decades. To combat this trend, a little-known at-home test has been pinpointed as a highly effective tool for detecting early-onset colon cancer. The fecal immunochemical test (FIT), which screens feces for flecks … Read more
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has released preliminary data from a phase 1b trial of its dual-targeting blood cancer CAR-T program, which showed promising results and a reduced risk of severe side effects. The company tested the treatment in patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma, a type of aggressive cancer. In the trial, 22 … Read more
Archer Aviation’s stock price plummeted 14% after announcing an $850 million direct stock offering priced at $10 per share. The fresh capital will support the company’s growth and certification plans, but it also poses a risk of dilution to existing shareholders. The air taxi maker has seen significant growth over the past year, with its … Read more
A rare geomagnetic storm is expected to bring a spectacular display of the northern lights to parts of the United States this weekend, making it visible for sky enthusiasts in states that rarely witness the phenomenon. The storm, triggered by a solar wind disturbance, will cause the aurora oval to shift southwards, potentially bringing the … Read more
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) has introduced its new Instinct MI350 Series accelerators, designed to boost the company’s artificial intelligence capabilities and compete with Nvidia Corp. The launch comes as AMD struggles to gain ground in the rapidly growing market for AI hardware. The Instinct MI350X and MI355X graphics processing units (GPUs) were showcased at … Read more
A recent leak on the International Space Station (ISS) has prompted concerns among NASA officials and engineers. The agency has delayed one crew launch due to the issue, but is being tight-lipped about the situation. The ISS, which launched in 1998, features an aluminum structure prone to leaks. Since 2019, a slow leak has been … Read more
The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally arrived in the US, with several retailers offering it both online and in-store. However, due to high demand, inventory is scarce, and restocking efforts have been limited. To snag a Switch 2, head to Best Buy’s retail locations or Walmart’s website (although the console itself is out of stock), … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s expanded steel tariffs will apply to a range of imported household appliances, including dishwashers, washing machines, and refrigerators. The tariffs, currently at 50%, will take effect on June 23 for “steel derivative products” that include these items. The move is the second round of expansion since Trump initially raised tariffs on … Read more
Archer Aviation Inc. has raised an additional $850 million following the White House’s announcement of an Executive Order by President Trump to implement an eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) Integration Pilot Program in the US. The program aims to accelerate the deployment of eVTOL aircraft in the country, and Archer plans to collaborate closely … Read more
The discovery of small polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in interstellar clouds is a breakthrough that could revolutionize our understanding of these molecules in space. The James Webb Space Telescope’s unprecedented sensitivity has revealed the presence of PAHs, with data suggesting up to 20% of Galactic carbon is present as PAHs. However, previous discoveries have raised … Read more