A virus that causes cold sores is reshaping its host’s genome within an hour of infection, a discovery that could help treat severe cases of the infection. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infects billions of people worldwide without their knowledge, spreading through contact with other sores, saliva, or unbroken skin around the mouth. Once … Read more
Phil De Fries, a world champion sparring partner of Tom Aspinall, has weighed in on the highly anticipated UFC heavyweight title fight against Jon Jones. According to De Fries, Jones has no intention of vacating his title to face Aspinall. De Fries believes that Jones is motivated by sponsorship money and sees no reason for … Read more
A new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the genetic roots of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers used advanced DNA sequencing technology to identify a rare type of genetic variation, known as copy number variants (CNVs), that is linked to the … Read more
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been issued two speeding tickets this month, one from the Strongsville Police Department and another from the Ohio State Patrol. The first ticket was given after Sanders was clocked driving at 101mph (163kph) on Interstate 71 near the Ohio Turnpike. He faces a fourth-degree misdemeanor charge that could … Read more
Israel has targeted Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, with a focus on its underground uranium enrichment plants. The Natanz facility in central Iran has sustained severe damage, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Another site, Fordo, is buried deep in a mountain and requires more powerful “bunker busting” bombs. Attacking Fordo poses significant risks. The … Read more
A recent study published in the journal Icarus suggests that a passing star could cause more havoc than previously believed when it comes to the stability of our solar system. Researchers found that thousands of computer simulations indicate there is a chance that a field star, which appears in the same region of the sky … Read more
Apple is reportedly planning to launch a premium-priced foldable iPhone in 2026, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The device’s display will be made by Samsung, with the company aiming to produce up to eight million foldable panels for the new Apple product. Kuo, a respected analyst at TF International Securities, has a track record of … Read more
Google has released its latest agentic large language model (LLM) tool, Jules, designed for coding tasks and collaboration. We tested Jules on a simple Rails CRUD project with Bootstrap integration, comparing it to Claude Code. Jules clones your repository into a private virtual machine and starts working, producing a formal privacy notice and a 90-second … Read more
A new COVID-19 variant called “Nimbus” is spreading rapidly across the United States, accounting for nearly half of all new cases since May. While experts say it doesn’t appear more dangerous than previous strains, people are reporting sharper and more painful symptoms, particularly sore throats. “It’s surprising to hear about a new variant without hearing … Read more
The conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated, causing travel disruptions across the Middle East. Pakistan has closed its border with Iran indefinitely, while Jordan has suspended flights but maintained land crossings with Israel. Missiles have been flying through neighboring countries in both directions, impacting airspace. Iran’s airspace remains closed “until further notice” to protect … Read more