A groundbreaking study has shown that a new form of gene therapy can successfully restore hearing in teenagers and adults born with congenital deafness. Researchers used a modified virus to deliver a working copy of the OTOF gene, which produces a protein critical for hearing, directly into the inner ear’s hearing cells. The study focused … Read more
Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, has proposed a plan to create a “humanitarian city” in the ruins of the southern city of Rafah to contain almost every single Gazan except those belonging to armed groups. The proposal, which would see Palestinians security-screened and not permitted to leave, has been condemned by human rights groups, academics, … Read more
Samsung’s pre-order event has brought exciting news for those looking to upgrade their Galaxy Watch. The Galaxy Watch 8 series, which includes both the standard watch and the Classic edition, offers a lot of value, especially with boosted trade-in credits for previous models. The new design of the Galaxy Watch 8 is eye-catching, featuring a … Read more
A team of scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, uncovering a nearly 68 million-year-old dinosaur fossil buried beneath the museum’s parking lot. The find is significant not only because of its age but also because it is believed to be the deepest and oldest dinosaur fossil ever … Read more
A historic ceremony in northern Iraq has marked the beginning of an end to nearly five decades of conflict with Turkey, as a small group of Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militants laid down their arms. The symbolic gesture was held in the ancient cave of Casene near Sulaymaniyah, where about 30 men and women from … Read more
NASA is facing an uncertain future after a series of developments that suggest increased funding for the agency’s science programs. A Senate subcommittee markup scheduled for Thursday will review the White House’s proposed NASA budget, which has sparked concerns about potential cuts to science spending. According to Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), the answer to whether … Read more
Vivian Spohr, the wife of Deutsche Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, was involved in a fatal car accident in Sardinia, Italy, on Tuesday. According to local media reports, Vivian Spohr, 51, was driving an SUV through a crosswalk when it collided with a pedestrian. Gaia Costa, 24, from Tempio Pausania, died at the scene due to … Read more
Scientists from Oxford University believe a mystery interstellar object, 3I/Atlas, may be the oldest comet ever seen. The object is estimated to be around three billion years old, which is older than our solar system itself. Detected last week by astronomers, 3I/Atlas is only the third time an object has come from beyond our solar … Read more
Stock markets closed at a record high on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose higher. Delta Air Lines kicked off earnings season with a solid outlook for the rest of 2025, leading an airline stock rally. The airline sector surged as Delta’s strong revenue … Read more
New Zealand driver Shane van Gisbergen continues to showcase his exceptional skills at road courses, solidifying his position as a top contender in the racing world. Despite the absence of the provided photographs, van Gisbergen’s impressive performances on the track have garnered attention from fans and sponsors alike. Throughout various road course events, van Gisbergen … Read more