The Federal Reserve is engaging in a high-stakes public relations battle with the White House over its $2.5 billion renovation project. The central bank, under scrutiny from President Donald Trump and his allies, has hosted media tours of the site in an effort to counter criticism from the administration. Trump has been critical of Fed … Read more
US President Donald Trump has unexpectedly offered support to Elon Musk’s car company, Tesla, in a surprise social media post. This comes as the company’s stock price has fallen sharply due to its latest financial results. Tesla reported a 12% decrease in revenue and a 16% drop in profit during the April-June quarter. The company … Read more
A fossil from a sea creature named Mollisonia, discovered over 500 million years ago, has revealed an arachnid brain structure previously thought to be unique to spiders. The analysis of the ancient fossil’s brain found that its chelicerae – pincer-like mouthparts used for tearing small prey – were connected to two neural areas located at … Read more
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has successfully repaired a damaged camera using an experimental technique that could benefit other space systems facing high radiation. The mission team used a process called annealing, which involves heating the material to reduce defects and repair damage, to revive the JunoCam imager after it began showing signs of radiation damage. The … Read more
Google has launched Web Guide, an experimental search results page that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to organize search results in a more intuitive way. This new feature groups related web links together, making it easier for users to find information on specific topics. Web Guide uses a custom version of Gemini, an AI model, to … Read more
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, has passed away at the age of 76. His children, Jessica and Louis Osbourne, shared subtle tributes to their late father on social media. Jessica, 53, reshared a tribute by Mario Lopez on her personal Instagram account, adding her father’s song “Crazy Train” to the post. In … Read more
Faster wireless charging is coming to iPhones and some major Android smartphones, thanks to the new Qi2 25W standard. This upgrade provides a 66% increase in power delivery compared to the previous Qi2 platform. The faster charging speed will encourage more people to use wireless charging, making it a game-changer for the technology. Newer iPhones … Read more
A groundbreaking procedure involving DNA transfer has protected eight young children from serious genetic conditions. The technique, known as pronuclear transfer, replaces defective mitochondria from their mothers with those from a female donor. Mitochondrial defects, affecting about 1 in 5,000 people, can cause blindness, seizures, and even death. To combat this, the UK approved a … Read more
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A US-based gene therapy, Elevidys, intended to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has been halted by regulators due to safety concerns. The FDA’s request for Sarepta Therapeutics to stop shipments of the treatment led to the company’s decision. As a result, thousands of patients who were awaiting the treatment have had their appointments postponed indefinitely. The … Read more