A breakthrough in biomedical research has seen Australian scientists use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate a custom-made protein that can kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria like E. coli. This study, published in Nature Communications, marks the first time an AI platform has been used to create a ready-to-use biological protein. According to the researchers, who are part … Read more
Remco Evenepoel secured victory in stage five’s individual time trial to move into second overall. Tadej Pogačar took the yellow jersey after finishing 16 seconds behind Evenepoel and holding a 42-second lead over his rival. The Slovenian champion aims for his fourth Tour de France win as he looks to regain momentum after a tough … Read more
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Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a malicious campaign using search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning techniques to deliver known malware loaders. The campaign, which leverages fake websites hosting trojanized versions of legitimate tools, aims to trick software professionals into installing the malware. The malware loader, called Oyster (aka Broomstick or CleanUpLoader), installs a backdoor that creates a … Read more
A massive leak of Samsung’s marketing materials may have revealed that the ultra-slim Galaxy Fold 7 will drop support for its iconic S Pen stylus. The leaked documents suggest the new device measures 4.2mm when unfolded and weighs only 215 grams, sparking excitement among fans. However, the lack of an S Pen in the leaked … Read more
A team of astronomers has made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on the mysterious deaths of massive stars. Using data from the Einstein Probe and other telescopes, they have identified a powerful blast of X-rays, known as an X-ray transient (FXT), which is linked to the explosion of a massive star. The FXT … Read more
Boeing delivered 60 airplanes in June, the highest since December 2023, as the company seeks to recover from recent safety issues with its 737 Max jets. The delivery total includes 42 Max aircraft going to major carriers like Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. CEO Kelly Ortberg has made progress in improving production rates and quality … Read more
McLean County’s first mosquito pool has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), with the sample confirmed on July 7, 2025. The infected area is located in the 61705 zip code. To inform residents, health department staff began distributing informational materials, including doorknob hangers, in the neighborhood where the sample was collected. The Culex mosquito … Read more
Hundreds of thousands of Indian workers went on strike across the country on Wednesday, opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic reforms and partial privatization of state-run companies. The one-day industrial action, dubbed “Bharat Bandh” or “Shut Down India,” has disrupted public services, manufacturing, and transportation. The strike was called by a coalition of 10 major … Read more
Australian scientists have developed a new system that uses “biological artificial intelligence” to design and evolve molecules with new or improved functions in mammal cells. The system, named PROTEUS (PROTein Evolution Using Selection), harnesses the power of “directed evolution”, a lab technique that mimics natural selection but accelerates it, allowing for creation of molecules with … Read more