A 19-year-old from Kelowna, British Columbia, has made history by becoming the first person cured of a rare inherited immune disorder after doctors used prime gene editing to correct a single DNA error in his blood-forming cells. The breakthrough shows that precise gene editing inside a patient’s cells can restore immune defenses when no transplant … Read more
US President Donald Trump is demanding “unconditional surrender” from Iran, escalating the war and sparking concerns about a potential prolonged conflict. The latest goal of US military action is to destroy Iran’s nuclear program and ensure its missiles are no longer capable of attacking Israel or other regional countries. However, Trump’s objective has changed multiple … Read more
Dan Trachtenberg’s latest sci-fi film, Predator: Badlands, flips the script on this iconic franchise. The director reveals what inspired him to make a movie where the ferocious hunter is the protagonist instead of the typical victim. Trachtenberg cites his love for sci-fi movies from childhood and the sidekick characters that capture his attention as the … Read more
Google is introducing a new desktop mode on its Pixel phones and tablets, starting with the latest models including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. With this feature, users can turn their device into a PC-like experience when connected to an external monitor via USB-C. The new desktop mode allows users to use a mouse and … Read more
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem misled Congress about the powers of her top aide Corey Lewandowski, according to records reviewed by ProPublica and four current and former DHS officials. Lewandowski has an unusual role at DHS as a special government employee who is not paid but still acts as a top official. Lewandowski personally approved … Read more