Biotech companies Judo Bio and Maze Therapeutics are making significant strides in developing innovative treatments for kidney disease. Judo Bio’s oligonucleotide therapies, delivered to the kidney via its STRIKE platform, have shown promising results in preclinical studies. Meanwhile, Maze Therapeutics’ APOL1 inhibitor, MZE829, has completed phase 1 trials and is now in phase 2 testing….
Researchers have discovered a new class of cosmic explosions, dubbed extreme nuclear transients (ENTs), which release more energy than any other known transient event. These events occur when massive stars are shredded by supermassive black holes, releasing a massive amount of energy over a period of several months. The discovery of ENTs provides a new…
OpenAI has launched O3-Pro, a highly advanced AI reasoning model that surpasses its predecessor, O3. This new model boasts improved performance in key domains such as science, education, programming, business, and writing help. O3-Pro is now available for ChatGPT Pro and Team users, with Enterprise and Edu users gaining access in the coming week. Forecast…
A team of researchers at the University of Chicago has developed a portable device called the Airborne Biomarker Localization Engine (ABLE) that can detect gas molecules associated with certain diseases in the air. This device has the potential to revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat diseases, especially in hospitals and public places. The ABLE…
Metaplanet, a leading company, has announced plans to purchase $5.4 billion worth of Bitcoin, signaling a growing trend among institutions to shift their balance sheets into digital assets. This move highlights the increasing trust in Bitcoin as a viable store of value. Meanwhile, platforms like QFSCOIN are democratizing cloud mining, allowing everyday investors to participate…
A recent poll has found that less than half of U.S. parents feel comfortable leaving their teenager alone in a hotel room, and only 1 in 5 would be okay with their teen wandering solo around an amusement park. This fear of letting teens roam free is a growing concern for teen development, as researchers…
Apple has announced its most dramatic software design change in over a decade, Liquid Glass, which is expected to be a key feature in the company’s rumored AR glasses. The design draws inspiration from Apple’s Vision Pro VR headset and aims to provide a sleeker look with see-through and somewhat reflective windows. The AR glasses…
Climate change is affecting the nutritional value and sensory traits of cheese, particularly Cantal, a firm, unpasteurized cheese from France. Researchers found that cows fed on corn instead of grass produced cheese with lower nutritional value and different taste, color, and texture. As droughts become more frequent, dairy producers are shifting to corn-based diets, which…
At Y Combinator’s Spring 2025 Demo Day, nearly every presenting startup had something to do with AI, with many developing AI agents or creating tools to facilitate their development. The event saw a surge in startups working on robotics, which seems to be experiencing a revival. Several startups caught the attention of investors, including Anvil,…
Researchers in Canada and Singapore have discovered a unique protein in velvet worm slime that could revolutionize the design of high-performance polymers, making them more sustainable than current versions. This breakthrough has the potential to inspire the creation of recyclable and non-toxic materials that could transform various industries. Forecast for 6 months: Within the next…