The Trump administration’s drastic budget cuts to US science have prompted several top researchers to consider leaving the country. Economists, neuroscientists, and other experts are weighing their options, with some already making the move to Europe. The situation raises concerns about the US’s competitive edge in science and technology, as well as the impact on…
Candel Therapeutics and Cullinan Therapeutics are making significant strides in the development of new treatments for lung cancer. Candel’s viral immunotherapy, CAN-2409, has shown promising results in a phase 2a trial, achieving a prolonged median overall survival of 24.5 months in advanced NSCLC patients. Meanwhile, Cullinan’s EGFR ex20ins inhibitor, zipalertinib, has met its primary endpoint…
Ethereum’s price has surged 42.71% this month, triggering a 108% surge in trading volume. This has led to a renewed interest in cloud mining, with platforms like Winner Mining experiencing a significant increase in activity. Cloud mining allows users to rent computing power to mine cryptocurrencies without the need for expensive hardware. Forecast for 6…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to remove fluoride supplements from the market, citing concerns about potential harm to gut microbes, links to thyroid disorders, weight gain, and decreased IQ. However, many health experts strongly disagree with the move, warning that it could lead to further decay of oral health, particularly…
Ride-hail giant Uber has introduced a new feature called Route Share, which offers fixed-route rides along busy corridors during weekday commute hours in major U.S. cities. This move aims to attract and maintain a loyal customer base amidst economic pressures. The feature allows riders to save 50% off the price of an UberX trip by…
Physicists at Ruhr University Bochum, CINECA, and Instituto Superior Tecnico have set a new upper bound on the interaction strength of dark matter by simulating the collision of two clouds of interstellar plasma. The study, published in Physical Review D, rules out many of the simplest dark matter theories and will require them to be…
MANTRA, a Layer 1 blockchain for real-world assets, has entered into a strategic partnership with WIN Investments, a fintech platform pioneering regulated sports digital assets. This partnership aims to tokenize sports-related assets, making investments in sports more accessible and transparent. WIN Investments has built a groundbreaking ecosystem that allows fans and investors to participate in…
InventWood, a startup based in Maryland, is on the verge of mass-producing Superwood, a material stronger than steel made from ordinary wood. The company has licensed the technology from University of Maryland materials scientist Liangbing Hu and has raised $15 million in funding to commercialize the product. Superwood is expected to be used in facade…
Physicists at Swansea University have proposed a groundbreaking technique to eliminate quantum backaction noise in optical traps, allowing particles to remain suspended in space undisturbed. This innovation could pave the way for quieter, more precise experiments and unlock a new generation of ultra-sensitive quantum sensors. The technique involves blocking the flow of information from the…
PaladinMining, the world’s top cloud mining provider, has made a groundbreaking update to its technology, enabling users to withdraw USDC in sub-minute real-time accounts. This innovation is set to revolutionize the cloud mining industry, providing a more efficient and interconnected cryptocurrency future. The company’s strategic cooperation and phased updates have led to improved user experience,…