The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been facing unprecedented cuts in research grants and contracts, largely driven by the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a entity led by billionaire Elon Musk. Top NIH officials have revealed that DOGE representatives have been directing them to terminate specific projects, sparking concerns about political interference…
CoinEx, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced its Futures Trading platform, enabling users to speculate on price movements of cryptocurrencies using futures contracts. This innovative feature allows traders to profit from both rising and falling markets by taking long or short positions, with the added ability to use leverage to amplify exposure. The platform offers…
Researchers have discovered that Venus’ surface may be tectonically active, with hot plumes of rock upwelling from the planet’s mantle shaping mysterious landforms called coronae. This finding suggests that Venus’ surface is not a stagnant layer, but rather a dynamic and changing environment. The study used computer simulations and data from NASA’s Magellan spacecraft to…
Horizon3.ai, a cybersecurity startup, has secured $73 million in a new funding round, valuing the company at over $750 million. The startup provides tools like autonomous penetration testing and has locked down at least $73 million in the new funding round, led by NEA. Horizon3.ai is generating about $30 million in annual recurring revenue and…
Researchers at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital have successfully used a new proton therapy technique called step-and-shoot proton arc therapy to treat a patient with head-and-neck cancer. This highly accurate treatment has shown promising results, with the patient experiencing minimal side effects and no radiation toxicity. The technique is an interim solution towards a…
Researchers at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of weight loss. By gene-editing mice to lack the enzyme cystathionine γ-lyase, which breaks down other molecules into cysteine, they found that the mice lost 30% of their weight in just one week on a cysteine-free diet….
SunnyMining, a platform that enables users to mine digital currencies like XRP using their mobile phones, is gaining popularity among investors. With its user-friendly interface and flexible contract solutions, SunnyMining is making it easier for people to generate passive income from their digital assets. The platform’s commitment to 100% clean energy and strict security measures…
Recent studies have revealed that astrocytes, once thought to be mere support cells in the brain, play a crucial role in shaping brain function. These starburst-shaped cells are involved in sensing key chemical messages, influencing neural conversations, and controlling behaviors. The findings open new possibilities for therapies aimed at mental illnesses such as depression and…
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab backed by High-Flyer Capital Management, has gone viral after its chatbot app rose to the top of the Apple App Store charts. The lab’s AI models, trained using compute-efficient techniques, have led to questions about the US’s lead in the AI race and the demand for AI chips. DeepSeek’s strong…
A team of international researchers led by Cristián Peña at Fermilab has developed a new particle detector using superconducting microwires, which can detect high-energy charged particles with unprecedented precision. This breakthrough has the potential to propel the field of high-energy physics towards a new detection paradigm, enabling scientists to explore fundamental physics and potentially paving…