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Japan Airlines (JAL) has reported a cyber attack that has caused delays to some flights and suspended ticket sales for all services on Thursday. The airline experienced “malfunctions in systems communicating with external systems” since shortly before 7:30am local time. JAL temporarily isolated a router that was causing the disruption and is currently checking the…

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery linking a gene variant to the spread of breast cancer. The PCSK9 gene, previously known for its role in cholesterol levels, has been found to drive the metastasis of breast cancer. A lab-made antibody, already approved for high cholesterol treatment, has shown promise in reducing cancer spread in mouse…

A recent incident in Los Angeles has raised concerns about the liability of autonomous vehicles in the event of a collision. A Waymo robotaxi and a Serve Robotics sidewalk delivery robot collided at an intersection, highlighting the need for clear guidelines on who is responsible in the case of damage. The companies involved have confirmed…

The world of medicine is on the cusp of a revolution with the development of new weight-loss drugs and breakthroughs in various fields. Eli Lilly’s oral pill orforglipron and Amgen’s maritide are set to change the game in treating obesity and diabetes. Meanwhile, researchers are exploring the potential of GLP-1 agonists to treat other illnesses,…

India’s biotech sector is experiencing rapid growth, with the country’s bio-economy expanding from $10 billion in 2015 to $130 billion in 2024. The sector is expected to continue its growth, reaching $300 billion by 2030. Top biotech companies in India, such as Bugworks Research, Biocon, and Eyestem, are making significant contributions to the sector, developing…

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab, has released an “open” AI model, DeepSeek V3, which has been found to misidentify itself as ChatGPT, a rival AI-powered chatbot platform. The model’s training data distribution has been questioned, with some speculating that it may have been trained on outputs from rival AI systems, potentially leading to hallucinations and…

The AEONMINING system, a cloud-based mining platform, is poised to change the face of cryptocurrency mining. By leveraging cloud computing technology and clean energy, this innovative system offers a flexible and economical solution for miners, eliminating the need for expensive equipment and high energy consumption. With its user-friendly interface and real-time monitoring tools, AEONMINING is…

Researchers from the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered that human eyelashes possess a unique feature that helps to repel water, keeping our vision clear during rainy conditions. This water-repelling ability is attributed to the micro-ratchet-like structure of the eyelash cuticle and its hydrophobic properties. The study…

The year 2024 saw significant advancements in the field of psychedelics, with the discovery of psilocybin’s ability to temporarily erase brain networks. Additionally, geoscientists found the most dangerous part of the Cascadia megathrust fault, and DNA analysis revealed the macabre diet of two 19th-century lions. These findings have the potential to revolutionize mental health treatments…