The alleged group rape of a Cornell University student has become one of the most serious scandals in the 161-year history of the elite New York institution, while also exposing a legal
Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all but one onboard and many people on the ground outside the airport perimeter. It is now widely understood that a preliminary report,
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A sweeping new genomic study published in Nature has uncovered compelling evidence that many of the most notorious infectious diseases—such as plague and leprosy—made the leap to humans only after ancient communities
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Scientists have sequenced proteins from fossils over 20 million years old, dramatically extending the molecular fossil record—and potentially opening the door to studying dinosaurs at the molecular level. As reported by Nature,
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A breakthrough in artificial taste sensing may offer a lifeline to people who have lost their sense of taste due to neurological conditions. Researchers have developed a graphene-based device that, with the
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OpenAI’s latest large language model, o3, has emerged as the top-performing AI system for answering scientific questions, according to a newly launched benchmarking platform called SciArena, as reported by Nature. Developed by
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Amazon is exploring a fresh multibillion-dollar investment in AI startup Anthropic to deepen their strategic alliance, aiming to secure a competitive edge in the global race to commercialize artificial intelligence, according to
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In late December 2024, the discovery of asteroid 2024 YR4 triggered a flurry of activity among astronomers and planetary defence experts worldwide. The asteroid was first detected on 27 December—crucially, two days
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The United States and Europe risk falling behind China in the global competition to commercialize fusion energy, according to a new report published by MIT Technology Review. Despite leading in early research
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When Chinese startup DeepSeek unveiled its open-source foundation model DeepSeek-R1 earlier this year, it sent shockwaves across the AI world—and a wake-up call through India’s tech community. The model, developed with significantly
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OpenAI, the $300 billion artificial intelligence powerhouse, has dramatically strengthened its security protocols to shield its intellectual property from foreign spying attempts, particularly amid rising concerns about Chinese corporate espionage. According to
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Nick Clegg, former UK Deputy Prime Minister and until recently Meta’s president of global affairs, has argued that misinformation thrives online not primarily due to social media algorithms but because it taps
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Older academics at Cambridge University are reportedly blocking research grants for younger colleagues due to jealousy, according to Wyn Evans, a professor of astrophysics and candidate for the university’s next chancellorship. Speaking
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The Commercial High Court of Colombo has granted a 14-day enjoining order restraining legal action to wind up SriLankan Airlines over unpaid international bond obligations amounting to $209 million. The order, issued
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In a groundbreaking development that could redefine the future of regenerative medicine, Chinese scientists have successfully regenerated damaged ear tissue in mice by reactivating what they call an “evolutionarily disabled genetic switch.”
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While much of the Northern Hemisphere enjoys the long, sun-soaked days of summer, Earth is quietly drifting to a surprising milestone: its farthest point from the sun, known as aphelion. As reported
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