Cuba has launched a sweeping reorganization of its national science framework, positioning research and innovation at the core of its economic strategy as the country grapples with persistent external constraints. The overhaul,
Opera has announced a new browser called Opera Neon, built around artificial intelligence capabilities designed to go beyond traditional web browsing by performing tasks on behalf of users—including shopping, filling out forms,
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As AI systems grow more powerful and complex, the methods used to measure their performance are beginning to buckle under the pressure. According to a recent deep dive by MIT Technology Review,
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A research team led by Professor ZHANG Tierui at the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), has developed a novel catalyst that dramatically improves the performance of
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The future of medicine could be on the verge of a paradigm shift with the potential development of ethically sourced “spare” human bodies, known as “bodyoids.” These lab-grown human structures, designed without
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As we age, our bodies change in countless ways, but one question that’s been gaining attention in recent years is: how old is your brain? While it may seem like a mystery,
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In a pioneering study, researchers have successfully biosynthesized lignan glycosides—powerful antiviral compounds—using a synthetic yeast system, a breakthrough that could significantly boost the availability of these vital compounds for medicinal use. Lignans,
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At the 2025 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit, MIT Technology Review highlighted several breakthrough energy technologies that could power the future of the industry. Among the standout innovations were advancements in steel production,
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A study using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided new evidence supporting a radical theory: our entire universe may exist within a black hole. Researchers at Kansas State University analyzed
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor For years, Tesla reigned supreme in the electric vehicle (EV) world, propelled by Elon Musk’s cult-like following and Silicon Valley bravado. Musk wasn’t just selling cars; he
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As scientific research continues to progress, there is a growing recognition that Indigenous and local knowledge systems offer invaluable insights that have long been overlooked or dismissed by traditional Western science. One
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A research team from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has announced a pioneering advancement in lithium battery technology, allowing drones to operate reliably
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A suspected Chinese sixth-generation fighter jet, which first surfaced in December last year, has reportedly undergone another flight test, according to videos and images circulating on social media on Monday. The footage,
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A team of South African researchers stationed at the Sanae IV base in Antarctica has made an urgent plea for rescue after escalating tensions among team members. The scientists, isolated at the
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After nearly half a century of groundbreaking exploration, NASA’s Voyager spacecraft are being carefully managed to ensure they continue their journey into the unknown reaches of space for as long as possible.
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A NASA-led study has revealed that global sea levels rose at a higher-than-expected rate in 2024, continuing a troubling trend of rapid acceleration over the past three decades. The average rise last
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