Breakthrough weight-loss pill shows diabetes remission potential in late-stage trial
A late-stage clinical trial reports that an experimental weight-loss pill may drive remission of type 2 diabetes. Investigators observed meaningful improvements in blood sugar control alongside significant weight reduction. The…
Lab-grown coffee heads for pilot store launches as fermentation startups scale up production
Lab-grown coffee is moving from labs to storefront pilots as fermentation startups scale production capacity. Companies are targeting small retail tests to validate flavor, pricing, and consumer acceptance. These pilots…
Surge of H5N1 bird flu detections in dairy herds triggers expanded testing and worker protections across multiple states
Reports of H5N1 detections in U.S. dairy herds have accelerated across multiple states. Health and agriculture agencies expanded testing and worker protections in response. Officials emphasize swift coordination between state…
Astronomers report first tantalizing signs of an exomoon atmosphere using JWST spectral data
Tantalizing Signs of an Exomoon Atmosphere Emerge from JWST Spectral Data Astronomers report the first tantalizing evidence for an exomoon atmosphere, gleaned from James Webb Space Telescope spectra. The claim…
Breakthrough blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer with high accuracy in a multicenter study
Pancreatic cancer often evades detection until advanced stages, limiting treatment options and survival. A new multicenter study reports a blood test that detects early-stage disease with high accuracy. Researchers from…
New sodium-ion battery prototype shows strong low-temperature performance for next‑gen electric vehicles
Cold weather still limits many electric vehicles during winter commutes and mountain trips. Range drops, charging slows, and drivers worry. A new sodium-ion battery prototype addresses these issues with strong…
Global shipping snarled as Red Sea tensions escalate, forcing carriers onto longer routes around Africa
Global shipping networks face renewed disruption as tensions in the Red Sea intensify and risks escalate. Carriers have diverted dozens of services away from the Suez Canal, routing vessels around…
EU opens sweeping probe into major social platforms’ child safety practices under the Digital Services Act
European Union regulators have launched a broad investigation into social platforms’ protections for minors under the Digital Services Act. The action targets how very large online platforms manage risks to…
Solid-state battery prototype doubles energy density and slashes charging time in early tests
A new solid-state battery prototype reports major gains in lab testing. The team describes roughly double the cell energy density. They also report markedly shorter charging times versus today’s lithium-ion…
New AI tool predicts protein structures in seconds, accelerating next-gen drug discovery
A breakthrough AI system now predicts protein structures within seconds, reshaping timelines for drug discovery. Researchers can generate reliable 3D models faster than traditional simulations allow. The tool compresses weeks…