A surprise reversal in July China’s official factory gauge slipped into contraction in July 2022, reversing June’s brief rebound. The National Bureau of Statistics reported a manufacturing purchasing managers’ index…
A puzzle preserved for generations A mysterious millipede challenged scientists for nearly 90 years after collectors first encountered it. Early researchers preserved specimens but could not confidently determine their exact…
Archaeologists are investigating a newly identified shipwreck off Turkey’s coast, where seas have carried trade for millennia. The discovery adds another site to one of the world’s richest underwater archaeological…
A satellite survey identified 166 major methane plumes connected to oil and gas sites across New Mexico. The detections revealed concentrated releases that conventional emissions inventories can miss or underestimate.…
Policy decision draws scrutiny The Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting places the future path of interest rates at the center of market attention. The Federal Open Market Committee sets a…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warns that attackers actively exploit critical PHP web vulnerabilities. Its action on CVE-2024-4577 focused attention on a dangerous flaw affecting particular Windows deployments.…
A rapid response to an unusual discovery An AI-assisted security review identified a serious flaw in PHP, triggering a coordinated response from maintainers and vendors. Human researchers confirmed the finding,…
Survey captures renewed optimism American consumers felt more confident in November 2023, ending three consecutive monthly declines in a closely watched survey. The Conference Board said its Consumer Confidence Index…
American consumers feel somewhat better when fuel bills shrink, because gasoline remains one of the most visible household expenses. Lower pump prices leave more cash for groceries, services, debt payments,…
A former OpenAI science lead has launched a robotics startup focused on automating wet laboratory work. The venture targets repetitive experimental tasks that still require extensive manual handling, scheduling, and…
