AI-designed antibiotic shows promise against superbugs in first human trial
A milestone for AI in infectious disease An antibiotic designed with artificial intelligence has shown promise in its first human trial. Investigators reported encouraging safety and early activity against dangerous…
Scientists debut a simple blood test that flags early-stage pancreatic cancer with high accuracy, opening a path to routine screening
Scientists unveiled a simple blood test that flags early-stage pancreatic cancer with high accuracy. The test could enable routine screening and shift diagnoses earlier. The debut marks a potential turning…
Astronomers capture the first detailed weather map of a super-Earth, revealing extreme winds and metallic clouds
Astronomers have unveiled a landmark weather map of a super-Earth, charting temperatures, winds, and cloud cover across its surface. The map traces day-to-night conditions on a rocky world orbiting perilously…
Lab-grown meat clears key safety review in a major market, paving way for first restaurant tastings
Regulators have given cultivated meat a critical green light in a major market. The clearance followed a comprehensive safety review focused on how producers grow animal cells into meat. This…
Major social platforms roll out default teen safety modes amid mounting regulatory pressure
Major social platforms now switch teen accounts into stricter safety modes by default. Companies frame these changes as proactive protections. Lawmakers and regulators, however, increasingly demand such defaults through enforcement…
Gene-edited pig kidney transplant in a living patient shows sustained function, signaling a leap forward for xenotransplantation
A gene-edited pig kidney has functioned in a living human without dialysis for weeks. Clinicians reported steady urine output and improving creatinine after surgery. The case demonstrates meaningful graft function…
Astronomers detect methane and carbon dioxide on a nearby exoplanet, hinting at complex atmospheric chemistry and potential biosignatures
Methane and Carbon Dioxide Detected on a Nearby Exoplanet Hint at Complex Chemistry Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected methane and carbon dioxide on a nearby exoplanet.…
Streetwear labels pivot to made-to-order drops to curb overproduction and win sustainability-minded shoppers
Streetwear built its identity on scarcity, cultural signals, and tightly choreographed drops. Now, many labels are rethinking supply to match values. Made-to-order releases answer pressure to cut waste and prove…
Global chipmakers race to secure advanced lithography machines amid surging AI demand
Artificial intelligence is reshaping semiconductor priorities and investment across the world. Training models requires cutting-edge processors produced on advanced process nodes. Those nodes depend on sophisticated lithography machines that define…
AI-designed antibiotic shows potent activity against drug-resistant superbugs
Drug-resistant infections threaten modern medicine and patient safety worldwide. Hospitals battle pathogens that outpace traditional antibiotic discovery. Researchers increasingly turn to artificial intelligence for help. Their work now delivers antibiotic…