Biotech startup debuts lab-grown coffee beans promising major cuts in water use and deforestation impact
A biotech startup unveiled lab-grown coffee produced from cultured coffee plant cells, not traditional farmed beans. Company leaders claim the approach can dramatically reduce water use and deforestation pressures. The…
Scientists report AI-designed antibiotic shows potent results against drug-resistant infections in early trials
Scientists report that an artificial intelligence designed antibiotic has delivered potent results against drug-resistant infections in early trials. The candidate emerged from machine learning systems trained on large, curated antimicrobial…
Gene-edited wheat resists heatwaves, signaling a breakthrough for climate-proof crops
Gene-edited wheat is advancing as a defense against punishing heatwaves affecting farms worldwide. Scientists are designing precise DNA edits that help plants keep cool, protect pollen, and hold yield. These…
Scientists test a gene-edited mosquito that blocks malaria transmission in a real-world village trial
Scientists have begun testing a gene-edited mosquito designed to block malaria transmission in a real-world village setting. The team is running the study in large screened enclosures built within a…
Researchers debut an inhalable mRNA therapy that shrinks lung tumors in preclinical tests
Scientists have introduced an inhalable mRNA therapy that shrinks lung tumors in animal models. The team reports consistent tumor regression after repeated dosing through a nebulizer. The therapy delivered messenger…
US and EU unveil joint framework to label AI-generated content across social platforms
The United States and European Union unveiled a joint framework for labeling AI-generated content. The initiative seeks consistent transparency across major social platforms. Policymakers framed the approach as voluntary, interoperable,…
Gene-edited coral shows enhanced heat tolerance in first open-ocean restoration pilot
Mass bleaching now threatens tropical reefs with increasing frequency and severity. Restoration teams are therefore testing new tools alongside traditional practices. One emerging tool uses precise gene editing to bolster…
Generative AI voice clones shake up audiobook production, sparking new union negotiations in publishing
Voice cloning has entered audiobook studios, and the shockwaves are unmistakable. Publishers see faster production and lower costs. Narrators see threats to livelihoods and bargaining power. Unions and guilds have…
Global scramble for AI chips reshapes semiconductor alliances and trade policy
The race to secure AI chips now shapes alliances, investments, and trade policy worldwide. Nations view accelerators as strategic assets, not ordinary components. Companies reposition supply chains, while governments update…
New blood test aims to detect early-stage pancreatic cancer, spurring fast-track trials
Pancreatic cancer often remains undetected until it is advanced and aggressive. A new blood test aims to change that trajectory. Researchers designed the assay to flag early biological signals shed…