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…
Quantum sensor breakthrough enables centimeter-level indoor positioning without GPS
GPS falters indoors, where walls and ceilings scatter or block satellite signals. A new quantum sensor platform fills that gap. Researchers demonstrated centimeter-level indoor positioning using atomic-scale measurement techniques. Their…
Streetwear labels pivot to biodegradable textiles as consumers demand low-impact drops
Streetwear culture thrives on fast-moving drops and limited runs. Today, a growing share of fans also wants lower impact gear. Labels are responding with biodegradable textiles, smarter design, and clearer…
Breakthrough weight-loss pill challenges injectables, shaking up biotech and pharma markets
Powerful weight-loss injectables have dominated obesity care and headlines. A new wave of oral medicines now threatens that lead. Early data show pill-based therapies can approach injectable efficacy, with fewer…
Surge in AI-generated music tests record labels’ legal strategies and streaming platforms’ detection tools
A flood of AI-generated tracks is challenging music business playbooks. Record labels see opportunity and risk in the same wave. Streaming platforms face pressure to detect synthetic audio at enormous…
Streaming platforms clamp down on AI-generated songs after viral deepfake hits charts
Streaming services have tightened rules around AI-generated music after high-profile deepfake tracks spread rapidly. Executives see growing legal and reputational risks as synthetic songs imitate famous voices and styles. Listeners…
Breakthrough AI-designed antibiotic shows potent activity against drug-resistant superbugs, opening a new front in the fight against antimicrobial resistance
Scientists have unveiled an AI-designed antibiotic with strong activity against drug-resistant superbugs. The advance expands our arsenal against worsening antimicrobial resistance. Early data highlight broad potency, selective targeting, and a…
Chipmakers race to build advanced packaging plants as demand for AI accelerators outstrips supply
AI accelerators are selling faster than factories can assemble them. The constraint is not lithography alone. The choke point sits in advanced packaging, where multiple chips connect with ultrafine wiring.…
Streaming giants test live sports bundles to curb subscriber churn
Streaming platforms are bundling live sports to keep subscribers from canceling. Leaders see sports as the stickiest programming available. Churn rises when hit shows end or promotions expire. Executives want…
Major streaming platforms test ad-supported live sports tiers to boost subscriptions
Major streaming platforms test ad‑supported live sports tiers to boost subscriptions Streaming companies see live sports as a dependable engine for growth. Rights bring loyal viewers, premium sponsorships, and predictable…