Tantalising sign of possible life on faraway world
Nasa's James Webb Telescope may have discovered a molecule thought only to be produced by life.
Source: bbc.com
AI cuts treatment time for cancer radiotherapy
The technology will be offered at cost price to all NHS trusts in England, following successful pilot studies.
Source: bbc.com
Microsoft: Chinese hackers hit key US bases on Guam
The malware hit facilities on Guam that would be critical to any US response to an invasion of Taiwan.
Source: bbc.com
News: Basel to become Europe’s Silicon Valley of biotech
Silicon Valley is synonymous with technology and innovation. On the other side of the Northern Hemisphere, Basel in Switzerland draws parallels, edging the city closer to becoming Europe’s Silicon Valley of biotech.
Source: baselarea.swiss
Digital map created of UK's underground pipes and cables
It is hoped a digital map of power cables, gas pipes and sewers will help avoid accidents.
Source: bbc.com
Pharma recommends five priorities for future pandemic preparedness and response - IFPMA
As the global architecture for pandemic preparedness and response is discussed, IFPMA shares practical solutions and recommends focussing on five priorities.
Source: ifpma.org
Lecturer detects bot use in one-fifth of assessments as concerns mount over AI in exams
Deakin University’s Sally Brandon says technology ‘not going away’ as educators strive to adapt to use of software such as ChatGPT
Source: theguardian.com
Ransomware group LockBit apologizes saying 'partner' was behind SickKids attack | CBC News
A global ransomware operator has issued a rare apology after it claims one of its "partners" was behind a cyberattack on Canada's largest pediatric medical centre.
Source: www.cbc.ca
Police seize on COVID-19 tech to expand global surveillance
JERUSALEM (AP) — Majd Ramlawi was serving coffee in Jerusalem’s Old City when a chilling text message appeared on his phone. “You have been spotted as having participated in acts of violence in the Al-Aqsa Mosque,” it read in Arabic.
Source: apnews.com
Science education in an age of twitter disinformation / Post.
Science education needs to adapt to a world of misinformation on social media and beyond.
Source: post.news
Newborns to get rapid genetic disease diagnosis
The entire DNA of 100,000 newborns in England will be sequenced to spot rare genetic conditions early.
Source: bbc.com
Life-threatening infections on the rise due to drug-resistant bacteria, new WHO report reveals
Over 50 per cent of life-threatening bacterial infections are becoming resistant to treatment, a new World Health Organization (WHO) report published on Friday reveals.
Source: news.un.org
A legal case to stop sewage pollution: how did we get here?
We are suing the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for not taking effective action on sewage pollution entering our seas. We’ve not taken this step lightly.
Source: mcsuk.org
WHO convenes experts to identify new pathogens that could spark pandemics
The World Health Organization (WHO) is working to compile an updated list of priority pathogens that can cause future outbreaks or pandemics, the UN agency announced on Monday.
Source: news.un.org
FDA approves most expensive drug ever, a $3.5 million-per-dose gene therapy for hemophilia B
The single-dose medicine "represents important progress" as the first-ever gene therapy for the rare disorder, the FDA said. ”The Food and Drug Administration cleared Hemgenix, an IV treatment for adults with hemophilia B, the less common form of the genetic disorder which primarily affects men.”
Source: cbsnews.com
Thales Alenia Space wins EU feasibility study for 'Ascend' space data centers
"Orbital data centers to offload compute and emissions." "The European Commission has contracted Thales Alenia Space to lead the ASCEND feasibility study for data centers in orbit."
Source: datacenterdynamics.com
Atrial fibrillation screening using smartphones increases detection and treatment
Your access to the latest cardiovascular news, science, tools and resources.
Source: escardio.org
The Ugandan designer who upcycles British cast-offs – and returns them to sender
Making a statement in more ways than one, a new fashion line is made from western cast-offs. Can it reboot Uganda’s textile industry?
Source: positive.news
IU announces 20 fellowships for Ukrainian scholars
Robert F. Byrnes Russian and East European Institute director Dr. Sarah Phillips said the fellowships will provide Ukrainian academics with stable employment and research opportunities.
Source: indianapublicmedia.org
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