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Small biotech firms quicker to 'latch onto' AI than big ones, says Tencent Healthcare President  

Small biotech firms "latch onto" AI more quickly than bigger firms, the head of Chinese tech giant Tencent's healthcare division said on Thursday, as more businesses

Small biotech firms quicker to 'latch onto' AI than big ones, says Tencent Healthcare President  
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

IBM to invest $10 billion for large-scale quantum computer by 2029

IBM said on Thursday it plans to invest more than $10 billion in quantum computing over five years as it aims to build by 2029 the first large-scale quantum computer capable of

IBM to invest $10 billion for large-scale quantum computer by 2029
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Private equity firm EQT partners with Google Cloud for AI rollout

EQT has partnered with Alphabet's

Private equity firm EQT partners with Google Cloud for AI rollout
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

CVS brings back coverage for Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound

CVS Health will restore Eli Lilly's weight-loss injection Zepbound to its list of covered drugs and add the drugmaker's newly approved obesity pill, Foundayo, it

CVS brings back coverage for Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound
Business|Science|Technology

US auto safety regulator opens probe into nearly 115,000 Rivian vehicles

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday it has opened a preliminary probe into 114,922 Rivian vehicles over an issue with the rear toe link.

US auto safety regulator opens probe into nearly 115,000 Rivian vehicles
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027

The U.S.

FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027
Business|Science|Technology

From diapers to drugs: How India's global corporate hubs are putting AI to work

Whether they are recruiting the ideal "momfluencer" to sell diapers or trawling through reams of data to fast-track drug launches, global

From diapers to drugs: How India's global corporate hubs are putting AI to work
Health|Science|World

WHO chief heads to Congo amid surging Ebola cases

The World Health Organization chief said on Thursday he was on his way to the Democratic Republic of Congo where an Ebola outbreak is outpacing the world's ability to

WHO chief heads to Congo amid surging Ebola cases
Environment|Science|Technology|World

A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend

A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
Health|Science|Technology

Is my brain wired to never see a ghost? A psychologist on three factors that make a paranormal experience more likely

The human mind is always searching for meaning in ambiguity. Could misinterpretations of the external world create the experience of the supernatural?

Is my brain wired to never see a ghost? A psychologist on three factors that make a paranormal experience more likely
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Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Crime|Opinion|Science

To ‘86’ occasionally means to kill but usually doesn’t: A linguistic investigation into the Instagram threat charge against James Comey

Does a seashell arrangement in the form of the numerals ‘86 47’ amount to a criminal threat to assassinate President Donald Trump, as prosecutors suggest?

To ‘86’ occasionally means to kill but usually doesn’t: A linguistic investigation into the Instagram threat charge against James Comey
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology

Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs

Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs

Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Bat in the house? Here’s how to remove it safely

A bat biologist walks through the steps for persuading a bat to leave your home, and what to do when a whole family decides to roost in your attic.

Bat in the house? Here’s how to remove it safely
Africa|Health|Political|Science|World

Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa

Aid supplies have been rushed in to the center of Congo's Ebola outbreak where medical workers are struggling with equipment shortages, distrustful locals and armed groups

Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Taylor Swift trademarking her voice and likeness points to a new legal frontier in combating AI deepfakes

When AI is used to manufacture fake endorsements, copyright law doesn’t do enough to protect celebrities, influencers and other public figures.

Taylor Swift trademarking her voice and likeness points to a new legal frontier in combating AI deepfakes
Health|Opinion|Science

Should you get a second medical opinion? A surgeon explains why doing so can make you a more confident patient

Seeking a second opinion is a patient’s right. Knowing how empowering another perspective can be may make it less awkward to ask for one.

Should you get a second medical opinion? A surgeon explains why doing so can make you a more confident patient
Health|Political|Science|World

US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home

The U.S. is setting up a facility in Kenya to quarantine U.S. citizens who have been exposed to Ebola, and will not bring them home

US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Nebius shares hit two-week high as former OpenAI employee's fund buys stake

Nebius Group's shares climbed 9% on Thursday after a fund run by former OpenAI employee Leopold Aschenbrenner disclosed a stake in the AI infrastructure firm.

Nebius shares hit two-week high as former OpenAI employee's fund buys stake
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

From biotech to orbit: Rocket One's AI and space rebrand sends shares flying

Shares of biotech-turned-AI company Rocket One jumped almost 40% on Thursday as the company rebranded to capitalize on hot investment themes, a strategy many

From biotech to orbit: Rocket One's AI and space rebrand sends shares flying
Health|Science|World

EU secures emergency deliveries of potential treatment against hantavirus

The first doses of an experimental antiviral for hantavirus treatment are being dispatched to France, Spain and the Netherlands, the European Commission said on Thursday. 

EU secures emergency deliveries of potential treatment against hantavirus
Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts

Pope Leo this week repudiated a major teaching used by the Catholic Church since at least the fifth century to evaluate when countries might be

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts
Health|Science|World

WHO chief says Ebola testing being scaled up in Congo

The World Health Organization said on Thursday on X that, in partnership with the national medical research organization of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is scaling

WHO chief says Ebola testing being scaled up in Congo
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy

A key challenge for the Federal Reserve is that higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.

It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy
Education|Environment|Science

Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’

Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’

Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Groq raising up to $650 million from existing investors, source says

Groq is raising up to $650 million from existing investors, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday, after the AI chip startup signed a $17 billion licensing deal

Groq raising up to $650 million from existing investors, source says
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Anthropic to boost hiring in Europe after opening Milan office

Anthropic will continue expanding in Europe after opening its sixth office on the continent in Milan on Thursday, Chris Ciauri, managing director for international at the U.S

Anthropic to boost hiring in Europe after opening Milan office
Health|Science|Technology

Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk

Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk

Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk
Africa|Health|Science|World

Kenya approves US Ebola quarantine request as WHO chief heads to Congo

Kenya has approved a request from the U.S. to open a quarantine facility in the East African nation for Americans exposed to Ebola, U.S. officials told Reuters on

Kenya approves US Ebola quarantine request as WHO chief heads to Congo
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says

A senior TSMC executive said on Thursday that surging electricity demands from AI are making energy efficiency rather than computing power the main

Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Microsoft to release new coding model next week, the Information reports

Microsoft will unveil a suite of new homegrown AI models next week at its annual "Build" conference for developers in San Francisco, including a coding model to boost the usage of

Microsoft to release new coding model next week, the Information reports
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests

A study details a surprising new way into how pigeons find their way home

Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic's valuation surges to $965 billion, surpassing OpenAI

Anthropic said on Thursday it has raised $65 billion at a post-money valuation of $965 billion, as it aims to bolster computing capacity to meet growing demand for chatbot Claude

Anthropic's valuation surges to $965 billion, surpassing OpenAI
Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic to roll out Claude Mythos in coming weeks, launches Opus 4.8

Anthropic on Thursday said it is launching an upgraded Claude Opus 4.8 model even as it works to release its powerful, market-moving Mythos model to all customers in the coming

Anthropic to roll out Claude Mythos in coming weeks, launches Opus 4.8
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Ohio suspends data center tax break as tech firms face pressure to pay the cost to power AI

Ohio is suspending a tax break that has been critical to its competition with other states to attract the massive new facilities that power and train artificial intelligence chatbots

Ohio suspends data center tax break as tech firms face pressure to pay the cost to power AI
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Musk says SpaceX agreed only six-month Colossus AI lease to Anthropic

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday the IPO-bound company had only agreed to lease its Colossus AI training data center clusters to Anthropic for six months, though he added it

Musk says SpaceX agreed only six-month Colossus AI lease to Anthropic
Health|Science|Technology|World

Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients

New research suggests a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B may let some patients stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous liver virus

Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients
Environment|Health|Science

Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo

A Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insights and became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case has died

Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Japan state-backed fund considering sale of chipmaking materials maker JSR, sources say

Japan Investment Corp (JIC), a state-backed fund, is considering selling JSR, two people familiar with the matter said, two years after it took

Japan state-backed fund considering sale of chipmaking materials maker JSR, sources say
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save 7 people trapped in cave

The leader of a Thai volunteer group helping to extract seven people trapped in a cave in Laos

Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save 7 people trapped in cave
Environment|Science|World

Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds

Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperatures expected to

Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout, sources say

Chinese technology giant ByteDance is developing its own central processing units (CPUs) to support its growing AI infrastructure needs,

ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout, sources say
Political|Science|Technology|World

US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds

A conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan would risk a nuclear escalation with both militaries likely to stage sweeping

US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds
Business|Environment|Science|World

Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a three-out-of-four chance that the next five years will average more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures

Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination

The Australian government said on Thursday it had launched legal action against 3M over contamination from firefighting foam supplied by the U.S. company

Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination
Economy|Education|Health|Science

About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year

The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Fed's Goolsbee says oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse of AI hype

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday amped up his warning that mounting expectations for the productivity-boosting potential of AI could send inflation

Fed's Goolsbee says oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse of AI hype
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Bayer sued for allegedly monopolizing US market for GMO corn seeds

Bayer used illegal and anti-competitive practices to monopolize the U.S. market for genetically engineered corn seeds, reaping "hundreds of millions, if not

Bayer sued for allegedly monopolizing US market for GMO corn seeds
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Science|World

Eleven feared dead in Washington state chemical vat rupture, operation moves to recovery effort

The search for nine people missing after a chemical tank imploded and ruptured a day earlier in Washington state has moved from a rescue to a

Eleven feared dead in Washington state chemical vat rupture, operation moves to recovery effort
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks

There are millions of chemical tanks around the U.S., and experts say it is exceedingly rare for them to fail

West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|Science|US|World

Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections

Fair housing groups have filed a lawsuit over a rule change by the Trump administration that they allege reverses decades of lending protections and opens the door to discrimination against Black people, Latinos and other minorities

Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux

President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the Iran war, saying “things are going very well” days after insisting a settlement was “largely negotiated.”

The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux
Business|Science|Technology|US

SpaceX's Starship rockets are grounded pending investigation after test flight

SpaceX Starship launches are on hold pending an investigation into last week's test flight

SpaceX's Starship rockets are grounded pending investigation after test flight
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Synopsys reaches settlement with Elliott, says Jesse Cohn to join board

Chip design software maker Synopsys has reached an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management that will give one board seat to

Synopsys reaches settlement with Elliott, says Jesse Cohn to join board
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

How Arizona finds the home of human remains

How Arizona finds the home of human remains

How Arizona finds the home of human remains
Business|Science|Technology|US|World

FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship booster mishap

The U.S.

FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship booster mishap
Health|Science|Travel|World

US puts its focus on keeping Ebola cases out of the country

The United States on Wednesday said it must prevent any cases of Ebola from entering the country from the Democratic Republic of

US puts its focus on keeping Ebola cases out of the country
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight

Students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight

Students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight
Science|Technology

Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly

Robots that look like dogs or people try to replicate symmetrical shapes found in nature

Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax

Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax

Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S.

Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Capgemini says AI widens client spending pool

By Leo Marchandon and Coralie Lamarque (REUTERS), May 27 (Rtrs) - Capgemini on Thursday said artificial intelligence was opening access to client spending beyond traditional information technology

Capgemini says AI widens client spending pool
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Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Global firms use AI at Indian hubs to bring more ad work in-house

Global companies are using AI at their Indian hubs to bring more creative work in-house, cutting turnaround time and their reliance on

Global firms use AI at Indian hubs to bring more ad work in-house
Environment|Health|Science|World

WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge

(Corrects paragraph 5 to state that North and South Kivu provinces are partially controlled by M23 rebels, not that North Kivu is held by M23 and South Kivu is controlled by the Alliance Fleuve Congo;

WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge
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US space stocks rise on SpaceX IPO hype

Shares of U.S. space companies continued to climb on Wednesday, extending their recent rally as investors bet that rocket company SpaceX's

US space stocks rise on SpaceX IPO hype
Health|Science|Travel|World

Countries tighten travel rules as Ebola risk rises

The World Health Organization on Sunday, May 17, declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health

Countries tighten travel rules as Ebola risk rises
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI Foundation commits $250 million to help workers, economies navigate AI disruption

The non-profit that controls OpenAI will commit an initial $250 million for grants, partnerships and direct work aimed at helping workers and economies navigate the disruption

OpenAI Foundation commits $250 million to help workers, economies navigate AI disruption
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says

A new study says the size and damage from hailstones will increase in a warming world

A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms

There has been a surge in mining companies seeking U.S. listings this year, but even more striking is the change in language as firms explicitly target

Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Nuclear firm Newcleo to list on Nasdaq in a deal valuing it at $2.4 billion

Nuclear energy company Newcleo has entered an agreement to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange through a merger with NewHold Investment Corp III, the firm

Nuclear firm Newcleo to list on Nasdaq in a deal valuing it at $2.4 billion
Economy|Health|Science|World

'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response

In an Ebola outbreak, hours matter. 

'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response
Health|Science|World

US planning quarantine facility in Kenya for citizens exposed to Ebola, sources say

The U.S. is discussing with Kenya opening a facility there to quarantine American citizens who become exposed to the Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two

US planning quarantine facility in Kenya for citizens exposed to Ebola, sources say