A major European research initiative is turning to the ocean for solutions to inflammatory bowel diseases. The Algae4IBD project has already identified promising extracts from over 20 algal species and is developing functional food prototypes.
Researchers have captured the most detailed images yet of how DNA is packed inside droplet-like structures called condensates. This reveals the molecular rules that allow cells to compact genetic material while keeping it functional.
Finding geothermal energy has always been a high-cost gamble. Now, AI is changing the game. A company called Zanskar used machine learning to pinpoint a massive new reservoir, proving the tech can unlock a huge clean energy source.
Spotify’s annual Wrapped recap is back with new features for 2025. The big addition is Wrapped Party, a competitive mode that lets you challenge friends to see who had the weirder or more dedicated listening year.
Europe is moving to build its own AI chip factories to compete with the US, targeting a formal bidding process in early 2026. Meanwhile, Meta is making a huge play for the future of AI devices by hiring two of Apple’s most iconic design leaders.
A large-scale study has found that 12-year-olds who own a smartphone face significantly higher health risks than their peers without one. The data shows clear associations with depression, obesity, and sleep deprivation, prompting a call for more careful consideration from parents.
HPE is making a bold claim: it can dethrone Cisco as the top wireless networking vendor. The confidence comes from merging Aruba and Juniper Mist, and a major product rollout at HPE Discover Barcelona.
In a podcast interview, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed he’s spending weekends studying startup culture. He says Microsoft’s massive scale has become a “massive disadvantage” for moving fast in the AI era.
Democratic Senator Mark Warner warns that AI-driven job displacement could cause unemployment among recent college graduates to hit 25% in the next three to five years. He’s pushing for a data collection effort with industry to measure the impact and avoid a crisis of “jobs not being created in the
China’s strategy for ocean dominance is entering a new phase with massive floating structures. These dual-use facilities extend military reach under the guise of civilian “blue economy” research, challenging U.S. naval power without direct confrontation.
