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Putin says Russia’s sovereignty depends on the speed of innovation

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stressed that the country’s sovereignty and long-term development increasingly depend on how quickly scientific and technological innovations can be transformed into practical applications, including in the defense sector. Speaking during a meeting of the Council......

AI helps scientists design novel viruses, raising new questions about biological security

Artificial intelligence has taken a new step into the field of synthetic biology, with US researchers using an AI system to generate previously unseen variants of a harmless virus. The research, published in Science on August 6, demonstrates how AI can analyze enormous quantities of genetic information......

Thermo Fisher targets 15%-20% customer growth in India as biopharma sector expands

Thermo Fisher Scientific expects its customer base in India to grow by 15% to 20% over the next five years, as expanding biopharmaceutical research and manufacturing activity drives demand for laboratory and drug-development technologies. The US-based life sciences company is targeting continued double-digit......

Sharks could help scientists improve hurricane forecasts by collecting ocean data

Scientists are exploring an unusual new tool for improving hurricane forecasts: sharks equipped with miniature ocean sensors. Researchers at the University of Delaware are testing whether tagged sharks can act as mobile scientific platforms, collecting measurements in parts of the ocean that are difficult......

Methane emissions from Siberia have doubled over the past decade, scientists find

A new international climate study has found that annual methane emissions from Siberia have nearly doubled over the past decade, raising fresh concerns about the accelerating effects of climate change and the growing role of natural greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers from China, Japan, and Europe......

AI-designed synthetic viruses could transform medicine while raising biosecurity questions

Researchers at Stanford University have demonstrated how artificial intelligence can be used to design synthetic viruses that do not exist in nature, marking a significant advance in biotechnology with the potential to reshape future medical treatments. While the breakthrough could accelerate the development......

New study explores the theoretical limits of human lifespan

A recent scientific study has reignited debate over the biological limits of human life, suggesting that the theoretical maximum human lifespan could extend far beyond the longest age ever recorded. Using advanced mathematical modeling, researchers estimated that under ideal biological conditions, the......

Google Cloud partners with Mirendil to advance self-improving artificial intelligence

Google Cloud has entered into a multi-year partnership with artificial intelligence startup Mirendil to support the development of self-improving AI systems, highlighting the growing demand for advanced computing infrastructure as AI research becomes increasingly complex. Under the agreement, Mirendil......

Scientists uncover the mystery behind Antarctica’s Blood Falls

An international team of researchers has provided new insights into the origin of Antarctica’s famous Blood Falls, solving a mystery that has fascinated scientists for more than a century. Their findings suggest that the striking red water flowing from beneath Taylor Glacier comes from an ancient......