What if a tiny microbe could turn into a global threat? This is what hundreds of biologists are worrying about. They claim that in the next few decades, scientists might create a dangerous microorganism. This microbe could start a pandemic that's impossible to stop. Crop fields might turn into waste
Scientists found four bacteria from China's coastal sediments and named them all members of the Albidovulum clan. They're like cousins, sharing similar traits and DNA. Previously, one of them was known as Defluviimonas, but the scientists felt like they fit better in the Albidovulum family. They fou
Microplastics, tiny plastic bits under five millimetres, are causing big trouble in our waterways. These little pieces are gathering in urban freshwater ponds, affecting creatures like Daphnia, which are vital for these ecosystems. Scientists looked at how microplastics affect Daphnia's health and t
Imagine if robots could feel and sense the world around them like humans do. That's what scientists have been working on with a new flexible sensor. This sensor is like a tiny, smart patch that can detect pressure, temperature, and even magnetic fields. It's made of a flexible coil on a polyimide ba
Formic, a company specializing in robotic automation for U. S. manufacturers, has welcomed two new leaders to their team. Joel Onyshuk joins as the Vice President of Sales, aiming to expand the company's reach and revenue. He brings experience from growing startups to big acquisitions. Meanwhile, To
Deep in the microscopic world, a tiny organism named KARE_P3, a gram-positive microbe, has been discovered to hold a big secret. This microbe, found living inside plants, can break down tough epoxy resin materials. When scientists studied it, they found that it produces special molecules called seco
After 18 years at Warner Bros. Television, J. J. Abrams' Bad Robot has signed a new two-year, non-exclusive deal with Warner Bros. This deal gives Bad Robot a first look at both films and TV shows. This comes after a previous five-year exclusive deal worth $250 million ended in 2022. The TV market h
General Motors (GM) has made a big change in its plans for self-driving cars. Instead of trying to create a fleet of robotaxis that drive themselves, GM will now focus on improving driver-assistance features. This change comes after GM realized that developing a robotaxi service would need a lot of
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a nominee for the Health and Human Services Secretary position, is reportedly lobbying for his daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, to become the deputy director of the CIA. Kennedy, who previously worked at the CIA undercover, has been critical of the agency. The role doe
More than 75 Nobel Prize winners have joined forces to urge the Senate not to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This is a rare move for the esteemed group, who usually steer clear of politics. The concern? Kennedy's controversial vie
