The CDC has updated its stance on vaccines and autism, sparking debate. The agency now says a link cannot be ruled out, a shift from its previous position. This change aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's views on vaccine dangers. However, CDC scientists insist no changes were made to their website. The Department of Health and Human Services remains...
The Trump administration is pushing ahead with a plan to scale back the Education Department, a move they believe will improve education by reducing federal control. However, many school and state officials are worried that this change will create more red tape without helping students who are struggling with reading and math. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has s...
Two tech companies are joining forces to make quantum computing safer and more reliable. SEALSQ and Quobly are working together to combine secure chip designs with quantum processors. This team-up is important because quantum technology is becoming more popular, and people need to make sure it's secure. The companies want to create hardware that is both quantum-resi...
In the early hours of Friday, a significant setback occurred at SpaceX's Starbase in Texas. A first-stage booster for the upgraded Starship rocket, known as Starship V3, failed during a test. This booster was designed to support future moon missions, a key part of NASA's plans to return humans to the lunar surface. The test aimed to assess the booster's propellant s...
Slovakia is asking NATO to enhance its air defenses. This request came from Prime Minister Robert Fico after his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Fico also emphasized that Slovakia will decide its own defense spending plans, even as other NATO members increase their military budgets. Slovakia has been vocal about not fully supporting the EU's approach...
In the world of quantum physics, understanding how systems behave is crucial. One key idea is the Eigenstate Thermalization Hypothesis (ETH). It suggests that individual quantum states can represent the thermal properties of a system. But what about systems that are always changing, not in balance? This is where the Gorini-Kossakowski-Lindblad-Sudarshan (GKLS) Master...
Asia is making big moves in tokenized finance, and it's happening faster than in the U. S. Let's break it down. Japan is working on rules to make crypto more like traditional finance. They've got over 12 million exchange accounts holding trillions in assets. The goal is to make it easier for banks and brokers to handle crypto without all the legal hassle. This could...
Cancer is a growing problem. By 2050, there could be 35 million cases worldwide. This is a lot for healthcare systems to handle. Treating cancer has changed. Now, doctors use precision medicine. This means treatments are made just for you. But, there's a lot of data to look at. It's too much for humans to handle alone. AI is stepping in to help. It can look at lots ...
The ocean is full of tiny, swimming babies of sea creatures. These little ones are called larvae. They float around until they find a good spot to grow up. This is a big deal because if they don't find the right place, they can't become adults. This process is super important for sea life, especially in places like coral reefs. Recently, scientists have been studyin...
CHAOS Industries, a defense tech firm based in Los Angeles, has just secured a massive $510 million investment. This brings their total funding to over $1 billion since they started in 2022. The company is known for creating advanced systems that help military personnel respond quickly to threats. This latest funding round was led by Valor Equity Partners, with prev...