Gaza blockade depletes World Food Programme stocks + 1 more story
North Korea confirms sending troops to Russia as a defense pact; Gaza blockade leaves World Food Programme out of supplies, risking starvation for millions. ⌘ Read more
China plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon + 2 more stories
China urges Korea to restrict rare earth exports to U.S.; global coral bleaching spreads due to record ocean heat; China plans a nuclear power plant on the Moon. ⌘ Read more
Judge declares Google’s ad network an illegal monopoly + 2 more stories
Plus, climate change may elevate arsenic in rice and new cellular discovery boosts cancer drugs. ⌘ Read more
Signs of life detected on distant planet + 1 more story
Plus, WHO finalizes pandemic treaty ⌘ Read more
First global fee targets ship emissions + 1 more story
High US-China tariffs disrupt trade, worry businesses; major nations agree on first global fee for ship emissions ⌘ Read more
Scientists map part of mouse brain with unprecedented detail + 2 more stories
Scientists map great ape genomes, revealing human links; experts achieve unprecedented mouse brain mapping detail; Trump cuts most tariffs but raises China’s steeply. ⌘ Read more
US increases China tariffs to 104%; China responds with 84%
China retaliates against US with new tariffs; UN considers first global shipping tax to cut emissions; NATO monitors China’s military activities near Taiwan. ⌘ Read more
China matches US tariffs in trade war escalation + 1 more story
Melting Arctic ice opens routes, raising tensions; US-China trade war hurts markets ⌘ Read more
Trump announces tariffs on all imports + 2 more stories
U.S. faces global import tariffs; CERN unveils plans for 91km collider; Russia seeks to legalize Taliban. ⌘ Read more
Project update + 2 significant news stories
Unmanned rocket explodes 40 seconds after launch in Norway during private space mission; Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire; Israel counters with own terms. ⌘ Read more
Russia and Ukraine agree to halt Black Sea conflict + 1 more story
Russia and Ukraine halt Black Sea conflict; Trump plans tariffs on Venezuelan oil buyers. ⌘ Read more
Dark energy might be weakening + 1 more story
Scientists create largest 3D universe map, suggesting dark energy may weaken; Research shows modern humans evolved from two ancient populations. ⌘ Read more
Israel strikes Gaza, ending ceasefire + 3 more stories
Israel breaks Gaza ceasefire, conducting deadly airstrikes. Webb telescope sees CO2 on exoplanets. Germany’s €1 trillion debt plan faces debate. Global trade hits $33 trillion. ⌘ Read more
Archaeologists found Europe’s oldest human ancestor’s face fossil + 2 more stories
Syria signs temporary constitution for transition; archaeologists find oldest human fossil in Europe; Sudan faces world’s worst humanitarian crisis. ⌘ Read more
China launches Manus, world’s first autonomous AI agent + 2 more stories
China unveils Manus, a fully autonomous AI agent; China imposes 15% tariffs on key U.S. farm goods; Global warming raises space debris threats. ⌘ Read more
North Korea reveals new nuclear-powered submarine + 1 more story
Russia reclaims territory with help from North Korea; North Korea unveils new nuclear submarine. ⌘ Read more
Startup launches biological computer made of human brain cells
Melbourne start-up launches biological computer using human neurons; Novel immune system function reveals potential for antibiotic advancements; Australia reveals its oldest-known impact crater dating back 3.47 billion years ⌘ Read more
Over half of adults predicted to be obese by 2050 + 1 more story
Study predicts over half of adults will be obese by 2050; Trump imposes steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China ⌘ Read more
Ukraine, UK, and France to draft a ceasefire plan to present to US
Britain, France, and Ukraine draft ceasefire; Iowa bans gender identity rights; Israel blocks aid deliveries into Gaza Strip. ⌘ Read more
Trump threatens 25% tariffs on EU imports + 1 more story
Trump proposes 25% tariffs on EU imports; Ukraine and the U.S. approach a mineral rights deal ⌘ Read more
Europe launches advanced AI weather forecasting system + 1 more story
Europe launches an advanced AI weather forecasting system for improved predictions; Israel demands demilitarization of southern Syria amid rising tensions. ⌘ Read more
Microsoft unveils experimental quantum chip using new state of matter + 1 more story
Microsoft unveils a new chip that accelerates quantum computing; Nvidia launches Evo 2, largest AI system for genetic research ⌘ Read more
Researchers found gene linked to origins of human speech + 2 more stories
Scientists identify gene responsible for speech development; North Korea rejects US denuclearization pledge as absurd; Japan increases nuclear energy target to meet rising demands ⌘ Read more
Trump announces new tariffs on major trading partners + 1 more story
Trump announces new global tariffs impacting India, Japan, and the EU; Zelenskyy calls for a unified European army amid rising Russian threats ⌘ Read more
Israel plans potential attack on Iran’s nuclear sites + 2 more stories
U.S. intelligence warns of potential Israeli attack on Iran; Meta’s AI model decodes brain activity into sentences; Trump shifts Ukraine policy towards negotiations with Putin. ⌘ Read more
NASA tests new nuclear rocket fuel + 2 more stories
NASA and General Atomics test nuclear fuel; Ukraine employs more drones for war effort; engineered bacteria shows promise in recycling nylon waste. ⌘ Read more
2°C warming limit deemed impossible + 2 more stories
A climate expert declares the 2-degree warming goal unattainable; Israel readies for potential Gaza relocation under Trump’s contentious proposal; an innovative vaccine shows promise in preventing kidney cancer recurrence after surgery. ⌘ Read more
China announces retaliatory tariffs on US + 2 more stories
China reveals tariffs on U.S. goods; Google faces antitrust action; EU establishes new trade zones; astronauts create oxygen in space; technology aids lunar missions. ⌘ Read more
Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China + 1 more story
Donald Trump imposes significant tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, leading to immediate retaliatory measures. China initiates construction of a massive military command center near Beijing to boost its military capabilities. ⌘ Read more
Doomsday Clock hits 89 seconds + 4 more stories
The Doomsday Clock moves to 89 seconds; Germany’s Bundestag passes new immigration plan; Scientists succeed in DNA storage using 5D crystal; AI report highlights emerging dangers; NASA discovers life’s building blocks in asteroid samples. ⌘ Read more
New human-like species discovered in China + 3 more stories
Scientists propose a new human-like species based on ancient fossils; oceans warm four times faster than in the 1980s; researchers recreate endosymbiosis significantly in the lab; CIA updates its Covid-19 origins assessment, hinting at a lab leak. ⌘ Read more
AI achieves self-replication in new study + 2 more stories
AI self-replication demonstrated by researchers; ICC seeks warrants against Taliban leaders for women’s rights; CERN’s new Flash radiotherapy could revolutionize cancer treatment. ⌘ Read more
Fusion reactor breaks 1,000 seconds record + 3 more stories
Chinese scientists break nuclear fusion record with 1,066 seconds at 100 million Celsius; US launches $500 billion AI infrastructure The Stargate Project; AI-designed drugs from Isomorphic Labs set for clinical trials by 2026; New AI method shows 90-100% accuracy in early breast cancer detection. ⌘ Read more
One-third of Arctic carbon sinks now emit + 2 more stories
Trump vows to restore trust in government during inauguration; Arctic carbon sinks now contribute to emissions; NATO deploys Norwegian F-35s to bolster defense ⌘ Read more
Microsoft reveals MatterGen AI model to transform material discovery + 2 more stories
Microsoft launches MatterGen AI model for advanced material design; OpenAI partners with Retro to extend human life; Scientists explore ocean’s oxygen production implications. ⌘ Read more
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire + 3 more stories
Scientists showcase new antimony atom method in quantum computing; UK leader signs treaty with Ukraine enhancing security; Israel and Hamas agree on ceasefire and hostages; SpaceX launches Falcon 9 with lunar landers for commercial missions. ⌘ Read more
Researchers engineer bacteria that break down microplastics + 2 more stories
Qatar presents final ceasefire draft to Israel and Hamas; University of Waterloo engineers bacteria to decompose microplastics; UK government announces significant AI investment initiative. ⌘ Read more
Global temperatures surpassed 1.5C + 2 more stories
Global temperatures surpassed 1.5C this year; the World Economic Forum forecasts 170 million new jobs by 2030; Russia halts gas supplies to Europe. ⌘ Read more
Scientists extract 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctica + 3 more stories
James Webb Telescope finds 44 stars in the Dragon Arc galaxy; Greenland’s importance escalates due to climate change; scientists drill 1.2 million-year-old ice core; Trump considers national economic emergency for tariffs. ⌘ Read more
Scientists to explore life creation from basic chemicals + 2 more stories
European scientists launch MiniLife project to create lab-made life, companies in Australia start mandatory climate disclosures, and discontent shapes global elections as incumbents lose votes. ⌘ Read more
New AI tool will identify diabetes risk 13 years early + 2 more stories
NHS launches trial for AI diabetes prediction; Eni unveils €100 million supercomputer for energy; UN Security Council approves peacekeeping in Somalia. ⌘ Read more
China launches first batch of internet satellites + 2 more stories
China launches first 10 Guowang satellites for internet access; NASA’s Webb telescope challenges planet formation theories; NATO takes over coordination of Ukraine military aid. ⌘ Read more
Europe launches a €10.6 billion Iris2 satellite project to rival Starlink
Europe launches €10.6 billion Iris2 satellite project; Paraguay reopens its embassy in Jerusalem, enhancing Israel’s diplomatic status. ⌘ Read more
China deploys historic naval fleet near Taiwan + 2 more stories
Global advertising revenue is projected to exceed $1 trillion; garment workers face increased heat risks; Taiwan raises alert over China’s largest naval fleet deployment. ⌘ Read more
World Bank launches record $100 billion aid + 1 more story
World Bank announces $100 billion support for struggling nations as Amnesty reports possible genocide in Gaza ⌘ Read more
Arctic could see first ice-free day by 2027 + 3 more stories
Macron and Saudi Crown Prince to co-chair a conference for Palestinian state; UN investigates Venezuela’s election fraud; new UN aid chief prioritizes funding; study predicts ice-free Arctic by 2027 ⌘ Read more
Project update + 2 significant news stories
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Brics nations over dollar currency rivalry; Severe flooding displaces over 122,000 in Malaysia ⌘ Read more
Landmark climate hearings set at UN court + 1 more story
More than 100 countries join ICJ for climate hearings; Germany plans a $25 billion hydrogen network; ⌘ Read more
Nations pledge $300 billion for climate aid + 1 more story
Taiwan’s president plans South Pacific tour for stronger ties; UN talks result in $300 billion climate funding for developing nations. ⌘ Read more
Pacific aid falls due to Ukraine focus + 3 more stories
Aid to the Pacific falls 18% as focus shifts to Ukraine; Russia launches its first ICBM in the conflict; ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders; Oropouche virus cases in Brazil surge amid new strain investigations. ⌘ Read more