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Animal spillover? Lab leak? What the science says about the origins of COVID-19

The release of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic diaries has rekindled the debate over the origins of SARS-CoV-2. Here's how scientists have weighed in.

Latest Scientific Breakthroughs Transform Our Understanding of Nature Today – ICO Optics

Recent scientific breakthroughs are fundamentally transforming our understanding of nature, paving the way for unprecedented technological revolutions. These groundbreaking discoveries […]

Intermittent Fasting and Brain Health: What New Research Reveals | - The Times of India

If you restrict eating times without ... because TikTok or Instagram told you to try it, this new research gives some helpful perspective: It’s not about seeing how long you can last without food, but about finding a rhythm that works with your body....

Technology breakthroughs

Engineering News -- ScienceDaily

June 4, 2026 Researchers at EPFL have developed a chip-scale ultrafast laser that performs on par with traditional tabletop femtosecond lasers. The innovation could make advanced laser technologies far smaller, ...

Airbus to Build Spain’s Next-Generation Secure Defence Satellite | Machine Maker - Latest Manufacturing News | Indian Manufacturing News - Latest Manufacturing News | Indian Manufacturing News - Machine Maker

SpainSat NG-III builds on the capabilities of the existing SpainSat NG satellites and introduces several technological advancements aimed at improving operational flexibility, communication capacity and resilience against modern electronic threats.

Invertis University Announces a New Milestone as Region's First & India's Fifth Google Agentic AI University

The University's robust career-centric ecosystem, coupled with Google's Generative AI, will offer limitless opportunities for students to develop competencies, learn digital skills, and gain exposure to the latest technological advancements to graduate as industry-ready professionals.

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On this day in space! Aug. 1, 1968: NASA ends production of Saturn V moon rocket | Space

Latest space missions, discoveries and exploration updates.

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (photos) | Space

Latest space missions, discoveries and exploration updates.

SpaceX's Starship seen in space by next-gen Starlink satellite (video) | Space

Latest space missions, discoveries and exploration updates.

Renewable energy progress

Column: Virginia moves forward in race for clean, affordable energy – The Virginian-Pilot

Invest in workers, modernize the grid, remove unnecessary barriers, and deliver results people can see in their everyday lives, Del. Michael Feggans, D-Virginia Beach, writes in a guest column.

The quiet revolution now underway that could save us from climate disaster

The challenge looks insurmountable, but we can invest in a modern successful economy

Las 4 claves de la histórica alianza entre EE. UU. y el sector privado para garantizar energía asequible

El Gobierno de EE. UU., a través de este inmenso proyecto, dio un paso clave en el Compromiso de Protección al Contribuyente.

Medical advancements

Healthcare : NPR

The state of healthcare, health insurance, new medical research, disease prevention, and drug treatments. Interviews, news, and commentary from NPR's correspondents. Subscribe to podcasts.

On Aug. 1, the first Americans lose Medicaid under Trump’s work rules : NPR

Nebraska's Medicaid director, in an exclusive interview with nonprofit news organization Tradeoffs, said roughly 200 people will lose health coverage on Aug. 1.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Surges In Global Coverage - Three Hearts Home

No, Alnylam has not issued any recent statements about new breakthroughs or major news, according to available information. Investors should monitor upcoming company disclosures, earnings reports, or clinical trial results that could clarify the reasons behind the media coverage surge. ... This article is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare ...

World news

Iran live updates: Trump calls off new strikes, Saudi ruler urges de-escalation - ABC News

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

🔒 Israel Says It Killed Several Hezbollah Members on Key Lebanon Hilltop - The New York Times

The confrontation, over a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, challenged a fragile cease-fire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group.

World News and International Headlines : NPR

NPR world news, international art and culture, world business and financial markets, world economy, and global trends in health, science and technology. Subscribe to the World Story of the Day podcast and RSS feed.

Artificial intelligence

🔒 Larry Ellison Bet It All on the A.I. Boom. Will He Be the Face of the A.I. Bubble? - The New York Times

Inside the 81-year-old billionaire’s risky, debt-fueled scramble to transform his data empire into an A.I. juggernaut.

🔒 Citadel’s swoop on Situational Awareness helped stem a $3tn AI rout

Investors say the hedge fund deal reassured jittery traders in tech stocks

DeepSeek's new bargain model accelerates AI's race to zero

Some of the smartest software on Earth is rapidly becoming a commodity.

Climate solutions

‘Extremely scary findings’ show climate crisis is supercharging Europe’s wildfire weather | Wildfires | The Guardian

Latest study says global heating has made hot, dry and windy conditions in Spain at least 20 times more likely

High Heat, High Drama: Europe is starting to provide some answers about the next step in the climate fight | Countercurrents

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Axing the Climate Fraud – PJ Media

President Trump exposes alleged climate fraud by NASEM, pushing for honest science in climate reports.

breakingNews

Iran live updates: Trump calls off new strikes, Saudi ruler urges de-escalation - ABC News

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Surges In Global Coverage - Three Hearts Home

Reflecting on Spring SciX: Advancements in Raman Spectroscopy and Artificial Intelligence | Spectroscopy Online

What were attendees talking about the most at Spring SciX?

News - The Telegraph

Latest breaking news, including politics, crime and celebrity. Find stories, updates and expert opinion.

India’s Wind Power Capacity Reaches 57.4 GW as FY26 Generation Hits 106 bn Units; Suzlon, Inox, Adani Green Drive Growth - GreentechLead

Adani Green Energy is expanding its wind and hybrid renewable portfolio as part of its target to build 50 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. The company is developing large integrated renewable energy projects, including wind installations within the Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat, ...

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The Crimean War (1853–1856) saw Russia defeated by an allied force of Britain, France, and the Ottoman Empire, a decisive shift in European balance of power.

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