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The scientific breakthroughs against cancer that Trump and RFK Jr. want stopped - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Jonathan Cohn on the agony and the ecstasy of cancer research in 2026: This past Wednesday, Moderna and Merck announced positive results from a major clinical trial using a cancer vaccine of the kind Wu and her team had envisioned. The target was melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

DOE Awards $7.3M for Quantum Research in High-Energy Physics

Press release – Recently, DOE ... simulations in high energy physics, broadening the reach of new techniques and unlocking new potential for scientific breakthroughs....

Shraddha, Saburi and 34 Molecules - by Sajal Kapoor

Sai Life Sciences has spent its latest annual report talking about Shraddha, Saburi, infrastructure, scientific breakthroughs and 34 commercial molecules. On the surface, these are separate statements.

Technology breakthroughs

Western Digital Corp Stock (WDC) Moved Down by 3.07% on Aug 27: A Full Analysis

The expansion of artificial intelligence from initial model training into data-intensive inference and agentic workflows continues to support long-term exabyte shipment growth and pricing power. Advanced technological innovations, such as high-density drive architectures and specialized enterprise ...

The Humanoids at China’s Robot Games Were Faster Than Usain Bolt—but I’m More Impressed by Their Tweezer Mastery | WIRED

Beijing’s endlessly delightful Robot Games featured tons of impressive stunts. But the most mind-blowing tricks challenged the humanoid’s brain, not its brawn.

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Latest Technology News and Daily Updates on Gadgets 360. Get trending tech news, mobile phones, laptops, reviews, software updates, video games, internet and other technology updates on gadgets from India and around the world.

Space exploration

Chance gaze at old Hubble Telescope image leads to discovery that could reveal dark matter's secrets | Space

On a morning train commute, this former scientist found a stellar surprise in an old Hubble image.

Glowing galaxy with anomalous extra arms | Space photo of the day for Aug. 27, 2026

A trio of NASA space telescopes teamed up to capture a gorgeous new look at the glowing spiral galaxy NGC 4258 and its two anomalous extra arms.

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch this weekend. When will we see its first photos? | Live Science

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida Sunday morning (Aug. 30).

Renewable energy progress

Big Tech Loved Green Energy-Until It Needed Reliable Power - The Daily Signal

For years, America's biggest technology companies were the loudest corporate cheerleaders for wind, solar, and renewable energy.

US companies are on the cusp of big climate solutions. Thank the government. | Grist

The United States has never been one of the most ambitious countries when it comes to tackling climate change, but it has long maintained a program that funds innovative clean energy technology. This program is known as the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy, or ARPA-E, and over the ...

Why Clean Energy Isn't Clean - or Cheap – RedState

Every major advance in human technology has been enabled by the corresponding increase in energy density of a society's primary energy source, from biomass (wood and dung) to charcoal, to coal, to oil and natural gas, and now to nuclear power. I've said, and written, this for years. The problem is not just that the various "green" energy sources, primarily solar and wind, aren't economically viable; it's that they aren't nearly as "clean...

Medical advancements

NASA Chief Jared Isaacman Wants Data Centers In Space as AI Devours Electricity, Says US Should Tap ‘Free - Benzinga

Kelly defends NASA spending, saying space exploration has driven medical breakthroughs, rescue technology.

Daily pill DOUBLES pancreatic cancer survival - experts demand pioneering drug gets fast-track NHS approval | Daily Mail Online

Daraxonrasib has been hailed as one of the most significant advances against the deadly disease in decades.

Healthcare Industry News, Trends, Updates | Fox Business

Stay informed with the latest healthcare industry news, trends, and updates. Explore insights into healthcare reforms, pharmaceutical advancements, and medical innovations with Fox Business.

World news

🔒 More Than 1,300 Missing After Torrent Sweeps Away Villages in Nepal and Tibet - The New York Times

At least 160 people were killed when floods tore through a Himalayan river valley between Nepal and the Tibet region of China, the authorities said.

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NPR news, audio, and podcasts. Coverage of breaking stories, national and world news, politics, business, science, technology, and extended coverage of major national and world events.

Russia says it could hit UK military targets over supply of missile technology to Ukraine – as it happened | Politics | The Guardian

Kremlin threatens British targets inside and outside Ukraine and says UK and France bear ‘direct responsibility’ for Ukrainian strikes on Russia

Artificial intelligence

Surprising AI breakthroughs raise soul-searching questions for mathematicians | Mathematics | The Guardian

Whether mathematics thrives or perishes in the age of AI depends on what it is that society values in the human intellect, writes Dr Henry Bradford · Thu 27 Aug 2026 12.37 EDTLast modified on Thu 27 Aug 2026 12.40 EDT ... I share Kasra Rafi and Bruce Schneier’s impression that recent mathematical breakthroughs ...

Artificial Intelligence News -- ScienceDaily

Now researchers are pushing its boundaries even further, with potential breakthroughs in energy, medicine, ... Millions of Exploding Stars Could Soon Reveal Dark Energy's Secrets · June 29, 2026 A new AI-powered framework could transform how astronomers measure the expansion of the Universe.

The cow comes home: China’s Internet celebrates Z.ai claiming ownership of Ox Alpha

And Alibaba released its latest Qwen3.8-Flash-Next model on Wednesday, an efficiency-focused, open-weight model that promises lower training and inference costs. Weibo users have historically heaped praise on Chinese AI labs making breakthroughs in the West.

Climate solutions

We asked our climate reporters to highlight one idea for positive change. We got a chronicle of global transformation | Climate crisis | The Guardian

There are countless initiatives around the world that can inspire people and spur them into action. Amid the devastation of the climate crisis, our journalists strive to highlight these stories of hope

Capturing the Future of Climate Change Mitigation: IEAGHG CCS Summer School 2026 - Climate Law Blog

Last month, I attended the International Carbon Capture and Storage Summer School, hosted by the International Energy Agency’s Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme (IEAGHG) and INNO-CCUS just outside of Copenhagen, Denmark. The timing was disconcerting: I arrived on Sunday, June 28th, 2026, the day ...

How Climate Change is Changing Weather Preparedness Strategies Today – ChaseDay.com

Communities are reworking their hazard mitigation strategies to handle more frequent and severe weather linked to climate change.

breakingNews

NTPC working to reach 244-GW capacity by 2037 | India News - The Times of India

Based in Delhi, he has spent much ... narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read More...

Antidepressants, Part 1: 100 Years and Counting | Psychiatric Times

This article focuses on the various classes of antidepressants and how they have evolved.

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch this weekend. When will we see its first photos? | Live Science

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida Sunday morning (Aug. 30).

Revolve Renewable Power Secures $24 Million from Mexico Bank for Project Financing

Tamara Caballero, CEO of Banco Multiva, noted that this financing marks a significant milestone for Multiva in advancing energy projects and reinforces its ability to deliver long-term financing solutions. She added that the institution is proud to contribute to the sector’s growth through ...

Huawei to Unveil Flagship Wearables at Munich "Chase the Wild" Campaign Event on Sept. 2 | The Manila Times

MUNICH, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei is gearing up for a major product launch on September 2 in Munich, Germany, where it will showcase a new wave of devices as part of its global 'Chase the Wild' campaign.

📜 History Fact

The Enlightenment philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau argued in his 'Social Contract' (1762) that legitimate political authority derives from the people.

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