US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Sean Duffy, a former congressman and Fox Business host, as his pick for Transportation Secretary. Trump believes Duffy will usher in a “golden age of travel” by prioritizing excellence, competence, and beauty in rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges, and airports. Duffy’s nomination comes as the US transportation sector faces…
For the first time, scientists have captured a zoomed-in photo of a star outside of our Milky Way galaxy. The image revealed surprising details about WOH G64, a giant star that is probably dying. The star, which is about 1,500 times the size of our sun, sits 160,000 light-years away from Earth and is expected…
San Francisco’s mayor-elect, Daniel Lurie, has appointed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to help lead his transition team. Altman will provide guidance on how the city can innovate and develop relationships with key partners. This move is seen as an effort to attract young professionals and convince current tech entrepreneurs to stay in the city. In…
Researchers from China and Spain have developed a nanoflake-based breath sensor that can detect lung cancer with unprecedented accuracy. The sensor, made from platinum-loaded nanoflakes, can detect isoprene levels in exhaled breath, a biomarker for lung cancer. The device has shown promising results in clinical trials, distinguishing between healthy individuals and lung cancer patients with…
Eight biotech companies are making significant strides in breast cancer treatment, with innovative approaches and therapies showing promise in clinical trials. Arvinas, BioNTech, Carrick Therapeutics, Context Therapeutics, Hummingbird Bioscience, Oncolytics Biotech, Olema Pharmaceuticals, and Relay Therapeutics are among the companies pushing the boundaries of cancer treatment, offering new hope for patients and their families. In…
Qubetics, Binance, and Avalanche are emerging as top contenders in the cryptocurrency market, driven by innovative approaches and promising future growth. Qubetics is simplifying blockchain development with its QubeQode IDE, while Binance is expanding its reach through partnerships with Google Cloud. Avalanche is proving its scalability and focus on innovative projects like the Libeara Fund….
Spirit Airlines, a major US airline, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to years of losses, failed merger attempts, and heavy debt levels. The airline has struggled with intense competition among US carriers for price-sensitive leisure travelers and an oversupply of airline seats in the domestic market. Despite this, Spirit expects to continue…
Scientists have proposed a new theory about the origins of Mars’ moons, Phobos and Deimos. According to this theory, the moons may be the remains of an asteroid that was shredded by Mars’ gravity. This theory could help explain the moons’ unusual shapes and orbits. An upcoming mission to collect samples from Phobos may provide…
Partiful, a New York-based event-planning app, has been named Google’s app of the year. Founded in 2020 by Palantir alums Joy Tao and Shreya Murthy, Partiful has gained popularity among Gen Z users for its user-friendly interface and features such as designing event pages, managing RSVPs, and tracking party invites. The app has seen significant…
Researchers in Switzerland have made a significant breakthrough in cancer treatment by developing a hybrid approach that combines ultrahigh-dose-rate (UHDR) electron beams with conventional dose-rate (CDR) photon beams. This innovative technique, known as FLASH radiotherapy, has the potential to spare healthy tissues while effectively targeting malignant tumour cells. The study, published in Radiotherapy and Oncology,…
