Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $110,000 on Wednesday, surpassing its previous record set before President Donald Trump's January inauguration. The cryptocurrency has seen significant gains since a recent low last month.
Physicists have successfully transformed beams of light into a supersolid state that exhibits both solid-like structure and frictionless flow. This breakthrough may pave the way for advancements in quantum materials and photonic technologies.
Researchers have developed a near-infrared fluorescent nanosensor that can detect indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), a key plant hormone, in real time without damaging the plant. This technology works across different plant species and allows continuous monitoring of plant growth and stress responses.
Liberty Steel's plants in Rotherham and Sheffield are at risk of closure as a court is set to decide on the company's future. The firm is in discussions with creditors and is working to maintain its speciality steel operations.
Following a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine would start negotiations for a ceasefire. Trump indicated that the process could be lengthy due to ongoing differences between the parties.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that ceasefire talks regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict would commence following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, the Russian government has not specified a timeline for further actions.
The United Kingdom has suspended new free trade negotiations with Israel and imposed new sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, citing concerns over Israel's military actions in Gaza.
The UK government has implemented further sanctions against Israel and has suspended ongoing trade negotiations in response to the ongoing violence in Gaza. Members of Parliament have called for more stringent measures, including the suspension of arms sales to Israel.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new regulatory guidance for the approval of future COVID-19 vaccine boosters, recommending different standards of evidence based on patients' risk levels for severe illness.
Recent data indicate that infants with very low birth weight (VLBW) who are hospitalized in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) experience a higher incidence of late-onset invasive Staphylococcus aureus infections compared to infants with higher birth weights. These infections contribute significantly to hospitalizations and mortality among this vulnerable population.