A study published in Nature has found evidence of a significant amount of water stored within the Earth's mantle, about 400 miles underground. The water is trapped in a mineral called ringwoodite, and this discovery could change current understanding of Earth's water cycle and geological activity.
Epic Games is pursuing legal action to bring Fortnite back to iOS in the United States after a court ruling requiring Apple to allow external payment processors for in-app purchases.
China is tightening its control over rare earth metals, which are essential for advanced technology and defense, in response to US tariffs. This action highlights the strategic importance of rare earths in ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is currently on trial in Manhattan federal court, facing charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Federal prosecutors allege that Combs was involved in these activities over several years. Dawn Richard has resumed her testimony in the case.
Regeneron has announced its intention to acquire 23andMe, stating that it will adhere to all relevant privacy policies and laws. The acquisition will not result in changes to 23andMe’s privacy policy or its consumer genome services. The transaction is pending court approval.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to hold a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday morning to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump reportedly intends to urge Putin to halt the violence and seek a peaceful resolution.
Researchers from Oxford, Durham, and Toronto universities have mapped the formation and accumulation of natural hydrogen underground, which could provide a new, low-cost and low-emission energy source. Their findings may influence the future of the global clean energy market and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Further research is planned to evaluate the practicality and environmental effects of extracting natural hydrogen.
China is preparing to launch its first asteroid sample-return mission, Tianwen 2, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province within the next two weeks. The mission will attempt to collect samples from an asteroid and return them to Earth for scientific study.
Xiaomi, a leading Chinese technology company, announced it will invest 50 billion yuan (approximately US$6.9 billion) to develop advanced smartphone chips. The investment aims to strengthen Xiaomi's position in the high-end smartphone market and enhance its technological capabilities.
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, with cancer cells reportedly having spread to his bone, according to a statement from his office.