Alzheimer’s biomarkers may help predict disease progression in ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a serious neurodegenerative disease in which the nerve cells that control the body’s muscles break down.
Month: October 2026
Paternal age may influence sex-specific gene expression changes in embryos
When genes are “expressed,” it is like reading an instruction manual to create things the body needs – such as proteins or RNA.
Researchers identify new depression subtype linked to the body clock
Research by experts at the University of Sydney has identified a new subtype of depression called “circadian depression”.
China Criticizes U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems
The response came after Homeland Security ordered the removal and exclusion of products developed by the Chinese company.
Study identifies potential treatment target for aggressive lung tumors
A UTHealth Houston-led team has identified a promising new avenue to curb the growth and spread of tumors associated with hard-to-treat lung and other cancers.
Boeing’s Large 737 Max Jet Secures U.S. Approval
After years of delay, the Federal Aviation Administration certified the 737 Max 10, the largest version of Boeing’s most popular plane.
Ex-DeepMind researcher Thore Graepel launches London AI lab Metis Reasoning
Thore Graepel, who helped build Google DeepMind’s AlphaGo, has launched Metis Reasoning in London. The company’s founding claim is that large language models cannot be
Australia set to sue Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube, Bloomberg reports
Australia expects to take Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google’s YouTube to court over its social media ban for under-16s. Communications Minister Anika Wells told Bloomberg
UN experts call on India to stop using ‘excessive force’ against protesters
UN experts press for an independent investigation into Indian authorities’ conduct.
Musk confirms SpaceX and Tesla exploring merger
Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla are considering a merger that would form a $3.5 trillion mega company.
US jails Guatemalan man for 30 years over deadly smuggling operation
The 2022 incident resulted in the deaths of 53 migrants trapped inside a tractor-trailer in dangerously high heat.
Did Trump say ‘everyone gets healthcare’ if Democrats win?
While the quote is authentic, Trump said it well before the 2026 midterm elections.
France is divided over who to blame for and what to learn from weekend riots
In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.
Borneo burning: Life on the frontline of South East Asia’s toxic haze
A “Super El Niño” has fuelled months-long fires in Indonesia, making hundreds of thousands of people sick.