Two deadly flowers could inspire powerful new medicines
Scientists have figured out how two famously poisonous plants create chemicals with surprising medical potential. After tracking thousands of genes in wolfsbane and larkspur, they
Robinhood is launching a publicly traded fund that invests in Y Combinator startups. Anyone can buy shares.
Robinhood is launching a second publicly traded closed-end fund that will invest in private companies from the Y Combinator ecosystem. Robinhood Ventures Fund II filed
AI agents are breaking into companies on their own. The law has no idea who to blame.
The strangest security story in AI has an unanswered question at its centre. When an AI agent breaks its leash, hacks a company it was
New illegal Israeli outpost spotted in occupied West Bank
Palestinians say settlers are establishing a new illegal outpost near Arabuna, Deir Ghazala and Faqqua.
Uncertainty on Iranians’ minds as Trump fluctuates on war and talk
Iranians feeling pressure amid US president’s on-again, off-again comments on conflict and negotiations.
Inside the Palestine Action protests
After the UK proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, thousands were arrested or investigated.
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe’s rivers
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.
Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.
Russian anti-war politician says he has fled the country
Boris Nadezhdin, who was recently designated as a foreign agent, posted a video in front of the Eiffel Tower.
‘What was my fault?’: How India’s exam paper leak ended young lives
Two families reveal the human toll of India’s medical entrance examination paper leak.
Initiatives aim to help breastfeeding difficulties
The scheme is part of World Breastfeeding Week, from 1 to 7 August, organisers say.
What Are Companies Getting for All That A.I. Spending?
A new field of “tokenomics” has emerged to measure the return on all the money companies are pouring into artificial intelligence.
SpaceX’s Stock Lockup Is Expiring. Prepare for a Bumpy Ride.
On Thursday, employees and other insiders at Elon Musk’s rocket company will be released from their first stock “lockup” and can start selling some of
9 Medicare claims we’ve examined
The federal health insurance program covers millions of Americans over the age of 65 and younger people with disabilities.