‘Stupendously large black holes’ would offer insight into early universe and could help unravel dark matter mystery
Fresh research has suggested the existence of black holes that are even more gigantic than…More
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Tech workers of the world, unite! Google employees from 10 countries form historic global union… but can’t actually negotiate yet
After making history earlier this month with a hundreds-strong North American union, employees of Google…More
Tiger euthanized after health deteriorated in Covid-19 outbreak at Swedish zoo
A tiger, two lions and a member of staff at a zoo in Sweden tested…More
Robotics company plans to flood pandemic-battered economy with androids to ‘keep people safe’
Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics, makers of the viral sensation humanoid robot Sophia, have announced plans…More
Drugmakers to be required to register Covid-19 vaccine exports over supply concerns – EU official
The EU is set to introduce a rule requiring drug manufacturers to register exports of…More
Long overdue? New service Counterweight provides counsel to those facing social justice-fueled ‘cancellation’
A well-known British intellectual has launched an organisation whose stated mission is to provide resources…More
Moderna working on new Covid-19 vaccine booster to tackle South Africa strain
US biotech firm Moderna said on Monday that it was starting trials for another Covid-19…More
EU drops backing for Guaido as Venezuela interim president, Biden renews US support
The EU’s 27 states have said they no longer recognize Juan Guaido as the interim…More
Out of the race: US pharma giant Merck & French Pasteur Institute discontinue their Covid-19 vaccine candidates
With Pfizer, Moderna and Sputnik V shots being widely distributed since December, US pharma giant…More
Beijing says US military in South China Sea ‘not conducive to peace’ and urges rethink of Washington’s Taiwan policy
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has urged Washington against repeatedly undermining Beijing’s internal interests, notably US…More