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Lab–grown life has taken a major leap forward as scientists use AI to create a new virus that has never been seen before. The virus, dubbed Evo–Φ2147, was created by scientists from scratch using new technologies that could revolutionise the course of evolution. With just 11 genes, compared to the 200,000 in the human genome, this […]
Is humanity doomed? We’re about to find out – as scientists prepare to update the Doomsday Clock tomorrow. The new time for the symbolic timepiece, which ticks closer to midnight as we approach annihilation, will be revealed at 15:00 GMT on 27 January. Since last year, the clock has sat at 89 seconds to midnight […]
A poem written over 120 years ago by a revered religious figure has resurfaced as some fear its prediction of an apocalyptic event could be coming true today. Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, also known as the Promised Messiah and the Imam Mahdi, wrote a 1905 poem describing massive earthquakes and destruction across the world, which some have now […]
A startling rise in colon cancer cases among young people may be linked to an overlooked change in the gut, scientists say. Researchers at UT Southwestern examined tissue from colon cancer patients, including 14 under 50 years old, and found that in young patients, the colon had become unusually stiff and rigid. The stiffened tissue caused cells […]
Donald Trump last night dropped his threat to invade Greenland following a furious bust–up with Britain and other Nato allies. Speaking after talks with Nato chief Mark Rutte, the US President said he had agreed ‘the framework of a future deal’ regarding the control of the Arctic island, which he claims is vital for American security. Mr Trump […]
Dogs have long been celebrated for their ability to sense human emotion, making them man’s best friend, but new research has found they are not the only ones. A new study has uncovered that horses possess the same skill, specifically smelling human fears. Researchers from the University of Tours in France found that when horses were […]
Whether you’re happily on your own or desperate for love, you might wonder why you haven’t yet met your perfect match. Now, a study has revealed the main factors contributing to remaining single – and it’s bad news for those who went to university. A team from the University of Zurich recruited more than 17,000 […]
China has applied to launch almost 200,000 satellites into space, sparking concerns that the nation seeks to build a ‘mega-constellation’. On December 29, a newly formed body called the Institute of Radio Spectrum Utilisation and Technological Innovation filed applications for two satellite constellations. Each of these enormous collections of spacecraft, dubbed CTC-1 and CTC-2, would contain […]
The last remaining nuclear treaty between the US and Russia is set to expire in just weeks, raising global fears of a renewed arms race. The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), signed in 2010, is due to end on February 6. It is the eighth agreement between the two nations since the 1963 treaty that banned […]
Iran’s rial fell to a fresh record low on Tuesday on unofficial markets, with the US dollar quoted at about 1.47 million rials as authorities seek to defuse public anger over soaring prices. The euro was trading around 1.72 million rials and the pound at about 19.94 million rials, traders said. The latest slide follows […]