Key Points The H-1B visa program, a cornerstone of America’s tech industry, remains contentious, underscoring the nation’s dependence on foreign talent. Created in 1990, the
Key Points Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed the government and Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, to strengthen collaboration with China in artificial intelligence (AI). This
Key Points The Lamb shift, a pivotal phenomenon in quantum electrodynamics (QED), has long been a challenging benchmark for physicists. First observed by Willis Lamb
Key Points Bitcoin’s remarkable rise in 2024 saw its value double, reaching a historic milestone of $100,000. This surge was driven by the U.S. Securities
Key Points The U.S. Justice Department, in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has launched a civil enforcement action against financial technology company Dave
Key Points India successfully launched a rocket on Monday carrying two small spacecraft designed to test space docking technology. This technology is critical for India’s
Key Points The U.S. government fund created to compensate victims of Bernard Lawrence Madoff’s infamous Ponzi scheme has announced its tenth and final distribution, marking
Key Points AT&T and Verizon have successfully neutralized activity from “Salt Typhoon,” a Chinese hacking group responsible for infiltrating at least nine US telecom companies
Key Points Canadians are increasingly pessimistic about their economic outlook. Threats of US tariffs under Donald Trump’s administration create uncertainty for Canada, one of America’s
Key Points Researchers Nikolaos Gerakakis and Prof. Dimitrios Makris have digitally reconstructed the skull of an extinct dwarf hippopotamus, Hippopotamus creutzburgi, which once roamed Crete.
Key Points Nvidia has had a remarkable year, with soaring revenues and stock prices fueled by strategic investments in artificial intelligence. Riding the generative AI
Key Points President-elect Donald Trump has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to postpone the implementation of a law that would force the sale or
Key Points NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its closest approach to the sun, achieving a groundbreaking milestone in solar exploration. Earlier this week,
Key Points China announced plans to reduce import tariffs on various goods, including ethane and certain recycled copper and aluminum raw materials, starting January 1,
Key Points According to experts and one of the impacted firms, a series of cyberattacks compromising Chrome browser extensions has affected multiple companies, with incidents
Key Points OpenAI announced on Friday that it will establish a public benefit corporation (PBC) to overhaul its corporate structure in the coming year. This
Key Points Online shopping is reshaping how consumers access international markets. Yet trust issues, cultural differences, and unfamiliarity with foreign products deter many shoppers from
Key Points Bitcoin experienced its first decline in three days, dropping by as much as 3.4% to $95,110 in New York on Thursday. This retreat
Key Points Private equity firms KKR and Bain Capital have each placed first-round bids exceeding $5 billion for the non-core assets of Japan’s Seven &
Key Points Toyota Motor’s global production declined for the 10th consecutive month in November, with the world’s largest automaker reporting a 6.2% drop to 869,230
Key Points Relief spread through Washington, D.C., as Congress passed a short-term spending bill on December 21, averting a government shutdown. However, the contentious budget
Key Points Recent research has made groundbreaking advancements in gene therapy by developing artificial protein structures modeled on viruses, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). Published in
Key Points China’s WuXi AppTec announced that its subsidiaries have agreed with U.S.-based private equity firm Altaris LLC to sell its cell and gene therapy
Key Points Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O) Google has recently adjusted its search result formats to align with European Union tech legislation, known as the Digital Markets Act
Key Points Advancements in computational materials science often depend on determining key parameters that capture a material’s physics. While these parameters can be calculated from
Key Points Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge by 2026 in a landmark move for Japan’s automotive industry. The move responds to the
Key Points The Biden administration has initiated a last-minute trade investigation into Chinese-made legacy semiconductors. This move could lead to additional U.S. tariffs on these
Key Points A pro-tech advocacy group, American Edge Project, has issued a report highlighting the growing dangers posed by China’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology and
Key Points Indonesia has declared a significant win after persuading Apple Inc. to boost its investment in the country to $1 billion to lift a
Key Points Albania has decided to implement a one-year nationwide ban on TikTok starting early next year, citing concerns over social media’s influence on children.
Key Points According to the Commerce Department, consumer spending in the United States increased by 0.4% in November, reflecting strong demand for various goods and
Key Points Italy’s data protection authority has imposed a €15 million ($15.58 million) fine on OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, following the conclusion of an
Key Points Often dismissed as mere nuisances, flies play a crucial role as pollinators, second only to bees in their contribution to global ecosystems and
Key Points Democratic Senator Ed Markey and Republican Senator Rand Paul have called on President Joe Biden to extend by 90 days the January 19
Key Points The U.S. Department of Commerce has reportedly urged Nvidia to investigate how its advanced AI chips reached China over the past year despite
Key Points Accenture surpassed Wall Street expectations for its first-quarter revenue, reporting $17.7 billion, exceeding analysts’ forecast of $17.12 billion. The company’s performance reflects the
