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Cell subtype identified that could drive prostate enlargement
Johns Hopkins scientists identified WIF1+ basal cells in the prostate's transition zone, offering a new target for treating benign hyperplasia.
Europe accelerates own satellite project due to dependence on Starlink
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales merge space businesses into Bromo, while IRIS² is delayed to 2030.
Genetic analysis reveals: first Hawaiians arrived from Mangareva
New research in Science links Hawaii and Rapa Nui, warning of rare hereditary diseases in isolated populations.
Apple to replace iPhone Duo units over screen issues
Complaints have emerged days after launch, though Apple has not disclosed how many devices are affected.
NASA sunshade for NEO Surveyor passes review in Colorado
The six-metre-tall structure was built in Stockton, with solar panels added in Albuquerque.
Anthropic reports $80.7bn loss ahead of IPO
The company behind the Claude chatbot plans to list on Nasdaq under the ticker ANT, with a valuation potentially exceeding that of SpaceX.
Researcher claims tracking features found in Samsung's Tizen
Firmware analysis revealed components for tracking content and ad interactions, though part of the findings has not been independently confirmed.
UK establishes world's first AI biosecurity laboratory
The UK government is launching the AI Biosecurity Lab with £100m in state investment and up to £200m in commitments from leading AI firms.
First photograph of Earth from space taken in 1946
A V-2 rocket launched from New Mexico reached 105km, with a camera capturing the planet's curvature.
Investment in European tech startups surges to €15.8bn
September saw 300 funding rounds, with the largest share of the amount going to the United Kingdom.
Microsoft AI model more accurate than doctors in complex cases
Study in Science journal shows new AI model diagnoses step-by-step, outperforming primary care physicians.
AI uncovers PHP vulnerabilities, triggering global alert
Unauthenticated attacks could affect millions of websites; NSA urges immediate patching or system shutdown.
NASA accelerates scientific mission selection with new competition model
Virtual NASA Science Town Hall on 26 October will present Competition Model 2.0, which shortens selection timelines by up to 45 per cent.
Security flaws in PHP force institutions to take websites offline
Two serious vulnerabilities in the programming language underpinning much of the internet were disclosed confidentially, with details leaking before the fix was released.
HP unveils HyperX Omen Max 16 with RTX 5090
The new, most powerful Omen laptop features an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, a 240 Hz OLED screen and a price of €5,357.