Researchers in Florida successfully tested Halobacteriovorax, a predatory bacterium, to halt bacterial infections in endangered Caribbean staghorn coral under laboratory conditions.
A father shares his emotional turmoil as his 12-year-old son undergoes a clinical trial for recurring cancer, just as prediction market Kalshi moves to allow financial bets on FDA decisions and clinical trial results.
Florida researchers tested using naturally occurring predatory bacteria called Halobacteriovorax to fight Vibrio infections in endangered Caribbean staghorn coral, showing promising results in laboratory experiments.
Four young Mumbai cricketers – Ayush Vartak, Ayaz Khan, Divyaansh Saksena, and Vedant Gore – are undergoing selection trials for Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru. The trials are overseen by Sourav Ganguly, Yuvraj Singh, and Amit Mishra, who are expected to be named as the new coaching staff.
Hong Kong researchers at CUHK are testing a surgical procedure for Alzheimer's, pioneered in mainland China, which has shown promise in improving patients' daily functions. The procedure was banned for unregulated use in mainland China due to safety concerns, prompting CUHK's controlled trials.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham indicates he will abandon plans to curtail jury trials in England and Wales, reversing a significant policy inherited from Keir Starmer's government. Burnham cited concerns stemming from the Hillsborough disaster, despite the proposals aiming to clear a backlog of nearly 80,000 court cases.
Russia's upgraded Yak-130M combat trainer aircraft, featuring over 50% modernized equipment including advanced sight systems and radar, was inspected by President Putin. The aircraft, capable of employing a broad range of armaments, completed its debut test flight in June 2026, with full trials and export deliveries planned for December 2028.
Marine scientists in Thailand are using 3D-printed bioplastic pods to protect young seagrass shoots from waves and marine life in Mu Ko Phetra National Park. This trial aims to restore vanishing seagrass meadows, crucial for local fishing communities and the declining dugong population.
Eli Lilly announced it will file for approval of its next-generation obesity drug, retatrutide, in Q1 2027, later than previously stated. This follows successful late-stage trials showing significant weight loss in adults with obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Hong Kong has approved a trial scheme for fully driverless autonomous vehicles on Airport Island, marking the first time tests will proceed without a human backup. Chinese tech giant Baidu received the city's first pilot license for autonomous vehicles in November 2024.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called for nationwide protests in India on July 24, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks. Youth-led demonstrations have spread across several cities, challenging Prime Minister Modi's government amidst police action and parliamentary disruptions.
Government-backed e-scooter trials in England have run for six years, but a decision on legalizing and regulating both rental and private e-scooters is delayed. This has led to safety concerns, enforcement challenges for police, and frustration among devolved administrations, despite the DfT citing potential benefits.
Key hearings are underway in the legal action brought by hundreds of former rugby union and league players against governing bodies over brain injuries. The pre-trial phase focuses on whether claimants' lawyers fully disclosed medical documents, a decision that could lead to hundreds of players being removed from the case.
Tesla has launched unsupervised Model Y robotaxi trials in Orlando and Tampa, Florida, expanding its nascent service just before its second-quarter earnings call. This follows a Miami launch and previous announcements for Dallas and Houston, as the company takes a slower approach than CEO Elon Musk's earlier promises.
Google's Debug initiative seeks US government approval to release 32 million sterilised male mosquitoes in California and Florida to combat disease-carrying females. An expert reflects on a successful Australian trial that suppressed Aedes aegypti populations, offering insights into the safety and efficacy of the approach.
The Supreme Court urged the establishment of more exclusive special courts to speed up trials in UAPA and NDPS cases, addressing long incarceration. The Centre reported 14 new NIA courts and an increase in NDPS courts from 77 to 113, though 394 are still required nationwide.
Kalshi is expanding its prediction markets to include wagers on drug trial results, aiming to increase transparency in drug development. This pilot program, in partnership with AppliedXL, faces criticism regarding market manipulation and insider trading. Kalshi also paused plans for flight cancellation bets after FlightAware disavowed data use.
The article argues against calls to "move on" from Trump-era policies without accountability, specifically for ICE, citing recent killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. It advocates for abolishing ICE, prosecuting its personnel, and resisting attempts to forget the victims.
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Human trials for a new Ebola vaccine, developed by Oxford University using technology similar to the COVID-19 vaccine, have been approved by UK regulators. The vaccine targets the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, responsible for an ongoing epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Hong Kong authorities are increasing autonomous vehicle (AV) tests and road availability. Baidu showcased its sixth-gen AV, preparing for remote-controlled operations. The government has issued seven pilot licenses for 63 AVs, with speed limits raised to 50km/h.
The first patients have been enrolled in an Ebola treatment trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a record six weeks after the outbreak was declared a public health emergency. Despite rapid scientific progress, locals express impatience due to financial strain and mistrust, while frontline workers protest lack of pay, impacting containment efforts.
Engineers and surgeons at UC San Diego have demonstrated that teleoperated humanoid robots can perform live minimally invasive surgery. In preclinical trials, humanoid robots successfully completed gallbladder removal operations on non-primate mammals, marking a significant step towards integrating these robots into future operating rooms.
Immigration authorities are reportedly pressuring witnesses, including the brother and co-workers of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, to self-deport after he was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston, Texas. Advocacy groups accuse ICE of trying to remove key witnesses to the incident.
