World’s ‘Oldest Baby’ Born From Embryo Frozen in 1994
Summary The world’s “oldest baby” was born in Ohio, USA, from an embryo frozen since 1994. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce arrived on 26 July, with the embryo previously belonging to Linda…
Brazil Deploys Millions of Lab-bred Mosquitoes To Combat Dengue Epidemic
Summary Brazil has initiated a pioneering programme to release millions of lab-bred mosquitoes engineered with Wolbachia bacteria. This bacteria prevents the transmission of the dengue virus, aiming to safeguard 140…
Apple Reports Biggest Revenue Growth Since December 2021
Summary Apple has announced its strongest quarterly revenue growth since December 2021, with a significant 10% increase overall and a robust 13% surge in iPhone sales. CEO Tim Cook highlighted…
Trump Launching a New Private Health Tracking System With Big Tech’s Help
Summary The Trump administration is set to unveil a new private health tracking system that allows Americans to share their personal health data across various health systems and apps managed…
US Lightning Flash Was Longest On Record At 515 Miles
Summary A new record for the longest lightning flash has been set at 515 miles (829 km), as confirmed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). This impressive flash occurred on…
World’s ‘Oldest Baby’ Born From Embryo Frozen in 1994
Summary Thaddeus Daniel Pierce has made history by becoming the world’s “oldest baby” after being born from an embryo that had been frozen since 1994. Lindsey and Tim Pierce from…
Sony Is Suing Tencent Over Shameless Horizon Knock-off Game
Sony Is Suing Tencent Over Shameless Horizon Knock-off Game Sony has taken legal action against Tencent, claiming that Tencent’s new game is a blatant copy of its popular “Horizon” franchise.…
Apple Reports Biggest Revenue Growth Since December 2021
Summary Apple has announced its largest quarterly revenue growth since December 2021, with a remarkable 10% increase overall. The surge in revenue is largely attributed to a 13% rise in…
SEC Debuts ‘Project Crypto’ To Bring US Financial Markets ‘On Chain’
Summary The SEC recently launched “Project Crypto” aimed at transforming outdated securities regulations to suit a blockchain-driven financial market. This initiative intends to enable tokenised assets, crypto trading, and innovative…
Brazil Deploys Millions of Lab-bred Mosquitoes To Combat Dengue Epidemic
Summary Brazil has initiated a significant programme deploying millions of laboratory-bred mosquitoes designed to carry Wolbachia bacteria that prevent the transmission of dengue virus. This ambitious plan aims to safeguard…