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Anthropic says Claude discovered novel enzyme system

Claude agents identified 3,500 candidate reverse-transcriptase systems, narrowing them to 20 for further study The image shows structure of enzymes. PHOTO: PEXELS US artificial intelligence company Anthropic said its Claude model autonomously identified a previously uncharacterized enzyme system associated with DNA repeats resembling CRISPR. The company cautioned, however, that researchers have not yet determined the … Read more

Salman Toor honoured by TIME100 Art 2026 for shaping future

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Pakistani-American artist earns his second recognition as his work on intimacy and isolation draws global attention Pakistani-American artist Salman Toor has been named to TIME’s TIME100 Art 2026 list, marking the second time the artist has been recognised by the magazine. TIME100 Art 2026 was announced on Friday afternoon, with Toor featured among the 100 … Read more

Ansar Abbas qualifies for Asian Games long jump final

Pakistan’s seasoned athlete records 7.28m to progress; shooter Rabia Kabir finishes 41st in pistol event Pakistan’s Ansar Abbas qualified for the men’s long jump final after recording 7.28 metres at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium on Sunday. Abbas finished 12th in the qualification round, securing a spot in the final. His 7.28-metre effort … Read more

China, US agree on trade, AI cooperation

. Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump shake hands at a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. REUTERS Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump have agreed to build a “constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability” based on respect, fairness and … Read more