This Rare Gene Drastically Raises Lung Cancer Risk in People Who Never Smoked
The gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found.
Major Iranian Airline Suspends Several Flights Abroad, Adding to Isolation
The carrier, Mahan Air, said it would stop flying to neighboring countries just over a week after the United States imposed sweeping sanctions on Iran’s aviation industry.
Govt raises diesel price by Rs3.47, cuts petrol price by 43 paisas for Sep 18
[ HSD price rises to Rs424.92 per litre while petrol price falls to Rs390.79 following latest revision A worker updates the fuel price at a petrol station following the rollout of a fuel relief scheme, which provides a fuel subsidy for eligible motorcycles, rickshaws and vehicles with engines of up to 800cc, in Karachi, Pakistan, … Read more
U.S. Strike on Iranian School May Have Been War Crime, U.N. Report Says
Mistakes that led to the deaths of more than a hundred children “went beyond negligence,” investigators said. They also cited a separate strike the same day that killed a reported 22 civilians.
King Charles warns AI leaders of ‘existential dangers’
Debate has focused on whether AI firms should self-regulate, drawing calls from Pope Leo, Charles and Trump Britain’s King Charles walks with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to a meeting for leaders from the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, Government, and thought leaders to discuss how AI can be developed and deployed in ways that benefit society, … Read more
What Happens When A.I. Stops Doing What Humans Want?
“Alignment” is the science of teaching A.I. to do what is in line with human preferences, ethics and judgment. But, at times, the systems have gone rogue.
‘Tiny Fugitives’ Review: Teenage Sex and Pranks at Jewish Summer Camp
Unruly sleepaway campers attempt to outwit their head counselor (Johnny Knoxville) in this alternately ribald and sentimental teen comedy.
Turkish intelligence chief visits Pakistan, discusses regional security, bilateral cooperation
Kalin meets premier, army chief, intelligence chief following visit to Afghanistan Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organisation chief Ibrahim Kalin with Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik. — ANADOLU AGENCY Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organisation (MIT) Chief Ibrahim Kalin visited Pakistan following his trip to Afghanistan, holding talks with senior officials on bilateral ties, regional security, … Read more
The Next Gene-Editing Technology May Also Be the Oldest
Scientists have discovered a powerful gene-targeting system in viruses. Billions of years old, VIPR seems to predate CRISPR and may be even more powerful.
Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear Program
The conflict underscored the distance between world powers over the United States’ pressure campaign on Iran.