Officials found a bat carrying rabies in Irvine Regional Park last weekend. This case led to warnings about how easily the virus can spread to people. Rabies is almost always deadly once symptoms show up. But quick action after exposure can prevent illness. The virus can enter the body through smal
Nuclear negotiations between Iran and the U. S. have hit a major roadblock over an invisible but powerful player: highly enriched uranium tucked away underground. Earlier this year, Israel and the U. S. launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, crippling much of the visible infrastructure. Yet
South Korea’s two tech giants are teaming up to see if tomorrow’s mobile networks can moonlight as environmental sensors. Instead of putting separate gadgets like radar boxes or laser scanners on every street corner, Samsung and LG Uplus want to let the cell towers we already have do the extra job.
A major medical device company just won a court case that could shape how heart pumps get made in the future. A jury decided that Abiomed’s Impella heart pumps don’t break Maquet’s patent rules. Even more surprising? The jury said Maquet’s patent itself wasn’t even valid. That’s a double win for Abi
The United States has frozen over a billion dollars in digital money linked to Iran, according to recent updates from officials. This cash pile isn’t just sitting in some virtual piggy bank—it’s part of an ongoing financial tug-of-war tied to global sanctions. The cash includes a big chunk seized in
The U. S. watchdog for derivatives markets recently pointed out that round-the-clock trading fits blockchain assets well, but may not suit older, slower industries. In a letter sent to businesses it regulates, the agency explained that always-on markets make sense for digital tokens and crypto contr
Recent moves by the U. S. have put serious pressure on Iran’s economy. Officials say American forces have taken control of about a billion dollars in Iranian cryptocurrency. The funds were connected to accounts believed to be used by the government and its leaders. This action is part of a wider eff
SpaceX’s upcoming stock launch has sparked a small but active betting game in crypto circles. Instead of waiting for the official public offering, some traders are using special crypto contracts to guess the company’s future stock price. These contracts, called perpetual futures, don’t have an end d
India is testing fresh ways to pay for its massive ocean and water projects. A government company called Sagarmala wants to sell special bonds called ‘blue bonds’—the first of their kind in the country. These bonds work like regular loans but must be used only for clean-up efforts, port upgrades, sh
Photographers chasing the perfect shot often juggle multiple weather apps before heading out. Wind speed, cloud type, sun position, tides—each detail can make or break a photo session. One developer decided to cut through the clutter by creating a single app that speaks the language of photographers
