Scientists work in a laboratory at the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which could lose research projects to the US Department of Defense.Credit: NIAID Update: After this story was published, the US Department of Defense responded to Nature’s request for comment with a statement confirming that the department has signed a research agreement
Hurricane Marie, well out in the Pacific, created flooding and dangerous conditions at some southern California beaches over Labor Day weekend, with strong currents and huge waves presenting a threat to swimmers and surfers. Rose Schoenfeld, a National Weather Service meteorologist, said Sunday that Marie stirred up “life-threatening” conditions as it churned in the ocean
The world’s richest have amassed an eye-watering stockpile of $15.1 trillion—and their heirs are set to take over a third of the global billionaire fortune in the coming decade. Women and Gen Xers are set to take home the largest slice of the pie. About 5,000 spouses and adult children will inherit $6.6 trillion of
John Ternus has officially taken the reins as Apple CEO, succeeding Tim Cook, who held the role for fifteen years. The company’s former senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, Ternus enters the CEO role at a critical time for Apple. On September 9, the company will host its annual iPhone event, which is rumored to
When Daniel Evanko asked a scientist whether they had used artificial intelligence to write their peer-review report, he didn’t expect a confession. Most researchers don’t reveal AI help, says Evanko, who is the director of journal operations at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). How to manage AI risks while reaping the benefits But
First Rothesay Test, Headingley (day three of five) Pakistan 171: Shafique 61; Tongue 5-46, Robinson 5-51 & 135: Rizwan 41 England 409: Brook 91, Cox 73, Root 66; Usman 5-95 England won by an innings and 103 runs, lead three-match series 1-0 Scorecard England began Joe Root’s second stint as captain with a crushing defeat
