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Space: Europe urged to find its path, from crewed spaceflight to communications

From communications to crewed spaceflight, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for Europeans to "act" on a massive scale to find their place in the space race on Thursday – notably, against the United States and China. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney,…

France 24

Meet Sho Yano, the American prodigy who composed music at 5, entered medical school at 12 and earned his medical degree at 21

Sho Yano, a 21-year-old, graduates from the University of Chicago medical school this week. He began reading at age two and entered college at nine years old. Yano also earned a Ph.D. in molecular genetics and cell biology from the university. He will now begin his residency in pediatric neurology,…

The Economic Times

Michael Bloomberg was fired from a Wall Street bank after 15 years. He used his $10 million payout to build a $109 billion fortune and has given away $25.4 billion

Michael Bloomberg was 39 when his 15-year career at Wall Street investment bank Salomon Brothers came to an end in 1981. A general partner at the firm, Bloomberg left as Salomon was being acquired by Phibro Corporation and received about $10 million for his stake. Rather than use the money…

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Can chimpanzees and apes remember friends after 25 years? Johns Hopkins University study reveals surprisingly human-like social memory

Can chimpanzees, apes and bonobos remember friends they have not seen for decades? A Johns Hopkins University surprising study in 2023 found that chimpanzees and bonobos can recognize former groupmates after more than 25 years apart, revealing remarkable social memories that may be surprisingly similar to those of humans. The…

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Not just MacKenzie Scott, this US billionaire has given over $1.5 billion to his alma mater Johns Hopkins University, starting with a $5 donation in 1964

Michael Bloomberg’s decades-long commitment to Johns Hopkins University began with a $5 donation and has since grown into more than $1.5 billion in giving. The US billionaire philanthropist has helped expand financial aid, support groundbreaking research, improve medical education and make opportunities more accessible to students from lower- and middle-income…

The Economic Times

Top Economist Steve Hanke Has a Blunt Response to Trump's Claim That Tariffs ‘Made Us Rich': 'WRONG'

Johns Hopkins University economist Steve Hanke rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that tariffs enriched the United States, arguing that American businesses and households ultimately bear the cost of import duties.

Benzinga

Major row over airport detention of Johns Hopkins health researcher Fatima Ameaka; Colleagues say she is brilliant but DHS says she is an 'illegal'

A major row broke out after Johns Hopkins University public health researcher Fatima Ameaka was detained by immigration authorities as she boarded a domestic flight on Tuesday. She was released later but the Department of Homeland Security said that she had overstayed her visa and violated the law. Maryland Senator…

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Scientists Discovered How Babies Develop Sharp Central Vision Before Birth, and Vitamin A Plays a Bigger Role Than Anyone Knew

Johns Hopkins researchers found blue cone cells transform into red and green cones via Vitamin A and thyroid hormones during fetal development, overturning how scientists understood sharp vision.

Medical Daily

What if the secret to beating distraction has been hidden in the brainstem all along? A new study offers hope for ADHD research

Scientists have pinpointed an ancient brain region acting as a "focus switch," crucial for filtering distractions and prioritizing information. This discovery in mice, found in a shared vertebrate brainstem area, offers new insights into selective attention. Researchers believe this could pave the way for more targeted treatments for conditions like…

The Economic Times

Iran deal is 'a major setback for the United States', ex-adviser to State Department says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Vali Nasr, professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University and former adviser to the US State Department, explained that "the war is ending in Iran's favour" and that "the outcome is definitely not favourable to Israel". "It's very difficult not to see…

France 24

The $1.8 billion pivot: How Michael Bloomberg’s historic gift rewrote the rules of college access

Michael Bloomberg's $1.8 billion donation to Johns Hopkins University in 2018 revolutionised higher education by funding need-blind admissions. This historic gift eliminated financial barriers for talented students, allowing them to pursue education based on merit, not wealth. The endowment ensures a lasting legacy of opportunity, empowering future generations to excel…

The Times of India

Americans who get their news from right-wing media outlets are far more vaccine-skeptical, survey shows

Vaccine skepticism has increased over the last decade, with a drop in childhood vaccination rates nationwide

The Independent UK

To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'

Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are creating virtual replicas of patients’ hearts so they can test how to fix a life-threatening irregular heartbeat before treating the real organ

The Independent UK

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 203 — China Rising

On Episode 203 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Dr. Namrata Goswami of Johns Hopkins University to examine the potential threats to American leadership in space.

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Did Earth life actually begin on Mars? Asteroid impacts could let microbes planet-hop, study suggests

"Life might actually survive being ejected from one planet and moving to another."

Euronews

Experts warn open access bio-data could help AI design dangerous pathogens

More than 100 researchers call for safeguards on high-risk biological datasets to prevent AI misuse, which could create deadly pathogens.

Space

Earthquake sensors can track space junk that crashes back to Earth

Earthquake sensors can detect sonic booms generated by reentering space debris to help track the potentially dangerous objects in near real time.

Axios

"Super flu" surge: What to know about spiking flu cases and the surging "Super K" variant

The flu is back and joins COVID and norovirus as diseases hitting the U.S. this month.

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Does Donald Trump Have Dementia? Expert Insists POTUS Is 'Clearly Deteriorating', Presents His 'Proof'

Clinical psychologists say they observe cognitive and physical decline in Donald Trump, citing language slips, memory gaps and motor issues, while the White House insists he remains in excellent health. What's the evidence and what remains unproven.

Tom’s Hardware

'Beyond EUV' chipmaking tech pushes Soft X-Ray lithography closer to challenging Hyper-NA EUV — 'B-EUV' uses new resist chemistry to make smaller chips

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a new resist chemistry and deposition method optimized for 6.5 nm B-EUV light, marking a key step toward future Soft X-ray lithography. However, major challenges like light sources and tool infrastructure remain unresolved.

Euronews

Fed independence ‘hangs by a thread’ after Trump moves to oust Lisa Cook

Efforts to oust Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook and install allies could erode the bank’s autonomy, with consequences for inflation, market confidence and everyday borrowing.

LiveScience

'These decisions were completely reckless': Funding cuts to mRNA vaccines will make America more vulnerable to pandemics

mRNA expert Jeff Coller spoke with Live Science about the future of mRNA vaccines in the United States in the aftermath of huge federal funding cuts.

The Independent UK

A robot might perform your next surgery

The robot performed with the expertise of a skilled human surgeon, researchers at Johns Hopkins University said

The Independent UK

Robot performs surgery with ‘100% accuracy’

The robot performed part of a gallbladder removal on a life-like patient with the expertise of a skilled human surgeon

Evening Standard

Robot performs realistic surgery ‘with 100% accuracy’

The robot operated with the expertise of a skilled human surgeon, according to Johns Hopkins University researchers in the US.

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