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NASA Awards Contracts for Four New Lunar Missions Under Lunar Base Program

NASA has announced the selection of three companies to carry out four new lunar missions as part of its Lunar Base program, with delivery scheduled for late 2028. The space agency awarded contracts to Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace, and Intuitive Machines. These companies will deliver NASA scientific payloads to the lunar

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FDA Panel Controversy: Peptide Access Debate Under RFK Jr. Leadership

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is facing internal tension over the regulation of peptide drugs, according to reports. FDA scientists have expressed opposition to expanding access to these products, citing concerns about insufficient testing and potential harms. Peptide drugs have grown in popularity in recent years, with advocates

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Etched Reaches $5B Valuation with $1B in AI Inference Chip Sales

AI chip startup Etched has announced it has reached a $5 billion valuation after securing $1 billion in contracts for its inference-focused chips. The company positions itself as a competitor to Nvidia, targeting the growing demand for AI inference systems. The milestone highlights continued investment and interest in the AI

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Anthropic Releases Claude Sonnet 5 with Enhanced Agentic Abilities and Lower Costs

Anthropic has announced the release of Claude Sonnet 5, the latest iteration of its AI model lineup focused on agentic workflows. The new model brings several key improvements designed to make it more practical for developers and businesses building automated agents. Key Features Claude Sonnet 5 introduces stronger agentic capabilities,

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Microsoft Eyes Studio Cuts and Blade Game Cancellation Amid Gaming Division Restructuring

Microsoft is preparing to announce substantial layoffs across its Xbox gaming division, according to sources familiar with the company's plans. The restructuring could result in studio closures, spinoffs, potential mergers, and canceled games. Among the studios at risk is Arkane Studios, the France-based developer known for the Dishonored

Teenager Becomes First Person Saved by CRISPR Base Editing After Leukemia Treatment Failure

A 13-year-old named Alyssa Tapley has become the first person whose life is confirmed to have been saved by CRISPR base editing technology. After standard leukemia treatments failed and she was given only weeks to live, Tapley was offered an experimental procedure as a last resort. CRISPR base editing represents

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Tesla Begins Testing Cybercab Robotaxi in Austin

Tesla has begun testing its Cybercab autonomous vehicle in Austin, Texas, marking a significant step toward the company's long-promised robotaxi network. The Cybercab is a purpose-built autonomous vehicle designed without traditional controls like pedals or a steering wheel, relying entirely on Tesla's autonomous driving technology. This