Record-breaking chip sidesteps Moore’s law by growing upwards
A new chip design includes 41 vertical layers of semiconductor and insulator materials, which allow it to outrun the limits of miniaturisation Source link
Change needed in how Manitoba treats sepsis, says man who nearly died from condition
A Winnipeg sepsis survivor says he wants to see Manitoba follow Nova Scotia’s lead and change how it treats the condition that almost killed him nine years ago. Source link
Congress Asks Itself: Should the Government Help Market America to Tourists?
Lobbyists are fighting to undo an 80% budget cut to Brand USA, a travel marketing organization created by Congress, as the industry warns of a decline in international tourism. Source link
The Absurdly Long and Detailed Instructions We Leave for Pet Sitters
The feeding and care instructions we leave say as much about us as they do about our furry companions. Source link
From Maine to the Marianas, Americans Will Cry: “No Kings!”
John Nichols Millions will take to the streets this Saturday to remind Donald Trump that we don’t have monarchs in this country. The post From Maine to the Marianas, Americans Will Cry: “No Kings!” appeared first on The Nation. Source link
What the Myanmar earthquake taught us: Why sonic boom quakes are no longer science fiction
Myanmar’s 2025 magnitude-7.7 earthquake revealed ‘sonic boom’ or supershear quakes, where ruptures travel faster than seismic waves. This phenomenon amplifies ground motion and damage in specific directions, challenging existing seismic risk assessments and building codes worldwide. Experts now urge a reassessment of hazard maps and infrastructure to prepare for these powerful, directional seismic events. Source […]
'Game-changing' HIV protection jab approved in England and Wales
The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus. Source link
For most of the world, Taiwan doesn’t officially exist. Its microchips make it hard to ignore
For decades, Taiwan‘s government, tech sector and education system have been working together to become the world leader in making microchips. But the island remains under threat from China, and Taiwanese are asking how their global prominence can help. Source link
Jennifer Lopez's Kiss of the Spider Woman is too musical for its own good
The Jennifer Lopez-starring, Tonatiuh-led Kiss of the Spider Woman is an interesting drama. But it’s not your entry-level musical. Source link
Lead levels in protein powder, shakes flagged by Consumer Reports
Some protein powders and shakes tested by Consumer Reports contained levels of lead, a toxic heavy metal, that experts say could raise the risk of long-term health problems. Source link