Scientists use AI to create new viruses; bringing worries of the tech creating biological weapons, deadly poisons and unstoppable pandemics

Scientists have used AI to design the first complete viral genomes, creating 16 working bacteriophages that kill E. coli. Published in Science, the study used genome language models Evo 1 and Evo 2 to write DNA from scratch. The AI-designed viruses beat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but experts warn biosecurity governance for generative genome design does not…

As J&K police book Iltija Mufti for ‘assaulting a police officer’ Iltija says it was she who was manhandled

Jammu and Kashmir Police filed an FIR against PDP leader Iltija Mufti. She allegedly assaulted an officer during a protest against Article 370’s abrogation. Iltija Mufti claims she was manhandled by a woman IPS officer and other personnel. Police named Mehbooba Mufti for violating protest restrictions. Both leaders have been summoned for investigation.

On National Handloom Day, study ‘shows’ wash anxiety around India’s handloom fabrics

Recent research reveals a deep-rooted passion among Indians for handloom textiles and cultural heritage. While many consumers struggle with washing these delicate fabrics, the younger Gen Z demographic displays a notable enthusiasm for handlooms, far surpassing older generations. However, limited knowledge and concerns about fabric care confine these items to occasional use. Introducing simpler, safer…

Ibiza’s invasive snakes are doing more than hunting lizards; researchers found their spread is accelerating, reducing the time to local lizard loss from more than 10 years to about 3

An invasive snake species is rapidly driving the Ibiza wall lizard towards extinction. This non-native snake arrived on imported olive trees and now dominates the island’s ecosystem. Lizard populations are disappearing three times faster in newly invaded areas than before. Control efforts have removed thousands of snakes, but the invasion continues to spread. This situation…

The Traitors: Shweta Tiwari makes shocking revelation about her former husbands’ cheating; says, “Apne patiyon ko cheat karte huye maine hi pakda tha”

The highly-anticipated teaser for The Traitors Season 2 has dropped, sparking a wave of excitement on social media. Host Karan Johar hints at intricate mind games and shocking twists, while glimpses of key contestants like Shweta Tiwari and Rhea Chakraborty set the stage for an electrifying season. With a star-studded cast of celebrities and influencers,…

‘COVID-19 changed everything’: Remo Fernandes reveals how the infection, COVID-19 vaccine and mild stroke made playing guitar and flute difficult during his ‘final live performance’

Remo Fernandes, the legendary singer-songwriter, has concluded his final live concert. The artist opened up about his health battles—comprising a mild stroke and ongoing vertigo—yet he still expressed dedication to his cherished audience. Over the decades, Fernandes has seamlessly melded Goan and Portuguese traditions with pop, earning the Padma Shri award and impacting the Indian…

Aftab Shivdasani pens heartfelt note as daughter Nevaeh turns 6: ‘Heaven once smiled upon us’

In a heartwarming family moment, Aftab Shivdasani and Nin Dusanj marked their daughter Nevaeh’s sixth birthday with a cozy getaway. While they shared a sweet video montage, they thoughtfully kept Nevaeh’s face out of sight. The couple welcomed their angel in 2020, shortly after their 2014 wedding. Aftab, known as Bollywood’s ‘chocolate boy’, most recently…