Scientists engineered bacteria to make stronger silk fibres using mussel protein fragments, boosting tensile strength by up to 345%

A Ukrainian passenger train in the Odesa region fell victim to a Russian drone strike, leading to the unfortunate demise of the driver and assistant. Simultaneously, Ukrainian military forces conducted a successful operation against a large oil refinery in Bashkortostan, causing extensive fire damage. This series of events serves as a stark reminder of the…

Chinese and Hong Kong equities rose on Wednesday, led by technology stocks as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision. The Shanghai Composite gained around 0.6%, while the Hang Seng and Hang Seng Tech Index also advanced. Rising Treasury yields, oil prices and inflation concerns kept investors cautious.

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has ignited controversy by calling out Billie Eilish for what it sees as inconsistencies between her anti-capitalist rhetoric and her commercial activities. Following a request from Musk for a more pointed critique, Grok escalated its remarks. This exchange adds to the ongoing dialogue about wealth and ethics between the two,…