Scientists design a framework to optimize nuclear material coatings discoveries

A better framework to optimize discovery of materials suitable for use in nuclear reactors could help the U.S. meet its clean energy goals. Credit: Argonne National Laboratory Nickel-based alloys, critical…

Turkey blocks access to Instagram

Meta-owned Instagram was blocked in Turkey on Friday following accusations it censorship. Turkey on Friday blocked access to the Instagram social media network, the national communications authority said without explanation,…

British Airways parent IAG drops bid for Air Europa

Air Europa will not join the IAG Group after owner of British Airways and Ibera abandoned the acquistion in the face of competition concerns by regulators. Airline giant IAG, owner…

Robocars promise to improve traffic even when most of the cars around them are driven by people, study finds

Weak yen helps Toyota compensate for Japan problems

Toyota aims to sell 1.5 million pure electric vehicles annually by 2026 and 3.5 million by 2030. Toyota reported a modest rise in first-quarter net profits on Thursday as a…

Cannabigerol (CBG) Reduces Anxiety and Improves Memory

Summary: A new study shows that Cannabigerol (CBG) significantly reduces anxiety without the intoxicating effects of THC. The clinical trial found that 20 mg of CBG reduced anxiety and stress…

Ransomware attack disables computers at blood center serving 250 hospitals in southeast US

A health care worker walks by the Big Red Bus from OneBlood outside at Cano Health in Hialeah, Fla., July 29, 2020. Oneblood, which serves much of the southeast United…

Undersea internet cables connecting Australia to the world threatened by boats, spies, natural disasters

International submarine cables connecting Australia. Credit: ACMA The Australian government this week announced it would spend A$18 million over four years on a new center aimed at keeping safe the…

Australian airline Rex enters administration as finances sag

Australian regional airline Rex has suspended flights between major cities as it enters voluntary administration. The Australian regional airline Rex cancelled flights as it entered voluntary administration Wednesday, leaving the…

Texas says Meta to pay $1.4 bn to settle photo-tagging lawsuit

A Texas law requires tech companies to get user permission before collecting biometric data such as that used to ‘tag’ people in Facebook photos. Meta has agreed to pay $1.4…