Inside your body, an intricate communication network constantly monitors breathing, heart rate, digestion, and immune function — a hidden “sixth sense” called interoception. Now, Nobel laureate Ardem Patapoutian and a team at Scripps Research and the Allen Institute have received $14.2 million from …
In a groundbreaking UK first, eight healthy babies have been born using an IVF technique that includes DNA from three people—two parents and a female donor. The process, known as pronuclear transfer, was designed to prevent the inheritance of devastating mitochondrial diseases passed down through th…
Okayama scientists have crafted a new wine grape, Muscat Shiragai, merging the wild Shiraga and Muscat of Alexandria. The variety is part of a larger collaboration between academia, industry, and local government to boost regional identity through wine. Early tastings revealed a sweet, smooth flavor…
Middle age is becoming a tougher chapter for many Americans, especially those born in the 1960s and early 1970s. Compared with earlier generations, they report more loneliness and depression, along with weaker physical strength and declining memory. These troubling trends stand out internationally, …
Eurozone median inflation expectations for the next 12 months were steady at 4% in April 2026, the same as in March and staying at 2023-highs. Consumers expected the price of their home to increase by 3.7% over the next 12 months, which was unchanged from March and expectations for mortgage interest rates also remained unchanged. ...
The Google parent company plans to raise the funds by selling stock.
Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), the region’s leading academic institution for maritime training, and an integral part of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Polytechnic to strengthen cooperation in the areas of education, training, and ap…
If Nvidia has cracked a way to bring AI agents easily, safely and usefully to the masses, it could — and should — be big.
The S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 53.9 in May 2026 compared with initial estimates and April’s 53.7, marking the strongest expansion since May 2022. Output grew at a three-month high, led by intermediate and investment goods, while new orders rose for a sixth straight month on stronger domestic and export demand. However, momentum ...
Shipping operators today face no shortage of data. But as their vessel crews manage tighter operating margins, more complex engines and growing pressure to avoid disruption, the challenge is translating that data into actionable insights that keep vessels running for longer without the risk of breakdown. This is where continuous oil condition monitoring can add ...
Mike Schroepfer's Gigascale Capital has raised a large fund to back founders building climate-friendly solutions for the world's energy and material shortages.
Two new quay cranes (QC) that recently arrived at Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) are seen to boost the Port of Gdynia’s capabilities and competitiveness. The QCs are part of an investment program carried out by BCT in cooperation with the Port of Gdynia Authority to further modernize the Port and s…
George Economou sat down at TradeWinds Shipowners Forum Greece at Posidonia in Athens yesterday with the newspaper’s US correspondent Joe Brady for a rare extended conversation about how he built one of shipping’s most formidable private empires — and the bond workout, the stock market frenzy,…
Today, Tuesday, June 2 2026, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 17 points, reaching 3205 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the worl…
The British fintech has built a waitlist of about 450,000 users in India as it prepares for a broader launch.
Modifications to Transit Reservation (Booking) System 02 Jun 2026, Panama Canal, Panama HML D Neopanamax vessels can now request Panama Canal 1A booking slots for transit dates beginning July 1, 2026. READ MORE Source: GAC
Speaking to TechCrunch, Crunchbase’s head of research Gené Teare, said the factors holding back Black founders include “access to networks, relationships, and early introductions."
Korean Register (KR) has marked a significant milestone in its European strategy, successfully hosting the inaugural KR North Europe Committee (KRNEC) and a Technical Seminar in Hamburg, Germany, on May 20-21, 2026. The two-day event was organized to formally launch a committee composed of leading maritime industry representatives from the North European maritime industry, deepening ...
The announcement marks a step towards wider adoption of digitally enabled bridge systems and enhanced situational awareness at sea. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Samho for a container ship design standard supporting NAV1 compliance. The AiP, presented at…
PPG announced the publication of a white paper, Electrostatic Application of Marine Hull Coatings, detailing how this advanced application technology can help ship owners and operators improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Electrostatic application works by negatively charging paint particles at the spray gun nozzle while the substrate is grounded, causing the coating to be ...
