Author: OMN AI

Blue Origin has unveiled plans for an ambitious satellite internet network. The rocket company is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Blue Origin said it will launch more than 5,400 satellites into orbit. The project represents a major step in the company’s space ambitions. The network aims to provide continuous internet access across the world. TeraWave Focuses on Speed and Global Coverage The company named the satellite system TeraWave. Blue Origin said it will deliver uninterrupted internet access worldwide. The network will also transfer massive volumes of data at high speeds. The company said TeraWave will surpass the performance of…

Recent data shows that most Americans believe science has a positive impact on society. Surveys indicate that U.S. adults see scientific research, technology, and innovation as beneficial forces shaping modern life. The results reflect optimism in progress and confidence in solutions science can offer for social, economic, and environmental challenges. Experts say the findings reveal widespread public support for science. Respondents cited examples such as medical advancements, renewable energy development, and technological improvements that enhance daily life. Many participants highlighted how research in health, agriculture, and communication contributes to both individual well-being and collective growth. The survey asked respondents whether…

Plants that grow close together can alert their neighbours to danger, helping them survive environmental stress. In experiments with thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana), researchers compared plants grown alone with those grown in dense clusters where leaves touched. When exposed to intense light, isolated plants suffered severe damage, while crowded plants coped far better. Within an hour of stress exposure, closely packed plants activated more than 2,000 genes linked to protection against multiple stresses. Isolated plants showed little change in gene activity. The findings indicate that signals pass between neighbouring plants, allowing them to prepare defences in advance. The study identified…

Snap, the company behind Snapchat, has reached a settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit days before trial. The case was set to begin in Los Angeles. Lawyers announced the deal at a California Superior Court hearing. Snap later said all parties resolved the matter amicably. The settlement terms remain confidential. Other Tech Giants Still in Court Other defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram, TikTok’s parent ByteDance, and Google’s parent company Alphabet. None of these companies have settled. The plaintiff, a 19-year-old woman identified as K.G.M., alleged that platform algorithms caused addiction and harmed her mental health. Because the remaining…

A newly approved artificial intelligence system could change how doctors spot fetal abnormalities, addressing a long-standing problem in prenatal care where many issues go undetected. Bringing AI Into the Scan Room The United States Food and Drug Administration has cleared an AI-powered software developed by American start-up BioticsAI for use in clinical settings. The technology works alongside standard ultrasound machines, analysing images as they are captured and alerting clinicians to potential concerns during routine pregnancy scans. Ultrasound examinations are a cornerstone of prenatal care, offering insights into a baby’s development before birth. While they can reveal a range of structural…

Netflix has revised its $82.7bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery into an all-cash offer, aiming to speed approval and counter a hostile takeover attempt from Paramount Skydance. The offer keeps the valuation at $27.75 per share but removes shares from the deal, giving WBD investors greater certainty and potentially enabling a shareholder vote as early as April. Netflix said the simplified structure strengthens its position as Paramount seeks to replace WBD board members to block the agreement. WBD shareholders would still receive shares in a spun-off global networks business, including CNN and Discovery Channel, which Netflix is not acquiring. The…

Donald Trump said he will impose tariffs on European countries opposing his Greenland demand. He vowed to act “100%” on the threat. European allies immediately defended Greenland’s sovereignty. Denmark said no leader can pressure ownership of the territory. Denmark’s foreign minister rejected coercion. He said Greenland’s status will not change. He stressed the territory remains part of the Danish kingdom. European leaders repeated the stance in coordinated statements. Europe Unites to Protect Greenland UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper restated Britain’s position. She said only Greenlanders and Denmark can decide Greenland’s future. She rejected outside interference. Other Nato allies issued similar…

Poland’s central bank has significantly expanded its gold reserves, lifting total holdings to around 550 tonnes with a market value exceeding €63 billion. The move reflects a long-standing belief within the National Bank of Poland (NBP) that gold is a cornerstone of economic stability in uncertain times. A Strategic Shift Toward Bullion NBP president Adam Glapiński has repeatedly highlighted gold’s unique role in national reserves. Unlike currencies or bonds, it carries no credit risk, is not tied to the monetary policy of other countries, and tends to hold its value during financial shocks. This thinking has driven a rapid change…

Valentino Garavani, the iconic Italian designer whose name became shorthand for timeless glamour, has died at his home in Rome aged 93. For decades, his luxurious gowns and flawless tailoring made him the designer of choice for women who wanted to shine on the world’s biggest stages. Dressing the World’s Most Famous Women Known simply as Valentino, he dressed an extraordinary roster of royals, first ladies and film stars, all of whom trusted his instinct for elegance. From Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Princess Diana to Julia Roberts and Queen Rania of Jordan, his clients often said his designs made them…

Forschende haben einen einfachen Bluttest entwickelt, der vorhersagen kann, wie gut Brustkrebspatientinnen auf Behandlungen ansprechen.Der Test misst zirkulierende Tumor-DNA im Blut und liefert Hinweise noch vor Therapiebeginn oder nach vier Wochen.Niedrige oder nicht nachweisbare DNA-Werte waren klar mit besseren Behandlungserfolgen verbunden.Patientinnen mit hohen Werten sprachen deutlich schlechter auf die Therapie an.Besonders aussagekräftig war der Test bei aggressivem, triple-negativem Brustkrebs.Dort war die krankheitsfreie Zeit bei niedrigen Werten mehr als doppelt so lang.Der Test könnte helfen, unwirksame Therapien zu vermeiden und schneller Alternativen einzusetzen.Klinische Studien prüfen nun, ob eine frühzeitige Therapieanpassung die Überlebenschancen verbessert.