Blackstone, a private investment platform that invests across the life-cycle of companies and products within the key life science sectors, and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, one the leading RNAi therapeutics companies, today announced the closing of $150 million R&D funding to advance RNAi therapeutics for […]
On August 8, New York Post wrote a piece about New York City Councilman Paul Vallone who recently recovered from coronavirus after treatment with hydroxychloroquine. The councilman credited the malaria drug for saving his life after he contracted the novel coronavirus in […]
Headlines are filled with many startup success stories. But, what most people don’t realize is that nine out of every 10 startups will fail. You may be wondering, why would anyone start a business if they only have a 10% chance […]
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on businesses, especially retailers. To date, the virus has not only claimed hundreds of thousands of human lives but also destroyed thousands of businesses. Dozens of retailers have already been pushed into bankruptcy […]
The deadly coronavirus, which started in Wuhan, China in December 2019, has killed at least 750, 000 precious lives around the world. As of Friday, over 21 million cases coronavirus have been reported worldwide. Now, scientists are saying the coronavirus is at […]
After SpaceX’s historic Demo-2 launch in May, NASA and SpaceX announced today they are targeting no earlier than October 23 for the first operational flight with astronauts of the Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station […]
We wrote about Impossible Foods back in March after the California-based vegan startup raised about $500 million in Series F funding to help the planet with meatless burgers. The round was one of the largest investment rounds for a food […]
The bald eagle has been the national bird of the United States since 1782. On Thursday, the majestic bird eagle took down a government drone in Michigan, according to a press release by the state. The drone, a Phantom 4 Pro Advanced, was […]
NASA is working to uncover the mystery behind an asteroid that may contain a priceless treasure trove of minerals. The space agency is planning to send an unmanned spacecraft to the chunk of metal known as 16 Psyche. The mysterious […]
As we mentioned yesterday, Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store after the game’s developer announced new payment options that allow players to buy in-game credits direct from Epic Games. The new payment option appears to skirt Apple’s App Store and […]
Yesterday, we wrote about Epic Games after the creator of Fornite game defied the App Store Monopoly. In retaliation, Apple blocked Fortnite from a billion devices. Apple blocked Fortnite from the App Store, removing everyone’s ability to install and update the […]
Alex Berenson is a former reporter at the New York Times known for his coverage of coronavirus on Twitter. He has written extensively debunking fearmongering claims related to the lockdowns. Berenson later wrote a book titled, “Unreported Truths about COVID-19 and […]
Today, former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden calls for a 3-month mandatory nationwide mask wearing as part of his plan to combat coronavirus. The rationale behind the recommendation for wearing masks or other face coverings is to reduce the risk of cross-infection via […]
Apple has removed Fortnite from the App Store after the game’s developer announced new payment options that allow players to buy in-game credits direct from Epic Games. In response, Epic has taken legal action and filed a lawsuit in the District Court […]
The homeowners’ insurance industry in the US in 2020 by market size is $106 billion, according to IbisWorld. Surprisingly after many years of technology innovation in other sectors, legacy insurers in the homeowners’ insurance industry still rely on outdated and inflexible technology. […]
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has received many criticisms after an unearthed video surfaced showing Bill Gates talking about using new vaccines for population control. Gates’ remark at the time was part of a larger strategy to slow down population growth in […]
Oil giant Chevron Corp announced Wednesday it is investing in Seattle, Washington-based nuclear fusion startup Zap Energy. Chevron joins Italy’s ENI and Norwegian state oil company Equinor who have also backed nuclear fusion startups to reduce their carbon footprint. Zap Energy will […]
Microbes are now known to be found in human tissues, including cancer tissues. Micronoma is a San Diego, California-based biotech startup that is going a step further and looking at microbial signatures that would be predictive of a tumor in circulating blood. […]
Last month, we wrote about T-cell immunity after scientists discovered some coronavirus patients recovered from COVID-19 infection, but mysteriously did NOT have any antibodies against the virus. Since then, they have learned a lot more about the other types of T-cell […]
Last week, President Trump signed an executive order banning US transactions with owners of TikTok and WeChat in 45 days. Citing national security concerns, President Trump the ban will make it unlawful for any US companies or citizens from making transactions […]