James Watson, who co-discovered DNA double helix, dies at 97
Scientist helped break new ground in study of genetics, but later caused outcry with promotion of racist ideas.

Scientist helped break new ground in study of genetics, but later caused outcry with promotion of racist ideas.



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The surge comes barely three months after it hit the $4 trillion market cap.
Delhi is using ‘cloud seeding’ in a bid to dispel pollution – but can it work?
Nvidia is striking deals around the world while also navigating a US-China trade war.
The deal removes a major constraint on raising capital for OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and values firm at $500bn.
The new tech will help manage US arsenal of nuclear weapons and accelerate drug development.
New study reveals that vaccines developed using mRNA might hold the key to ‘off-the-shelf’ cancer vaccine.

Is the UK truly becoming an AI hub as US tech giants pour in billions?
China has banned exports of Nexperia’s finished products which are widely used in car parts.
Iceland is no longer among the few places in the world free of mosquitoes. Scientists point to rising temperatures.
Pakistan rolled out the vaccine for the HPV virus last month. The virus causes cervical cancer.