Topic
Vast
39 stories related to this topic, newest first.
scitechdaily.comworld2 days ago
Brazilian Researchers Test Jackfruit-Based Gel on Stem Cells for Gum Disease Treatment
Scientists at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo created a biomaterial using jackfruit latex, pomegranate peel extract, and simvastatin. The gel was published today in Polymer Bulletin and tested on human stem cells.
South China Morning Postworld4 days ago
Filipino mayor requests helicopters to fly food to quake survivors
The mayor of a southern Philippine town that was devastated by a powerful earthquake pleaded on Thursday for helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in several landslide-isolated villages. The 7.8 magnitude offshore quake, one of the strongest to hit the archipelago in…
AB
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld12 days ago
Ukrainian Drones Strike Crimea Museum and Moscow-Simferopol Train, Killing One Rail Worker
A Ukrainian drone struck the Panorama museum in Sevastopol on June 10, starting a roof fire. Earlier attacks killed a rail worker and prompted fuel rationing across Crimea.
world12 days ago
Third Russian Locomotive Hit on Moscow–Sevastopol Rail Line in Crimea in Less Than a Week
@sentdefender reported that Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces struck a locomotive on the Moscow–Sevastopol Rail Line near Hvardiiske in Russian-occupied Crimea.
SE
bleedingcool.comworld16 days ago
Turkish-flagged fishing boat attacked and sunk in Black Sea, one sailor dead
A Turkish-flagged fishing boat was attacked and sank west of Sevastopol on Friday, killing one sailor and wounding four others. The Turkish Coast Guard rescued the survivors and transferred the injured to a medical vessel.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld17 days ago
Ukrainian Drone Strike on Crimea Train Kills One, Injures Three
A Ukrainian drone struck a passenger train in Crimea, killing one person and injuring three others. Russian officials reported the incident and said the train was traveling between Simferopol and Sevastopol.
news.sky.comworld19 days ago
British Paralympian Selected for Possible Space Station Mission
A British Paralympic medalist has been chosen for a potential flight to the Haven-1 space station under an agreement between the UK Space Agency and the company Vast. The station is scheduled for launch within the next year.
Forbesai20 days ago
Chinese AI Startup VAST Raises $200M in Follow-on Round, Reaching $1.5B Valuation
Chinese AI startup VAST announced Series A+ and Series A++ rounds on Monday, lifting its valuation to about $1.5 billion three months after a $50 million Series A.
world25 days ago
Ukrainian Air Force Strikes Russian Aviation Sites in Three Cities
Ukrainian forces launched cruise missiles at targets in Voronezh, Sevastopol, and Taganrog. The strikes hit Russian aviation facilities early on the morning of May 27, 2026.
OS
bbc.co.ukpolitics37 days ago
Southport Attack Survivor Says Hospital Staff Accessed Her Medical Records Without Reason
Leanne Lucas, the instructor at a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop attacked in Southport in July 2024, said she was devastated after learning that 48 hospital staff accessed victims' records without justification. An audit by University Hospitals of Liverpool Group identified t…
deadline.comworld37 days ago
NPR's Steve Inskeep Tours Massive Electronics Component Market in Shenzhen, China
NPR correspondent Steve Inskeep toured a vast electronics market in Shenzhen, China, where buyers can source components for virtually any device. The report aired on Morning Edition on May 15, 2026. Audio from the segment will be available later in the day.
Abc Newsscience39 days ago
US Overdose Deaths Fell 14 Percent in 2025 to About 70,000
Preliminary government data show drug overdose deaths declined for the third consecutive year in 2025, reaching levels last seen in 2019. Declines occurred across multiple drug types and in the vast majority of states. Researchers cited factors including wider availability of nal…
thenation.compolitics40 days ago
Trump Announces No Republicans Have Advised Him on Cuba Policy
President Trump stated Tuesday that no Republicans have approached him about Cuba as he detailed plans for potential military action following Iran and a new executive order expanding sanctions. He described Cuba as a failed country while noting talks could occur. The vast majori…
Al Jazeeraworld42 days ago
Surgeon Reports Recovering Small Tungsten Fragments from Israeli Munitions in Wounded Lebanese Civilians
War surgeon Dr Tahir Mohammed reports that the same tiny tungsten cubes previously identified in Gaza are now appearing in Lebanon, causing devastating internal injuries. He described the weapons as indiscriminate and drew parallels between Israeli actions in both places. Al Jaze…
mondoweiss.networld42 days ago
Volunteers Clear Rubble and Plant Olive Trees at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
Volunteers at what was once Gaza’s largest medical complex cleared rubble and planted olive trees in the courtyard as a symbol of hope. More than 500 bodies were recovered from mass graves at al-Shifa Hospital, which was devastated by repeated Israeli attacks and sieges. Al Jazee…
Washington Examinerpolitics43 days ago
U.S. Dollar Maintains Dominant Share of Global Currency Reserves
The U.S. dollar accounts for nearly 57 percent of foreign exchange reserves and the vast majority of international banking transactions recorded by SWIFT. Its status as the world's primary reserve currency has persisted for nearly a century, allowing the United States to finance…
theconversation.comscience43 days ago
Australian Reef Survives 22 °C-Weeks of Heat Stress in 2025 Marine Heatwave While Nearby Reefs Suffered Major Coral Death
Coral reefs at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands off Western Australia showed almost no signs of bleaching or mortality after experiencing extreme marine heat stress that killed up to 60 percent of corals at Ningaloo Reef and devastated reefs globally. Researchers found survival rates…
thehindu.comworld44 days ago
Flash Flooding from Heavy Monsoon Rains Affects Rice Fields in Bangladesh
Torrential downpours triggered flash floods that inundated vast stretches of farmland across Bangladesh, submerging thousands of hectares of rice paddies. Farmers are now racing to salvage what remains of their harvest amid the rising waters. The flooding has prompted concerns ab…
AJ
nypost.comworld44 days ago
20,000 US Sailors Maintain Presence in Persian Gulf Amid Drone Threats and Supply Constraints
Some 20,000 sailors remain stuck in the Persian Gulf, which has become a vast nautical prison. Crews spend their days dodging drones, rationing food and playing mahjong, according to reporting that details the unusual conditions facing the mariners.
pymnts.comai44 days ago
OpenEvidence, AI Medical Research Startup, Reaches $12 Billion Valuation in Early 2026
Daniel Nadler, who cofounded the AI-powered medical research platform in 2022, owns nearly 60 percent of the company now valued at $12 billion. The early 2026 funding round marks rapid growth for the startup created to help doctors navigate vast amounts of medical literature. @Fo…
FO
eonline.comworld45 days ago
TOWIE Star Jake Hall Dies at 35
Jake Hall, a star of the reality television series TOWIE, has died at the age of 35. The mother of his child described the loss as a 'devastating loss' in her first public comments on his death. @SkyNews reported on the family's statement.
SK
uctoday.comworld47 days ago
US and Iranian Vessels Collide in Strait of Hormuz
Tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran exchange fire despite a ceasefire, with commercial shipping halted and vessels clustering near Dubai. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth affirmed the truce holds but warned of devastating responses to attacks on shipping.…
DE
LI
SE
MA
+59
Euronewsai49 days ago
Zuckerberg and Chan Launch Biohub Initiative for AI Models of Human Cells
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have initiated a five-year project through Biohub to develop AI models of human cells. The effort aims to generate vast datasets for biological research, with $500 million in total funding. Data will be freely available to global resear…
tvinsider.comfinance48 days agoUpdated
Boy Meets World Producer David Kendall Dies, Cast Members Announce
David Kendall, producer of the 1990s sitcom Boy Meets World, has died, according to an announcement from cast members. The hosts of the Pod Meets World podcast expressed devastation and highlighted his contributions to the show and other programs. A cause of death was not disclos…
upi.compolitics51 days ago
Federal Judge Allows ICE Deportation of Asylum-Denied Migrant to Third Country
A federal judge ruled on Monday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement can deport 37-year-old Jose Yugar-Cruz to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite his withholding of removal order. Yugar-Cruz, who fled South America and was denied asylum in January 2025, expres…
State Emergency Service of Ukraine / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)world52 days ago
Russian Bombings Damage Jewish School and Orphanage in Odesa, No Injuries Reported
A Jewish elementary school and orphanage in Odesa suffered severe damage from Russian strikes on Wednesday night. The Chabad Ohr Avner school took a direct hit, while explosions devastated the nearby Mishpacha Ukraine orphanage. No one was harmed, and students have been relocated…
JE
news.sky.combusiness56 days ago
MPs and Campaigners Seek Judge-Led Inquiry into Alleged Hidden Credit Lines in UK Banking Scandal
Campaigners and MPs are pushing for a judge-led inquiry into allegations that the Financial Conduct Authority obscured key aspects of a banking scandal involving mis-sold interest rate derivatives. High street banks paid £2.2 billion in compensation, but critics claim hidden cred…
ipolitics.caworld56 days ago
Starmer: Majority of Labour MPs Support His Leadership
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stated that the vast majority of Labour MPs support him amid speculation about his leadership. The comments follow criticism over the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US and the sacking of a senior civil servant. Opposition fig…
ocregister.comworld56 days ago
Central Chile Wildfires Destroy 1,750 Homes, Kill 21 in Concepción Province
Devastating wildfires erupted in central Chile's Concepción province on January 16, 2025, destroying over 1,750 homes and claiming at least 21 lives. Fueled by extreme heat and flammable plantations, the fires spread rapidly, injuring more than 300 people and burning 74,000 acres…
news.google.comworld56 days agoUpdated
UK Prime Minister Starmer Defends Leadership Amid Mandelson Appointment Controversy
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the vast majority of Labour Party members support his leadership despite internal criticism over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US. The controversy involves security vetting concerns that were overridden. Starmer…
IN
nypost.comworld57 days ago
Iran Implements Tiered Internet Access Following US-Israeli Strikes on February 28, 2026
Iran has moved from a temporary internet shutdown to a permanent system of differentiated access reserved for select groups, following US-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026. The vast majority of Iranians remain cut off from the global internet. A minority uses black-market VPNs…
South China Morning Postworld58 days ago
Xpeng CEO Announces Goal to Outperform Tesla's FSD in China by August
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has announced a goal to outperform Tesla's Full Self-Driving system in China by August. The statement came from CEO He Xiaopeng during a media briefing at Auto China 2026 in Beijing. This move underscores competition in China's vast auto marke…
manilatimes.networld58 days ago
Investigation Links Indonesian Rainforest Clearance to Plantations Supplying Carbon-Neutral Packaging Firm Asia Symbol
An investigation by AFP and The Gecko Project uncovered vast tracts of Indonesian rainforest cleared for plantations. The cleared areas are home to endangered orangutans and supply Asia Symbol, described as a carbon-neutral packaging firm. The findings highlight environmental imp…
AF
Science Newsscience59 days ago
NASA's SPHEREx Maps Water Ice Across Hundreds of Light-Years in Milky Way Stellar Nurseries
NASA's SPHEREx observatory has charted vast clouds of interstellar water ice in the Cygnus X and North American Nebula regions. The findings, reported in the April 20 Astrophysical Journal, confirm water's widespread presence in space. The maps are dozens of times wider than thos…
manofmany.comworld69 days ago
IWC Schaffhausen Unveils Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive Watch for Space Use at Watches and Wonders
IWC Schaffhausen unveiled the Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive watch, its first model designed for space timekeeping, at Watches and Wonders in Geneva on Tuesday. The watch received spaceflight qualification from Vast for the Haven-1 commercial space station planned for launch nex…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld72 days ago
Academic Ori Goldberg Comments on Israel's Approach to Gaza Conflict
Ori Goldberg, a former academic with a PhD in Middle Eastern studies, stated that Israel has shifted from maintaining its international image to operating with greater impunity amid the Gaza conflict. He described the current scale of devastation as crossing a previous boundary.…
MA
Unknown photographer / Wikimedia (Public domain)politics74 days ago
U.S. Military Consumes Vast Quantities of Coffee and Energy Drinks During Six-Week Iran Conflict
The U.S. military consumed over 950,000 gallons of coffee and 2 million energy drinks during Operation Epic Fury, a nearly six-week conflict with Iran. Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provided these figures in a briefing following a ceasefire announcement b…
Newsweektechnology77 days ago
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman States High Likelihood of Discovering Extraterrestrial Life
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated in a CNN interview that the odds of finding evidence of extraterrestrial life are high, given the vast number of galaxies and star systems. He linked this search to NASA's mission of exploring the universe. The comments follow recent state…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld77 days ago
Serbian Authorities Discover Explosives Near Major Gas Pipeline to Hungary
Serbian police and army located explosives described as having devastating power near a key gas pipeline that supplies much of the country and connects to Hungary. President Aleksandar Vucic announced the discovery. The incident raises concerns about energy infrastructure securit…
BU