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AI models design viruses not found in nature for first time

AI

AI models design viruses not found in nature for first time

Researchers from Stanford University have synthesised brand-new, self-replicating viruses using genomes designed by artificial intelligence for the first time, raising the possibility of significant medical advancements but also prompting concerns the technology could be misused.

Culture

My excellent Conversation with Julia Ioffe

Here is the audio, video, and transcript. Here is from the episode summary: Julia joined Tyler to discuss why so many of Russia’s great constructivist painters were women, why the tsarist government…

  • Julia Ioffe discusses Russian and Soviet gender dynamics with Tyler Cowen.
  • She notes disparity between Russian men and women's attractiveness and fashion sense.
  • Soviet policies in 1960s protected men over women's rights.

Finance & Markets

Q1 Results Today Live: SBI, Titan, Hindalco, Hitachi Energy, PFC, Godrej Consumer, Oil India, NLC, Kaynes Tech, Ramco Cements, Afcons Infra, Lemon Tree, Cello to announce Q1 results, LIC, Hero Motocorp, Britannia, Siemens Energy, Muthoot Microfin shares gain, Trent, Premier Energies decline after Q1

Q1 Results Today, 07th August 2026 Live Updates: Follow Q1FY27 live updates from businessline

  • Aarti Pharmalabs reports 30% YoY revenue growth
  • Titan shares jump 10% to Rs 806.65, hitting 52-week high
  • LIC, Hero Motocorp, Britannia, Siemens Energy, Muthoot Microfin shares gain

World

Farmers in Kenya dispute that cyanide poisoning could have killed 15 elephants

KIMANA, Kenya (AP) — The carcass of one elephant lies on a dusty road, while another has been almost completely eaten by scavengers, leaving just the…

  • Eleven elephants died in Amboseli National Park after eating tomatoes.
  • Farmers dispute cyanide poisoning, claim elephants couldn't have died from pesticide.
  • Local farmer Elvis Muchai doubts cyanide theory, notes coexistence with elephants for years.

Finance & Markets

The 72-hour crisis that could upend Meta’s business in India as firm risks losing legal protection

U.S. social media giant Meta is facing increasing pressure from Indian regulators, including demands to revoke the firm's safe harbor immunity in the country.

  • Meta faces 72-hour crisis in India over blocking PM Modi's post.
  • Parliamentary panel warns withdrawal of safe harbor immunity would expose Meta to liability.
  • Meta attempts to assuage concerns with apology to Indian officials.
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