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CERN: A Day Inside the Universe’s Laboratory

June 29, 2026

On a quiet bend of the Swiss‑French frontier, a sprawling research park buzzes with scientists and curious minds alike. This is CERN, the world’s biggest particle physics hub, where 17, 000 researchers work inside a two‑square‑mile complex that feels part museum and part laboratory. Each year, aroun

science

Tomato Plants Shift Gears When They Get Hurt

June 29, 2026

When a tomato plant feels a scratch, it has to decide whether to keep growing or to protect itself. Researchers tested this by giving plants different amounts of damage—nothing, a single cut, three cuts, five cuts or ten cuts. They watched how the plants changed in size, when they flowered, what che

science

New Ways to Fight Nematodes with Halogen‑Rich Indoles

June 29, 2026

Scientists are looking for fresh tools to protect crops from tiny worms that damage roots and reduce yields. Traditional chemicals are losing their edge because the worms learn to ignore them, so researchers turned to a different class of molecules: indole compounds that carry several halogen atoms.

weather

Heat Crisis Over Paris Funerals

June 29, 2026

Paris is feeling the chill of an unexpected heat wave. The city’s mortuary owners are receiving a steady stream of calls, each one asking if there is still space for another body. The main cold room in a busy facility now holds 32 bodies, the maximum it can safely store. When families call to arr

entertainment

A New Look at Federation Prisons

June 29, 2026

In a universe where stars shine bright, some folks still break the rules. The Federation’s answer is not harsh punishment but a chance to change. The idea began in early shows, where a prison for the insane featured a mind‑altering machine. Even then, the goal was to heal, not just lock up. La

crypto

Bitcoin’s Price Puzzle: Is the Bottom Near or Still Ahead?

June 29, 2026

Samson Mow, known for his bold predictions about bitcoin, believes the market has already hit its lowest point. He points out that bitcoin reached an all‑time high just 37 days before the April 2024 halving, a pattern that suggests the usual four‑year cycle may have sped up. Mow argues that if cycle

crypto

SBI’s Big Move to Rule Japan’s Crypto Market

June 29, 2026

SBI Holdings, a Japanese financial giant, just paid $289 million for Bitbank, one of the country’s biggest licensed crypto exchanges. The deal is a clear sign that SBI prefers buying businesses instead of growing them from scratch. Before Bitbank, the group had already snapped up TaoTao in 2020 a

crypto

XRP’s Slide to $1: A Quick Look at the Market Shake‑Up

June 29, 2026

XRP has slipped close to the $1 mark, a level that feels like a barrier for many traders. The drop happened during a broad market sell‑off, which pushed investors to cut back on their crypto holdings. After the brief bounce back, worries grew that XRP might face a deeper fall. The selling pressure

technology

US Energy Build: Why Everyone Must Work Together

June 29, 2026

The United States is planning its biggest energy project in decades. A huge amount of money—about $10 trillion over the next ten years—is needed to grow power plants, wind farms, solar fields and new gas facilities. Experts say that simply building more assets is not enough; the whole system m

finance

AI Growth in Europe: New Paths for Investors

June 29, 2026

Investors looking to tap into artificial intelligence are turning their sights away from the well‑known U. S. and Asian giants, seeking fresh opportunities across Europe. Because only a few European companies are directly involved in AI or its hardware, the market can feel crowded. Prices for those