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A recent study led by microbiologists from Northwestern University has revealed that a highly diverse collection of viruses is present on everyday items like showerheads and toothbrushes. However, these viruses do not infect humans but instead target bacteria. The research focused on bacteriophages, or “phages,” which are viruses that infect and reproduce within bacteria. The findings, published in the journal …

Could robots eventually think like humans? It may sound far-fetched, but researchers at King’s College London claim they have found a way to make it happen. The researchers suggest that by providing robots with complex instructions without relying on electricity, it could free up more space in the robotic “brain,” ultimately helping them to “think.” The team used a new …

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to have an important phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday morning regarding Israel’s planned strikes on Iran, as reported by three U.S. officials to Axios. This call would be their first conversation in two months of tension and comes as Israel considers significant military action that could escalate the conflict …

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for discussions about stopping Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, according to Iran’s foreign ministry. Hamas and Hezbollah are both part of the Iran-backed “Axis of Resistance” of militant groups in the region. Araghchi’s visit to the Gulf kingdom is part of Iran’s diplomatic efforts, coordinated with regional …

The United States is reportedly pursuing a “comprehensive pacification” effort in the region, as revealed by Israel’s Channel 12 in an unannounced move. These efforts are said to focus on achieving calm across all regional fronts, and, as of now, Israel is not actively involved in these discussions, according to the channel. Channel 12 cited senior Israeli officials who said …

The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that an Israeli airstrike on a hotel, which was being used as a shelter for displaced people in southern Lebanon, killed at least four individuals. The attack, which took place in Wardanieh in the Chouf district, north of Sidon, also left ten others injured. An Associated Press reporter in a nearby town heard two sonic …

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday called Israel’s military actions in Lebanon an “invasion” and emphasized the need for international response. “It is evident that a sovereign nation like Lebanon has been invaded by a third country, and the international community cannot stay indifferent,” Sanchez said during a parliamentary address.

Since Luis de la Fuente took over as head coach following the 2022 World Cup, Spain has been on a high, securing titles. Maintaining their signature style, La Roja has also introduced more verticality to their play, which helped them clinch the Nations League title in June 2023. Spain’s momentum continued during Euro 2024, where Lamine Yamal and his teammates …