On Wednesday, 3 April, the strongest earthquake to strike Taiwan in 25 years killed at least nine people and injured or trapped hundreds more. The 7.4 magnitude quake was followed by more than 200 aftershocks, dozens of which were at least 6.5 magnitude or stronger. Taiwan, which frequently experiences earthquakes due to its position on … Read more
A drug that uses messenger RNA technology has shown early success in addressing the core deficiency behind a rare genetic disorder. The results have ignited hope that the technology — which first gained attention through its breakthrough use in COVID-19 vaccines — could realize its long-awaited promise of generating therapeutic proteins directly in the body. … Read more
The News God How Libya’s Turmoil Exposed its People to Devastating Flooding A storm that killed thousands and left thousands more missing in Libya is the latest blow to a country ravaged by years of upheaval and division. The floods are the country’s deadliest environmental calamity in modern history. Years of war and the absence … Read more