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Bark beetles target a tree's self defences – but a fungus can help

Bark beetles target a tree's self defences – but a fungus can help

Trees produce antibodies against harmful fungi. But bark beetles absorb these antibodies and use them to their own advantage. And…

January 7, 2026

New study suggests aspartame sweetener harms brain and heart health

Washington (dpa) - Aspartame is an artificial sweetener commonly found in products like chewing gum, soft drinks and tabletop sweeteners,…

January 7, 2026

GameStop announces stock option award for CEO tied to $100 billion market-cap target

Jan 7 (Reuters) - GameStop on Wednesday unveiled a potential $3.54 billion compensation package for CEO Ryan Cohen, hinging on…

January 7, 2026

Bethell hails 'pretty special' ton as England stall Australia's victory march at SCG

VIDEO SHOWS: PRESS CONFERENCE COMMENTS FROM ENGLAND BATSMAN JACOB BETHELL AND AUSTRALIA ALL-ROUNDER BEAU WEBSTER COMPLETE SHOTLIST TO FOLLOW SHOWS:…

January 7, 2026

Chinese smartphone maker Realme set to become an Oppo subbrand

SHANGHAI, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Chinese smartphone maker Realme said on Wednesday that it was being integrated into Chinese consumer…

January 7, 2026

Samsung Electronics to buy $1.73 billion of its shares for employee compensation

SEOUL, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics on Wednesday said it would acquire 2.5 trillion won ($1.73 billion) worth of…

January 7, 2026

From Strong Foundations to Global Horizons, Beacon High Embraces Cambridge

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 6: 25 Years of Excellence: In 2025, Beacon High celebrated a remarkable milestone. 25 years of…

January 7, 2026

Japan condemns China's dual-use export ban, rare earth risks loom

By Satoshi Sugiyama and Kantaro Komiya TOKYO, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Japan said on Wednesday that China's ban on exports…

January 7, 2026

Why Learning at The Somaiya School Goes Beyond Classrooms

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 6: A school is best understood through what happens in its classrooms every day. How children…

January 7, 2026

Chinese AI server leader xFusion hires investment bank in first step toward listing

SHANGHAI, Jan 7 (Reuters) - China's leading AI server provider xFusion has hired Citic Securities in preparation for an initial…

January 7, 2026