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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

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

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

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

UK tells Musk to urgently address intimate 'deepfakes' on X

LONDON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Britain on Tuesday urged Elon Musk's social media site X to urgently address a proliferation…

January 6, 2026

Angina pectoris: What does 'strangling' in your chest tell you?

Berlin (dpa) - Angina pectoris, often shortened to angina, is chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to…

January 5, 2026

Nonalcoholic options are making Dry January more ‘beerable’

There were never more options available for those taking part in Dry January. Fans of nonalcoholic beers say you may…

January 5, 2026