Science and Technology
Beijing, July 13 (EFE).- A surge in drug development and a shortage of laboratory primates have driven the price of research macaques in China to more than 200,000 yuan (about $29,500) each, as pharmaceutical companies compete for limited supplies. «The monkeys are not only very expensive, but, more importantly, they...
By Antoni Belchi Miami, US, July 10 (EFE).- FIFA has opened a technology command center in Miami to oversee cybersecurity, stadium operations, and live broadcasts during the World Cup 2026, with officials saying it faces up to 400 million attempted online attacks every day. Located at FIFA’s headquarters in Coral...
By Susana Madera Quito (EFE).- A humanoid robot has successfully operated above 6,000 meters (19,685 feet) on Ecuador’s Chimborazo, the country’s highest mountain, in a milestone that researchers say could expand the use of robotics for conservation and scientific studies in some of the world’s harshest environments. The expedition tested...
By Edurne Morillo Sydney, Australia, June 4 (EFE).- Australia on Thursday marked six months since the implementation of the law prohibiting access to major social media platforms for those under 16, and while the pioneering measure has inspired similar initiatives in other countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Maldives,...
Bangkok, Jun 1 (EFE).- Malaysia began restricting access to social networks for children under 16 years starting Monday, putting the onus on companies to implement age-verification systems or face fines of up to $2.5 million. The regulations require platforms with more than 8 million users in the country, including Facebook,...
By Gustavo A. Delvasto D. Bogotá (EFE).- Meta launched subscription plans called ‘Plus’ for its WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook applications, with “enhanced features,” and began testing others for its services for creators, businesses, and Meta AI users, according to the American tech company’s head of product, Naomi Gleit. The specialized...
By Carmen Rodríguez Madrid, May 9 (EFE).- Zoonotic diseases, infections transmitted from animals to humans, have accompanied humanity since the Neolithic era, leaving behind devastating episodes such as the plague, amid renewed concern following a hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius. Renowned Spanish virologist Margarita del Val told...
Miami, US (EFE).- The NASA Artemis II astronauts, the first mission to orbit the Moon in more than half a century, highlighted on Thursday that they are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support they have received upon their return to Earth and that they have fulfilled their desire to «bring...
Los Angeles, US, Apr 13 (EFE).- A coalition of 75 organizations led by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) urged Meta on Monday to rescind its plan to equip its artificial intelligence glasses with facial recognition technology, deeming it a “red line” and an “unacceptable threat” to privacy and freedom....
International Desk, Apr 13 (EFE).- US President Donald Trump, published on Sunday night what appeared to be AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus Christ hours after lashing out at the Pope over criticism of the US-Israel war against Iran. The Republican president uploaded the image on Truth Social showing him...
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By Raúl Casado Madrid, Apr 13 (EFE).- Cybercriminals are already stealing and storing large volumes of encrypted data in anticipation of future quantum computing advances that could break today’s encryption systems. The tactic, known as «steal now, decrypt later,» involves collecting data that is currently unreadable but could be deciphered...
By Ivonne Malaver Miami, US (EFE).- The four astronauts who made history by reaching lunar orbit for the first time in over half a century are facing the critical return to Earth on Friday, a maneuver as crucial as launch. The descent involves a drop at a velocity 45 times...
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