14-year-old Millie Pradawong uses AI and CRISPR to make microalgae produce more biofuel Fourteen-year-old Millie Pradawong has developed an AI-powered computational tool that predicts how CRISPR gene editing could improve microalgae for biofuel production. Her project, MACRO, aims to increase oil production without reducing algae growth. A finalist in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge, Millie hopes her work will support future research in clean energy and biotechnology. Argentina property bill protest: Police fire tear gas, water cannons at protesters Police in Argentina used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons as thousands of protesters demonstrated against a controversial private property bill outside the Argentine Senate on Thursday, with clashes erupting as the protest drew to a close. Colombia on the brink: ELN guerrilla group prepares for return to war As Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as president vowing a new military offensive, the country’s last leftwing rebels are getting ready to fight back As the boat approached the riverbank, camouflaged figures watched from the tree line. Behind them, in the dim understory of the jungle, a commander of the National Liberation Army (ELN) sat with his rifle on his lap, amid the buzz and whine of i… Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman won’t fully reopen strait Oil prices jumped after the comments by senior Iranian officials on the talks to manage traffic through the waterway. |
Explosive drone 'serious attack' on Germany - as reports claim jet was carrying ammunition Authorities say an explosive drone found near a jet in Leipzig was a "serious attack" on Germany - amid reports the Ukrainian aircraft was loaded with ammunition. A wedding, a war and the generation carrying Israel forward - opinion The young Israelis who rushed to serve after October 7 are now marrying, studying and starting careers, carrying the burdens of war while building the country they fought to defend. ‘Still searching for truth’: Daughter of Sikh activist killed 30 years ago Jaswant Singh Khalra's daughter Navkiran reflects on slain father's life and legacy, which also inspired a recent film. US suspends avocado inspections in Mexican state of Michoacan due to threat The United States says it has suspended all government operations in the Mexican state of Michoacan because of a “threat to U_S_ interests." Carney says US trade talks are 'nasty' after Trump criticizes Canada's leadership Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade negotiations with the United States had turned “nasty” after President Donald Trump derided America’s neighbor and its leadership while threatening to expand tariffs After Supreme Court loss, Trump again targets birthright citizenship with new orders Trump called the Supreme Court decision "very unfair," and said the new orders were an attempt to end birthright citizenship by other means. |
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