Japanese lunar exploration company, ispace, recently attempted to land its first cargo mission on the moon. The company’s Mission 1 lunar lander was expected to softly touch down around 12:40 p.m. ET in the Atlas Crater, located in the northeastern sector of the moon. ispace’s uncrewed mission carried scientific research and other payloads, making it
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Biogen’s new drug, Tofersen, for treating a rare and aggressive form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The approval was granted as Tofersen has filled an unmet medical need for serious conditions. However, Biogen and its co-developer Ionis must further study Tofersen and verify its
Biogen CEO Christopher Viehbacher commented during the company’s first quarter earnings call that they are not worried about competing with Eli Lilly in the market for Alzheimer’s drugs. Both companies are working toward bringing their respective drugs to the market, with Biogen and Japanese drugmaker Eisai developing leqembi, and Eli Lilly developing donanemab and remternetug.
Following Dominic Raab’s resignation over two upheld complaints of bullying, a former Foreign Office chief is urging Chancellor Rishi Sunak to stand up for the civil service. Sir Simon McDonald, who was Mr Raab’s permanent secretary during his time at the Foreign Office, has called for the prime minister to defend the service from Raab’s
According to a recent study analyzing U.S. data, women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at higher risk for maternal and fetal morbidity compared to those without the chronic autoimmune disorder. The study, which spanned over 10 years and looked at 40 million delivery-related hospital admissions, including over 50,000 involving women with SLE, found that
Warner Bros has released an extended trailer for the upcoming film ‘Wonka’, directed by Paul King and set for release in Christmas 2023. The movie stars Timothée Chalamet as the titular character, a candymeister who travels the world perfecting his craft and is hoping to open a chocolate shop. The story is set in a
Gap is set to lay off over 500 employees in a bid to reduce costs and streamline its operations, according to sources who spoke to CNBC. The exact number of job cuts is not yet known, but it is believed to be larger than the 500 corporate positions that the company announced last September. The
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern in the United States, with approximately 5.8 million people living with the disease as of 2020, and projections indicating that number will triple to 14 million by 2060. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, technology offers hope for improving diagnosis and treatment. Wearable devices like watches and bracelets
The banking crisis that started two months ago is showing signs of being a slow bleed that could act as a catalyst for a recession later this year. Banks are reporting the impact of a run on deposits on their operations, and the picture is mixed. Larger institutions like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) may go on strike if they don’t receive fair pay and protections for their work, according to Raphael Bob-Waksberg, a WGA West board member and creator of the show BoJack Horseman. The WGA is in the final week of negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers