Thursday, July 9, 2026

Researchers at TU Wien have detected quantum entanglement in a centimeter-sized crystal, demonstrating that large, everyday objects can display quantum behavior that was previously only observed in microscopic particles.^[1]

Researchers have created an AI-based simulation that accelerates modeling of how neutron star mergers produce many of the universe's heaviest elements, potentially improving predictions for kilonova observations.^[2]

A new once-daily weight-loss pill called orforglipron outperformed the leading oral semaglutide in a major clinical trial, delivering better weight loss and blood sugar improvements while being easier to take and cheaper to manufacture.^[3]

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has completed important prelaunch milestones at Kennedy Space Center, with engineers raising the observatory from horizontal to vertical as the mission prepares to launch nine months ahead of schedule.^[4]

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School discovered a molecular switch called DEAF1 that explains why exercise keeps aging muscles healthy by allowing older muscles to clear damage, repair themselves, and maintain strength.^[5]

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced she will run for president in 2027 after an appeals court confirmed her conviction for misusing EU funds but reduced her ban from public office, allowing her to stand in next year's election.^[6]

UCLA scientists have discovered that creatine may help the immune system fight cancer by energizing dendritic cells that activate killer T cells, potentially making immunotherapy more effective in future applications.^[7]

Explosions wounded at least 18 people in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's historic visit to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first visit from a major Western leader since Bashar al-Assad was ousted in 2024.^[8]