Author: Vidya Saras

Calling DCIS “cancer” can signal to patients that they face a medical emergency requiring immediate surgery and, often, radiation. Yet studies suggest that such harsh treatments may be unnecessary and overused. Preliminary results from a trial of nearly 1,000 women with DCIS showed that, two years into the study, patients who were being actively monitored did not experience a higher rate of cancer than patients treated with surgery.“A lot of these cancers didn’t show up yesterday, so it’s not an emergency,” said Dr. Laura J. Esserman, a surgeon and oncologist at the University of California, San Francisco’s Breast Care Center…

Ever since I started programming at the young age of 14, I’ve been fascinated by how code can be used to simulate the real world. In my sophomore year of university, I challenged myself with trying to come up with an algorithm that would generate a 3D model of a tree. It was a fun experiment that yielded some interesting results, but ultimately the code was relegated to the dark recesses of my external drive. Fast forward a few years, I re-discovered that original code and decided to port it to JavaScript (along with a few enhancements!) so I could…

It’s always fun to hear about new grants as they’re awarded, but what happens after the announcement? In this series, we’ll check in on a couple of projects that are well underway – or already at the finish line. Read on to learn about some recent milestones and achievements by grantees! SSZ.dev: Technical Specs and Resources for SSZ – SimpleSerialize In preparing for the move to Proof of Stake, Ethereum’s core developers have taken the opportunity to revamp some elements of the Ethereum protocol. This was the case with SSZ, or Simple SerialiZe, the canonical serialization format for Ethereum’s PoS…

Boom Supersonic plans to break the sound barrier during a test flight this morning (Jan. 28). This would mark the first time the company achieves the feat, and you can watch the historic action live.Colorado-based Boom’s XB-1 test vehicle is scheduled to lift off on its 12th test flight from California’s Mojave Air & Space Port today at around 11:00 a.m. EST (1600 GMT; 8 a.m. local California time). If all goes well, the piloted demonstrator craft will exceed Mach 1 — the speed of sound — about 25 minutes later.Boom will webcast the mission live via its website beginning…

In today’s fast-paced digital world, classic games hold a unique place in the hearts of many gamers. These nostalgic titles transport us back to simpler times, offering an escape from the complexities of modern life. However, for some, this fondness for retro gaming can turn into an addiction that interferes with daily responsibilities and relationships. If you or someone you know is struggling with classic game addiction, this comprehensive guide will provide you with effective strategies to regain control and enjoy gaming as a healthy pastime. Understanding the Nature of Classic Games Addiction Classic games addiction can often be misunderstood…

Peter Hoskins and Charlotte EdwardsBusiness reporters, BBC NewsTrump: DeepSeek AI release should be ‘wake-up call’ for USUS President Donald Trump has called the rise of Chinese company DeepSeek “a wake-up call” for the US tech industry, after the emergence of its artificial intelligence (AI) model triggered shockwaves on Wall Street. Shares in major tech firms such as Nvidia fell sharply, with the chip giant losing almost $600bn (£482bn) in market value.What has shaken the industry is DeepSeek’s claim that its R1 model was made at a fraction of the cost of its rivals – raising questions about the future of…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.HSBC will shut down key parts of its investment banking business in the UK, Europe and the Americas as part of chief executive Georges Elhedery’s plan to overhaul its operations.Europe’s biggest lender will close its mergers and acquisitions advisory and its equity capital markets businesses outside Asia and the Middle East, the bank said in a memo on Tuesday.The units “really don’t have scale”, a person with knowledge of the decision said. “It was just a very tough job to build up…

CryptoPunk #2359 was mistakenly sold at a significantly lower price than its worth as shared by Quit (@0xQuit) on X.The mistake, which occurred on the official CryptoPunks platform, was made by Wizard of Soho who was unaware that his purchase had already been completed.Whilst this incident introduces the potential risks of trading on the platform, it has also prompted the team to make changes aimed at preventing similar errors in the future. Source: X (@0xQuit)What happened and how?The sequence of events began when an anonymous user placed small bids, often worth fractions of a cent, on several CryptoPunks that had…

While online trading offers unparalleled convenience and opportunities, it also comes with a unique set of risks and challenges. Everything You Need to Know About FXSI: Features, Fees, and More Online trading has undeniably revolutionized how people approach investing and wealth-building. With just a few clicks, anyone with an internet connection can access global financial markets, from stocks and forex to commodities and cryptocurrencies. This accessibility has democratized finance, allowing individuals to trade from the comfort of their homes, using platforms like FXSI and others. However, while online trading offers unparalleled convenience and opportunities, it also comes with a unique…

The DeepSeek AI chatbot, released by a Chinese startup, has temporarily dethroned OpenAI’s ChatGPT from the top spot on Apple’s US App Store.The app is completely free to use, and DeepSeek’s R1 model is powerful enough to be comparable to OpenAI’s o1 “reasoning” model, except DeepSeek’s chatbot is not sequestered behind a $20-a-month paywall like OpenAI’s is. Also, the DeepSeek model was efficiently trained using less powerful AI chips, making it a benchmark of innovative engineering.I’ve tested many new generative AI tools over the past couple of years, so I was curious to see how DeepSeek compares to the ChatGPT…