Today’s topics

• Nvidia surges past Apple to claim second spot in US market

• Robinhood acquires Bitstamp in $200M deal

• Dream Chaser: The Next Generation Space Plane

• Gliese 12 b - planet harbouring potential for life

• Male birth control: leap forward in reproductive health

  and more…

The S&P 500 took a slight dip on Thursday, pulling back from its recent record high as traders waited for an important U.S. economic report. The Nasdaq also edged down, losing 0.09% to end at 17,173.12. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones managed to climb 78.84 points, or 0.20%, finishing the day at 38,886.17.

Nvidia hits $3 trillion: surges past Apple to claim second spot in US market. Nvidia, the darling of Wall Street's AI enthusiasts, is reaching new heights, overtaking Apple to become the second-largest public company in the US by market capitalization. With its value hitting $3.019 trillion, just edging past Apple's $2.99 trillion, Nvidia now sits snugly behind Microsoft's $3.15 trillion market cap, signaling a significant shift in the tech landscape.

Robinhood takes a crypto leap: acquires Bitstamp in $200 million all-cash deal. Robinhood, the disruptor in finance, is making waves again with its acquisition of Bitstamp, one of the oldest players in the cryptocurrency exchange arena. Valued at around $200 million in an all-cash deal, this move underscores Robinhood's strategic push into international markets. Despite Bitstamp's decline in market share, its four to five million customers, spanning Europe, the UK, Asia, and the US, offer Robinhood a strategic foothold in the global crypto landscape.

X (Twitter) embraces adult content. In a bold move, Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, has officially opened its doors to NSFW (Not Safe For Work) content, albeit with strict guidelines. Users can now share consensually produced adult content, provided it's properly labeled and not prominently displayed. This update reflects X's belief in the autonomy of adults to engage with and create content related to sexuality, viewing it as a legitimate form of artistic expression while emphasizing the importance of consent and responsible sharing.

Tech Titans in Hot Water: Antitrust Heat for Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia

In a plot twist for the tech realm, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia find themselves under the regulatory microscope as US authorities launch inquiries into potential antitrust violations in the AI industry. With the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission reportedly teaming up for investigations, these industry heavyweights are facing a new kind of scrutiny. As the saga unfolds, the future of competition in artificial intelligence hangs in the balance, awaiting the outcome of these high-stakes investigations.

Dream Chaser: The Next Generation Space Plane

Prepare for liftoff as the newest contender in space travel, Dream Chaser, gears up for its maiden voyage from Florida's Kennedy Space Center. Crafted by Sierra Space, this sleek space plane, reminiscent of the iconic space shuttle, is designed for cargo runs to and from the International Space Station. Named Tenacity, the first model has landed at Kennedy Space Center, with its debut launch scheduled for September, promising a new era of space exploration. And who knows? You might just find yourself on board, as retired NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn hinted in a recent interview.

Gliese 12 b: Earth's near doppelgänger or Venus' shadowy twin? In a tantalizing announcement, NASA has unveiled the existence of a planet named Gliese 12 b, positioned a mere 40 light years away, potentially serving as a sanctuary for human life. Slightly smaller than Earth with an average surface temperature of 42°C (assuming no atmosphere), this enigmatic exoplanet beckons astronomers to unravel its mysteries. As anticipation builds for the probing of Gliese 12 b by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the quest to unveil its atmospheric composition and potential for water intensifies. This crucial investigation ignites a lively debate: Is Gliese 12 b more akin to Venus, with its ominous reputation, or could it be Earth's estranged twin, harboring the potential for life?

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Japanese Researchers Edge Closer to Tooth Regeneration

While bones possess the remarkable ability to self-heal, teeth have long remained elusive in this regard, leaving millions worldwide grappling with tooth loss. However, a breakthrough tooth-regrowing medicine developed by Japanese researchers is poised to change that narrative, with human trials set to commence in September. If successful, this innovative treatment could revolutionize dental care, potentially offering hope to those afflicted with toothlessness by the year 2030.

Breakthroughs in cancer treatment: new hope on the horizon. Recent medical advancements have yielded groundbreaking results in cancer treatment. A new drug has set a record for prolonging lung cancer progression-free survival, a revolutionary immunotherapy for bowel cancer has shown potential to replace surgery, and personalized cancer vaccines are offering new hope for melanoma patients:

• Doctors are celebrating unprecedented trial results of a new drug that halts lung cancer progression longer than any other treatment in history. This advancement offers hope for better survival rates for non-small cell lung cancer, the most common form of the disease.

• A new immunotherapy drug, Pembrolizumab, significantly improves the chances of curing certain bowel cancers and could potentially eliminate the need for surgery. This breakthrough is being hailed as a "gamechanger" in cancer treatment.

• Moderna and Merck have announced promising mid-stage trial data for a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine that, when combined with Keytruda, significantly reduces the risk of death or cancer recurrence in melanoma patients. The U.K. is also launching a scheme to test this technology nationwide.

Male birth control gel shows early promise. In the long quest for male birth control, a new hormonal gel is making waves by quickly suppressing sperm production, outpacing previous experimental methods. Unveiled at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, these early-stage clinical trial results mark a milestone, even if the gel is still years from market. Unlike female birth control pills, which risk unintended pregnancy if missed for a day or two, this gel offers a buffer—men’s sperm count would take 8 to 10 weeks to bounce back, providing a wider safety net. A National Institutes of Health official heralded these findings as a significant leap forward in reproductive health.

“Barbie Pigs” and Other Fascinating Deep-Sea Discoveries

From transparent sea cucumbers to peculiar bowl-shaped sponges and delightful pink sea pigs, a recent 45-day research expedition to the Clarion Clipperton Zone unveiled a treasure trove of marine marvels. Among the intrepid scientists aboard the British research vessel James Cook was marine ecologist Thomas Dahlgren, contributing to the understanding of the mysterious depths between Mexico and Hawaii in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Joro spiders: facts vs. fiction on their potential invasion of New York. While concerns about giant flying spiders invading New York and other East Coast cities have stirred up worry among arachnophobes, the reality is less alarming. Despite headlines suggesting an imminent invasion, these palm-sized spiders, known as Joros, have yet to make their urban debut in the Northeast since their arrival in the U.S. around a decade ago. While they pose no direct threat to humans, being comparable to a bee sting if bitten, their invasive nature and unique ability to 'fly' with wind-aided silk have fueled speculation about their potential spread.

Nature's cleanup crew: ocean-borne fungus found devouring plastic in the Great Pacific garbage patch. In a fascinating revelation, marine scientists have uncovered a surprising ally in the fight against plastic pollution: an ocean-borne fungus named Parengyodontium album. Detailed in a study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, this fungus joins a select group of marine fungi capable of breaking down plastic waste, specifically targeting UV-exposed carbon-based polyethylene, a common culprit in ocean pollution. This discovery underscores nature's remarkable ability to adapt and offers hope for innovative solutions to our planet's plastic crisis.

Young T-Rex unearthed by adventure trio. Three adventurous boys in North Dakota stumbled upon the skeleton of a young Tyrannosaurus rex, dubbed "Teen Rex," during a family hike in 2022. Set to be displayed at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science this summer, this remarkable discovery showcases the thrill of fossil hunting in the Badlands near Marmarth.

'Strawberry Moon' illuminates the sky after solstice. Get ready to gaze skyward as June's full moon, dubbed the 'Strawberry Moon', graces the heavens just after the summer solstice, marking the longest day of the year. Scheduled for June 21 at 9:08 p.m. ET, this celestial spectacle occurs when the moon aligns directly opposite the sun, casting a luminous glow upon the Earth.

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