Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Viruses that could save millions of lives

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TBILISI: It may seem strange after a pandemic that has killed millions and turned the world upside down, but viruses could save just as many lives. In a petri dish in a laboratory in the Georgian capital Tbilisi, a battle is going on between antibiotic-resistant bacteria and “friendly” viruses. This small nation in the Caucasus … Read more

In Texas, driverless trucks are set to take over roads

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HOUSTON: A giant 18-wheel transport truck is barreling down a multi-lane Texas highway, and there is no one behind the wheel. The futuristic idea may seem surreal, but it is being tested in this vast southern US state, which has become the epicenter of a rapidly developing self-driving vehicle industry. Before driverless trucks are allowed onto … Read more