Summary

  • K2-18b, a sub-Neptune that orbits a red dwarf star some 120 light-years away, has had a signal of life found in its atmosphere.
  • Dimethyl sulfide, a chemical compound only created on Earth by living organisms, was discovered in the atmosphere of K2-18b and suggests there could be life on the planet.
  • Two clinical trials looking into the use of stem cells to treat Parkinson’s disease have returned positive results, with both trials demonstrating that the treatment was safe and effective.
  • OpenAI has released two new AI models, o3 and o4-mini, which are able to think before answering a query, solve problems and use tools in a more effective manner than previous models.
  • Eli Lilly has revealed promising clinical trial results for a GLP-1 pill which can effectively lower blood sugar and aid weight loss.
  • Precision Neuroscience has been given FDA clearance for its brain-computer interface system, which uses a microscopic, 1,024-electrode film which both reads and stimulates neurons.

By Daniel McCormick

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