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His work started with worms: Researcher who helps personalize cancer treatments wins Killam Prize

His work started with worms: Researcher who helps personalize cancer treatments wins Killam Prize

TORONTO — Marco Marra spent five years earning his PhD by studying DNA fragments of roundworms, fascinated by the notion that scientists could use them to learn about genetics in animal muscle and nerve function.
Taiwan's president hails Arizona chips project in meeting with visiting governor

Taiwan's president hails Arizona chips project in meeting with visiting governor

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te said that a Taiwanese semiconductor company's massive investment in Arizona is the “best model” for the island's effort to build computer chips supply lines that don't rely on Chinese prod
Arizona Supreme Court taps AI avatars to make the judicial system more publicly accessible

Arizona Supreme Court taps AI avatars to make the judicial system more publicly accessible

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's highest court has created a pair of AI-generated avatars to deliver news of every ruling issued by the justices, marking what is believed to be the first example in the U.S.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stuck in space no more, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began with a bungled test flight more than nine months ago.
Telus, Nvidia announce plans to develop 'sovereign AI factory' in Quebec

Telus, Nvidia announce plans to develop 'sovereign AI factory' in Quebec

Canadian telecommunications giant Telus and U.S. artificial intelligence tech heavyweight Nvidia have announced plans to build what they call a "sovereign AI factory" in eastern Quebec.
Shopify shares to trade on Nasdaq, moving from New York Stock Exchange

Shopify shares to trade on Nasdaq, moving from New York Stock Exchange

OTTAWA — Shopify Inc. is moving its U.S. stock exchange listing to the Nasdaq from the New York Stock Exchange, beginning March 31.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils new Rubin AI chips at GTC 2025

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils new Rubin AI chips at GTC 2025

Nvidia founder Jensen Huang kicked off the company’s artificial intelligence developer conference on Tuesday by telling a crowd of thousands that AI is going through “an inflection point.
Blue Ghost lander captures stunning sunset shots on the moon before falling silent

Blue Ghost lander captures stunning sunset shots on the moon before falling silent

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private lunar lander has captured the first high-definition sunset pictures from the moon. Firefly Aerospace and NASA released the stunning photos Tuesday, taken before the Blue Ghost lander fell silent over the weekend.
Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in the biggest deal in company's history

Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in the biggest deal in company's history

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google has struck a deal to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in what would be the tech giant's biggest-ever acquisition at the same time it's facing a potential breakup of its internet empire.
Patient dies following muscular dystrophy gene therapy, Sarepta reports

Patient dies following muscular dystrophy gene therapy, Sarepta reports

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sarepta Therapeutics said Tuesday that a patient died while taking its closely watched gene therapy for muscular dystrophy , sending company shares plummeting more than 25%.