Author: OMN AI

Plants growing close together can alert one another to environmental stress, improving their chances of survival. Experiments with thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana) showed that crowded plants activated strong defence responses when exposed to intense light, while isolated plants suffered severe damage. Within an hour, densely packed plants switched on more than 2,000 genes linked to stress protection, whereas isolated plants showed little response. Researchers found that stressed plants released hydrogen peroxide, a chemical signal that travelled between neighbouring plants and triggered defensive gene activity. This study provides the first evidence that hydrogen peroxide can act as a warning signal passed…

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has settled a social media addiction lawsuit just days before trial. The landmark case was set to start in Los Angeles. Lawyers revealed the settlement at a California Superior Court hearing. Snap later said all parties resolved the matter amicably. The terms of the agreement remain confidential. Other Tech Giants Continue Facing Trial Other defendants include Meta, owner of Instagram, TikTok’s parent ByteDance, and Google owner Alphabet. None of these companies have settled. The plaintiff, a 19-year-old woman identified as K.G.M., claimed that platform algorithms caused addiction and harmed her mental health. Since the…

A groundbreaking AI tool has just been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help doctors detect fetal abnormalities that traditional ultrasounds often miss. Developed by the American start-up BioticsAI, the software works alongside existing ultrasound machines, analysing images in real-time and alerting doctors to potential issues during pregnancy scans. How the AI Enhances Ultrasounds Prenatal ultrasounds are essential for monitoring a baby’s development, but even routine scans can overlook serious conditions. BioticsAI’s software immediately evaluates each image, suggesting improvements for better clarity and checking that every part of the fetus is visible. It can flag missing…

Netflix has upgraded its $82.7bn (£61.5bn) offer for Warner Bros Discovery by making it an all-cash deal, aiming to speed up shareholder approval and block a hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance. The revised proposal keeps the valuation at $27.75 per share but removes shares from the structure, giving investors greater certainty and potentially allowing a vote as early as April. Netflix said WBD shareholders would still receive shares in a spun-off global networks business, including CNN and Discovery Channel, which Netflix is not buying. Paramount is continuing its $108.4bn hostile bid and has sought to challenge the Netflix deal…

The National Bank of Poland (NBP) has significantly increased its gold holdings, now totaling around 550 tonnes and valued at over €63 billion. NBP President Adam Glapiński has long highlighted gold’s role as a stable, risk-free asset, independent of global monetary policies and resistant to financial shocks. The bank aims to eventually reach 700 tonnes, boosting the total value of reserves to about PLN 400 billion (€94 billion). Rapid Growth in Gold Holdings Gold’s share of Poland’s foreign reserves has surged from 16.86% in 2024 to 28.22% by the end of 2025, one of the fastest structural shifts among central…

Donald Trump said he will impose tariffs on European countries opposing his Greenland demand. He vowed to act “100%” on the threat. European allies immediately defended Greenland’s sovereignty. Denmark said no leader can pressure ownership of the territory. Denmark’s foreign minister rejected any attempt at coercion. He said Greenland’s status will not change. He stressed the territory remains within the Danish kingdom. European leaders echoed that stance in coordinated statements. European Allies Stand Firm on Sovereignty UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reaffirmed Britain’s position. She said only Greenlanders and Denmark can decide Greenland’s future. She rejected outside interference. Other Nato…

The U.S. Senate voted 52–47 to advance a resolution aimed at limiting the president’s use of military force without congressional approval. The bipartisan measure is seen as a significant step toward reinforcing constitutional checks and balancing power between the executive and legislative branches. Officials said the resolution ensures that major military actions must have Congress’s consent, strengthening oversight and accountability. Lawmakers from both parties emphasized the importance of maintaining constitutional authority over decisions that could involve U.S. forces abroad. Supporters of the resolution argue that it protects democratic principles by requiring debate and approval before committing troops to conflict. They…

Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian designer whose glamorous gowns defined elegance for decades, has died at his home in Rome at the age of 93. Known for his signature “Valentino red” and timeless designs, he remained a central figure in the fashion world from the 1960s through his retirement in 2008. The Designer Who Knew What Women Wanted Universally recognized simply as Valentino, he dressed generations of royals, first ladies, and Hollywood stars, including Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Princess Diana, Julia Roberts, and Queen Rania of Jordan. His clients often said his gowns made them feel both beautiful and confident. “I…

Scientists have developed a DNA blood test that can predict how well patients with breast cancer will respond to treatment before therapy begins. The test analyses circulating tumour DNA released into the bloodstream by cancer cells. Researchers studied blood samples from 167 patients with advanced breast cancer, taken before treatment and again after four weeks. Patients with low or undetectable levels of tumour DNA were significantly more likely to respond well and have longer periods before their cancer progressed. The results were especially strong in patients with triple-negative breast cancer, where low tumour DNA levels were linked to much longer…

Newcastle United missed a chance to go fifth after a flat 0-0 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers.Despite dominating possession, Newcastle lacked creativity and failed to test José Sá regularly.Crosses and set pieces brought little threat against Wolves’ organised back five.Eddie Howe admitted Newcastle needed more attacking quality and a moment of brilliance.Wolves, improved under Rob Edwards, defended resolutely and offered limited counterattacks.Late saves from Sá denied Bruno Guimarães, preserving a deserved point.