The first combined vaccine against influenza and COVID-19 has been developed

Scientists at the pharmaceutical company Moderna have developed the first mRNA vaccine targeting both influenza and coronavirus. This combined vaccine successfully completed Phase 3 clinical trials and is awaiting approval from the US regulator FDA. According to Nature, the combined vaccine has shown higher efficacy compared to monovalent vaccines targeting only one virus. mRNA technology…

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The budget of the most expensive game in the world has exceeded $700 million, but its release date is still unknown

The multiplayer space simulator Star Citizen has set a new record: over ten years of its crowdfunding campaign, Cloud Imperium Games has raised over $700 million for the game’s production. It’s worth noting that the project’s budget is funded by user donations. Interestingly, Star Citizen surpassed the $600 million mark back in August 2023, and…

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A silk fabric has been developed that completely suppresses sound up to 65 dB

Undesirable sounds accompany residents of large cities round the clock, from traffic noise outside to the murmuring of a television behind the wall. This constant exposure to noise leads to increased fatigue, nervousness, and illness among us. To reduce noise pollution, specialists from the USA have developed sound-absorbing fabric no thicker than a human hair,…

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“Democracy Prevails”: Sony Agrees to Players’ Demands, Removes Mandatory PSN Requirement in Helldivers 2

For several consecutive days, player outrage has been brewing over the recent update in Helldivers 2. Due to Sony’s directive, the developers of the popular cooperative shooter implemented mandatory linking of PSN accounts in the game. This decision did not sit well with PC gamers, who have already written over 300,000 negative reviews on Steam….

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In honor of the anniversary of Diablo IV, players will receive free items, and the game will host the “Goblin March” event

Blizzard has announced that in honor of the upcoming first anniversary of Diablo IV, which will take place on June 6, a special celebratory event called the “Goblin March” will be held in the game. The festive event will begin on June 6 and will offer players the following exciting activities: – Until June 13,…

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Discovery Points to the Efficacy of Treating Genetic Eye Diseases with Antibiotics

A study by scientists from Germany and the United Kingdom could alter the treatment paradigm for certain hereditary diseases. Preclinical experiments have demonstrated a link between gut bacteria and genetic pathologies of the retina, which can lead to blindness. It was found that antibacterial therapy successfully addresses tissue damage, but now these results have led…

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