Mikolaj Laszkiewicz

South Korea’s semiconductor industry warns that an escalation of the conflict involving Iran could disrupt supplies of key materials needed for chip manufacturing. In the longer term, the crisis could also slow the development of AI data centers in the Middle East, which represent an important source of demand for modern memory chips.

A team of researchers from the United States and Japan has reported a breakthrough in regenerative biology – for the first time, scientists have successfully grown fully functional hair follicles in the laboratory that undergo the natural hair growth cycle. The discovery could eventually pave the way for new treatments for hair loss and advance research on skin regeneration.

An advanced hacking toolkit previously used by government agencies to break into iPhones has surfaced in the hands of cybercriminals. Security experts warn that the exploit kit, known as Coruna, is already being used in espionage and financially motivated campaigns, with capabilities that allow attackers to take control of a phone simply by having the victim visit a malicious website.

Researchers have identified a natural plant compound that may effectively combat one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. In laboratory and preclinical studies, the substance – known as DHL-11 and derived from the plant Munronia henryi – slowed tumor cell growth, damaged their DNA, and triggered programmed cell death. The findings were published in the journal Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B.

Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new type of iron-based nanomaterial that functions as a powerful chemodynamic cancer therapy in early studies – leading to complete tumor regression in mouse models without damaging healthy tissue.

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of the tech giant, confirmed that data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were damaged by drone strikes amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. The incident caused significant disruptions to cloud services in the region and highlights the growing risks facing digital infrastructure in areas of instability.

At MWC 2026, Qualcomm introduced its next-generation Wi-Fi 8 chipsets, which the company says deliver significantly higher data speeds, extended range, improved connection reliability, and integrated artificial intelligence capabilities. The new solutions are designed to accelerate the development of home and industrial wireless networks while meeting the growing demands of IoT devices and AI-driven applications.

New research suggests that semaglutide – the active compound in drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy – may help reverse tissue changes in osteoarthritis rather than merely reducing pain or improving joint function. This could represent a significant shift in understanding how this class of drugs works, extending beyond its established use in diabetes and obesity treatment.

Startup SWARM Biotactics has developed programmable insect swarms equipped with bioelectronic interfaces which – according to the company’s founder – have already been field-tested and delivered to paying customers, including NATO member states. The statement was published on LinkedIn and points to rapid progress in a technology that combines biological organisms with artificial intelligence and communication systems.

Apple announced that the iPhone and iPad have become the first and only consumer devices in the world to meet NATO’s strict information security requirements and are now authorized to process data classified up to the NATO Restricted level without the need for additional software or configuration changes. The move marks a significant milestone in mobile information security and could open new possibilities for using these devices in government and military environments.