February 7, 2026

AI Doubts Authenticity of Jan van Eyck's Paintings in US and Italy Museums

AI tests suggest two famous paintings of Saint Francis of Assisi, attributed to Jan van Eyck, may not be by him. Experts call them likely studio works, stirring debate in art circles.

February 7, 2026

US-Funded Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial for Babies Suspended in Guinea-Bissau Over Ethics Concerns

Guinea-Bissau has suspended a US-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in newborns amid public outrage and ethical criticism. Danish researchers planned to test different vaccination timings on 14,000 babies, but officials and experts slammed the study for withholding timely vaccines.

February 7, 2026

APSCHE Chairman Lauds CM Naidu on Amaravati as Quantum Valley at AQVH 2025 Hackathon

APSCHE Chairman K. Madhu Murthy praised CM N. Chandrababu Naidu for leading Amaravati’s transformation into a Quantum Valley. AQVH 2025 hackathon saw 50,000 students from six states, with 600 finalists displaying their quantum innovations. Winners will get ₹50,000 and attend the foundation stone ceremony.

February 7, 2026

Greater Bermuda Snail Brought Back from Extinction with Over 100,000 Released

The button-sized greater Bermuda snail, once thought extinct, is thriving after over 100,000 snails were bred and released by conservationists. This success marks a win in saving a species once lost to predatory invaders and habitat loss.

February 7, 2026

China Trials Largest Homegrown AI Computing Cluster with 15 Eflops Power

China’s SuperComputing Network launched beta tests for its biggest local AI computing node. Powered by Sugon’s three scaleX platforms, it supports over 30,000 AI acceleration cards and has an estimated 15 eflops performance, rivaling global leaders.