Scientists successfully transmuted lead into gold + 2 more stories

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[5.9] Large Hadron Collider scientists have successfully transmuted lead into gold — phys.org (+7)

Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider have successfully transmuted lead into gold, a feat previously sought by alchemists.

The experiment involved high-energy collisions of lead nuclei, where intense electromagnetic fields induced photon interactions. These interactions caused the ejection of protons from lead atoms, transforming them into gold atoms.

This process, though successful, produces gold at a minuscule rate, far from practical applications. The research also helps refine models of electromagnetic dissociation, crucial for understanding particle accelerator performance.

[5.9] Putin and Xi strengthened Russia-China ties with 26 agreements — ilsole24ore.com (Italian) (+484)

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping solidified their alliance, signing 26 agreements during a meeting in Moscow. This strengthens their partnership amidst global uncertainties.

The agreements cover digital economy, investments, a Siberian gas pipeline, biosafety, and a joint lunar research base. The meeting occurred against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine, where China has provided crucial support to Russia.

[5.9] EU retaliates against US tariffs with €100B counterstrike — politico.eu (+42)

The European Union is preparing a €100 billion counterstrike against U.S. tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, signaling a potential breakdown in transatlantic relations.

The EU plans to target U.S. planes and automobiles, while also considering restrictions on scrap steel and chemical exports. Brussels will also initiate a World Trade Organization dispute over the tariffs on cars and car parts.

This response comes after Trump imposed tariffs on European goods, prompting the EU to acknowledge that a return to the previous relationship with Washington is unlikely.

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[5.7] UK's Starmer secures US trade deal with Trump — bbc.com (+259)

[5.5] US rescinds AI chip export restrictions — ft.com [$] (+16)

[5.8] AI predicts cancer survival using facial analysis — ft.com [$] (+15)

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