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Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration

Where, when and how Americans work has dramatically shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the routines of everyday life.

Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development

Having stable access to nutritious food sets children up for better mental and physical health into adulthood.

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development
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Global investors pull back, cautious over tech valuations and US labour

Global equity fund inflows cooled significantly in the week to November 12 as worries about stretched technology valuations and signs of softening U.S. labour market conditions fuelled risk

Global investors pull back, cautious over tech valuations and US labour
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Major deals involving U.S. drugmakers and biotechs over the past decade

Abbott is buying cancer test maker Exact Sciences in a $23 billion deal, including debt, to bolster the medical device maker's cancer diagnostics business.

Major deals involving U.S. drugmakers and biotechs over the past decade
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Chinese astronauts arrive home after suspected debris strike delays return to Earth

Chinese astronauts arrive home after suspected debris strike delays return to Earth

Chinese astronauts arrive home after suspected debris strike delays return to Earth
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'No playbook' for AI bubble fears, says Deutsche Bank investment arm CEO

The explosion in the value of artificial intelligence stocks poses risks to global markets for which there is "no playbook", the CEO of

'No playbook' for AI bubble fears, says Deutsche Bank investment arm CEO
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Why some people lose their hair when they’re on GLP-1s

Why some people lose their hair when they’re on GLP-1s

Why some people lose their hair when they’re on GLP-1s
Science|Technology|World

Chinese astronauts return from space station after delay blamed on space debris damage

Three Chinese astronauts have returned from their nation's space station after a nine-day delay

Chinese astronauts return from space station after delay blamed on space debris damage
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Samsung hikes memory chip prices by up to 60% as shortage worsens, sources say

Samsung Electronics this month raised prices of certain memory chips - now in short supply due to the global race to build AI data centres -

Samsung hikes memory chip prices by up to 60% as shortage worsens, sources say
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Villagers struggle with aftermath of intense Iberian wildfires

Photo essay: See here "The fire started on my birthday," says taxi driver Simon Rodriguez, hauling

Villagers struggle with aftermath of intense Iberian wildfires
Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|US

With one touch, they vanish. Meet the delicate, icy wonders called frost flowers

The first major blast of wintry weather in the U.S. this week brought snow, frigid temperatures and in some places something a little more magical: Frost flowers

With one touch, they vanish. Meet the delicate, icy wonders called frost flowers
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SMIC says worries over memory shortage prompt customers to hold back Q1 orders

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SMIC says worries over memory shortage prompt customers to hold back Q1 orders
Health|Science|World

Researchers say they verified and sequenced Hitler’s DNA. What they discovered is a controversial bombshell

Researchers say they verified and sequenced Hitler’s DNA. What they discovered is a controversial bombshell

Researchers say they verified and sequenced Hitler’s DNA. What they discovered is a controversial bombshell
Environment|Health|Science

New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites

New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites

New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket deploys Mars satellites, sticks booster landing

The giant New Glenn rocket from billionaire Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin launched from Florida on its debut mission for

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket deploys Mars satellites, sticks booster landing
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Merck nearing deal for Cidara, FT reports

Merck is closing in on a deal to buy Cidara Therapeutics in a deal valuing the biotechnology company at a premium to its $3.3 billion market capitalization, the Financial Times reported on

Merck nearing deal for Cidara, FT reports
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Pfizer's former R&D chief Dolsten pulls out of Novo Nordisk board race

Mikael Dolsten, Pfizer's former research and development chief, has withdrawn his candidacy for Novo Nordisk's board, citing personal reasons, the Danish drugmaker said on Thursday.

Pfizer's former R&D chief Dolsten pulls out of Novo Nordisk board race
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Rio Tinto signs 15-year renewable power deal with U.S. based TerraGen

Rio Tinto said on Friday its Kennecott operation in Utah, U.S., has signed a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement with TerraGen to source renewable energy from a new wind farm in Texas.

Rio Tinto signs 15-year renewable power deal with U.S. based TerraGen
Business|Health|Science

Deal to end US government shutdown strikes buzzy cannabis drinks industry

The agreement to end the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown includes a provision to stop the spread of intoxicating cannabis-infused beverages sold in some

Deal to end US government shutdown strikes buzzy cannabis drinks industry
Environment|Health|Science

Ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Oklahoma sickens dozens and forces evacuations

A tanker truck spewing hazardous gas in an Oklahoma hotel parking lot forced hotel guests and hundreds of residents to evacuate in the overnight hours

Ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Oklahoma sickens dozens and forces evacuations
Arts|Environment|Science|Travel

Seal escapes orca hunt by jumping onto photographer's boat

A wildlife photographer captured a dramatic encounter on video between a harbor seal and a pod of killer whales

Seal escapes orca hunt by jumping onto photographer's boat
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Cuba fights to contain spread of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus

Cuba is fighting a wave of mosquito-borne illnesses including dengue and chikungunya virus that have swept the island in recent weeks, affecting nearly one-third of the population

Cuba fights to contain spread of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Pfizer slashes stake in COVID vaccine partner BioNTech

Pfizer Inc said on Thursday it sold a part of its stake in German drugmaker BioNTech SE, more than five years after both firms formed an alliance that yielded a vaccine to combat the deadly

Pfizer slashes stake in COVID vaccine partner BioNTech
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Apple and OpenAI must face X Corp's lawsuit for now, US judge rules

Apple and ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Thursday failed to convince a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X Corp accusing them of conspiring to monopolize markets

Apple and OpenAI must face X Corp's lawsuit for now, US judge rules
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Applied Materials sees weaker China spending in 2026 on tighter US curbs

Applied Materials said on Thursday it expects spending on chipmaking equipment in China to fall in 2026 as tighter U.S. export controls limit its market access, with overall revenue

Applied Materials sees weaker China spending in 2026 on tighter US curbs
Science|Technology|World

Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars

Blue Origin has launched its huge New Glenn rocket with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars

Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars
Environment|Science|World

Ocean activist dodging Japanese arrest vows at COP30 to take on deep-sea mining, krill industry

A Canadian anti-whaling activist who has dodged arrest in Japan for more than a decade vowed at COP30 in Brazil to continue fighting for marine

Ocean activist dodging Japanese arrest vows at COP30 to take on deep-sea mining, krill industry
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Deadly heat worldwide prompts $300 million for climate health research at COP30

With more than a half-million people worldwide dying from heat-related causes every year, a group of philanthropies is putting $300 million

Deadly heat worldwide prompts $300 million for climate health research at COP30
Science|Technology

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches landmark Mars mission in New Glenn rocket’s first big test

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches landmark Mars mission in New Glenn rocket’s first big test

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches landmark Mars mission in New Glenn rocket’s first big test
Education|Environment|Science|US|World

Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city's heart on social media

Wildlife officials say a small alligator spotted along the Charles River in Boston this week has been rescued and delivered to safety

Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city's heart on social media
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US FDA approves Kura-Kyowa's blood cancer therapy

The U.S.

US FDA approves Kura-Kyowa's blood cancer therapy
Health|Political|Science|Technology

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall, his office says

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman had what his office says was a “ventricular fibrillation flare-up” that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during an early morning walk

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall, his office says
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere

The twin spacecraft Blue and Gold could open a new era in space exploration and planetary science, powered by commercial partnerships and innovations.

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI and Microsoft team up with state law enforcers on AI safety task force

OpenAI and Microsoft team up with state law enforcers on AI safety task force

OpenAI and Microsoft team up with state law enforcers on AI safety task force
Health|Science|Technology

Lifelong drugs for autoimmune diseases don't work well. Now scientists are trying something new

There's a new frontier in treating autoimmune diseases

Lifelong drugs for autoimmune diseases don't work well. Now scientists are trying something new
Business|Food|Health|Science

Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula

The parents of two babies who were sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak linked to recalled ByHeart infant formula are suing the company

Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula
Business|Science|Technology

Tesla working to integrate Apple CarPlay in its EVs, Bloomberg News reports

Tesla is developing support for Apple's CarPlay system in its electric vehicles, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, marking a potential shift in the carmaker's long-standing resistance to

Tesla working to integrate Apple CarPlay in its EVs, Bloomberg News reports
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US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain

The U.S. government is due to lumber back to life on Thursday after the longest shutdown in U.S. history snarled air traffic, cut food

US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain
Health|Science

First-of-its-kind study may help explain why colorectal cancers are rising sharply in young people

First-of-its-kind study may help explain why colorectal cancers are rising sharply in young people

First-of-its-kind study may help explain why colorectal cancers are rising sharply in young people
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Elon Musk says report on xAI's $15 billion fundraise is 'false'

Billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday said on X the CNBC report of his artificial intelligence startup xAI raising $15 billion in a series E funding round was "false."

Elon Musk says report on xAI's $15 billion fundraise is 'false'
Environment|Health|Science|World

Africa experiencing worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, Africa CDC says

Africa is facing the worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, the Africa CDC told reporters in a briefing on Thursday, blaming the rise on fragile water systems and conflict.

Africa experiencing worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, Africa CDC says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 batteries in US over fire risk

Tesla said on Thursday it is recalling about 10,500 units of its Powerwall 2 battery power systems in the U.S. for fire and burn hazards after receiving 22 reports of overheating. The U.S.

Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 batteries in US over fire risk
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Pfizer completes up to $10 billion acquisition of Metsera

Pfizer on Thursday closed its up to $10 billion acquisition of Metsera after winning shareholder approval, gaining a foothold in the fast-growing obesity

Pfizer completes up to $10 billion acquisition of Metsera
Business|Health|Science|Technology

OpenAI backs startup aiming to block AI-enabled bioweapons

By Deepa Seetharaman SAN FRANCISCO -ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Thursday said it will invest in a startup focused on blocking bad actors from creating biological weapons powered by artificial intelligence

OpenAI backs startup aiming to block AI-enabled bioweapons
Health|Science|Technology

Doctors say they’re ‘measurably closer’ to making pig kidneys work for humans

Doctors say they’re ‘measurably closer’ to making pig kidneys work for humans

Doctors say they’re ‘measurably closer’ to making pig kidneys work for humans
Health|Science

What’s a ‘black box’ warning? A pharmacologist explains how these labels protect patients

The drug information sheets that the FDA requires companies to produce are living documents that get updated with new information.

What’s a ‘black box’ warning? A pharmacologist explains how these labels protect patients
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech

While Trump scraps US climate policies, companies still face pressure from states, other countries and their customers. That pressure trickles down supply chains.

Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech
Business|Europe|Health|Science|Technology

BioNTech says collaboration with Pfizer remains unchanged

BioNTech said on Thursday that its collaboration with Pfizer has not changed, when asked to comment on a report that Pfizer is looking to sell its stake in the German biotech firm

BioNTech says collaboration with Pfizer remains unchanged
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Science

USDA searched for terms like 'diversity,' 'climate modeling' to target grants for cancellation

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USDA searched for terms like 'diversity,' 'climate modeling' to target grants for cancellation
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Major analyst and enterprise forecasts on the AI market

Technology executives and analysts expect artificial intelligence to generate hundreds of billions of dollars in value, yet forecasts for the market diverge significantly based on the

Major analyst and enterprise forecasts on the AI market
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

A battle is brewing over the future of online shopping

A battle is brewing over the future of online shopping

A battle is brewing over the future of online shopping
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Space debris struck a Chinese spacecraft – how the incident could be a wake-up call for international collaboration

China has created more space debris than any other country. But as its space program grows, it has more to lose from a collision than ever before.

Space debris struck a Chinese spacecraft – how the incident could be a wake-up call for international collaboration
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

‘Simulation theory’ brings an AI twist out of ‘The Matrix’ to ideas mystics and religious scholars have voiced for centuries

The technology that has helped propel the simulation theory may be new, but the questions it explores are ancient.

‘Simulation theory’ brings an AI twist out of ‘The Matrix’ to ideas mystics and religious scholars have voiced for centuries
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Millions saw unexpected northern lights, as a wild solar storm unfolded across the world

Millions saw unexpected northern lights, as a wild solar storm unfolded across the world

Millions saw unexpected northern lights, as a wild solar storm unfolded across the world
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

US proposal to halve biosimilar development costs for India's Biocon, top exec says

India's Biocon expects a 50% drop in costs for developing complex biosimilars as the United States has proposed to ease clinical testing for the drugs that make up more

US proposal to halve biosimilar development costs for India's Biocon, top exec says
Business|Science|Technology

China's Baidu unveils new AI processors, supercomputing products

Baidu unveiled two new semiconductors for artificial intelligence on Thursday, saying the products can provide Chinese companies with powerful, low-cost

China's Baidu unveils new AI processors, supercomputing products
Health|Political|Science|US|World

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized

U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson is hospitalized and currently under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), the Chicago-based Rainbow PUSH Coalition, which he founded,

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus a Chinese scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling into the US?

When Fusarium graminearum infects wheat, it can pose a risk to humans, animals and agriculture.

What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus a Chinese scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling into the US?
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Solar storms delay the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket with Mars orbiters for NASA

Strong solar storms responsible for breathtaking auroras across the U.S. have delayed the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket

Solar storms delay the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket with Mars orbiters for NASA
Environment|Science|Travel|World

In Japan's Northern Alps, residents battle monkeys to protect homes and farms

In Japan's Northern Alps, residents are chasing monkeys to keep them away from farms and homes

In Japan's Northern Alps, residents battle monkeys to protect homes and farms
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Shah Capital pushes for Novavax sale, warns of proxy fight

Shah Capital, Novavax's second-largest shareholder, is pressing the biotech's board to pursue strategic changes, including a potential sale, and warned it

Shah Capital pushes for Novavax sale, warns of proxy fight
Business|Health|Science|Technology

US FDA unveils new pathway to approve personalized therapies

The U.S.

US FDA unveils new pathway to approve personalized therapies
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes

Scientists report that emissions from fossil fuels rose by 1.1% in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of a small increase

Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes
Health|Science

Rates of high blood pressure in children have nearly doubled in 20 years

Rates of high blood pressure in children have nearly doubled in 20 years

Rates of high blood pressure in children have nearly doubled in 20 years
Health|Science|World

2 new malaria treatments show promise as drug resistance grows

Researchers are reporting two promising approaches to counteract malaria's growing drug resistance

2 new malaria treatments show promise as drug resistance grows
Health|Political|Science|World

White House declines to disclose specific details of Trump's health imaging

The White House on Wednesday declined to provide specific details of medical images that doctors took of President Donald Trump's body during a physical a month ago, but said the

White House declines to disclose specific details of Trump's health imaging
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Volkswagen says Rivian JV tech could extend to combustion cars in future

Volkswagen Group said on Wednesday the technology it is developing with U.S. electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive could eventually be used in

Volkswagen says Rivian JV tech could extend to combustion cars in future
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks

As United Nation climate talks get underway in Belem, a different kind of conference is kicking off: the People’s Summit, a gathering of activists, organizers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups from around the world

A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks
Health|Science|World

At 'Make America Healthy Again' summit, Vance praises RFK Jr. for defying convention

Vice President JD Vance has praised Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for questioning established science and embracing nontraditional voices in health care

At 'Make America Healthy Again' summit, Vance praises RFK Jr. for defying convention
Health|Science

US health leaders hailed the benefits of hormone therapy for menopause. Doctors are pushing for balance

US health leaders hailed the benefits of hormone therapy for menopause. Doctors are pushing for balance

US health leaders hailed the benefits of hormone therapy for menopause. Doctors are pushing for balance
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|World

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming

Melissa was just the latest blow, following close on the heels of Beryl. Many islands today have little time to recover before the next disaster hits.

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods

Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods

Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia denies $1 billion investment in northern Mexico

Nvidia on Wednesday denied plans to invest $1 billion in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, hours after the state governor touted the firm's plans to build a data center

Nvidia denies $1 billion investment in northern Mexico
Health|Science|World

Wild form of polio found in German sewage sample, health institute says

The wild form of the virus behind polio has been detected in wastewater sampling in Germany, the nation's main public health body told Reuters on

Wild form of polio found in German sewage sample, health institute says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on

Indigenous protesters on Wednesday defended charging the gates of Brazil's COP30 climate summit and clashing with

COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Waymo launches robotaxi freeway service in San Francisco, LA, Phoenix

Alphabet's Waymo said on Wednesday it will begin offering robotaxi rides that use freeways across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, as it steps up expansion amid competition in the

Waymo launches robotaxi freeway service in San Francisco, LA, Phoenix
Business|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI fights order to turn over millions of ChatGPT conversations

OpenAI asked a federal judge in New York on Wednesday to reverse an order that required it to turn over 20 million anonymized ChatGPT chat logs amid a copyright

OpenAI fights order to turn over millions of ChatGPT conversations
Environment|Science

Newsom calls Trump an ‘invasive species’ and ‘wrecking ball’ in fiery remarks at COP30 climate summit

Newsom calls Trump an ‘invasive species’ and ‘wrecking ball’ in fiery remarks at COP30 climate summit

Newsom calls Trump an ‘invasive species’ and ‘wrecking ball’ in fiery remarks at COP30 climate summit
Health|Science|US|World

US vaccine panel may vote on hepatitis B shots in December

The U.S.

US vaccine panel may vote on hepatitis B shots in December
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic to invest $50 billion to build data centers in US

AI startup Anthropic said on Wednesday it would invest $50 billion in building data centers in the U.S., the latest multi-billion-dollar outlay in the industry as companies race to expand

Anthropic to invest $50 billion to build data centers in US
Environment|Health|Science

Sea otter pup and mom reunited

Sea otter pup and mom reunited

Sea otter pup and mom reunited
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know

At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know

At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know
Education|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say

Researchers have found that shouting is more effective than speaking when trying to scare off seagulls

Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

OPEC shifts oil outlook to see small surplus in 2026

The world oil market will see a small surplus in 2026 after OPEC+ production increases and higher supply from other producers, an OPEC report showed on Wednesday, a

OPEC shifts oil outlook to see small surplus in 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World

Checking Iran's enriched uranium stock is 'long overdue', IAEA report says

Iran still has not let inspectors into the nuclear sites Israel and the United States bombed in June, the U.N. atomic watchdog said in a confidential report on

Checking Iran's enriched uranium stock is 'long overdue', IAEA report says
MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

UN watchdog hasn't been able to verify Iran's stockpile of near-weapons grade uranium in months

The International Atomic Energy Agency has been unable to verify Iran's near weapons-grade uranium stockpile since Israel struck its nuclear sites in June

UN watchdog hasn't been able to verify Iran's stockpile of near-weapons grade uranium in months
Health|Science|US|World

Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports

The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total

Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change

From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.

Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Sulfur-based batteries could offer electric vehicles a greener, longer-range option

Battery researchers are seeking options with better performance, improved environmental sustainability and lower cost than lithium-ion batteries.

Sulfur-based batteries could offer electric vehicles a greener, longer-range option
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays

A psychology team distills the 6 principles of ‘consumer wisdom’: a set of habits that promotes well-being by aligning our values and behaviors.

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays
Opinion|Science|Technology

What is time? Rather than something that ‘flows,’ a philosopher suggests time is a psychological projection

Is time real, or an illusion? The best answer may be neither: Both physics and philosophy suggest that time is a projection of the mind onto a timeless reality.

What is time? Rather than something that ‘flows,’ a philosopher suggests time is a psychological projection
Education|Health|Science|Technology

New technologies like AI come with big claims – borrowing the scientific concept of validity can help cut through the hype

Scientists across all fields make various types of claims about their innovations. Validity tests check whether they deliver on what they promise.

New technologies like AI come with big claims – borrowing the scientific concept of validity can help cut through the hype
Arts|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Northern lights just dazzled night skies as far south as Florida. Here’s who has the best chance to see them tonight

Northern lights just dazzled night skies as far south as Florida. Here’s who has the best chance to see them tonight

Northern lights just dazzled night skies as far south as Florida. Here’s who has the best chance to see them tonight
Business|Science|Technology

Microsoft expands Danish quantum facility with second lab

Microsoft on Wednesday said it is expanding its quantum facility just outside the Danish capital Copenhagen, by building its second lab in the Nordic

Microsoft expands Danish quantum facility with second lab
Science|Technology

IBM says 'Loon' chip shows path to useful quantum computers by 2029

IBM announced on Wednesday it has built a new experimental quantum computing chip called Loon that demonstrates it hit a key milestone toward making useful

IBM says 'Loon' chip shows path to useful quantum computers by 2029
Education|Environment|Science

Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects

Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects

Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects
Arts|Science|Travel|World

Mount Nemrut: Where colossal stone gods guard a 2,000-year-old mystery

Mount Nemrut: Where colossal stone gods guard a 2,000-year-old mystery

Mount Nemrut: Where colossal stone gods guard a 2,000-year-old mystery
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)
Political|Science|Technology|World

Japan PM wavers on nuclear arms question in sign of possible shift

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi this week hinted at a possible shift in the country's decades-old non-nuclear principles, raising speculation that

Japan PM wavers on nuclear arms question in sign of possible shift
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says

Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to

World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Data centres to drive energy storage 'boom cycle' in next five years, UBS says

AI data centre-fuelled power demand growth in the U.S. is likely to drive a "boom cycle" for energy storage in the next five years as more storage is needed to

Data centres to drive energy storage 'boom cycle' in next five years, UBS says
Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse

Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security concern and an existential threat,

Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse
Asia|Political|Science|World

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on

A spat between China and Japan over Japanese Premier Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments showed no signs of abating on Wednesday with a series of

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Record-low temperatures shock the Southeast US while snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast

The southeastern U.S. has plunged into record-low temperatures, affecting 18 million people under a freeze warning across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia

Record-low temperatures shock the Southeast US while snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia's MinRes inks $765 million deal with POSCO for lithium JV stake, shares surge

Australia's Mineral Resources said on Wednesday it would sell a 30% stake in part of its lithium business to South Korea's POSCO for $765 million to reduce debt, sending its

Australia's MinRes inks $765 million deal with POSCO for lithium JV stake, shares surge
Environment|Science|World

Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it

The world has seen faster climate change than expected since the Paris Agreement a decade ago

Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it
Food|Health|Science

ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation

ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation

ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation
Business|Health|Science

Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator

Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator

Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator
Business|Health|Science

FDA appoints veteran oncology chief Pazdur to lead drug center

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FDA appoints veteran oncology chief Pazdur to lead drug center
Environment|Science|World

US research official departs as Trump overhauls Arctic policy

(Corrects paragraph 14 to delete reference to former USARC commissioners' obvious personal or professional lack of connections to the Arctic, adds more information on Nesheiwat's professional

US research official departs as Trump overhauls Arctic policy
Crime|Education|Science|Technology

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes
Business|Health|Science|World

FDA names longtime cancer scientist Pazdur to lead drug center

The Food and Drug Administration has named a longtime regulator of cancer medications to lead the agency’s drug center

FDA names longtime cancer scientist Pazdur to lead drug center
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"

Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"

Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"
Environment|Science|US|World

Record-breaking cold settles in across the southern US, but another big change is coming

Record-breaking cold settles in across the southern US, but another big change is coming

Record-breaking cold settles in across the southern US, but another big change is coming
Environment|Science|World

Indigenous groups get the spotlight at UN climate talks, but some say visibility isn't power

This year's United Nations climate talks in Brazil are putting a special focus on Indigenous peoples

Indigenous groups get the spotlight at UN climate talks, but some say visibility isn't power
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Political|Science|World

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Science

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows
Environment|Interview|Science|World

Indigenous leader Raoni calls Brazil infrastructure plans a threat to Amazon forest

At 93 years old, Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire is urging Brazil to empower native peoples to preserve the Amazon rainforest

Indigenous leader Raoni calls Brazil infrastructure plans a threat to Amazon forest
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Watchdog group Public Citizen demands OpenAI withdraw AI video app Sora over deepfake dangers

Tech advocacy group Public Citizen has demanded OpenAI withdraw Sora 2, citing safety concerns and threats to democracy from the AI video generator

Watchdog group Public Citizen demands OpenAI withdraw AI video app Sora over deepfake dangers
Africa|Health|Science|World

Biovac starts trials on South Africa's first domestically developed cholera vaccine

Researchers in South Africa have launched clinical trials for the first vaccine developed entirely in the country

Biovac starts trials on South Africa's first domestically developed cholera vaccine
Economy|Education|Health|Opinion|Political|Science|US|World

Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good

Politicians get blamed for government shutdowns. But does the fault lie also with citizens, who are more invested in punishing partisan rivals than in demanding competent government?

Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia will conduct nuclear tests if other nuclear power resume them, Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow will conduct nuclear tests if any other nuclear power does so.

Russia will conduct nuclear tests if other nuclear power resume them, Lavrov says
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears

SoftBank Group's $5.8 billion sale of its Nvidia stake jolted stock markets on Tuesday, stoking fears that the frenzy around artificial intelligence may have peaked,

SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears
Education|Science|Technology|Travel

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker

Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker

Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure at a data centre in Portugal's port city of Sines over the next few years, marking one of the largest

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub
Business|Science|Technology

Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to exit to launch startup, FT reports

Meta's chief artificial intelligence scientist Yann LeCun is planning to leave the social media company to set up his own startup, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people

Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to exit to launch startup, FT reports
Health|Science|Technology

Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments

Down syndrome results in changes to the structure and function of neural circuits in the brain. Delivering a specific protein to neurons could reverse these changes.

Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better

The Tropical Forest Forever Facility is designed to reward countries for preventing deforestation. Charts show the magnitude of the problem.

A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better