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China's Xi calls for self sufficiency in AI development amid U.S. rivalry

China's President Xi Jinping pledged "self-reliance and self-strengthening" to develop AI in China, state media reported on Saturday, as the

China's Xi calls for self sufficiency in AI development amid U.S. rivalry
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Big Tech's soaring energy demands are making coal-fired power plant sites attractive

Coal-fired power plants, long a money-losing proposition in the U.S., are becoming more valuable now

Big Tech's soaring energy demands are making coal-fired power plant sites attractive
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FDA may ask Novavax to conduct additional trials of its Covid-19 vaccine to receive full approval

FDA may ask Novavax to conduct additional trials of its Covid-19 vaccine to receive full approval

FDA may ask Novavax to conduct additional trials of its Covid-19 vaccine to receive full approval
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US Justice Department unit for drug and food safety cases being disbanded

By Sarah N.

US Justice Department unit for drug and food safety cases being disbanded
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Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office
Education|Environment|Science

Hawaii's 'bone collector' caterpillar wears the body parts of dead prey

In a remote and lushly forested area of a single mountain range on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, scientists have discovered a carnivorous caterpillar species that makes a

Hawaii's 'bone collector' caterpillar wears the body parts of dead prey
Health|Science|US

The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have active outbreaks. Here's what to know

A federal health agency says the U.S. has 884 confirmed measles cases this year as of Friday

The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have active outbreaks. Here's what to know
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Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, U.S. analysts say

The secretive Russian satellite in space that U.S. officials believe is connected to a nuclear anti-satellite weapon program has appeared to be spinning

Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, U.S. analysts say
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Tensions over Kashmir and a warming planet have placed the Indus Waters Treaty on life support

India has said it would suspend crucial treaty governing river flows in disputed Kashmir. Pakistan has said any disruption to water supply would be ‘an act of war.’

Tensions over Kashmir and a warming planet have placed the Indus Waters Treaty on life support
Health|Science

Hotter and drier climate in Colorado’s San Luis Valley contributes to kidney disease in agriculture workers, new study shows

A prolonged drought in the San Luis Valley has contributed to kidney issues in agricultural workers.

Hotter and drier climate in Colorado’s San Luis Valley contributes to kidney disease in agriculture workers, new study shows
Environment|Science|Technology

Fossilized footprints reveal unprecedented insight into prehistoric animal behavior in Oregon

Fossilized footprints reveal unprecedented insight into prehistoric animal behavior in Oregon

Fossilized footprints reveal unprecedented insight into prehistoric animal behavior in Oregon
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‘Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence’ − an astronomer explains how much evidence scientists need to claim discoveries like extraterrestrial life

An astronomer breaks down 3 key components that allow researchers to make groundbreaking discoveries – and decide when results aren’t significant.

‘Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence’ − an astronomer explains how much evidence scientists need to claim discoveries like extraterrestrial life
Opinion|Science

Colors are objective, according to two philosophers − even though the blue you see doesn’t match what I see

An object’s color appears differently under different lighting and against different backgrounds − for different viewers. But that doesn’t mean colors are subjective.

Colors are objective, according to two philosophers − even though the blue you see doesn’t match what I see
Science|Technology

Why predicting battery performance is like forecasting traffic − and how researchers are making progress

Battery management systems now blend physics and machine learning, delivering real‑time insights to boost safety, efficiency and lifespan even under heavy use.

Why predicting battery performance is like forecasting traffic − and how researchers are making progress
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China’s data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders

Several of Europe’s biggest funders of scientific collaboration with China, in fields such as viruses and air quality, have put bilateral research programmes on

China’s data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders
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Left alone by humans, wildlife returns to the Eaton Fire burn area

Four months after the Los Angeles area wildfires tore through the Angeles National Forest and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses in Altadena, wildlife is returning to the Eaton Fire burn area and scientists are closely tracking them

Left alone by humans, wildlife returns to the Eaton Fire burn area
Health|Science|US

US may have millions more measles cases over next 25 years if childhood vaccination rates continue to decline, study says

US may have millions more measles cases over next 25 years if childhood vaccination rates continue to decline, study says

US may have millions more measles cases over next 25 years if childhood vaccination rates continue to decline, study says
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Trump’s first-term pick to run the National Science Foundation quits: ‘I have done all I can’

Trump’s first-term pick to run the National Science Foundation quits: ‘I have done all I can’

Trump’s first-term pick to run the National Science Foundation quits: ‘I have done all I can’
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USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry

The Agriculture Department says it is withdrawing a plan to limit salmonella bacteria in poultry products

USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
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Trump administration cancels top NASA climate lab’s lease at Columbia University

Trump administration cancels top NASA climate lab’s lease at Columbia University

Trump administration cancels top NASA climate lab’s lease at Columbia University
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A rare virga bomb just shattered a wind record in Texas. Here’s what it is

A rare virga bomb just shattered a wind record in Texas. Here’s what it is

A rare virga bomb just shattered a wind record in Texas. Here’s what it is
Health|Science|US

Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US

Preliminary data from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention says the U.S. has seen 8,485 cases of whooping cough in 2025

Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US
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‘Extraordinary’ fossil reveals the oldest ant species known to science

‘Extraordinary’ fossil reveals the oldest ant species known to science

‘Extraordinary’ fossil reveals the oldest ant species known to science
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China to lend moon rocks to NASA-funded US universities

China's national space agency announced on Thursday it would let scientists from the U.S. and allied countries analyse rocks it retrieved from the moon,

China to lend moon rocks to NASA-funded US universities
Environment|Science|Technology|US

National Weather Service to resume translating its products for non-English speakers

The National Weather Service will resume translating its products for non-English speakers

National Weather Service to resume translating its products for non-English speakers
Education|Environment|Science

A carnivorous 'bone collector' caterpillar dresses in the remains of its prey

A new carnivorous caterpillar that wears the remains of its prey has been dubbed the bone collector

A carnivorous 'bone collector' caterpillar dresses in the remains of its prey
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US at tipping point for return of endemic measles

The United States is at a tipping point for the return of endemic measles a quarter century after the disease was declared eradicated in the country, researchers warned on

US at tipping point for return of endemic measles
Asia|Science|Technology|World

China launches Shenzhou-20 mission to Chinese space station, state media report

China sent three astronauts to its permanently inhabited space station on Thursday in its 15th crewed spaceflight and 20th overall in the Shenzhou program that started more than

China launches Shenzhou-20 mission to Chinese space station, state media report
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How Cal Fire's Davis nursery aims to replace trees burned in wildfires

How Cal Fire's Davis nursery aims to replace trees burned in wildfires

How Cal Fire's Davis nursery aims to replace trees burned in wildfires
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Trump science cuts target bird feeder research, AI literacy work and more

Hundreds of university researchers in the U.S. have had their National Science Foundation funding abruptly canceled to comply with President Donald Trump’s directive to end support of research on diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as the study of misinformation

Trump science cuts target bird feeder research, AI literacy work and more
Science|World

Bonobos in Congo form girl groups to fend off male aggression, study says

A new study shows female bonobos team up to fend off males in the wild

Bonobos in Congo form girl groups to fend off male aggression, study says
Health|Political|Science

Ivermectin is now available over the counter in some US states. What is it used for?

Ivermectin is now available over the counter in some US states. What is it used for?

Ivermectin is now available over the counter in some US states. What is it used for?
Health|Opinion|Science

Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

Some patients with a terminal illness seem to be able to ‘hold on’ until after an anticipated holiday or event. This might be less about staying positive and more about being supported in your goals.

Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying
Political|Science|Technology|World

Memes and conflict: Study shows surge of imagery and fakes can precede international and political violence

Visual content, including manipulated images, is a staple of propaganda and political messaging. AI analysis shows that a surge of these memes can precede the outbreak of wide-scale violence.

Memes and conflict: Study shows surge of imagery and fakes can precede international and political violence
Education|Health|Opinion|Science

Gratitude comes with benefits − a social psychologist explains how to practice it when times are stressful

Some people are more inclined toward gratitude than others, but there are specific ways that everyone can cultivate more of it.

Gratitude comes with benefits − a social psychologist explains how to practice it when times are stressful
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Uncertainty around NIH funding leaves Alzheimer’s studies in limbo

Uncertainty around NIH funding leaves Alzheimer’s studies in limbo

Uncertainty around NIH funding leaves Alzheimer’s studies in limbo
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Spaceship carrying 3 Chinese astronauts docks with Tiangong space station in latest crew rotation

A spaceship carrying three astronauts has docked with China's space station in the latest crew rotation

Spaceship carrying 3 Chinese astronauts docks with Tiangong space station in latest crew rotation
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Unearthed skeletons reveal tough lives of Early Medieval women

Unearthed skeletons reveal tough lives of Early Medieval women

Unearthed skeletons reveal tough lives of Early Medieval women
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Pakistani astronaut will become first foreign national to enter Chinese space station

Pakistani astronaut will become first foreign national to enter Chinese space station

Pakistani astronaut will become first foreign national to enter Chinese space station
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Earthquake shakes TV studio during live broadcast

CNN Turk anchor Meltem Bozbeyoğlu was live on air when a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul, Turkey.

Earthquake shakes TV studio during live broadcast
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Metabolic syndrome is a big risk factor for early dementia, and what you do makes a difference, study suggests

Metabolic syndrome is a big risk factor for early dementia, and what you do makes a difference, study suggests

Metabolic syndrome is a big risk factor for early dementia, and what you do makes a difference, study suggests
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A bite from a lion likely led to the demise of a gladiator, new research finds

A bite from a lion likely led to the demise of a gladiator, new research finds

A bite from a lion likely led to the demise of a gladiator, new research finds
Asia|Science|Technology|World

China, Russia may build nuclear plant on moon to power lunar station, official says

China is considering building a nuclear plant on the moon to power the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) it is planning with Russia, a presentation by

China, Russia may build nuclear plant on moon to power lunar station, official says
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Iran fortifying buried nuclear sites as talks with US continue, report says

Iran is ringing two deeply buried tunnel complexes with a massive security perimeter linked to its main nuclear complex, a report said Wednesday, amid U.S. and

Iran fortifying buried nuclear sites as talks with US continue, report says
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A magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Istanbul and injures more than 230 people

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has shaken Istanbul and other areas in Turkey

A magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Istanbul and injures more than 230 people
Asia|Science|Technology|World

China lunar chief accuses US of interfering in joint space programmes with other nations

The chief designer of China's lunar exploration programme accused the United States on Wednesday of interfering in Beijing's attempts to cooperate with Europe

China lunar chief accuses US of interfering in joint space programmes with other nations
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The world's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates

A new study estimates that the world’s biggest corporations have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, which is a shade less than the sum of all goods and services produced in the United States last year

The world's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates
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Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay

Novavax says its closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is on track for full U.S. approval after additional discussions with the Food and Drug Administration

Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay
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Cancer prevention report finds US smoking rates continue to fall but HPV vaccination rates stall

Cancer prevention report finds US smoking rates continue to fall but HPV vaccination rates stall

Cancer prevention report finds US smoking rates continue to fall but HPV vaccination rates stall