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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Astronomy: Are there lightning strikes on Mars?

A research team from Charles University in Prague has discovered evidence of lightning strikes on Mars using data from the US spacecraft Maven.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Monster 9-FOOT great white shark spotted off US tourist spot Myrtle Beach

A juvenile great white shark named Brookes was observed 42 miles off Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, providing insights into the migration patterns of young sharks.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Markets: Viral 'destruction report' reveals big fear for the future of AI - And sinks the indices

A viral analysis from Citrini Research has caused a significant drop in the Dow Jones, fueling fears about the future impact of AI on jobs and the economy.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A mysterious RNA that does not belong to viruses or bacteria has been found inside us

Researchers have discovered a new type of RNA, termed 'obeliscos', that exists within the human microbiome but is neither viral nor bacterial in nature.

Feb 22 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Turnaround in the West: Generation Z Leads the Return to Church and Faith

Recent studies indicate that contrary to a prevailing perception of secularization in the West, Generation Z is leading a resurgence in church attendance and religious faith.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Tariffs paid by midsize U.S. companies tripled last year, research suggests

New research indicates that tariffs imposed on midsize U.S. companies have tripled, impacting employment and pricing strategies as businesses seek to adjust to increased costs.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

EU will invest 40 million USD in an agricultural research center in Mexico

The US government is investing 40 million USD in Mexico's International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) to enhance food security and resilience research.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The fight against hepatitis in Africa hangs in the balance due to U.S. cuts: closed clinics, fewer tests, and canceled research

U.S. funding cuts are severely impacting the battle against hepatitis in Africa, leading to closed clinics and reduced testing capabilities.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Academic Friends on Epstein: He Had Money

Jeffrey Epstein cultivated friendships with elite academics, using his financial influence to connect with top researchers and garner their support.

Feb 15 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

US decisions undermine order in medical science. A conversation with infectious disease specialist Dumpis about concerns and lessons not learned

In an interview, infectious disease specialist Uga Dumpis expresses concerns about the political situation in the U.S. and its impact on medical research and vaccines, reflecting on the lessons not learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 14 โ€ข 05:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

What is the Problem of US President Donald Trump with Scientists?

The article discusses the challenges and conflicts between former US President Donald Trump's administration and the scientific community, focusing on the migration of scientists and the impact of Trump's policies on scientific research.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Now there is researched information: They are paying Trumpโ€™s tariffs

Americans bear the burden of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, according to recent research that confirms expert warnings.

Feb 13 โ€ข 07:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

New Study: Smart Underwear Measures Flatulence Frequency

A new US study using smart underwear has revealed surprising data about the frequency of flatulence experienced by humans daily.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Trump revokes the legal basis for US climate policy

President Donald Trump announces the elimination of policies based on research that identified greenhouse gases as harmful to public health due to their contribution to climate change.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

$100 billion exports, GDP surge, $3 billion savings... Major benefits will come from the US deal!

India is expected to gain significantly from a trade deal with the US, with exports projected to increase by over $100 billion annually and a potential increase in trade surplus.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

World-leading computational biology pioneer Bao Zhirong returns to China from US

Computational biologist Bao Zhirong has returned to China from the US to lead research at SUSTech after 30 years abroad.

Feb 12 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

European subsidies: 'Other member states protect their businesses. In Greece, we always find an obstacle ahead of us'

Greece is set to conduct targeted research on the absorption of European subsidies by small and medium enterprises, identifying barriers preventing access to funding programs.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Scientists tell Al Jazeera: Tree rings tell us more than just their age

Researchers explain that tree rings can reveal valuable information about environmental conditions beyond simply determining their age.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

When Loneliness Becomes a Disease: How Isolation Harms Our Health Without Us Noticing?

The article discusses the alarming health effects of loneliness, supported by research indicating that strong social connections are vital for well-being.

Feb 9 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Cellular Implant Against Parkinson's Tested on Humans

Researchers at USC's Keck Medicine Medical Center are testing an experimental stem cell implant on Parkinson's patients to restore dopamine production in the brain.

Feb 8 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

US varsity honours Nigerian student

Mary Adesina, a Nigerian doctoral student at the University of Houston, has been awarded the International Fellowship by the American Association of University Women for her significant contributions to cancer research.

Feb 7 โ€ข 00:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Bonobo 'Kanji' Playing House... They Imagine Like Us

Recent research has revealed that bonobos, specifically a bonobo named Kanji, exhibit imaginative play similar to human children, suggesting they have the cognitive ability to understand fictional objects.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

House Republicans sound alarm over CCP-linked fake research threatening US taxpayer-funded science

House Republicans warn about the threat from China-linked 'paper mills' producing fake research that could undermine taxpayer-funded science and U.S. scientific leadership.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Chinese semiconductor engineer Xu Zhenpeng says he left US to find freedom

Chinese semiconductor engineer Xu Zhenpeng has returned to China, citing a lack of freedom in the U.S. research environment as a primary reason for his departure.

Feb 4 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
World

US report considers not delivering Aukus subs, Australian war graves bulldozed in Gaza, ICE agents retreat

The US Congressional Research Service is reconsidering the delivery of nuclear submarines to Australia under the Aukus deal amid Australia's hesitant support for the US in a possible conflict with China, while reports reveal that Israeli forces have bulldozed Australian war graves in Gaza.

Feb 4 โ€ข 19:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Our WiFi spies on us even when we donโ€™t have a mobile phone with us

A research team in Germany reports that new technology can identify individuals by passively capturing signals in radio networks, raising significant privacy concerns and prompting calls for stronger protection systems.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Trump's Threats to Greenland Endanger Crucial Climate Change Research

President Trump's threats to take control of Greenland have cooled relationships between American and Greenlandic researchers, disrupting projects and casting uncertainty on future collaborations.

Feb 3 โ€ข 22:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

What is the most likely scenario after the peace talks? Predicts the director of the Eastern European Policy Research Center

The director of the Eastern European Policy Research Center, Mฤris Cepurฤซtis, suggests that the most probable outcome of the US, Ukraine, and Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi is a gradual freezing of the conflict.

Feb 3 โ€ข 13:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln is sailing in the Arabian Sea. So is a Chinese vessel

The US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln and the Chinese research vessel Dayang Yihao are currently operating in the Arabian Sea, with the latter conducting scientific surveys.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

NIH-funded biomedicine researcher Gao Zhonghua leaves US for China

Gao Zhonghua, an NIH-funded biomedicine researcher, has relocated from Pennsylvania State University to Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology in China.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

In the US, only the strength remains to surpass China in Latin America, says researcher

Researcher Francisco Urdinez uses an astronomical phenomenon to illustrate the geopolitical shifts in Latin America, likening the situation to a solar eclipse where the closer, smaller moon blocks out the larger sun.

Feb 2 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The US Congress slashes Trump's brutal cuts in science

The US Congress has rejected President Trump's proposed severe cuts to science, research, and development budgets, maintaining nearly intact funding for key agencies like NASA and NSF.

Jan 16 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Research: Knowledge is power - the US President should understand this too

The article discusses Joseph Nye's concept of 'Soft Power', emphasizing the United States' role as a model for this form of influence through cultural appeal and diplomacy rather than military force.

Jan 15 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Storage Technology: "For us battery researchers, this is an incredibly exciting era"

The article discusses the vibrant research environment at TU Munich, where young scientists are deeply engaged in innovative battery research and development.

Jan 15 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

US commander says Russia and China's Arctic patrols are 'not for peaceful purposes'

A senior U.S. commander asserts that Russia and China are expanding their Arctic presence for strategic military reasons rather than for scientific research.

Jan 13 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

How the brain prevents us from tackling difficult tasks

Japanese researchers have discovered what happens in the brain that makes it difficult for people to start working on unpleasant or complicated tasks, potentially leading to new medication approaches.

Jan 13 โ€ข 07:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Climate Crisis: Can the Ocean Save Us โ€“ or We Save It?

In an interview, Katja Matthes, director of the Geomar Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, discusses the challenges of protecting the ocean amid climate change and the potential role of rock flour in addressing climate issues.

Jan 12 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Forget Venezuela and Greenland โ€“ Here is the Real Trillion-Dollar Question

The article discusses how shifts in global trade, research and development, and national debt are reshaping the economy and geopolitics, with a focus on the impending milestone of a nation's debt interest payments exceeding $1 trillion.

Jan 12 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

US Attack Destroys Scientific Institute and Food Warehouses in Venezuela

A US airstrike over the weekend has devastated a prestigious Venezuelan research institute and various civilian targets, resulting in significant losses including 56 soldiers.

Jan 8 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Life & Tech

We Have a Plastic Spoon in Our Head. Microplastics Threaten Us More Than We Thought

Recent research has revealed that microplastics, previously known for polluting waterways, are now found to pose a serious health threat as they infiltrate human bodies, including the brain.

Jan 8 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

The Unusual Accompanying Symptoms of the Female Orgasm

The article explores various unexpected phenomena that women may experience during sex, such as crying and nervous tingling, highlighting findings from US researchers.

Jan 7 โ€ข 06:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

1,000 more heads: the program with which Merz aims to make Germany more attractive to take advantage of the brain drain from the US

The German government has launched a plan to attract researchers worldwide amid the withdrawal of the Trump Administration's policies.

Jan 7 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
National & Local

Appeals Court Upholds Prohibition on Trumpโ€™s Medical Research Cuts

An appeals court has confirmed the ban on cuts to medical research funding initiated by former President Trump.

Jan 6 โ€ข 00:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

He let venomous snakes bite him over 200 times to gain... immunity

For over 18 years, Tim Fried from the USA has allowed deadly snakes to bite him, aiming to develop immunity and contribute to science.

Jan 1 โ€ข 21:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"Where, if not with us?" โ€“ CSU demands mini-power plants and nuclear research in Germany

The CSU party in Germany is advocating for a return to nuclear energy and the construction of mini nuclear power plants to ensure energy security despite the country's recent phase-out of nuclear power.

Jan 1 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Life & Tech

The Great Promise of Ibogaine: How the US Right Promotes Psychedelic Drugs

The article discusses how the US right, including evangelical Christians and Republican leaders, is increasingly endorsing psychedelic drugs like ibogaine for healing and rebirth, supported by substantial funding for research.

Dec 28 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

The little-known program contributing to a decline in overdose deaths in the US

Research suggests that the increased adoption of crisis intervention training (CIT) for law enforcement may be contributing to a decline in overdose deaths across the US, particularly in West Virginia.

Dec 28 โ€ข 12:00 UTC

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