Court lets NSF keep swinging axe at $1B in research grants

Carly Page / theregister - Judge rules there’s no quick fix for 1,700+ axed grants, leaving labs scrambling for cash while the lawsuit plays out A US court has cleared the way for the National Science Foundation to press ahead with the cancellation of more than 1,700 research grant…

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NASA Says This Martian Rock Holds Potential Signs of Life. Here’s What Must Happen Next

Ellyn Lapointe / gizmodo - The case for the Mars Sample Return mission has never been more clear.

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NASA finds best evidence of life on Mars so far

Brandon Vigliarolo / theregister - The usual cadre of scientists who disproved previous findings are stumped If you were ever wondering where you'd be when NASA announced peer-reviewed evidence hinting at extraterrestrial life - long dead, if it existed at all - look around, because this i…

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Perseverance Rover Finds Potential Sign of Ancient Life in Martian Rock

Ellyn Lapointe / gizmodo - During a press conference today, NASA presented findings from the initial analysis of a Martian geological sample, touting it as possibly "the clearest sign of life that we have ever found on Mars."

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YouTuber Mark Rober is getting a Netflix series

Jay Peters / theverge - Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer now known for his science-focused stunts he publishes to more than 70 million subscribers on YouTube, will launch a competition show on Netflix in 2026. Rober will also bring “some of his most beloved, ambitious, and inf…

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FDA’s ‘Elsa’ AI For Faster Drug Approvals Under Fire for Hallucinating Studies, Highlighting Widespread Reliability Risks

Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - The FDA's 'Elsa' AI, intended to speed up drug approvals, is reportedly fabricating studies, part of a wider trend of unreliable AI in high-stakes roles.The post FDA’s ‘Elsa’ AI For Faster Drug Approvals Under Fire for Hallucinating Studies, Highlighting …

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OpenAI’s math gold hints that AI may soon tackle even longer and harder tasks

Maximilian Schreiner / the-decoder - An unreleased AI model from OpenAI has reportedly solved five out of six problems from the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) under competition conditions. But the real story is not what it solved, but how it did it.The article OpenAI’s math gold h…

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Perseids: How to watch one of 2025’s most spectacular meteor showers

Joshua Hawkins / bgr - One of the best meteor showers of 2025, the Perseids, is set to kick off this month, as the shower will reportedly be active from …The post Perseids: How to watch one of 2025’s most spectacular meteor showers appeared first on BGR.

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Astronomers detect record-breaking black hole merger defying theory

Astronomers have unveiled the largest black hole merger ever recorded, resulting in a supermassive black hole that stretches the limits of current astrophysical theories. The groundbreaking discovery is set to leave even the most seasoned theorists rethinking cosmic boundaries with an amused mix of awe and skepticism.

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Big dams may have changed how the Earth rotates, new study finds

Joshua Hawkins / bgr - Human engineering appears to have moved the planet, literally. According to new research published this month, the global boom in dam construction over the past …The post Big dams may have changed how the Earth rotates, new study finds appeared first on B…

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Scientists confirm Canadian rocks as Earth’s oldest geological relics

Geologists have unveiled compelling evidence that rocks from northern Canada, dating back over 4.03 billion years, are the oldest known on Earth. This breakthrough offers a rare window into the planet’s formative years and reminds us that sometimes the oldest things can still rock—even if they’re quite literally ancient.

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First incredible images from Vera C. Rubin Observatory's car-sized camera reveal distant galaxies and asteroids

techspot - The Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) camera at the $810 million 18-storey Vera C. Rubin observatory in Chile, named after the US astronomer who discovered evidence of dark matter in 1978, captured the light from millions of distant celestial bodies …

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Trump’s “Gold Standard Science” Order Sparks Scientist Backlash

A controversial directive promoting so‐called “gold standard” science has sparked fierce criticism among activist researchers, with some even making hyperbolic historical comparisons. Critics argue the order undermines independent scrutiny, intensifying the ongoing tug‐of‐war between political mandates and scientific autonomy.

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Record-Breaking Fusion Breakthrough at National Ignition Facility

The National Ignition Facility has stunned researchers with a record-setting fusion energy shot that not only shattered previous targets but also more than doubled last year’s breakthrough. This renewed milestone underscores the facility’s pioneering push for net-positive fusion reactions, making headlines in the energy research arena.

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Physicists momentarily transmute lead into gold in high-speed experiment

In a fleeting yet groundbreaking experiment, researchers have converted lead into gold using high-speed particle collisions. The astonishing transformation, lasting just a fraction of a second, bridges ancient alchemical dreams with modern nuclear physics, leaving the scientific community both bemused and impressed by its ephemeral brilliance.

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Anthropic Launches AI for Science Grant Program

Anthropic has unveiled its AI for Science grant program, offering up to $20,000 in monthly API credits over a six‐month period to select researchers. The initiative aims to bolster high‐impact scientific projects in biology and life sciences, proving that even cutting‐edge AI can sometimes play nice with the lab coats.

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Trump’s Academic Crackdown Spurs Transatlantic Push for Scientific Talent

Amid fierce criticism from the international academic community, Trump’s renewed efforts to clamp down on university practices have spurred a bold response across the Atlantic. European leaders, alarmed by the move, are pledging significant funds to lure top scientists, underscoring a high-stakes contest over intellectual freedom and research prowess.

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Trump budget cuts jeopardize NASA and science missions

The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposals have sparked alarm as they propose deep cuts to science funding, including crippling reductions for NASA’s programs. The proposals not only jeopardize high-profile missions such as Lunar Gateway and Mars initiatives but are criticized for undermining America’s scientific investment.

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