Science

US accused of trying to 'edit out' climate change in Antarctic report

The US has been criticised over its reluctance to refer to "climate change" at a major Antarctic meeting, with France describing it as a "dangerous precedent" that risks undermining science.

Building a Privacy-First AI Ecosystem in Two Months — At Age 12

Wizard Ecosystem: The free, AI-powered alternative to Google Workspace. Browser, Mail, Calendar, Chat, Search, Notes, and AI — all in one place. Built by a 12-year-old. 🧙

Father of AI Yann LeCun declares Elon Musk's AI lab, xAI a 'failure'

AI gp Yann LeCun has called Elon Musk's xAI "kind of a failure," reigniting their long-running feud. The AMI Labs founder and former Meta chief AI scientist told CNBC that Musk can't hire top AI talent because his founding team quit and…

Some black holes may be gravastars with tiny universes inside, new study says

Musk responds as user points at ‘biggest single-day wealth decline’ in net worth tied to SpaceX

Senator Elizabeth Warren proposed taxing billionaires like Elon Musk to fund childcare, sparking a debate. A user highlighted Musk's significant paper wealth decline, calling the tax proposal a "joke." Musk responded sarcastically, "I will…

Satellite observations detect ‘urban pulse’ of six global cities

Researchers looked at Dubai, Lagos, Mexico City, Mumbai, Seattle and Shenzhen using a new way to document dynamic changes unfolding in each ​of these cities in near real-time.

Filipinos consuming less news, not switching platforms — analyst

MANILA, Philippines — The latest Digital News Report on the Philippines suggests that many Filipinos are consuming less news overall, a data scientist said. Released by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism this week, the…

BUDGET 2026-27: ‘Shocking’ climate budget cut draws warning from Sherry Rehman

• Calls for better coordination to tackle ‘climate polycrisis’ as funding drops to Rs2.48bn from Rs3.5bn • Terms monsoon preparedness ‘immediate’ priority • Questions need for proposed Climate Authority ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee…

Australian scientists discover new shark species in PNG that walks on its fins

Researchers from the University of Sunshine Coast made the discovery, but locals in Papua New Guinea have long been aware of the legendary nocturnal fish they nicknamed 'lazy shark'.

The vaccines and treatments being developed for Ebola outbreak

Scientists, pharmaceutical companies and funding bodies have been racing to develop new vaccines and treatments that can be swiftly and safely tested in humans.

IIT Bombay scientists find a new way to lower LDL cholesterol

North Queensland reacts to Rinehart's idea of giving islands to Musk

The Townsville Enterprise chief executive says "all ideas are welcome" after mining magnate Gina Rinehart suggested islands off North Queensland's coast should be offered to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk for satellite launches.