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SpaceX calls off launch of new Starship prototype
SpaceX had hoped to launch a new prototype of its Starship rocket — the system NASA may use to land astronauts on the moon — but Elon Musk’s rocket company…
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The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat
المصدر: The Conversation (US)
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The war in Iran – again – points to the strategic shortcomings of assassination as policy of foreign affairs
المصدر: The Conversation (US)
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Trump Approved a Nvidia Chip for Sale in China. Beijing Doesn’t Want It.
The U.S. tech giant’s powerful H200 chip seemed poised to boost Beijing’s A.I. ambitions, but not a single one has been purchased in China.
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Women’s better memories may delay Alzheimer’s diagnosis by years
Women appear cognitively normal for almost three years longer than men after their brains start to develop Alzheimer’s disease, making it harder to diagnose and preventing early treatment
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China breaks ground on US$5b aviation complex in UAE as Iran war risks linger
Despite instability in the Middle East, China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) has begun building the world’s largest aircraft maintenance complex in the United Arab Emirates, underscoring China’s growing dominance in…
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Daddy longlegs are actually bloodthirsty killers—of frogs
The wobbly, lanky arachnids known as harvestmen or daddy longlegs may be overlooked as predators of small vertebrates such as frogs, researchers say
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Researchers say the Trump administration is finding new ways to punish science
Even with federal grants largely restored, scientists say the Trump administration is still preventing those funds from reaching them. The consequences, they say, are already becoming clear.
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Pushing back from Big Tech: Africa’s hard road to AI sovereignty
The continent's biggest tech economies want to own their AI future. The infrastructure they need still belongs to Big Tech.
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Science Group Seeks Public Hearing for N.S.F. Nominee
The American Association for the Advancement of Science questioned the credentials of Jim O’Neill, tapped to lead the National Science Foundation.
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Bluesky Says Kremlin Is Hacking Its Platform to Spread Propaganda
The company said it was fighting Russian efforts to hijack real users’ accounts to post fake content, an apparently novel tactic.
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COVID is shaping Americans’ reaction to Ebola and hantavirus
Some Americans seem to be extra-alarmed about Ebola and hantavirus in the wake of COVID-19. But public health experts say they don't expect another pandemic this time.
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A guide to converting your lawn into a wildlife friendly garden
Turning your grass into a garden isn't as complicated as you think, but it will take time and effort. This step-by-step guide breaks down the process, from killing your lawn…
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As floods get worse, Britain tries a new solution: beavers
About 400 years ago, beavers were hunted to extinction across Britain. Now they're being reintroduced as little climate warriors, as communities harness their dam-building skills to mitigate flooding.
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Asia caught in a tug of war between global bond and stock markets
Since the end of March, global financial markets have been pulled in opposite directions. Government bond markets have experienced a slow-motion crash. On May 19, the yield on 30-year US…
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TikTok and YouTube ‘not safe enough’ for kids, says Ofcom
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
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TikTok and YouTube ‘not safe enough for children’
TikTok and YouTube have been criticised by the communications watchdog for "failing" to take steps to protect children "despite overwhelming evidence of harm".
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SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
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China’s yuan hits 3-year high as global banks issue bullish forecasts
China’s central bank has set the yuan’s daily reference rate against the US dollar at its strongest level in more than three years, as global banks turn increasingly bullish on…
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Water campaigner cautious on using new bathing site
River Action says water quality depends on discharges upstream and says check before swimming.
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UN backs historic climate crisis ruling, despite US attempts to stop resolution
The US, Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia – some of the highest oil-producing nations and major greenhouse gas emitters – opposed the measureThe UN has voted 141-8 to adopt a…
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Canada’s questions for the Artemis II crew
The Artemis II crew (Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen) meets up with CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault in Montreal to answer questions from Canadians about their…
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Bear killed in Mission following attack; Grizzlies allegedly being fed near Smithers
B.C.'s Conservation Officer Service is reminding people to avoid attracting bears into human habitat or luring them with food, after a pair of incidents in the province this week.
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Start-up reveals ‘artificial egg’ to resurrect extinct birds, but scientists say the work misses the point
The science of de-extinction does not exist, but Colossal Biosciences’ “artificial egg” is an interesting technical feat
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China’s Chery predicts over 1 million EVs sold abroad as energy crisis persists
Chery Automobile, China’s largest car exporter by deliveries, expects its overseas sales of electric vehicles (EVs) to jump as much as 27 per cent this year, as a global energy…
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SpaceX reveals plan for $1.75tn stock market debut that could make Musk a trillionaire
Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite operations company, with extensive contracts with US, to go public next monthSpaceX unveiled its plans to list publicly on the US stock market Wednesday, disclosing…
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Nvidia’s revenue blows past Wall Street expectations as AI boom accelerates
Many analysts view company’s financial performance as a broader referendum on AI buildoutNvidia continued its years-long streak of beating Wall Street’s expectations for growth on Wednesday, reassuring most investors that…
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Screen time limits can protect children’s health, U.S. surgeon general advisory says
The Trump administration warned that too much screen time for children has been linked to poor sleep, bad behavior, and less physical and social activity
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Los Angeles-area wildfires left lead in soil, but how much and where remains contentious
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said residents should feel assured that most properties cleared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers don’t have hazardous amounts of lead. At least one…
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Advice for 2026 commencement speakers: Don’t bring up AI
Commencement speakers who bring up the sweeping changes that artificial intelligence is driving are facing boos from the Class of 2026.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO plans reveal blockbuster spending on rockets and AI
The company is on track to pull off the largest IPO in history — making CEO Elon Musk even wealthier.
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An Ebola outbreak is spreading fast. Should you be worried?
A deadly Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa is raising international alarm. Still, experts stress that the chance of a pandemic is low