MIT President Urges Support for Curiosity-Driven Science Amid Funding Challenges
MIT President Sally Kornbluth highlights the critical role of basic science research and university training amid budget cuts and uncertainty in federal funding
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Dinosaur Fossils Fetch Record Prices on Private Market
High-profile sales of dinosaur fossils, including a $45 million stegosaurus skeleton, highlight growing interest among wealthy collectors over public museums
Study Finds Immigration Boosts Nursing Home Care and Patient Outcomes
Research shows increased immigration raises nursing home staffing and reduces hospitalizations among elderly patients in U.S. metropolitan areas
Elon Musk Testifies in Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over For-Profit Shift
Elon Musk's testimony in his lawsuit claims OpenAI's for-profit conversion under Sam Altman broke initial nonprofit promises
Hubble Captures Detailed View of Spiral Galaxy NGC 3137
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has imaged the spiral galaxy NGC 3137, revealing star clusters and structural details that aid studies of galactic evolution and…
UK Law Expands Digital Surveillance in Community Sentences
The UK’s Sentencing Act authorizes increased electronic monitoring and digital control of offenders, raising concerns about surveillance and prison alternatives
Zambia’s 2025 Cyber Laws Face Legal Challenges Over Rights Concerns
New cyber security and crime laws in Zambia raise privacy and expression issues amid ongoing constitutional challenges and RightsCon cancellation
House Republicans Propose Federal Data Privacy Framework Amid FISA Extension Debate
Republican lawmakers introduced bills to create a national data privacy standard while Congress extended Section 702 of FISA amid ongoing surveillance reforms