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Hit by ‘Gut Punches,’ Scientists Band Together to Protest Trump

Stand Up for Science aims to revive a movement that started in 2017, but with an all-new team and a more focused vision.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

NASA Eliminates Chief Scientist and Other Jobs at Its Headquarters

About 19 positions will be cut, including those in offices focused on technology policy and diversity, equity and inclusion.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Fire lab scientist says we're not doing enough to prevent more wildfires

Mark Finney studies the science behind wildfires for a living. He believes we're not heeding lessons of the past.

CBS News - 6d

Volcano near Alaska's largest city could erupt soon, scientists say

The Alaska Volcano Observatory said signs indicated a Mount Spurr eruption was likely, though not certain, in the weeks or months ahead.

CBS News - 4d

North Korea Says It’s Building a Nuclear-Powered Submarine

The announcement came amid fears that Pyongyang may be receiving crucial military technology from Russia in return for sending troops and weapons for its war against Ukraine.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

The UK is reassessing its nuclear deterrent because of Trump

The first seven weeks of Trump’s second term have unbalanced fundamental strategic assumptions that the United Kingdom and Europe have relied on for decades.

The Hill - 3d

As Israel drops bombs on the occupied West Bank, some fear it will become a new Gaza

Once rare, Israel's use of airstrikes in the occupied West Bank has soared since Oct.

NBC News - 3d

Jordan Poole sinks Nuggets with game-winning 35-foot bomb as Wizards continue to mess with tanking fate

Poole is quietly having a very good season for Washington

CBS Sports - 2d

Watch Constellation Energy CEO speak live about the company's push to restart Three Mile Island

Constellation Energy operates the largest fleet of nuclear reactors in the U.S.

CNBC - 6d

They had a fairytale American childhood - but was radiation slowly killing them?

Campaigners in St Louis want support for those who claim to have become ill due to research into the atomic bomb.

BBC News - 1d

France has a nuclear umbrella. Could its European allies fit under it?

President Macron has aired the idea that France's deterrence force could be used to defend of other European countries.

BBC News - Mar. 6

Trump says he sent a letter to Iran urging negotiations on nuclear weapons

"There are two ways Iran can be handled, militarily or you make a deal. I would prefer to make a deal," Trump told Fox host Maria Bartiromo.

ABC News - Mar. 7

Alarmed by Trump, Poland Must Look at Nuclear Options, Premier Says

As President Trump casts doubt on U.S. alliances, Poland needs to double its military manpower and consider more destructive weapons, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

US makes fresh push for World Bank to back nuclear power

New administration wants Washington-based multilateral lender to help the west compete with China and Russia

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Iran’s Supreme Leader Rebuffs Trump’s Outreach Over Its Nuclear Program

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei decried “bullying governments” in an apparent response to a letter the White House sent to Iran earlier in the week.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Iran’s hardliners dig in as Trump increases pressure for nuclear talks

Reformist president Masoud Pezeshkian’s hopes for détente with west in tatters as rival factions tighten grip on power

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Amazon, Google and Meta support tripling of nuclear capacity by 2050

Tech groups join call for new power stations to meet growing energy demands and combat climate change

Financial Times - 6d

Poland’s president urges US to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory

Call from Andrzej Duda aimed at deterring future Russian aggression likely to be viewed as highly provocative in Moscow

Financial Times - 5d

Deportations Threaten Constitutional Showdown, and DOGE Cuts Hit Nuclear Agency

Plus, a retirement home for penguins.

The New York Times - 1d

Why Europe can’t rely on French nuclear umbrella alone

France’s president opens debate over using country’s atomic arsenal as a deterrent against Russia if US scales back its presence

Financial Times - 9h

A volcano near Alaska's largest city could erupt in coming weeks or months, scientists say

A volcano near Alaska’s largest city is showing new signs of unrest, with experts saying the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr in the next few weeks or months has increased.

NBC News - 5d

RFK Jr. wants artificial dyes out of America’s food, but it's not clear they’re harmful, scientist says

A priority for the Trump administration is to rid the food system of artificial dyes. Here's what experts say about if FD&Cs are safe to consume.

CNBC - 3d

Under Trump, AI Scientists Are Told to Remove ‘Ideological Bias’ From Powerful Models

A directive from the National Institute of Standards and Technology eliminates mention of “AI safety” and “AI fairness.”

Wired - 3d

‘Spreadsheets of empire’: red tape goes back 4,000 years, say scientists after Iraq finds

Ancient Mesopotamian stone tablets show extraordinary detail and reach of government in cradle of world civilisations. The red tape of government bureaucracy spans more than 4,000 years, according ...

The Guardian - 3d

Iguanas probably floated to Fiji millions of years ago on record-breaking raft journey, scientists say

Lizards may have snacked on their raft of uprooted trees and plants on their months-long journey across the Pacific. Researchers have long wondered how iguanas got to Fiji. Most modern-day iguanas ...

The Guardian - 9h

Armed Teen Is Stopped From Boarding a Flight in Australia, the Police Say

Passengers and crew held down the 17 year old, who had a shotgun and also claimed to have bombs, until the police arrived, the authorities said.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

At least 6 killed in a militant attack on a hotel in Somalia

A car bomb has exploded at a hotel in the central Somali city of Beledweyne in a militant attack that killed at least six people, including two prominent traditional elders

ABC News - Mar. 11

Roth conversions are the retirement version of ‘buy the dip’

When stocks fall, it can be a good time to get money out of tax-deferred accounts to avoid a ticking tax time bomb.

MarketWatch - 18h

Trump Administration Sends Politically Charged Survey to Researchers

Scientists on overseas projects must say whether they work with communist governments and help combat “Christian persecution.”

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Covid’s Long-Term Effects on the Lungs, Gut, Brain and More

Five years on, scientists are starting to understand how the virus can lead to long-term, sometimes invisible changes.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Oldest known partial face fossil of a human ancestor in western Europe is uncovered

Scientists report that a fossil of a partial face from a early human ancestor in Spain is between 1.1 and 1.4 million years old

ABC News - 5d

Oldest known partial face fossil of a human ancestor in western Europe is uncovered

Scientists report that a fossil of a partial face from a early human ancestor in Spain is between 1.1 and 1.4 million years old

ABC News - 5d

Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.’s Scientific Research Arm

More than 1,000 chemists, biologists and other scientists could be laid off under a plan to dismantle the Office of Research and Development.

The New York Times - 11h

Scientists Just Discovered a Quick Way to Live a Longer, Healthier Life: Why You Should Follow the 15-2-Half Rule, Starting Today

While plenty of startups are trying to crack the longevity code, research shows just 15 minutes of sleep, two minutes of exercise, and a half-serving of vegetables can make a major difference.

Inc. - 1d

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