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Meta announces experimental Aria Gen 2 research smart glasses
Meta revealed the latest version of its experimental glasses intended to help bolster research into artificial intelligence, robotics and machine perception.CNBC - 6d -
Psychiatric drug research held back by ‘stigma’, says top UK scientist
Mental health treatments face higher regulatory hurdles for approval, warns Imperial College professorFinancial Times - 5d -
Dreading meetings? Research shows they might be ruining your day
A new study finds that long, unproductive meetings can lead to "meeting hangovers," affecting workflow and productivity.CBS News - 2d -
Science must shed elitist image, urges UK research chief
Ottoline Leyser says innovation can help public services deal with spending pressuresFinancial Times - 2d -
Guarded N.I.H. Nominee Faces Sharp Questions on Vaccines and Research Cuts
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a professor of medicine at Stanford University, gained prominence during the Covid pandemic when he argued against lockdowns.The New York Times - 12h -
Bacterial vaginosis can be passed to women by men, researchers find
Study suggests infection is sexually transmitted and opens up new way to reduce recurrence by treating male partners. Bacterial vaginosis can be passed to women by male sexual partners, researchers ...The Guardian - 11h -
Federal judge extends block on funding cuts to medical research
A federal judge is preventing the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding.CBS News - 6h -
'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain
Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain
Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next
As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit.Wired - Feb. 21 -
Fate of Bibas Family Renews Fears for Israel-Gaza Cease-Fire
Hamas said it had returned the bodies of Shiri Bibas and her two sons. The Israeli military announced that the boys were murdered in Gaza and that Ms. Bibas’s body was that of someone else.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
£3,000 rents cause housing fears near nuclear plant
Residents living near a nuclear power plant have seen rents double to £3,000 a month.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
In Syria, Joy at al-Assad’s Demise Turns to Fear of Israeli Raids
Villagers say they worry that incursions into border areas of Syria by Israel’s military could turn into a prolonged occupation. Israel says the raids are needed to protect the border.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
DOGE cuts at health agencies prompt 'brain drain' fears
The Trump administration's effort to reshape the federal government through Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is raising fears among public health experts, researchers ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
They Help Make the Hamptons the Hamptons, and Now They’re Living in Fear
Latino immigrants care for some of America’s most lavish beachside mansions. Their disappearance would affect the wealthy, too.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Election systems feared vulnerable as government cuts workers tasked with security
Cuts to the U.S. cybersecurity agency and FBI affected the federal workers tasked with stopping foreign interference in elections.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions
The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
‘The forests are going up in flames – so is the rule of law’: Argentina’s climate of fear
Wildfires are devastating Patagonia. In response, Argentinian authorities are removing environmental protections and raiding Indigenous communities. Soraya Maicoñio lives in Mallín Ahogado, a rural ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
I feared brain surgery could make me forget my fiance
A devastating side effect made Weronkia Somerville lose 14 years of her life, and then she discovered she had to go through it again.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Stress and fear roil a tiny, rapidly militarizing Japanese island near Taiwan
The tiny island of Yonaguni on Japan’s western frontier is too small for even a chain convenience storeABC News - Feb. 26 -
Rare Protest at U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Reflects Fears Over Trump
The demonstration drew only a handful of people, but showed how some Ukrainians fear that Washington is drifting away from backing Ukraine now that President Trump is in power.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China despite torture fears
Rights experts say group, who have been detained for more than 10 years, face risk of disappearance and imprisonment. Dozens of Uyghurs have been deported from Thailand to China in the face of ...The Guardian - 6d -
Some European Allies Fear Trump Is Out to Destroy Them
Debate is building over just how deep the Trump administration’s antagonism runs, and whether the real goal is to destroy the European Union.The New York Times - 6d -
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NOAA firings spark fears about long-term damage
The Trump administration has made drastic cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that threaten to impact weather forecasting and other key services provided by the ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump economic approval ratings sag as inflation fears grow
Polls show that Americans’ confidence is slipping in President Trump’s ability to handle the economy – the most important issue in the 2024 election and the one that likely carried Trump to a ...The Hill - 4d -
Fears of ICE Raids Turn Streets Quiet in Heavily Hispanic Part of NYC
In Corona, a once-vibrant New York City enclave home to generations of Latino immigrants, the threat of mass deportations has made many residents afraid to go outside.The New York Times - 3d -
Midwestern cities fear fallout of Trump revoking Haitian residents’ status
Looming end of TPS could wreak havoc in Ohio urban areas revitalised by immigrants from the Caribbean country. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Neymar plays down injury fears after Santos win
Neymar attempted to reassure fans that he is fine despite asking to be substituted during Santos' 2-0 win against Bragantino on Sunday.ESPN - 2d -
Why investors who fear a recession and the end of ‘American exceptionalism’ may be overreacting
U.S. stock-market volatility has been rising amid signs of a softening economy, but that doesn’t necessarily spell recession or the end of “American exceptionalism.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Korea’s sprawling conglomerates slim down as US trade fears mount
SK Group, Posco and Lotte are merging or selling business units to streamline operations and raise cash amid tariff threatsFinancial Times - 2d -
Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears
Stock markets in the US, Asia and the UK dip after Trump tariffs kicked in and spark retaliation.BBC News - 1d -
Fears Ukraine defences will last only months without US
One Ukrainian soldier said the impact of the US aid pause would be "measured in lives"BBC News - 1d -
Stagflation fears rise as Trump tariffs take effect, economy slows
Among consumers, long-run inflation expectations are at their highest level in almost 30 years while general sentiment is seeing multi-year lows.NBC News - 1d -
US stocks erase post-election gains on Trump tariff fears
President’s protectionist moves spark concerns about retaliation and damage from escalating trade warFinancial Times - 1d -
Stagflation fears bubble up as Trump tariffs take effect and the economy slows
A growth scare in the economy has accompanied worries over a resurgence in inflation, threatening to potentially rekindle stagflation.CNBC - 1d -
Lutnick Remarks on Removing Government Spending in GDP Data Raises Fears
Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, suggested government spending should be excluded from data about U.S. economic output.The New York Times - 1d -
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