Worth $57.5 million, the giant chrome gnome’s home is under threat
McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park is a one-of-a-kind art space, but funding cuts mean its future is uncertain.
· Kerrie O'Brien
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Nasa seeks next generation of astronauts to live and work on the moon
Applications due on 3 December for new generation of explorers who can ‘shape humanity’s future in space’Nasa has launched a callout for a new generation of astronauts as it searches for explorers who could live and work on the moon.Opening applications for the latest expansion of its Artemis program, the US agency …
· Keely Aouga
The misconception of a conscription law - opinion
The Jewish people have always valued full-time Torah study above everything else. That dedication has never wavered, and it will not waver now.
· ELIYAHU HADDAD
Beef industry quietly squashes part of its own science curriculum after ranchers protest
Lesson for teenagers included how cattle’s methane emissions contribute to climate crisis, but it was then scrappedA beef industry-funded effort to teach teenagers about cattle’s climate impact was quietly scrapped following backlash from some ranchers, who disputed the premise that cows contribute to global heating…
· Zach Boren
Will China’s slow and steady moon landing plan be a safer bet than the US’?
China’s full dress rehearsal for its crewed moon landing would be tougher on schedule but safer than Nasa’s cheaper bet on commercial landers, a US space policy analyst said after the rival powers updated their lunar plans within a week of each other. Wang Xiang, deputy chief designer of China’s crewed space program…
· Ling Xin
China orders statistics bureau to fight fake data with modern technology
China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has been tasked with uncovering fabricated data using modern technology, according to the latest update to the agency’s responsibilities endorsed by Beijing. On Friday, the State Commission Office for Public Sector Reform published a revised scheme dictating the agency’s f…
· Dannie Peng
Boxers or briefs: Study finally settles whether a man’s underwear really affects his fertility
There's long been debate over whether boxers or briefs are better for your manhood — and sperm quality. But a new study of 27,000 aims to settle this debate about drawers once and for all.
· Allie Yang, Ben Cost
Chinese space station to welcome first foreign astronaut
A Pakistani national will become the first foreign astronaut to visit China’s Tiangong space station, Beijing has said Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Nandy rejects claims of politicising Remembrance Sunday after Erasmus row
The culture secretary says the UK rejoining the EU's study and work scheme will help honour wartime sacrifice.
· Bbcnews
Chinese engineers reduce cargo ship fuel use by 5% with high-speed torpedo tech
Supercavitating torpedoes can reach extreme underwater speeds by travelling inside a gas-filled cavity that sharply reduces their contact with water. Beyond torpedoes, supercavitating projectiles can streak through the water at blistering speeds to intercept naval mines, incoming torpedoes and unmanned underwater ve…
· Chao Kong
'No good options' for Iran war after Trump's midterm defeat, Israeli election results - analysis
A broader offensive, continued pressure, negotiated compromise, or a limited strike are potential options, according to Raz Zimmt, director of the Iran and the Shiite Axis research program at INSS.
· GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
AI will soon master biology, unleashing new safety risks, Tencent AI chief warns
Artificial intelligence models will soon be powerful enough to master biology, presenting both benefits and serious risks, Tencent Holdings’ chief AI scientist and former OpenAI star researcher Vinces Yao Shunyu said during a rare public appearance on Saturday. The assessment comes as frontier AI systems are increas…
· Vincent Chow
Alleged Poland shooter’s parents, sister found dead in home after town square rampage — as neighbors recall ‘strange’ behavior
Hours after the massacre, officers made another grim discovery at the shooter's family home.
· Adam Silverstein
NASA announces $10b. contract for lunar cargo lander in push toward eventual long-term moon base
Among the companies in the running for the contract were Elon Musk's SpaceX, Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin, and Northrop Grumman Space Systems, a company which also sells weapons to Israel.
· TZVI JASPER
Future of computing takes center stage at CS Expo 2026: Neostalgia
THE Far Eastern University (FEU) Institute of Technology Computer Science community brings research, technology, and innovation together through CS Expo 2026: Neostalgia, a four-day event celebrating student-led research and the possibilities of computing in shaping tomorrow, on Nov. 9 to 12, 2026.
· The Manila Times
Simple bedtime change may help some individuals lose weight, study finds
An NYU study found that falling asleep an hour earlier was tied to 1.3 pounds of weight loss over eight weeks in adults with prediabetes.
· Fox News
NASA unveils $10B Moon base contract as SpaceX, Blue Origin join lunar gold rush
NASA has selected SpaceX, Blue Origin and six other firms to compete for up to $10 billion in contracts to build a permanent Moon base.
· Fox Business
DOST launches new weather tools, facility in Davao del Sur
THE Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-Pagasa) officially launched on October 14, 2026 its newest tools and facility at its station in Brgy. Igpit, Digos City, Davao del Sur.
· The Manila Times
DOST to host International Bamboo Conference in 2027
WITH the growing global demands for bamboo products, the Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI), the country’s premier agency on bamboo research and development, invites bamboo industry stakeholders to join the International Bamboo Congress (IBC) from Sep…
· The Manila Times
Ukraine’s new frontier: how space has become critical to balance of the war
In a war driven by drones and battlefield sensors, access to space is essential. After Starlink speed restrictions and Russian Oreshnik missile strikes, Kyiv is racing to develop its own space capabilitiesFor people in the Russian industrial city of Samara on the banks of the Volga, the first they knew of the Ukrain…
Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program
CAPE CANAVERAL — Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base? NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class that will help grow the Artemis program.
· Associated Press
[World Class] Ewha seeks global edge through women’s leadership, research
Behind each university’s global ambitions are choices about what to preserve, what to develop and where to go next. In “World Class,” The Korea Herald interviews leaders of Korean universities about the strengths they are cultivating and the futures they envision. — Ed. For Ewha Womans University President Lee Hyang…
· Lee Seung-ku
Move over, New York! Miami steals title of America’s rudest city
Miami takes the crown as America's rudest city in a new survey by Manhattan Mental Health Counseling. Number 2 was Las Vegas, followed by Memphis, Oakland and New York City.
· Jeanne Erickson
Cyclist records dangerously close calls with drivers after six deaths
A cyclist urges police to take a tougher stance on intimidating and careless drivers who fail to leave enough space when overtaking.
· Samantha Goerling
Arise, Sir Kev: The league legend who lost his best mate to MND and then set out to eradicate it
Former Great Britain captain Kevin Sinfield has raised $26 million for MND research and support in the past seven years. He’s coming to Australia next year for his next charity run.
· Iain Payten
Want to fly to the moon? Nasa is looking for new astronauts for the Artemis programme
Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base? Nasa is accepting applications for a new astronaut class that will help grow the Artemis programme. Officials announced the news on Saturday during a Kennedy Space Centre air show promoting lunar exploration as well as advances in aviation and technology…
· Associated Press
Quo Vadis, AI? Study Suggests AI Use Makes Us Lazier And Less Intelligent
Quo Vadis, AI? Study Suggests AI Use Makes Us Lazier And Less Intelligent Authored by Walker Larson via The Epoch Times,The Oxford word of the year in 2024 was "brain rot," due to a 230 percent increase in usage of the term between 2023 and 2024. The moniker reflected a collective sense - already on the rise in 2023…
· Tyler Durden
Popular drinks linked to heart attacks, cardiac arrest in young adults: study
New research released by the American Heart Association will be presented at the AHA Scientific Sessions in Chicago, November 6–9, 2026.
· Fox News
The world's longest running science experiment is about to turn 100
The long running science experiment was started by the University of Queensland's first physics professor almost 100 years ago.
· Stephen Clarke
The daily sweet snack that could help with depression in older adults
Depression is something as many as one in three older adults deal with. The good news is that a wholesome treat can lift older folks' spirits, a new study suggests.
· Allie Yang
Motel makeovers are a big trend. This Ibiza-inspired South Coast beauty sets a new bar
A new generation of Australian hotels is redefining the space where design and a sense of place converge.
· Elana Castle
Soros-backed PAC helped sweep ‘woke doctor’ Dems into Congress
A dark-money Soros-backed group helped propel 19 Democratic doctors and scientists -- many whose careers are built on hyper-politicized, identity-driven research -- into Congress, a record number that's expected to shape the nation's health agenda next year.
· Gabrielle Fahmy, Shane Galvin
Thunderstruck: what does the future hold for lightning?
Humans have always been awed by the power and beauty of lightning. How does the experience and understanding of it change in a warming world?In a rock shelter in Kakadu national park in the north of Australia is an image of a being the Bininj people call Namarrkon. His flesh bleached away to reveal the bones beneath…
In defense of feral children
Adults complain and say kids should occupy more space in the world. Then when they do, the world tells them to quiet downOn the Maine island where I live, childhood ends when you’re old enough to catch the 7.15am ferry to school.We live year-round on Peaks Island, a small island accessible only by boat about 3 miles…
Top China university stops using AI to spot absent-minded students after backlash
A top university in China’s eastern Jiangsu province has rolled back a controversial feature of its AI-powered classroom tracking system following fierce public backlash. Students at Nanjing University were recently notified by the university that it would begin using its “smart classroom” system – upgraded over the…
· Dannie Peng
Pakistani astronaut to join China’s next space station mission
The unnamed individual will be the first foreign national to visit China's space station as part of Shenzhou-24 mission.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump vows new US air show will be biggest in the world
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump and NASA on Friday touted plans for a new space and aeronautics industry conference in the United States intended to surpass major air shows in other countries.
· Reuters
Singapore Airlines First Class suites
Singapore Airlines First Class suites have a curved exterior, which “unlocks” space for passengers. Designer Ben Rowan explains.
‘Every person has their luck’: Morocco’s beach metal detectorists
For many, the search is driven less by profit than by the thrill of an unexpected discovery.
Israeli politicians who grew up poor see poverty as a challenge to overcome, not a systemic problem
The study raises a fundamental question for modern democracies: When legislators claim to represent a community because they come from it, how do they actually interpret that shared past?
· JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Israelis in emotional distress are turning to ChatGPT for help, study finds
Unlike psychologists or dedicated digital therapeutics, consumer AI systems carry no clinical mandate and have no recognized safeguards for managing psychological crises.
· JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
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‘Alien-cortical’ mice: Can human brain cells grow inside animals?
Modified mice with human brain cells ignite debates over neurohybrids and the future of cross-species medical research.
· Mariem Bah
Yes, saunas are great – but have you heard of this amazing thing called a bath?
Ever since the ancient Greeks, we’ve suspected that soaking in hot water is good for your health. Now science has proved itAt a time when many of us feel overwhelmed, overstretched and over-reliant on screens, it’s unsurprising that the wellness industry is booming, with spa facilities – saunas in particular – becom…
· Lucy Knight
HKUST president Nancy Ip wins Unesco prize for Alzheimer’s research
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) president Nancy Ip Yuk-yu has been awarded a UN prize for a second time for her “outstanding contributions” in neuroscience, which have enabled the earlier diagnosis and better monitoring of Alzheimer’s disease. Ip was presented with the Unesco-Equatorial Guinea…
· Cannix Yau
Duterte-aligned bets lead governor, mayor preferences — survey
MANILA, Philippines — Candidates aligned with the Duterte family lead Filipino adults' voting preferences for governor and mayor in the 2028 elections, although independent candidates remain competitive and are preferred in the rest of Luzon, a survey by Momentum Research showed.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Trust hard to come by as WA's demersal fishing ban faces scrutiny
Three days of parliamentary hearings have exposed ongoing divisions over fisheries science, management decisions and the ongoing access to fish stocks, with calls for greater transparency.
· Joanna Prendergast
Wool trade shortage sees producers, shearers become wool classers
After four weeks of study in a classroom that is anything but typical, a motley crew of outback students has learnt how to class wool.
· Crispian Yeomans
Moving house seven times in 18 months the reality for many renters
Frances Thiele is one of many essential workers that new research indicates are effectively locked out of Australia's housing market. She's had to move seven times in recent years to secure a rental home.
· Andrew Chounding
Inside the Rams’ secret shadow boxing league that is bringing the team together
Inside the Rams' shadow boxing league, where commissioner Grant Stuard oversees fierce competition, Myles Garrett dominates and teammates build chemistry.
· Michael Duarte