Topic: Science — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-19 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults’ memory — but it may not speed up cognitive decline, according to a new study.
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[2026-04-19 16:15 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order intended to speed upaccess to medical research and treatment based on psychedelic drugs.
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[2026-04-19 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Science] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Breakthrough prize in Life Sciences awarded to team who developed Luxturna therapy, which helped a patient see their child’s face for the first time
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[2026-04-19 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Hundreds of animal rights activists who tried to gain entry Saturday to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin were turned back by police who fired tear gas and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group’s leader.
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[2026-04-19 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Australia imports all of the 10 billion litres of jet fuel it burns every year. (Pexels: Marcus Ireland)
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[2026-04-19 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A-listers came out for the annual “Oscars of science” — the Breakthrough Prize ceremony — on Saturday night where stars and scientists aligned.
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[2026-04-19 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss ZXMOTO’s wins in the WorldSSP class of the Superbike World Championship, and the connection between competition for oil and the space race
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[2026-04-19 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss ZXMOTO’s wins in the WorldSSP class of the Superbike World Championship, and the connection between competition for oil and the space race
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[2026-04-19 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Taking a break from social media may come with real benefits, according to a major new study.Researchers at Stanford University asked about 36,000 Facebook and Instagram users to log off in the weeks leading up to the 2020 US presidential election, and the results showed that their emotional well-being improved.
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[2026-04-19 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The 2026 Breakthrough Prizes, awarded for outstanding contributions in mathematics and science, were presented in Los Angeles on April 18. Celebrity attendees included Anne Hathaway, Gigi Hadid, Salma Hayek, Lily Collins and more. See all the best red carpet looks from the evening by scrolling through the gallery below.
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[2026-04-19 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: An April 2026 housing report by Highland Cabinetry highlights a growing affordability crisis across major American cities, revealing that the true cost of housing goes beyond total price and is better understood through the lens of cost per square foot. By analyzing home prices, rental costs, and average property sizes across 40 large cities, the study shows where Americans are paying the most for the least amount of living space.
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[2026-04-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Singtel] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As AI supercharges cyber threats, a new study reveals seven in 10 Singaporean boardrooms treat cybersecurity as an IT silo
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[2026-04-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As AI supercharges cyber threats, a new study reveals seven in 10 Singaporean boardrooms treat cybersecurity as an IT silo
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[2026-04-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Singles can expect to live off their savings for two weeks less than those in relationships, according to new research. Source: EPA / FRANCK ROBICHON/EPA
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[2026-04-19 08:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Fantasy and other speculative fiction genres have exploded in popularity since 2020. (Supplied: GetCovers)
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[2026-04-19 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The study could help lay the groundwork for personalised health management strategies, revolutionising how societies approach ageing
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[2026-04-19 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The study could help lay the groundwork for personalised health management strategies, revolutionising how societies approach ageing
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[2026-04-19 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Experts have been warning that shark sightings on the Southern California coast are getting more frequent, and insane footage of them swimming inches away from surfers illustrates that danger.
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[2026-04-19 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. (AP) — Hundreds of animal rights activists who tried to gain entry Saturday to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin were turned back by police who fired tear gas and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group’s leader.
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[2026-04-19 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: When Hugo signed up for a project to help him decide if he wanted to study French at GCSE, he had no idea it would lead him to learn Mandarin.
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[2026-04-19 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian lifestyle] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Tomas Telegramma had a platonic chemistry with his colleague Steph Vigilante. But one night as the heaven’s opened, so did his emotional floodgates
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[2026-04-19 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: In the Hallmark Channel movie To Philly With Love, Rebecca Dalton plays Emily, a woman who visits the National Archive in Philadelphia to research some Revolutionary War-era love letters her grandmother left her before she died. As Emily tries to decode some clues buried in the letters she employs the help of the lead archivist, Nate (Stephen Huszar) to help her and the two realize they could learn a thing or two about romance from these 250-year-old letters.
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[2026-04-19 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Nearly 10% of US births in 2023 came from illegal immigrant mothers, according to newly published research.
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[2026-04-19 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — This year’s Lyrid meteor shower is getting a boost thanks to a dim crescent moon. Skywatchers could see 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour soar across the spring sky, according to NASA, when the fiery display peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
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[2026-04-19 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Swedish researchers fed a fake medical diagnosis, along with phony scientific studies, into AI chatbots to see if they would fall for it – and they did.
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[2026-04-19 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Houston, we may have a problem!
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[2026-04-19 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A bipartisan group of NYC pols are urging party-pooping Mayor Zohran Mamdani to throw a ticker-tape parade for the Artemis II astronauts — the first space-travelers that would ride down the Canyon of Heroes since the 1969 moon landing.
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[2026-04-19 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: In this excerpt from “We Are As Gods: A Survival God for the Age of Abundance,” authors Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler explore what it means to be human in a world where technology has granted us seemingly limitless power. If it sometimes seems like humans can play at being God, the real question is how to do it wisely.
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[2026-04-19 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Artificial sweeteners, present in everything from sugar-free snacks to diet sodas, are a staple for many trying to lose weight. But new research suggests the substances could have multigenerational effects, potentially altering metabolism in future generations even without direct consumption.
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[2026-04-18 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: President Trump on Saturday signed an executive order to expedite research into the psychedelic ibogaine – a drug championed by podcaster Joe Rogan – so it can be used to treat PTSD in veterans and traumatic brain injuries.
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[2026-04-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The whole world seems to be writing off the Lakers now.
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[2026-04-18 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AS the nation continues to grapple with the impacts of the current fuel crisis, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is highlighting local innovations that could help ease the country’s reliance on imported fuels.
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[2026-04-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Life and style] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: From wood pulp in ice-cream to peat in portobellos, science has transformed how we dine. Do you know exactly what’s lurking in the grub we eat?
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[2026-04-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Covid, light pollution regulations and faltering global economy affect location and intensity of brightness
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[2026-04-18 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: A recent study headed by Dr. Miguel Guinea and Professor Ran Nathan at Hebrew University has revealed how consistent individual differences in animal behavior - referred to as "animal personality" affect wild animals' responses to the increasing impact of human activities.
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[2026-04-18 18:01 UTC+10:00] [Kae Tempest] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Ten years after his debut novel, the poet and musician has written a follow-up exploring self-discovery and a life lived on the edge. He talks about sexuality, pronouns and drawing strength from the literature he loves
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[2026-04-18 17:45 UTC+10:00] [Discoveries & Inventions] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-04-18 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Birthday of Joseph Goldstein, American biochemist who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1985 for the discovery that human cells have low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors that remove cholesterol from the blood. This led to the development of statin drugs, which significantly reduce the risk of cholesterol-related diseases, notably coronary heart disease.
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[2026-04-18 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: DNA taken from human remains found within a 1,600-year-old burial complex in southeastern Korea reveals that ancient Korean society largely practiced interbreeding and ritual human sacrifice, according to a new study published in Science Advances.
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[2026-04-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Advanced algorithm designed to shadow a diver’s every move could also cut the risk of accidents when undertaking complex underwater tasks
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[2026-04-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Advanced algorithm designed to shadow a diver’s every move could also cut the risk of accidents when undertaking complex underwater tasks
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[2026-04-18 10:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The Israeli public has suffered multiple negative effects on health-related behavior due to the Iran war, according to the results of a study published by the Hebrew University School of Public Policy.
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[2026-04-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: New research says more Australians are open to the idea of multigenerational living amid rising property prices and cost of living pressures. Source: SBS, Getty / Westend61; graphic art by Aaron Hobbs
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[2026-04-18 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The opening of Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum is sparking renewed interest in ancient motifs from brands like Azza Fahmy and Bibi van der Velden
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[2026-04-18 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The opening of Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum is sparking renewed interest in ancient motifs from brands like Azza Fahmy and Bibi van der Velden
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[2026-04-18 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into the mysterious deaths and disappearances of nearly a dozen American scientists with access to some of the nation’s most closely guarded nuclear and space secrets. The cases have fueled online speculation ranging from foreign espionage to a government cover-up of classified UFO research.
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[2026-04-18 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Six in 10 Americans find themselves more curious as the years go by (57%), according to new research.
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[2026-04-18 02:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: As a 10-day ceasefire came into force on Friday 17 April 2026, halting weeks of heavy fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, residents began returning to southern Lebanese cities such as Nabatiyeh to find widespread destruction. Streets were strewn with debris, shattered glass and the remains of damaged buildings after strikes continued until the final hours before the truce.
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[2026-04-18 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By RT newsroom, a team of multi-lingual journalists with over a decade of experience in Russian and international reporting, delivering original research and insights often missing from mainstream coverage
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[2026-04-18 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: New research reveals that common visions arise in the days before death.
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