[2026-03-17 15:24 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Viking fast-tracks US tungsten processing plan with global partner

Snippet: In a significant move to accelerate its US tungsten ambitions, Viking Mines has announced the formal engagement of tier-1 mineral processing specialist Mineral Technologies to spearhead a concept study for its flagship Linka tungsten project in Nevada.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/viking-fast-tracks-us-tungsten-processing-plan-with-global-partner-20260317-p5ofls.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 15:20 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a Taiwanese chemist built an Australian tofu empire

Snippet: Eric Hsu put his chemistry degree to good use, turning his garage-based business into one of Australia’s biggest makers of soy products

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346739/how-taiwanese-chemist-built-australian-tofu-empire

[2026-03-17 15:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AI breakthrough doubles response speed in new study

Snippet: Researchers at Sogang University have developed a technique that can cut the response time of large language models roughly in half, a breakthrough that could improve the efficiency of AI systems that power chatbots and other generative tools.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696174

[2026-03-17 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanwha takes stake in KAI amid space push

Snippet: Hanwha Group has acquired a 4.99 percent stake in Korea Aerospace Industries, Korea’s sole aircraft original equipment manufacturer, strengthening cooperation with the aerospace firm despite ongoing competition.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696169

[2026-03-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese scientists] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and Chile wrap up Atacama Trench mission as US pressure mounts

Snippet: Scientists on Chinese research ship aimed to uncover mysteries of the trench in ‘most ambitious’ deep-sea expedition in the eastern Pacific

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346781/china-and-chile-wrap-atacama-trench-mission-us-pressure-mounts

[2026-03-17 13:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Patient's sex could affect IBS treatment: research

Snippet: While several studies have shown that sex is a significant factor in the presentation of symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, a recent study suggests that microbiota-directed therapies for the disease may also produce sex-specific effects.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696145

[2026-03-17 13:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nearly 1 in 5 Korean science Ph.D.s plan to leave Korea

Snippet: Nearly 1 in 5 newly minted Ph.D.s in natural sciences in South Korea say they are planning to move abroad, raising concerns about a potential outflow of highly trained researchers from key science and technology fields.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696142

[2026-03-17 12:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Center for Islamic Civilization: Mega project for the international community

Snippet: On January 29, 2025, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, offering detailed recommendations to integrate scientific and innovative projects developed by more than 2,000 researchers into its exhibitions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695973

[2026-03-17 12:45 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: The 'loophole' allowing hundreds of thousands of NSW residents to own guns

Snippet: Over 200,000 people are taking advantage of a "loophole" in New South Wales firearms legislation to acquire guns, according to a research group.In many parts of Australia, people are required to prove they have a "genuine reason" to own a gun.In NSW, the overwhelming majority of firearms licence holders state that reason as either hunting or sports shooting, the latter of which only requires the holder to be a paid member of a sports shooting club.READ MORE: Donald Trump says

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-nsw-gun-laws-genuine-reason-loophole/20dbc567-ed46-42e5-8773-070a38b419af

[2026-03-17 11:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Thousands using 'loophole' to own firearms, report claims

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-17/hundreds-of-firearms-owners-use-loophole-new-research-says-nsw/106462894

[2026-03-17 10:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Medicinal cannabis use has exploded, but new research puts benefits in doubt

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/medicinal-cannabis-not-effective-for-depression-anxiety-ptsd/0d89e50d-2753-4e5b-9a5c-33b62179e60e

[2026-03-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Reduced physical activity due to global heating will lead to rise in health issues, study says

Snippet: Researchers project that reduced activity could contribute to half a million additional premature deaths annually by 2050

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/16/reduced-physical-activity-due-to-global-heating-rise-health-issues-study

[2026-03-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The $300 a week medicine Daniel feels better without

Snippet: There is no evidence medicinal cannabis is effective for treating anxiety, depression and PTSD, a new study has found, despite hundreds of thousands of Australians being prescribed the products to treat mental health conditions.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-300-a-week-medicine-daniel-feels-better-without-20260313-p5oa5j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 10:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Israeli businesses help generate more than 20K jobs in California, report reveals — after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s inflammatory remarks

Snippet: Israeli businesses have helped to create more than 20,000 jobs in the Golden State, and generate billions in economic growth, according to a new study released after Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted Israel as an “apartheid state.“

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/us-news/israeli-businesses-help-generate-more-than-20k-jobs-in-california-report-reveals/

[2026-03-17 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Canadian school sparks controversy over ‘no food’ zones to serve Muslim students fasting for Ramadan

Snippet: A school in Canada designated its cafeteria as a “no food space” to support fasting Muslim students during Ramadan — sparking a firestorm online as critics questioned the decree’s fairness.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/world-news/canadian-school-sparks-controversy-over-no-food-zones-to-serve-muslim-students-fasting-for-ramadan/

[2026-03-17 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Plastic Detox’ on Netflix, a Scary, Sometimes Funny Documentary About the Effects of Microplastics on Fertility

Snippet: In my daily-newspaper days we called it “news you can use” – the type of documentaries Netflix occasionally turns out, tackling health, consumerism and other practical realities, e.g., The Plastic Detox. This one is about the dreaded microplastics, which are the subject of much scrutiny by this film’s for-lack-of-a-better-word protagonist, environmental and reproductive epidemiologist Shanna Swan.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/16/the-plastic-detox-documentary-netflix-review/

[2026-03-17 08:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: When ideology can’t stand up to reality: Why Germany is turning back to China

Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635259-germany-china-ideology-reality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-17 08:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635259-germany-china-ideology-reality/

[2026-03-17 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Frozen mouse brains revived from ‘cryosleep’ in a scientific first

Snippet: Put “Alien” on standby — because science may be inching a tiny step closer to real-life cryosleep.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/lifestyle/scientists-revive-frozen-brain-activity-in-cryosleep-leap/

[2026-03-17 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Nvidia announces Vera Rubin Space-1 chip system for orbital AI data centers

Snippet: Nvidia announced the launch of computing platforms for orbital data centers on Monday during its GTC 2026 conference, a highly anticipated next step for artificial intelligence in space.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/nvidia-chips-orbital-data-centers-space-ai.html

[2026-03-17 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Leopard at the gate - DailyNews

Snippet: The University of Peradeniya is more known for its tree-lined outskirts and the academic life under the shadow of the Hantana mountain range. And now, a rare encounter with the wild has reignited debate about human expansion and the shrinking space for wildlife.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/17/features/967962/leopard-at-the-gate/

[2026-03-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Offshore Wind Pre-Feasibility Report presented - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has taken a historic leap toward a green energy revolution with the launch of its first Offshore Wind Pre-Feasibility Report recently at the Energy Ministry, Colombo. This landmark study lays the foundation for achieving the nation’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/17/local/967820/offshore-wind-pre-feasibility-report-presented/

[2026-03-17 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Susantha Mendis heads Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association - DailyNews

Snippet: The Principal of Science College Mount Lavina Susantha Mendis was elected as the President of the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association at the AGM held recently at the Education Ministry. Saman Hettiarachchi of Isipathana College, Colombo, was elected as the Secretary while Sampath Weragoda, Principal of D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo, was elected as the Senior Deputy President.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/17/sports/967661/susantha-mendis-heads-sri-lanka-schools-cricket-association/

[2026-03-17 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Duckworth–Lewis–Stern custodian Prof. Steven Stern in Special Forum on Cricket - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s cricketing and academic communities recently came together for a unique knowledge-sharing experience as world-renowned statistician and custodian of the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) Method, Steven Stern, addressed the audience at a special forum held at the BMICH in Colombo. Organized by Sirus Migration and Education in collaboration with Bond University, the event brought together students, sports enthusiasts, academics, and professionals to explore the science behind one of the most discussed systems in modern cricket.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/17/sports/967668/duckworth-lewis-stern-custodian-prof-steven-stern-in-special-forum-on-cricket/

[2026-03-17 05:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump, power politics, and Russia’s new reality with Washington

Snippet: By Dmitry Trenin, a research professor at the Higher School of Economics and a lead research fellow at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations. He is also a member of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635237-trump-power-politics-and-russia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-17 05:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: By Dmitry Trenin, a research professor at the Higher School of Economics and a lead research fellow at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations. He is also a member of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635237-trump-power-politics-and-russia/

[2026-03-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The ‘gaping hole’ being used to get a gun licence in NSW

Snippet: More than 250,000 people have acquired gun licences in NSW claiming to be hunters or sports shooters, but just a fraction engaged in either activity in the past year, exposing what one research group called a “gaping hole in Australia’s gun laws” that had been exploited by the Bondi terrorists.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/the-gaping-hole-being-used-to-get-a-gun-licence-in-nsw-20260313-p5oa6t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Playhub & Co introduces an elevated family space in Taguig

Snippet: A new family-friendly destination is set to open in Taguig, giving parents another option for meaningful playtime with their children beyond the usual mall stop or indoor playground.Called Playhub & Co, the new space at Forbes Town is being positioned as an interactive environment where children can explore, learn and play, while parents also get a place designed with them in mind.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/playhub-co-introduces-an-elevated-family-space-in-taguig/2300683

[2026-03-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian lifestyle] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: My rookie era: After my panic attacks, woodworking became the one good thing I could count on

Snippet: Limb-severing machinery and loud noises awaited my frayed nerves – yet the workshop became my safe space

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/mar/16/my-rookie-era-wood-woodworking-tools-classes

[2026-03-17 00:39 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Northern Metropolis to streamline land approval process from 9 to 2 months: sources

Snippet: New legislation intended to align with newly unveiled 15th national five-year plan and speed up megaproject development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346791/northern-metropolis-streamline-land-approval-process-9-2-months-sources

[2026-03-17 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mezcal's popularity in the US comes with environmental costs to areas of Mexico where it's produced

Snippet: Production of mezcal in Mexico is booming to meet growing global demand. The boom has both created opportunities for producers and come with environmental costs. One study found that plantations of agave, used to make mezcal, have expanded by more than 400% over the past three decades. (AP Video: Teresa de Miguel)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mezcal-mexico-environment-deforestation-agave-oaxaca-erosion-a53aa9d26d3c3bb3cbd65177c1a91c01

[2026-03-16 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Numbers behind breakthrough in study of whale songs and sounds

Snippet: This photo provided by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution shows a whale off the West Antarctica Peninsula on Jan. 4, 2017. (Tyler Rohr/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/whale-sound-oceans-numbers-3423a9fa0972956428a54f324c1d6c73

[2026-03-16 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Scientists discover oldest known recording of whale song

Snippet: Researchers say the discovery of the oldest known recordings of whale sounds could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ocean-whale-song-recordings-oldest-867e200d248f5d55453797d8b8dcf935

[2026-03-16 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: In Ukraine’s Kharkiv, 20,000 children go underground to study

Snippet: Kharkiv, Ukraine – Maksym Trystapshon takes the subway to work. But the school head teacher and English teacher from Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city that sits only 40km (25 miles) from the Russian border, does not need to leave the subway station to see his students.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/16/in-ukraines-kharkiv-20000-children-go-underground-to-study

[2026-03-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Astronomy] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘A molten, mushy state’: scientists may have found a new type of liquid planet

Snippet: Latest observations of L98-59d, about 35 light years from Earth, suggest it could be different to anything seen before

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/mar/16/a-molten-mushy-state-scientists-may-have-found-a-new-type-of-liquid-planet

[2026-03-16 18:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Oil price surge could hit Korea’s growth, KIET warns

Snippet: SEJONG — A surge in oil prices triggered by the war involving Iran could deal a significant blow to the South Korean economy if the rally persists, given the country’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern crude oil, a state-run research institute warned Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695454

[2026-03-16 18:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung Bioepis, G2GBio partner on long-acting obesity drug development

Snippet: Samsung Bioepis and Epis NexLab, subsidiaries of Samsung Epis Holdings, have signed a joint research and licensing agreement with Korean biotech G2GBio to develop long-acting obesity treatments, the companies said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695402

[2026-03-16 17:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: NC AI leads Korean physical AI push with 'World Foundation Model'

Snippet: NC AI, the artificial intelligence subsidiary of NCSoft, said Monday it has demonstrated its “World Foundation Model,” highlighting its research infrastructure and positioning the technology as a potential “K-World Model” for Korea’s AI ecosystem.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695353

[2026-03-16 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Homicide squad called in over grim highway find in Victoria's west

Snippet: Roads were closed around Jung following the discovery of a body. (ABC News: Tamara Clark)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-16/jung-death-police-investigation-western-victoria/106461262

[2026-03-16 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman uses AI-generated man to lecture on respecting science, rejecting superstition

Snippet: Non-existent retired professor who ‘lectures’ on parent-child relationships gathers online support from 200,000 followers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346320/china-woman-uses-ai-generated-man-lecture-respecting-science-rejecting-superstition

[2026-03-16 16:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 60% of Korea’s diet pill users aren't obese: report

Snippet: South Korea’s social preference for slim body types has led many people who are not medically obese to take diet pills, with such users accounting for nearly 60 percent of diet pill takers in the country, according to a report released Monday by a state research institute.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695300

[2026-03-16 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: One in five NSW waterways has severe microplastic contamination, study finds

Snippet: Topic:Water Pollution

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-16/nsw-estuaries-microplastics-report/106458862

[2026-03-16 15:52 UTC+10:00] [Pushpan Murugiah] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s government accused of using law to silence critics

Snippet: Civil society groups say an investigation into an alleged plot to topple the government risks shrinking civic space

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3346706/malaysias-government-accused-using-law-silence-critics

[2026-03-16 15:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 6 hours on screens, 1 hour outdoors: teens shrug, parents worry

Snippet: South Korea’s high school students log about six hours of screentime a day on average, while devoting just over an hour to outdoor activities, revealing a significant imbalance in daily physical activity, according to a state research report.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695212

[2026-03-16 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: New rock monitor lizard species reveal remarkable evolutionary story

Snippet: Topic:Scientific Research

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-16/new-rock-monitor-species-north-queensland-savanna/106459522

[2026-03-16 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Things ‘I do not like’ led me to quit US for Hong Kong, top mathematician says

Snippet: The academic also says he is motivated by his vision to make Asia an intellectual powerhouse for science and learning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346664/things-i-do-not-drove-me-quit-us-hong-kong-top-mathematician-ngo-bao-chau

[2026-03-16 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Singapore Management University Launches New Brand Campaign to Support SMU2030 Ambitions

Snippet: "Bold Ideas, Big Impact" campaign spotlights SMU's focus on creating meaningful, measurable impact through education, research and partnerships

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695185

[2026-03-16 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Sharks heading to San Diego: LIU scores March Madness matchup with top-seed Arizona

Snippet: An unassuming lecture hall at Long Island University, typically reserved for Tuesday’s biology class, more closely resembled an active volcano on Selection Sunday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/15/sports/liu-sharks-score-march-madness-matchup-with-top-seed-arizona-in-san-diego/

[2026-03-16 11:01 UTC+10:00] [Children] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Little liars: babies younger than one practise deceit, study suggests

Snippet: Pretending not to hear parents or hiding toys are among children’s early ploys, while by age of three they may be telling lies such as ‘a ghost ate the chocolate’, research finds

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/16/little-liars-babies-younger-than-one-practise-deceit-study-suggests

[2026-03-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Hopes for new ulcerative colitis treatments after gene mutation identified

Snippet: Inflammatory bowel diseases are chronic and invisible and, for many who have them, extremely isolating. (Pexels: Sora Shimazaki)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-16/qld-gene-mutation-study-ulcerative-colitis-link/106450482