[2026-03-05 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Space start-up that launched NASA rockets from NT folds, owing government $5m

Snippet: By Roxanne Fitzgerald

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-05/equatorial-launch-australia-in-liquidation-nt-government-debt/106414644

[2026-03-05 14:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Sea is higher than we thought: study

Snippet: Climate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought because of mistaken research assumptions on how high coastal waters already are, a new study said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687693

[2026-03-05 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Failure to launch: Japan’s Space One aborts Kairos flight after lift-off

Snippet: The start-up has so far had three failed launches in its attempt to become the first Japanese private entity to put a satellite into orbit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3345501/failure-launch-japans-space-one-aborts-kairos-flight-after-lift

[2026-03-05 13:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: F1 teams predict new car designs will cause 'chaos' in Melbourne

Snippet: New cars for the upcoming F1 season were being tested in February by drivers, including Australian Oscar Piastri, on a Bahrain track. (Getty Images: Steven Tee)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-03-05/science-behind-2026-f1-car-designs-and-regulations/106327216

[2026-03-05 11:01 UTC+10:00] [Young people] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Binge drinking rises sharply among gen Z in their early 20s

Snippet: Research challenges idea of ‘generation sensible’ as alcohol and drug use increase after teenage years

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/05/gen-z-binge-drinking-triples-since-teens

[2026-03-05 10:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Can Ozempic, Mounjaro and other GLP-1 drugs fight addiction? Study finds links

Snippet: The injectable drug Ozempic in Houston on July 1, 2023. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ozempic-mounjaro-glp1-addiction-c74683839a5196cc679d8008ba619451

[2026-03-05 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Laser weapons deployed in Operation Epic Fury, as Space Force stops Iran’s missiles in their tracks

Snippet: Iranian weapon debris, blown to pieces or mechanically crippled, keeps dropping from the Middle East sky.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/world-news/how-us-space-force-stops-irans-missiles-in-their-tracks/

[2026-03-05 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Peking University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s anti-corruption drive in academia is vital to its science and tech ambitions

Snippet: Ahead of country’s annual ‘two sessions’ meetings, scientists urge more institutionalised and effective mechanisms to curb abuses of power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345414/why-chinas-anti-corruption-drive-academia-vital-its-science-and-tech-ambitions

[2026-03-05 08:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says at consumer protection trial that he resisted censoring platforms

Snippet: SANTA FE, New Mexico — Jurors in a bellwether trial about the impacts of social media on teenagers and children on Wednesday watched a deposition of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that explores what the architects of Facebook and Instagram knew from internal research about the negative experiences by young users and how the company responded since its early years.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/05/world/meta-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-says-at-consumer-protection-trial-that-he-resisted-censoring-platforms/2293571

[2026-03-05 08:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bellwether trial examines Facebook and Instagram's internal research on young users

Snippet: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg leaves after testifying in a landmark trial over whether social media platforms deliberately addict and harm children, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/meta-new-mexico-lawsuit-f75a782b4ec7526a813f146416226ef8

[2026-03-05 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tens of millions more may be at risk amid rising sea levels, study finds

Snippet: Climate change’s rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought because of mistaken research assumptions on how high coastal waters already are, a new study said.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/world-news/tens-of-millions-more-may-be-at-risk-amid-rising-sea-levels-study-finds/

[2026-03-05 07:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 33 anti-Israel protesters get slap on the wrist for causing $1M in damage to University of Washington science building

Snippet: Nearly three dozen anti-Israel protesters who allegedly stormed and destroyed a science building at the University of Washington are finally facing charges — but they were only slapped with misdemeanor trespassing despite causing $1 million in damages.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/33-anti-israel-protesters-get-slap-on-the-wrist-for-causing-1m-in-damage-to-university-of-washington/

[2026-03-05 07:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: San Francisco will take ‘124 years’ to fix housing armageddon despite sweeping YIMBY initiatives

Snippet: Not a single San Francisco resident alive today will see the city fix its housing crisis, a new study suggested.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/san-francisco-will-take-124-years-to-fix-housing-armageddon-despite-sweeping-yimby-initiatives/

[2026-03-05 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Study finds number of moles on children's bodies halved in 25 years

Snippet: A new study has found the number of moles found on children's bodies has almost halved in the past 25 years. (Cancer Council Victoria)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-05/children-moles-melanoma-almost-half-25-years/106411542

[2026-03-05 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President leads high-level discussion to study potential impact of war on SL’s economy - DailyNews

Snippet: A discussion was held yesterday (04) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to examine the potential impact of the current war situation in the Middle East on Sri Lanka’s economy and to identify the urgent measures required to manage it effectively.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/05/local/961626/president-leads-high-level-discussion-to-study-potential-impact-of-war-on-sls-economy/

[2026-03-05 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California teen at center of FBI terror probe over his chemistry set speaks out: ‘Personal battle’

Snippet: An Orange County teenager whose home science experiments sparked a three-day FBI probe has insisted it is all a misunderstanding and that he was trying to find a cure for cancer.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/oc-teen-at-center-of-fbi-terror-probe-over-experiments-speaks-out/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Strengthening Social Protection: Cambodia Studies Philippine Legal Frameworks

Snippet: THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday welcomed officials from the Royal Government of Cambodia for a study tour on the Philippines’ legal and institutional frameworks for strengthening the social service workforce.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/05/news/national/strengthening-social-protection-cambodia-studies-philippine-legal-frameworks/2293374

[2026-03-05 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sun drying innovation gains ground at 2026 National Summit

Snippet: THE 2026 National Sun Drying Tray Summit and Presentation of Accomplishments gathered science leaders, regional implementers and technology partners at La Breza Hotel in Quezon City from Feb. 24-26.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/05/tmt-newswire/sun-drying-innovation-gains-ground-at-2026-national-summit/2292917

[2026-03-05 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Adorable photos show 109-year-old tortoise undergoing advanced scans for health scare

Snippet: A 109-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise had advanced medical scans after keepers at an Australian zoo noticed neck swelling and breathing changes.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/science/109-year-old-tortoise-undergoes-advanced-scans-for-health-scare/

[2026-03-05 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Study says millions more are exposed to rising seas than thought

Snippet: Dilrukshan Kumara looks at the ocean as he stands by the remains of his family’s home in Iranawila, Sri Lanka, June 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sea-level-rise-climate-change-flooding-warming-59bb59d2fe839224a10bd28d604b5d95

[2026-03-05 03:00 UTC+10:00] [Oceans] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Global sea levels have been underestimated due to poor modelling, research suggests

Snippet: Analysis shows average levels are 30cm higher than thought, and up to 150cm in south-east Asia and Indo-Pacific

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/04/global-sea-levels-underestimated-poor-modelling-research

[2026-03-05 02:55 UTC+10:00] [Claude] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Two sessions’, two paths: China prioritises AI integration amid US tech rivalry

Snippet: Beijing’s open-source push in focus ahead of annual legislative meeting and coming five-year plan, as Washington chooses different approach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345440/two-sessions-two-paths-china-prioritises-ai-integration-amid-us-tech-rivalry

[2026-03-05 02:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Archaeologist believes he discovered lost burial site of legendary ruler: ‘This is rare’

Snippet: An independent researcher believes he’s discovered a legendary ruler’s burial site — a find that could be the first monumental Viking ship burial identified in England.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/science/archaeologist-believes-he-found-legendary-viking-rulers-lost-grave-in-remote-spot/

[2026-03-05 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Deadliest Catch’ to resume filming days after Todd Meadows died in ‘treacherous’ conditions at sea

Snippet: Discovery Channel cameras will pick back up to capture the aftermath of “Deadliest Catch” star Todd Meadows’ tragic death, Page Six is told.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/04/entertainment/deadliest-catch-to-resume-filming-days-after-todd-meadows-died-in-treacherous-conditions-at-sea/

[2026-03-05 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: nubia Neo 5 Series Launches at MWC Barcelona 2026 with the Only Built-in Fan in its Class

Snippet: BARCELONA, Spain, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- nubia unveiled its revolutionary nubia Neo 5 series at MWC Barcelona 2026, led by nubia Neo 5 GT - the only device in its class featuring a built-in fan and a completely flat design, alongside the more accessible nubia Neo 5 and nubia Neo 5 Max boasting a 7.5-inch large display.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687172

[2026-03-05 01:36 UTC+10:00] [AI Mode] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba recruits Google DeepMind contributor to join Qwen AI team, sources say

Snippet: Zhou Hao to join as head of post-training research, sources say, as technical lead Lin Junyang departs in reshuffle

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3345471/alibaba-recruits-google-deepmind-contributor-join-qwen-ai-team-sources-say

[2026-03-05 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Sichuan Observer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China team’s space laser breakthrough takes communication speeds to high orbit

Snippet: Experiment sustains uninterrupted high-speed data transmission between satellite and Earth for more than three hours, team reports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345369/china-teams-space-laser-breakthrough-takes-communication-speeds-high-orbit

[2026-03-04 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: UK will no longer issue study visas to nationals from Cameroon, Sudan, Myanmar and Afghanistan

Snippet: Nationals from Cameroon, Sudan, Myanmar and Afghanistan will no longer be eligible for UK study visas, the British government announced on Tuesday.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/uk-will-no-longer-issue-study-visas-to-nationals-from-cameroon-sudan-myanmar-and-afghanist/

[2026-03-04 21:35 UTC+10:00] [Cricket] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Spin | Going for gold? Why China’s female cricketers may benefit from Olympic aim

Snippet: The Cricket Research Network was told how the sport is perceived in China and why the women’s side is seen as the national team

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/04/going-for-gold-why-chinas-female-cricketers-may-benefit-from-olympic-aim

[2026-03-04 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Roscosmos Finishes Repairs to Damaged Baikonur Launchpad

Snippet: Russia’s space agency Roscosmos said Tuesday that it completed repairs to its launchpad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, three months after the site was damaged during a rocket launch.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/04/roscosmos-finishes-repairs-to-damaged-baikonur-launchpad-a92112

[2026-03-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for March 6-9

Snippet: Celebrate International Women’s Day with unDer Lab’s scientific cocktails, Jin Bo Law Skybar’s city-inspired menu, and women bartenders’ star turns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345389/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-6-9

[2026-03-04 20:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Polar scientist calls for Korea to boost Arctic activities

Snippet: Kim Yea-dong, pioneer of polar research in Korea, discusses challenges of Earth's coldest regions

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687116

[2026-03-04 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Did Kuwait really shoot down three F-15s?

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

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633656-did-kuwait-shoot-down-f15/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-04 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Seniors over 80 who eat specific diet may be less likely to reach 100 years old

Snippet: Older adults who avoid meat in their golden years may be less likely to reach age 100 than their meat-eating counterparts, new research suggests.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/health/research-suggests-seniors-over-80-who-eat-specific-diet-may-be-less-likely-to-reach-100-years-old/

[2026-03-04 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: US struck nearly 2K Iranian targets in first 100 hours of Operation Epic Fury: ‘24/7 … from seabed to space and cyberspace’

Snippet: More than 50,000 American troops have been deployed as part of the US’ Operation Epic Fury that has already eliminated 2,000 targets, according to US Navy Adm. Brad Cooper.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/world-news/us-operation-epic-fury-struck-2k-iran-targets-in-first-100-hours/

[2026-03-04 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Palladium Global Science Award 2026 opens submissions for new palladium applications

Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Palladium Global Science Award announced the launch of the second edition of its international scientific competition for new palladium applications, with a prize fund of $350,000. Submissions are open from 2 March to 31 July 2026 at palladiumaward.com.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687012

[2026-03-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Art and design] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘He paints phalluses the way others paint landscapes’: the disturbing genius of erotica pioneer Félicien Rops

Snippet: A new exhibition at Kunsthaus Zurich revisits the Belgian artist whose wild women of the demimonde scandalised the belle epoque – and still shock audiences today

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/mar/04/laboratory-of-lust-exhibition-kunsthaus-zurich-felicien-rops

[2026-03-04 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Unhealthy air quality reported in Colombo and several urban areas - DailyNews

Snippet: Air quality in several urban areas across Sri Lanka has reached unhealthy levels over the past 24 hours, according to the latest data from the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/local/961160/unhealthy-air-quality-reported-in-colombo-and-several-urban-areas/

[2026-03-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Science: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Nearly all advanced nations are part of a defence pact. Will China try to join?International regime controls defence tech exports but a push for self-reliance has seen Chinese weaponry surpass that of Western nations.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science

[2026-03-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 75% cost cut: China unveils world’s first fixed-wing drone made of bamboo fibre

Snippet: In addition to drones, the material holds potential in new energy vehicles, marine equipment, satellites and spacecraft

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345351/75-cost-cut-china-unveils-worlds-first-fixed-wing-drone-made-bamboo-fibre

[2026-03-04 16:33 UTC+10:00] [Global Affairs] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Rappler

Title: Yoshua Bengio, Maria Ressa to co-chair UN’s AI panel

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/global-affairs/maria-ressa-yoshua-bengio-un-independent-international-scientific-panel-ai/

[2026-03-04 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ukraine war likely to shape North Korean drone development: report

Snippet: North Korean military forces are gaining unprecedented experience in uncrewed aerial warfare through the ongoing war in Ukraine, exposure that is likely to influence Pyongyang’s future drone development and production, according to a new analysis by a Washington-based research group.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686840

[2026-03-04 15:48 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Great Southern chases platinum group elements with deep WA drilling

Snippet: Great Southern Mining is probing deep at its East Laverton project in Western Australia, kicking off government co-funded diamond drilling to target a platinum group elements (PGE’s) discovery.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/great-southern-chases-platinum-group-elements-with-deep-wa-drilling-20260304-p5o7it.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: MGI Tech Announces Acquisition of STOmics and CycloneSEQ to Deliver Integrated Long-Read, Short-Read and Spatial Omics Solutions

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MGI Tech Co., Ltd. ("MGI"), a company dedicated to developing core tools and technologies that drive innovation in the life sciences, today announced the acquisition of STOmics and CycloneSEQ. It marks a significant milestone in MGI's "SEQALL+GLI+Omics" strategy, positioning the company as the world's only manufacturer of core life science tools spanning short-read sequencing, long-read nanopore sequencing, generative lab intelligence and spatial omics technologies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686743

[2026-03-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Manufacturing talent boom? Why China’s smartest students are factory-bound

Snippet: As some of the country’s brightest minds enter traditional industrial sectors as manufacturing loses its blue-collar stigma

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3345299/manufacturing-talent-boom-why-chinas-smartest-students-are-factory-bound

[2026-03-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Giants release Bobby Okereke to free up $9 million in salary cap space

Snippet: Get texts from Paul Schwartz with all the latest Giants news and insights, exclusive to Sports+ subscribers.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/03/sports/giants-release-bobby-okereke-to-free-up-9m-in-salary-cap-space/

[2026-03-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Health | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Want to feel happier? Watch Spirited Away or play Zelda, new study saysStudio Ghibli films and games such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can boost calm, purpose and happiness, a new study suggests.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health

[2026-03-04 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Tongyu Showcases Integrated Air-Ground-Space Full-Scenario Solutions at MWC 2026, Shaping a Smart and Green Future

Snippet: BARCELONA, Spain, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tongyu Communication, a global leader in antenna and RF solutions, comprehensively presented its multi-dimensional communication technology innovations covering terrestrial, aerial, and space domains at the 2026 World Mobile Congress (MWC Barcelona) under the theme "Intelligent Connectivity, Greening the Future."

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686667

[2026-03-04 13:01 UTC+10:00] [The moon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Timelapse vision of rare blood moon lunar eclipse in New Zealand – video

Snippet: A rare total lunar eclipse on Tuesday night resulted in a spectacular blood moon, captured by Josh Aoraki from the Te Whatu Stardome in Auckland

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/video/2026/mar/04/blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-timelapse

[2026-03-04 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: UK to end study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Sudan students

Snippet: ⁠The United Kingdom says it will end study visas for students from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, and work visas for Afghans, amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment ⁠in the country.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/4/uk-to-end-study-visas-for-myanmar-afghanistan-cameroon-sudan-students