[2026-02-27 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Study finds North American bird populations keep dropping

Snippet: A mourning dove perches on a tree Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Milford, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/birds-losses-faster-climate-change-agriculture-8cf053bda9dad4fe2dd5a1c7048b6d39

[2026-02-27 06:01 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The life expectancy gap in two Brisbane suburbs is 15 years. Despite being 1.6km away

Snippet: Women living in the Brisbane suburb of Murarrie are dying 15 years younger than those in neighbouring Cannon Hill, according to new research mapping health outcomes across the city.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/the-life-expectancy-gap-in-two-brisbane-suburbs-is-15-years-despite-being-1-6km-away-20260225-p5o5dn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-27 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Neanderthals] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Research suggests mating direction bias between Neanderthals and humans

Snippet: Scientists say DNA evidence indicates male Neanderthals and human females interbred more often than opposite

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/feb/26/male-neanderthals-human-females-mating-research-dna-genetics

[2026-02-27 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOST, PSU launch country’s first Asin R&D Center in Binmaley

Snippet: THE country’s first Asin (Salt) Research and Development (R&D) Center was launched at the Pangasinan State University (PSU) Binmaley Campus on Feb. 17 during the 2026 Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week in the Ilocos Region.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/tmt-newswire/dost-psu-launch-countrys-first-asin-rd-center-in-binmaley/2285762

[2026-02-27 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Carlo Aquino and Bela Padilla return to what they do best

Snippet: Chemistry is the easiest thing to talk about and the hardest thing to fake. You can rehearse lines, block scenes, polish a look, or even time a pause. But when two actors truly click, the camera doesn’t “capture” it — it simply bears witness.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/carlo-aquino-and-bela-padilla-return-to-what-they-do-best/2286020

[2026-02-27 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH, Asean+3 must increase regional cooperation for continued growth, resiliency – AMRO CEO

Snippet: THE Philippines and the Asean region are poised for stable growth in the upcoming years. In order to sustain this, both must rise to the challenges in the complex global and geopolitical trends that shape its current economy. This was elucidated by Yasuto Watanabe, director and CEO of the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), during The Manila Times economic forum on Feb.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/supplements/ph-asean3-must-increase-regional-cooperation-for-continued-growth-resiliency-amro-ceo/2285831

[2026-02-27 02:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Laurent Vinatier Studied Russia. Then the Country Imprisoned Him.

Snippet: When Laurent Vinatier was a young man, he ventured to Russia seeking danger and self-discovery.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/26/laurent-vinatier-studied-russia-then-the-country-imprisoned-him-a91971

[2026-02-27 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Top AIs deploy nukes in 95% of war game simulations – study

Snippet: Leading artificial intelligence models chose to deploy nuclear weapons in 95% of simulated geopolitical crises, according to a recent study published by King’s College London, raising concerns about the growing role of AI in military decision-making.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633086-ai-nuke-war-simulation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-27 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Top AIs deploy nukes in 95% of war game simulations – study

Snippet: Leading artificial intelligence models chose to deploy nuclear weapons in 95% of simulated geopolitical crises, according to a recent study published by King’s College London, raising concerns about the growing role of AI in military decision-making.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633086-ai-nuke-war-simulation/

[2026-02-27 02:03 UTC+10:00] [London] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Plan to pedestrianise London’s Oxford Street given official go-ahead

Snippet: Sadiq Khan promises to create ‘world-leading urban space’, with remaining traffic removed this summer

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/26/plan-to-pedestrianise-london-oxford-street-given-official-go-ahead

[2026-02-27 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it

Snippet: CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts — Suno CEO Mikey Shulman pulls up a chair to the recording studio desk where a research scientist at his artificial intelligence company is creating a new song.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/business/sunday-business-it/ai-song-generator-startups-suno-and-udio-angered-the-music-industry-now-theyre-hoping-to-join-it/2286095

[2026-02-27 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Fiction] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: On Not Climbing Mountains by Claire Thomas review – impressive, for a patient reader

Snippet: This ambitious novel follows a grieving woman who distracts herself with research on famous names who had connections to Switzerland

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/27/on-not-climbing-mountains-claire-thomas-book-review

[2026-02-27 01:00 UTC+10:00] [ChatGPT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Unbelievably dangerous’: experts sound alarm after ChatGPT Health fails to recognise medical emergencies

Snippet: Study finds ChatGPT Health did not recommend a hospital visit when medically necessary in more than half of cases

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/26/chatgpt-health-fails-recognise-medical-emergencies

[2026-02-27 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Flat Despite Blowout Nvidia Earnings

Snippet: US equity futures managed to erase overnight losses and were trading flat after Nvidia and Salesforce failed to assuage fears about an overheated AI economy while traders awaited color from today's round of US / Iran talks. As of 8:00am S&P futures were unchanged and nasdaq futures were down 0.1%, with NVDA up 1% premarket but well off overnight highs after its earnings report and guidance smashed expectations while CEO Jensen Huang talked about “exponentially” growing computing demand and “skyrocketing”

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-flat-despite-blowout-nvidia-earnings

[2026-02-26 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: First writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thought

Snippet: The history of writing down thoughts and feelings could be tens of thousands of years older than previously believed, surprising archaeologists who made the discovery.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgknj7yyv2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-26 22:50 UTC+10:00] [Explainers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: What is NAICRI, the gov’t program seeking to harmonize the Philippines’ AI efforts?

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/national-artificial-intelligence-center-research-innovation-dost-launch/

[2026-02-26 22:39 UTC+10:00] [Weight-loss drugs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: New GLP-1 pill helps patients lose up to 8% of body weight, trial shows

Snippet: Orforglipron led to greater weight loss than semaglutide tablets and could offer more effective oral alternative to jabs

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/feb/26/new-glp1-pill-patients-lose-weight-trial

[2026-02-26 21:36 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Aussie beach dug up after family's incredible discovery

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/twentymillionyearold-whale-fossil-excavated-from-victorian-beach-after-familys-rare-find/1c010c06-47b4-43fc-b14f-69b62aefd46a

[2026-02-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: SEC, Big Ten study says pooling TV rights would generate less revenue

Snippet: Big Ten Conference commissioner Tony Petitti speaks during a news conference after meetings between the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten Conference, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV,File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sec-big-ten-media-rights-cody-campbell-cf3811033efbec089d656b6b623e540b

[2026-02-26 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Father of graphene’ Andre Geim leaves Britain for chair professorship at HKUBritish Nobel laureate who has kept close ties with Chinese researchers, says he is drawn to Hong Kong’s distinctive East-West synergy.

Snippet: British Nobel laureate who has kept close ties with Chinese researchers, says he is drawn to Hong Kong’s distinctive East-West synergy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3344703/father-graphene-andre-geim-leaves-britain-chair-professorship-hku

[2026-02-26 17:12 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Major WA fishing ban primed for probe after Greens support

Snippet: A controversial fishing ban covering a huge swathe of Western Australia’s coast will likely be probed by parliament after the Greens threw their support behind an inquiry which could drill into the disputed science backing the restrictions.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/major-wa-fishing-ban-primed-for-probe-after-greens-support-20260226-p5o5sn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-26 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'Pavane' stars talk chemistry behind an unlikely romance

Snippet: Moon Sang-min and Go Ah-sung on Netflix's subtle romance, work behind its silence

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683121

[2026-02-26 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: VOA Africa

Title: science-technology

Snippet: XS SM MD LG

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/z/621

[2026-02-26 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: VOA Africa

Title: Science in a Minute

Snippet: XS SM MD LG

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/z/7551

[2026-02-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China team unveils 3D printing leap, creates solid structure in under 1 second

Snippet: Showing broad applicability, researchers use biocompatible materials to make helical tubes and branched structures mimicking blood vessels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3344554/quick-blink-chinese-scientists-unveil-3d-printing-under-second

[2026-02-26 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hyundai Rotem CEO elected as head of space technology association

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Yonhap) -- Lee Yong-bae, chief executive officer (CEO) of Hyundai Rotem Co., was elected Thursday as the head of the Korea Association for Space Technology Promotion, the association said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260226001700320

[2026-02-26 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lotte chairman awarded honorary doctorate degree from KAIST

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Yonhap) -- Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin has received an honorary doctorate degree from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in recognition of his contributions to industrial innovation and sustainable social value creation, the group said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260226002900320

[2026-02-26 11:30 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: David has a plan to use every precious square metre of Sydney’s space

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/david-has-a-plan-to-use-every-precious-square-metre-of-sydney-s-space-20260117-p5nuph.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-26 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How strong was the moon's magnetic field? Old Apollo rocks shed new light

Snippet: A full moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in the early hours of Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (Sam Lott/NASA via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/moon-apollo-magnetic-field-nasa-00eabdfa6a5bccd3f80da0a0279b21a2

[2026-02-26 11:01 UTC+10:00] [Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘These books are pushing boundaries’: winners of £30,000 Inclusive Books for Children awards announced

Snippet: Supa Nova by Chanté Timothy, a graphic novel about a young Black girl with a love for science, won the children’s fiction category and inaugural children’s choice prize

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/26/inclusive-books-for-children-awards-winners-supa-nova-chante-timothy

[2026-02-26 09:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: CT scans unlock secrets of mummified Inca children ritually sacrificed over 500 years ago - study

Snippet: Note: This article discusses the killing and sacrifice of children and may be disturbing to some.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-887912

[2026-02-26 09:50 UTC+10:00] [Indigenous Australians] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘It’s a horrible feeling’: Loma Bropho has been unable to find a secure home for her six children for two years

Snippet: One in eight low-income Indigenous households have unmet housing needs, the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute has found

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/26/australia-indigenous-housing-system-report-ntwnfb

[2026-02-26 09:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Meet Britain's oldest Northerner: The ‘Ossick Lass' buried over 11,000 years ago - study

Snippet: Human remains buried over 11,000 years ago in Heaning Wood Bone Cave, Cumbria, north-west England, have been identified by researchers as those of a young girl, making her the earliest known human found that far north in Britain.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-887922

[2026-02-26 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The 'common' AI-related crimes Australians fear most

Snippet: More than half of Australians say they have concerns about the potential for artificial intelligence to cause harm or enable crime. (Supplied: Google)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-26/australians-fear-ai-related-crime-deepfakes-hacks-study-shows/106381232

[2026-02-26 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: SpaceX Official Reveals New Details About Next-Gen Cell Service

Snippet: SpaceX satellite policy lead Udrivolf Pica told participants in the International Telecommunication Union Space Connect webcast about the next-generation Starlink direct-to-device cellular service for smartphones. The revelation of the new service follows SpaceX's October 2025 U.S. trademark filing for "STARLINK MOBILE" and comes as Elon Musk has recently hinted at Starlink mobile ambitions.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/spacex-official-reveals-new-details-about-next-gen-cell-service

[2026-02-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: NASA's Fincke reveals he was ailing astronaut on space station

Snippet: In his image provided by NASA, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke is helped out of the SpaceX Crew-11 capsule after they re-entered the Earth in a middle-of-the-night splashdown near San Diego, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (Bill Ingalls/NASA via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nasa-sick-astronaut-space-station-evacuation-a02ef6878b294e4e3d46dd821a8daebf

[2026-02-26 06:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fire ant eradication attempts may be helping the invaders, study finds

Snippet: Current attempts to eradicate invasive fire ants are wasting money and might actually help them spread, according to a new study.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/fire-ant-eradication-attempts-may-be-helping-the-invaders-study-finds-20260224-p5o52v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-26 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The journey comes home: Ice Seguerra live at New Frontier Theater in Cubao

Snippet: THIS Friday, February 27, acclaimed singer-songwriter and actor Ice Seguerra returns to a stage that has long been part of his story. It is a return to a space that once marked major milestones, now reclaimed as a stage for reflection, gratitude and evolution.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/tmt-newswire/the-journey-comes-home-ice-seguerra-live-at-new-frontier-theater-in-cubao/2284920

[2026-02-26 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds

Snippet: Sperm quality is highest in the summer and lowest in the winter, according to a new study.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crl45x52ejgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-26 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOST, Caoagdan explore innovation support for coconut, cattle industries in Cotabato

Snippet: THROUGH the Department of Science and Technology-Region 12 (DOST Soccsksargen), Second District of Cotabato representative and member of the House Committee on Science and Technology Rudy Caoagdan paid a courtesy visit to the DOST Central Office in Bicutan, Taguig, to explore science-driven opportunities that can accelerate agricultural and industrial development in his district.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/tmt-newswire/dost-caoagdanexplore-innovation-support-for-coconut-cattle-industries-in-cotabato/2284697

[2026-02-26 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ateneo Chemistry Olympiad promotes and learns chemistry beyond the classroom

Snippet: THE Ateneo Chemistry Olympiad (AChO) is a nationwide chemistry competition open to high school students from across the Philippines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/tmt-newswire/ateneo-chemistry-olympiad-promotes-and-learns-chemistry-beyond-the-classroom/2284690

[2026-02-26 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Why do sneakers squeak on basketball courts? Science has an answer

Snippet: The tassels on Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving wave as he participates during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals against the Boston Celtics, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/basketball-shoes-sneakers-squeak-grip-nba-808e5f51a548dca6281f03a560ef1b0f

[2026-02-26 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: NASA moves Artemis moon rocket off the launch pad

Snippet: Esta imagen proporcionada por la NASA muestra el cohete lunar de la NASA en la plataforma del Centro Espacial Kennedy en Florida el jueves 19 de febrero de 2026. (NASA vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nasa-artemis-moon-rocket-c3c113b047896ac0565b358704e9d30b

[2026-02-26 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ritalin use, sleep quality, NAPLAN: How eSafety watchdog will know if the social media ban has worked

Snippet: The medical and education records of more than 4000 children aged 10 to 16 will be monitored for more than two years as part of a major study evaluating the impact of Australia’s world-first under-16s social media ban on young people and their families.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/ritalin-use-sleep-quality-naplan-how-esafety-watchdog-will-know-if-the-social-media-ban-has-worked-20260225-p5o5gb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-26 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Drugs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ayahuasca psychedelic DMT shows promise as depression therapy

Snippet: Study finds participants saw reduction in depressive symptoms as researchers welcome ‘promising’ results

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/feb/25/ayahuasca-component-dmt-psychedelic

[2026-02-26 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Waste] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Toxic waste from screens ends up in endangered dolphins, study finds

Snippet: Gene-altering chemicals found in humpback dolphins and finless porpoises, raising alarm they may end up in human food chain

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/25/toxic-waste-from-screens-ends-up-in-endangered-dolphins-study-finds

[2026-02-26 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Suicide lawsuit against China-born scientist Jane Wu’s US university to proceedCounty judge says the family’s key claims are strong enough for the case to continue.

Snippet: County judge says the family’s key claims are strong enough for the case to continue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3344623/suicide-lawsuit-against-china-born-scientist-jane-wus-us-university-proceed

[2026-02-25 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Spacecraft Builder That Beats Big Defense Primes On Cost And Speed: Here's How To Profit

Snippet: Provided continued AI disruption, indiscriminate software stock selling, and credit market risks do not trigger a broader risk-off market event in the coming weeks or months, a June SpaceX IPO could become the bedrock for the grand reopening of the IPO market. The second-order effects of a SpaceX IPO would be improved sentiment toward AI companies going public and potentially a serious investor appetite for the low-Earth-orbit space industry.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/spacecraft-builder-beats-big-defense-primes-cost-and-speed-heres-how-profit

[2026-02-25 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU’s tech ban; China’s mysterious Nantianmen project: 7 science highlightsFrom a leading biologist leaving US for China to a semiconductor breakthrough, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Snippet: From a leading biologist leaving US for China to a semiconductor breakthrough, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3344560/eus-tech-ban-chinas-mysterious-nantianmen-project-7-science-highlights

[2026-02-25 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul happiness index rises, but foreign residents cite hurdles

Snippet: Seoul residents’ overall happiness index rose 0.07 points in 2025 from a year earlier to 6.61 out of 10, with satisfaction increasing in green space, though foreign residents reported continued difficulties navigating public services, according to the city’s annual survey released Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10682270