Topic: Science — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-28 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: People in their 80s with high brain function are far less likely to carry the APOE4 gene than those showing mental decline, research finds
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[2026-01-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From PLA developing quantum weapons to China’s dark matter breakthrough, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting
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[2026-01-28 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: CSIS study estimates nearly 1.2 million Russian and 600,000 Ukrainian casualties, as the US tries to broker a deal between the warring sides
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[2026-01-28 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Researchers from Wuhan Institute of Virology say Covid-19 treatment could be a ‘readily available’ option for dealing with outbreaks
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[2026-01-28 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The latest models derived from the Speedmaster that went to the moon on Buzz Aldrin’s wrist, these two models feature ‘reverse panda’ dials
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[2026-01-28 07:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: C100 study finds bipartisan public support for dialogue despite Washington’s tougher stance on visas, research collaboration and tariffs
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[2026-01-28 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon conducted the Orientation Programme for the new intake on January 25, at its Malabe Campus.
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[2026-01-28 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Team says discovery of 2,600 stone tools, including hafted tools, reshapes understanding of human evolution in eastern Asia
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[2026-01-28 01:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: US & Canada US conducts first nuclear microreactor air transport About Rappler Maria Ressa to headline 2026 ‘Doomsday Clock’ reveal Jan 27, 2026 10:50 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Gov’t reviews laws as Philippines inches toward nuclear energy use Aug 14, 2025 7:40 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Earth & Space FAST FACTS: What is uranium?
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[2026-01-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Researchers in China said the SpaceX decision was ‘directly triggered’ by a close call between two satellites in December
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[2026-01-27 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: It’s not one factor but a ‘rainforest’ of policy, capital, talent, universities and research institutions operating within clear boundaries
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[2026-01-27 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: Johannes Stroebel and Tiffany Yong
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[2026-01-27 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Contractor removed fish to conduct maintenance but allegedly failed to provide temporary space with enough air, according to animal rights group
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[2026-01-27 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: America is shooting itself in the foot by defunding basic research and manpower under the Trump White House
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[2026-01-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Virus whose fatality rate can reach up to 75 per cent is said to be manageable and less likely to cause an outbreak in China
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[2026-01-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As US president reshapes Washington’s policy, Beijing may be left in an increasingly ‘complex and volatile’ world, Ni Feng says
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[2026-01-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Before 1978, women who could not conceive a child naturally had no option other than accepting their fate. Blocked fallopian tubes, low sperm count, hormonal disorders, or unexplained infertility on either side are among the reasons that may prevent a natural pregnancy. While some indeed adopted a child to fill that vacuum, many opted to bear the pain of being childless alone.
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[2026-01-27 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Smart system allows flying-wing aircraft to fly 62.5 per cent faster, marking a world record for speed
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[2026-01-26 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is described as one of the cheapest and most beautiful places to retire in Asia, according to insights from the Annual Global Retirement Index. Retiring abroad continues to appeal to those seeking a high quality of life without the high costs associated with the US and other Western countries.
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[2026-01-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Peer-reviewed paper sheds light on Chinese research team’s sonic breakthrough, achieved by ‘listening’ to system’s power supply
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[2026-01-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Paper outlines novel ‘self-etching’ technique enabling world’s first fabrication of intricate structures in 2D perovskite materials
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[2026-01-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Drone using a standard infantry assault rifle shows unprecedented accuracy in live-fire tests with human-sized target
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[2026-01-25 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: There are signs online that the launch window could remain be open for another test of a planned lunar heavy lifter
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[2026-01-24 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong positioned as bridge for fresh collaboration between Ottawa and Beijing in higher education, engineering, research and innovation
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[2026-01-24 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fan Huitao and his team, working on a ‘711’ schedule, are credited with driving China’s air-to-air missile development to fourth generation
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[2026-01-24 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Advance allows fibres to compute like chips or display information like transistors, paving the way for machine-wearable smart textiles
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[2026-01-24 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New research suggests that many people who stop using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic maintain their weight loss, countering previous studies
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[2026-01-24 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Feat seen to pave the way for industrial starch production without relying on water- and land-intensive corn
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[2026-01-23 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Report warns the transporter could help the US military move troops and equipment in space and calls for a ‘proactive’ response
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[2026-01-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The inspirational Chinese physicist, who lived to the age of 103, was renowned for two historic achievements
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[2026-01-23 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A policy-backed push to build commercial space champions is reshaping China’s IPO pipeline, with regulators signalling faster pathways
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[2026-01-23 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Technology SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk looks to unify AI and space ambitions Technology Video platform Vimeo faces layoffs following acquisition by Bending Spoons Jan 23, 2026 2:20 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Tech Features TikTok’s US deal: How the ‘For You’ page works, and what’s to come Dec 23, 2025 2:55 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business Century Pacific buys
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[2026-01-23 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese scientists go back to the future for inspiration that could reshape the power-hungry artificial intelligence model
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[2026-01-23 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After treatment for a separate condition, a Chinese neurologist noticed improvements in cognition
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[2026-01-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: “Poverty is not just a lack of income; it is a deprivation of basic capabilities,” observed Amartya Sen.Poverty is not merely the absence of income. It is the absence of security, access, opportunity, dignity, and voice. It is shaped by education, health, livelihoods, infrastructure, safety, social protection, geography, climate, markets, and governance.
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[2026-01-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tea export earnings surpassed USD 1.5 billion in 2025, rising from USD 1.43 billion in 2024, despite weaker export volumes during the final month of the year, according to industry data compiled by Forbes & Walker Research.
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[2026-01-23 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police called in after discovery at Ramada Grand hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui
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[2026-01-23 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As orbits become more crowded and littered with debris, the US operator is having to move its devices to dodge damage
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[2026-01-22 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dietitian and model Maye Musk shares views at Global Fertility Crisis Forum, organised by Yuwa Population Research Institute
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[2026-01-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Researchers create Chinese Immune Multi-Omics Atlas, profiling more than 10 million immune cells and identifying 73 types of immune cells
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[2026-01-22 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As China seeks new engines of growth, finance is emerging as an unexpected backer of the country’s commercial space ambitions
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[2026-01-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chang’e-6 lunar probe found tiny tubes formed by a single layer of atoms – something that has previously been seen only in a lab
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[2026-01-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Google researchers found that the reasoning models generate internal multi-agent debates, which they termed ‘societies of thought’
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[2026-01-22 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The TeraWave plan coincides with a rush to build data centres in space that can meet the soaring demand for large-scale AI data processing
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[2026-01-22 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At 7.00 a.m., a quiet murmur spread through the crowd. “The roll clicked eighty-nine,” whispered a volunteer taking attendance, wonder shining in her eyes. For a community space nestled in the heart of busy Panadura, surrounded by Etambagoda–Madakumbura, Udahamulla, and Gravets Road, this turnout symbolised the enduring Sri Lankan concept of Wewai, Dagebai, Gamai, Pansalai: the harmonious relationship between reservoir, stupa, village, and temple that has shaped communal life for centuries.
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[2026-01-22 04:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Već samo nekoliko džointa nedeljno može da napravi razliku – barem kada se meri u miligramima tetrahidrokarabinola (THC), glavnog psihoaktivnog sastojka u kanabisu odnosno marihuani. Nova studija istraživačice Rejčel L. Torn i njenog tima prvi put daje konkretnu granicu za to koja nedeljna doza značajno povećava rizik od poremećaja u konzumaciji kanabisa.
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[2026-01-22 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: MiroMind asks some staff in Shanghai to relocate and continue their AI research work in Singapore, sources say
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[2026-01-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: America risks losing the tech race to China unless it elects a government more supportive of scientific research, Nobel-winning economist says
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[2026-01-21 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: It’s a calculated choice to keep growth, infrastructure momentum and policy space alive in a world that punishes the economically exposed
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[2026-01-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From 2027, children can enter Year One of primary school at age six instead of seven, fuelling fears of limited teaching staff and space
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