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President Trump's proposed 23% cut to NASA's budget comes just days after the agency launched astronauts on the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. Congress is expected to reject the cuts.

New research explores the psychological phenomenon of 'cognitive surrender' as AI users increasingly rely on machine-powered answers, abandoning logical reasoning.

Google's new data center will be fueled by a massive natural gas plant, raising concerns over environmental impact. Experts weigh in on the industry's growing reliance on fossil fuels.

The FDA has approved Eli Lilly's Foundayo, a once-daily oral GLP-1 agonist for obesity treatment. How does it compare to Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, and what impact will it have on the market?

The Trump administration has stacked the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology with tech executives rather than scientific experts, raising concerns about the lack of qualified leadership.

NASA unveils sweeping plans to construct a sophisticated, nuclear-powered Moon base with advanced infrastructure, challenging China's lunar ambitions.

Researchers have discovered that the landmark Monte Verde site in Chile is several thousand years younger than previously thought, but the broader implications remain unchanged.

A leading atmospheric research center, NCAR, is suing the Trump administration over plans to shut it down, citing concerns over climate research suppression.

New research reveals that reactivations of the shingles virus may lead to faster aging and increased dementia risk. Scientists are investigating if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain.

Centuries before the Inca, a small Peruvian kingdom built a sophisticated trade network to import vibrant parrots from the Amazon, revealing their wealth and status.

Breakout Ventures, a renowned venture capital firm, has announced the closing of a $114M fund to support early-stage startups in groundbreaking scientific fields like AI, biology, and chemistry.

After 35 years in Boston, the annual Ig Nobel Prize ceremony is moving to Europe due to growing concerns about the safety of international travelers visiting the US.