- April 10, 2026
Should academic misconduct be catalogued? Proposed US database sparks debate
Research misconduct can include a variety of infractions, including data fraud and manipulation.Credit: Tom Werner/Getty For decades, academic institutions have struggled with how to prevent
Trump congratulates Artemis crew on successful mission so far
The four Artemis II astronauts inside of the Orion capsule before they spoke to US President Donald Trump, after the Moon fly-by.Credit: NASA Updated 6
Massive budget cuts for US science proposed again by Trump administration
The 2027 budget proposed by the administration of President Trump would make deep cuts to many science agencies, such as the National Science Foundation.Credit: Al
Artemis II mission is about to fly humans to the Moon — here’s the science they’ll do
The astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission will see more of the Moon’s far side by eye than any human has before.Credit: NASA/JPL If all
Motherhood derails women’s academic careers — these data reveal how and why
After having their first child, women are 29% less likely to be employed at a university.Credit: miljko/Getty Becoming a parent is much more detrimental to
History of ‘forever’ chemicals is written in Antarctic snow
Nature, Published online: 26 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00867-4 Data gathered during a 1,200-kilometre polar trek show where PFAS levels are the highest. Source link
The world just lived through the 11 hottest years on record — what now?
The past 11 years have been the hottest on record, with 2025 being the second or third hottest year since observations began, according to a
Chemical pollutants are rife across the world’s oceans
Nature, Published online: 20 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00850-z Compounds that are used to make plastics and personal-care products were found in all types of marine environment,
Data from smart watches reveal early signs of insulin resistance
Many chronic diseases unfold slowly as continuous biological processes, yet they are typically detected through brief clinical snapshots — at annual visits to a physician
Top brass in China reaffirm goal to be world leaders in tech, AI
Credit: Kevin Frayer/Getty China is pledging to use ‘extraordinary measures’ to support the country’s bid to become a global leader in artificial intelligence, quantum technology
