Trump gives top US science awards to Elon Musk and other tech executives
The National Medal of Science is annually given to scientists and engineers for major contributions in their fields.
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Nobel medicine prize honours US and German scientists for optogenetics work
The winners of the Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, literature, peace and economics will be announced in the week.
Which countries have sent people to space?
At least 746 people from 52 countries have been to space, from career astronauts to paying tourists.
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How AI is helping Mexico detect breast cancer earlier
Mexico is turning to AI to speed up breast cancer detection as long waits and a shortage of specialists hamper screening
Published On 3 Oct 2026
Trump to name intelligence chief Jay Clayton as AI tsar: Reports
The possible selection comes amid increasing calls for the government to intervene in the rapidly developing technology.
Moroccan intelligence uses surveillance to ‘silence’ journalists: Amnesty
Probe finds spyware, hidden microphones and infected phones used to surveil journalists, activists, rights defenders.
HIV prevention drug hailed as breakthrough, but who gets access?
Lenacapavir, a twice-a-year injection could transform HIV prevention, but it will not be available to all.
US Senate rejects bill targeting AI data centre electricity costs
Democrats criticise bill as lacking ‘teeth’ and push for mandatory measures to address soaring electricity bills.
SpaceX’s showpiece Starship rocket reaches orbit for first time
Founder Elon Musk’s rocket, the largest ever built, is meant to carry NASA mission to moon and beyond.
The longevity boom is getting ahead of the science
Billions are pouring into anti-ageing biotech, but manipulating ageing has risks we are only beginning to understand.
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Student protesters disrupt NVIDIA AI climate panel
Student protesters have interrupted an NVIDIA panel during NYC Climate Week.
Published On 26 Sep 2026
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