Documents reveal Trump’s plan to gut funding for Nasa and climate science
Critics say Nasa faces ‘extinction-level event’ with budget plan, with climate research funding also to be slashedDonald Trump shows no signs of easing his assault on climate science as plans
People using drug Mounjaro sustain weight loss over three years, trial finds
Study into medication known as ‘King Kong’ of weight loss drugs throws fresh light on effects of longer-term usePeople who use the drug Mounjaro are able to sustain weight loss
Florida’s New Social Media Bill Says the Quiet Part Out Loud and Demands an Encryption Backdoor
At least Florida’s SB 868/HB 743, “Social Media Use By Minors” bill isn’t beating around the bush when it states that it would require “social media platforms to provide a
Cybersecurity Community Must Not Remain Silent On Executive Order Attacking Former CISA Director
Cybersecurity professionals and the infosec community have essential roles to play in protecting our democracy, securing our elections, and building, testing, and safeguarding government infrastructure. It is critically important for
Pluralistic: Zuckerberg in the dock (11 Apr 2025)
Today's links Zuckerberg in the dock: Facebook is finally going on trial. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: 2005, 2010, 2020 Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
Endangered koalas and the ecologist documenting their extinction – video
Maria Matthes, a lifelong koala conservationist, says loss of habitat and the climate crisis have threatened the endangered species in eastern New South Wales. Almost 2m hectares of forests suitable for
RFK Jr. says there is an ‘autism epidemic’. Is it true?
The US health secretary wants to find out what's causing an "autism epidemic" by September. Autism advocates and scientists alike are skeptical about his goals. Are autism rates really on
Porn Producer Targets Members of Gay Torrent Site in Court
Adult entertainment company Flava Works specializes in gay media, mostly pornographic films and magazines featuring Black and Latino men. Over the years, the company has built a reputation for aggressively
California’s $59bn agriculture industry reels under Trump’s wavering tariffs
Some farmers recovered from president’s first-term trade war and a fresh one is estimated to cost the state $6bn a yearCalifornia’s $59bn agricultural industry is bracing for disruption as Donald
Myanmar: Military strikes persist amid earthquake response efforts
Military operations continue in Myanmar despite ceasefires declared after the recent earthquake that killed more than 3,600 people, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Friday.
Countries reach historic deal to cut shipping emissions
After years of intense negotiations, countries on Friday reached a landmark deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping, setting mandatory fuel standards and introducing an industry-wide carbon pricing
Gaza: UN rights office condemns Israeli buffer zone plan
The UN human rights office said on Friday it fears that Israel may intend to permanently remove civilians in Gaza as part of an expanded buffer zone, amid evacuations orders