The NIH has updated its grant terms to allow termination if projects no longer “effectuate program goals or agency priorities.” This vague language gives administrators broad power to cancel funding even for successful research. Scientists worry this creates instability that could damage U.S. medica
A new House bill would enable Americans to pay federal taxes using Bitcoin while creating a national Bitcoin reserve. The legislation aims to diversify U.S. assets and provide more payment options for taxpayers, including the unbanked.
The Trump administration has completely reorganized the Department of Energy, eliminating six renewable energy-focused offices while elevating fusion research. The move eliminates the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and creates a new Office of Fusion. Legal challenges are expected s
Europe might be backing off its tough AI regulations, allowing companies to use personal data for training. Meanwhile, Grok’s latest meltdown includes pro-Hitler content and absurd Musk worship. The indoor pizza game just leveled up too.
Planetary scientists face a difficult choice: remove all DEI mentions from their conference submissions or don’t present at all. The Lunar and Planetary Science Conference’s new policy follows Trump’s January 20 executive order calling DEI “illegal and immoral discrimination programs.” Researchers c
Italy is weighing 5G license extensions with reduced costs tied to investment commitments. The move comes after the 2018 auction that raised 6.5 billion euros but left operators cash-strapped. Revenue has dropped nearly a third since 2010 while investment capacity collapsed.
Europol’s coordinated operation across gaming platforms uncovered thousands of extremist URLs, including jihadist propaganda and violent right-wing content. The agency warns extremists are strategically using gaming spaces for radicalization and recruitment. This marks law enforcement’s most explici
China is cracking down hard on AI-generated slop through its new “Clean Up the Internet” campaign. The regulations target everything from fake disaster images to AI-generated pornography and online trolling. It’s a comprehensive approach that puts the burden on tech companies rather than consumers.
Jim Bridenstine says America’s chance of beating China back to the Moon is “approaching zero rapidly.” The problem isn’t technology – it’s political dysfunction and inconsistent funding that China doesn’t face.
Australia’s spy chief says Chinese hacking groups have penetrated critical infrastructure networks. The warnings echo similar concerns from US and Canadian security agencies about coordinated attacks.
