The Congressional Budget Office is dealing with an ongoing cybersecurity breach that’s forced congressional staff to halt digital communications. Officials suspect Chinese state-backed hackers behind the intrusion, potentially exposing sensitive legislative analysis and cost estimates. The breach ra
Researchers propose six principles for nature-based climate solutions in Africa, arguing current approaches often harm local ecosystems and livelihoods. The framework emphasizes African leadership and evidence ahead of COP30 negotiations. Climate action must strengthen, not undermine, Africa’s colle
NASA has lost nearly 25% of its workforce this year while Artemis slips further behind schedule. Jared Isaacman’s return as administrator nominee comes at a critical moment for the space agency’s future.
The Congressional Budget Office was hacked by a suspected foreign actor during the ongoing government shutdown. Experts warn that critical security work like system patching and monitoring is being neglected across federal agencies. This creates vulnerabilities that could impact national security fo
National security experts say federal cybersecurity efforts are being scaled back while threats increase. Critical information sharing programs have been defunded, leaving states and industries less protected against sophisticated attacks.
Australia is expanding its world-first social media ban to include Reddit and Kick, requiring platforms to block users under 16 by December 10, 2025. The move raises serious privacy concerns about age verification methods that could compromise data security for all Australians.
The House of Lords Science Committee says the UK is “bleeding to death” from its inability to retain science and tech companies. Without radical reform, the country risks losing its competitive edge entirely.
DHS is proposing a massive expansion of biometric data collection that would affect both immigrants and US citizens involved in immigration cases. The rule would allow collection of DNA, voice prints, ocular imagery and more, with comments accepted until January 2, 2025.
The explosive growth of AI and cloud computing is driving data centers to cluster near natural gas resources. This strategy offers reliable power but introduces complex legal challenges across multiple jurisdictions.
The United States’ dangerous dependence on China for rare earth minerals has roots closer to home than many realize. According to a Financial Times letter, relentless opposition from environmental activists and congressional backers systematically blocked domestic mining efforts despite national sec
