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USGS reports earthquake swarm and magma intrusion at Kīlauea summit in late September
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Physicist Jun Ye Awarded 2026 Wolf Prize in Physics
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Flooding affects 4 million people across Thailand
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NIST Study Tracks Changes in Fentanyl Additives Across US Regions
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NSF and UKRI announce metascience partnership
DOD GPS modernization faces delays, GAO report says
The Government Accountability Office found the cancellation of a ground control system in 2026 created risks for new GPS satellites.
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All 466Federal agencies spent $16 million on occupancy data under USE IT Act
GAO report examines how agencies collected data and concerns about gaps in reporting federal office space utilization
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U.S. trade deficit rises to $105.6 billion in August
The deficit increased $12.7 billion from July as exports rose to $315.2 billion and imports reached $420.8 billion.
Federal Reserve releases 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances
RBI’s Forex Initiatives Could Attract $40 to $50 Billion in FY27, Enhance FCNR(B) Deposits, Fortify the Rupee, and Improve Banking Liquidity, According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services
UK Economy Contracted in April Due to Effects of the Iran Conflict on Growth
LPG cost increased by ₹29 for a 14.2-kg cylinder.
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NIST joins White House effort to advance science and technology
The agency announced its support for a White House initiative aimed at accelerating scientific discovery and securing U.S. leadership in critical technologies.
NSF announces programs to support science talent and new technologies
The National Science Foundation unveiled initiatives including an Office of Metascience, two research challenges and workforce programs.
NASA Tests Heat Shield Materials on Cargo Mission Return
Twelve experimental capsules carried on a cargo spacecraft collected re-entry data for future Moon and Mars missions.
NIST Demonstrates Portable Chip-Based Light Measurement Device
Researchers created a miniature tape measure for light that could enable ultraprecise mobile timekeeping and navigation when GPS fails.
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French Open: The Athlete Who Once Struggled to Afford Paris is One Match Away from Making History
MLB and RISE Collaborate to Expand Baseball’s Presence in India
PSG ties with Bayern Munich to advance to the Champions League final, preparing for a showdown with Arsenal in Budapest.
Thankful for Sanju’s Presence: Ruturaj Attributes CSK’s Revival to World Cup Star
Cheteshwar Pujara Supports White-Ball Cricket; Calls for Non-IPL Players to Be Recognized for Test Selection Based on Domestic Performance
The former Indian batter emphasized that although he encourages young players to aim to become all-format cricketers, white-ball specialists are not required to acquire…
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Breaking: Foreign travel costs could rise as government considers new fees in response to West Asia crisis.
Sources indicate that high-level government discussions are currently focused on implementing a cess, tax, or surcharge on outbound foreign travel. However, a definitive…
2026 FIFA World Cup Tourism Projections Dim as Hotel Reservations Fall Short
FIFA has projected a significant economic boost from the tournament, with a FIFA‑commissioned socio‑economic impact study estimating that the event could contribute as…
Mumbai Airport to be Shut for Six Hours on May 7: Everything You Should Know
In a statement to passengers, airport authorities mentioned: “On 07 May 2026, CSMIA Mumbai will experience a scheduled closure of both runways for six hours, from 11:00…
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NIH implemented 14 of 15 research security requirements, GAO found
Agency identified 264 disclosure violations from 697 foreign interference allegations received from 2017 through 2025.
PoliticsGeoXO Program Cuts Satellites and Instruments to Reduce Costs
The program reduced satellites from six to four and instruments from five to two, with a risk of data gaps in 2032.
PoliticsGAO identifies policy options for U.S. textile circular economy
The Government Accountability Office released a report identifying options for developing a textile circular economy based on interviews with 49 stakeholders.
PoliticsMarket concentration in private health insurance generally higher in 2024 than 2011, GAO finds
The number of states with concentrated health insurance markets increased from 2011 through 2024, according to a GAO report.
PoliticsGAO Finds Military Records Released Improperly, Processed with Delays
Report identifies 49 breaches, processing delays and staffing issues affecting personnel and health records requests.
PoliticsBLM lacks assurance mining claimants meet citizenship requirements, GAO finds
GAO reviewed 15 business entities and found 7 appeared not to be incorporated in the U.S. as required by law.
TechStephen Cash Named Director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center
The veteran NASA engineer and aerospace executive takes over from acting director Rae Ann Meyer effective Oct. 19.
PoliticsGAO report examines legal barriers to nuclear cleanup
The Government Accountability Office identified state regulatory actions, unrealistic land-use assumptions and complex laws affecting Department of Energy cleanup costs…
TechHubble captures image of spiral galaxy NGC 1827
The telescope documented an edge-on spiral galaxy located 37 million light-years away as part of a survey of 260 satellite galaxies.
PoliticsDOE cleanup of 15 nuclear sites to cost up to $840 billion by 2100
A GAO report found DOE created future land use plans as early as 1992 at six cleanup sites
TechNASA's Allison Mjoen Reflects on Artemis Launch, 20-Year Career
NASA's operations manager for Exploration Ground Systems discussed her career and witnessing the SLS rocket launch with her children.
TechHurricane Isaias hits Florida Gulf Coast with 105 mph winds
Category 2 hurricane made landfall near Destin on October 9, causing widespread power outages visible from space.