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Yesterday — 6 November 2026Newspapers

These Newly Elected Lawmakers Know Something Trump Doesn’t: Science

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By: Alexander Nazaryan
6 November 2026 at 10:03
Among those elected to Congress on Tuesday are a mathematician, a microbiologist and a chemical engineer. They plan to take on a White House that has threatened funding cuts to research.

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Daniel K. Biss earned a Ph.D. in mathematics at M.I.T. and taught math at the University of Chicago before moving to politics, first as an Illinois state legislator and, since 2021, as the mayor of Evanston.
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In Race With U.S., China Struggles to Recruit Foreign A.I. Researchers

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By: Zeyi Yang
6 October 2026 at 09:03
China’s booming artificial intelligence sector has given local researchers good reason to remain in the country, but it has yet to lure overseas scientists despite a government push.

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Chinese A.I. companies like Deepseek and Moonshot have made a name for themselves internationally. But China still struggles to recruit foreign researchers.

Ukrainian Science Academy, Struck by Drone, Played Key Role in Research

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By: Robin George Andrews and Nataliia Novosolova
29 September 2026 at 19:55
Over 90 percent of Ukraine’s scientific discoveries have been attributed to Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, including advancements in astronomy and military technology.

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A Russian drone strike on the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, Ukraine, killed at least two people on Monday.

Anthropic Releases a New A.I. Model, Opus 5.5, Amid Safety Debate

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By: Emmy Martin
22 September 2026 at 18:06
The company released a cheaper, faster model that it said was the strongest performer on its most rigorous internal safety tests to date.

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Anthropic’s new artificial intelligence model, Opus 5.5, was the first release since the company’s chief executive called for the industry to slow down.
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