Category: Science and Technology

Trump Slashed Funding for Science. Now the U.S. Faces a Costly Brain Drain.

The New York Times – Business:
The White House’s attacks on academia and budget cuts for research have provided an opening for other countries to poach leading scientists.
Boston Scientific Knew of Pacemaker Battery Problems for Years

The New York Times – Business:
Boston Scientific announced multiple recalls but has said its battery issues were limited. One internal test in 2025 found batteries with an “extremely high failure rate.”
Filoplumes Are Nature’s Super Feather

Filoplumes may be tiny, but these hairlike feathers enable nonstop flights that span thousands of miles.
Tech Support Scammers Stole $85,000 From Him. His Bank Refused a Refund.

A retired lawyer lost the money in a tech support scam, a type of online fraud that is surging. Citibank said it couldn’t recover the funds, which criminals wired from inside his account.
Visiting Leiden, Canals and Charm Without the Crowds of Amsterdam

Leiden, a city whose university is often called the Oxford of the Netherlands, features museums, gardens, murals and plenty of ways to stretch your mind.
Has Your Scientific Work Been Cut? We Want to Hear.

For a new series, Times journalists are speaking with scientists whose research has ended as a result of policy changes by the Trump administration.
What We Know About ChatGPT’s New Parental Controls

OpenAI said parents can set time and content limits on accounts and receive notifications if ChatGPT detects signs of potential self-harm.
E.P.A. to Stop Updating Popular Database After Lead Scientist Criticized Trump

The database, which helps companies calculate their greenhouse gas emissions, will continue under a consortium that includes Stanford University.
How Do You Teach Computer Science in the A.I. Era?

Universities across the country are scrambling to understand the implications of generative A.I.’s transformation of technology.
How Do You Teach Computer Science in the A.I. Era?

Universities across the country are scrambling to understand the implications of generative A.I.’s transformation of technology.
Trump’s Cuts to Science Funding Could Hurt U.S. Economy, Study Shows

Reducing federal support for research and development could cause long-run economic damage and reduce government revenue.
Trump’s Science Policies Pose Long-Term Risk, Economists Warn

Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.