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Groundwater Depletion in Asia New research reveals that the "Asian Water Tower" — the vast highland region feeding rivers that sustain billions — is losing approximately 24.2 billion tonnes of groundwater annually, with the steepest declines occurring in densely populated farming regions. Read more: The "Asian water tower&

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US Authorities Warn of AI-Assisted Hackers Targeting Water System Controllers

The U.S. government has raised alarms about increased cyber activity targeting critical water infrastructure. According to advisories from federal agencies, hackers are specifically focusing on internet-connected Siemens programmable logic controllers (PLCs) deployed at water and wastewater facilities nationwide. These industrial control systems, which manage everything from filtration processes to

Chinese AI Firms Turn to Software Optimization as Domestic Chips Lag Behind Nvidia

The artificial intelligence industry in China is facing a significant hardware challenge that is reshaping how companies develop and deploy their AI systems. According to recent reports, domestic AI chips manufactured within China continue to lag behind Nvidia's industry-leading processors in critical areas such as coding performance and

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Australia Finds Roblox Still Failing to Protect Children Despite Safety Pledges

Australia's eSafety regulator has issued a stark finding against Roblox, concluding that the platform continues to put children at risk despite implementing new safety measures in recent years. The regulator tested Roblox as part of its oversight under Australia's Online Safety Act—the first platform to

White House Backing Linked to Rise in Off-Label Autism Drug Use Despite Lack of New Evidence

A drug that lacks robust evidence for treating autism spectrum disorder saw a notable increase in pediatric prescriptions after receiving attention from the Trump administration in fall 2025. Leucovorin, which is typically used to manage folate deficiency, has been discussed as an off-label treatment for autism, though clinical research has

JWST Discovers Early Galaxies May Be Four Times More Massive Than Previous Estimates

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is reshaping our understanding of the early universe. New observations reveal that massive early galaxies contain a previously hidden population of small, faint stars that significantly boosts their total mass. According to research published this week, some of the universe's first galaxies

White House Releases New Military Technology Strategy Prioritizing Undersea, Space, and AI Capabilities

The administration has outlined its defense technology priorities in a new strategic document, focusing on three key domains: undersea warfare, space-based operations, and artificial intelligence. The strategy reflects growing concerns about maintaining technological superiority in increasingly contested environments. Undersea capabilities remain critical for naval operations and intelligence gathering, while space