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Climate crisis sees rise in illegal water markets in the Middle East

In Jordan’s cities, green tanker trucks supplying water are a common sight. The average Jordanian only receives one and a half days of access to piped water per week. When taps run dry, citizens and business owners pick up the phone to order a water delivery to fill their rooftop…

The Conversation

Silicon Valley wants unfettered control of the tech market. That’s why it’s cosying up to Trump

Spooked by Biden’s wealth tax, big tech venture capitalists are showing their progressive credentials were only ever skin deep, says writer Evgeny Morozov

The Guardian - UK

This long-studied star is actually a stellar duo: 'We were absolutely stunned'

A young star that astronomers have studied for decades has been found to be part of a duo, encircled by a disk of material within which planets may have just begun coalescing.

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At least 35 of America’s billionaires are Ph.D.s. As academic jobs become scarce, doctorates should get down to business

It is estimated that the private sector now employs about as many Ph.D. graduates as educational institutions.

Fortune

1st telescope removed from controversial astronomy hub on Hawaiian volcano

The 36-inch telescope and its dome has been decommissioned as part of a deal that will hopefully see the Thirty Meter Telescope receive a permit for construction on Maunakea.

Space

The future is bright for astronomy, and very expensive (op-ed)

The universe is being revealed in exquisite detail with the current generation of large optical telescopes.

Space

National Spelling Bee reflects the economic success and cultural impact of immigrants from India

Since 1999, 28 of the last 34 Scripps National Spelling Bee champions have been Indian American

The Independent UK

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Astronomers close in on the mystery of the erupting Orion star system (video)

An erupting star system in Orion has finally provided an answer to the mystery of how stars fed for over 100 years, something that has puzzled astronomers for almost as long.

Space

NASA chief Bill Nelson promises a 'fight' for agency's 2025 budget request

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson lamented spending cuts in his agency during his annual address on March 11, as the agency released its 2025 budget request.

Space

Sleep Awareness Week 2024 begins today, marking the start of Daylight Saving Time

Today is the start of Sleep Awareness Week 2024 and Daylight Saving Time – here’s what you need to know

Tom’s Guide

US government agencies join together to improve space weather forecasting

A new agreement between multiple U.S. government agencies aims to improve space weather forecasts and the government's ability to mitigate the effects of solar storms on critical infrastructure.

Space

Massive planet too big for its own sun pushes astronomers to rethink exoplanet formation

Imagine you’re a farmer searching for eggs in the chicken coop – but instead of a chicken egg, you find an ostrich egg, much larger than anything a chicken could lay.

The Conversation

Man accused of assault at Antarctic research centre was then sent to remote icefield with young students

The National Science Foundation declined to answer questions about why Bieneman was sent out into the field in a critical safety role while under investigation

The Independent UK

Man accused of Antarctic assault was then sent to remote icefield with young graduate students

A man who was accused of physically assaulting a woman in Antarctica was then assigned to look after the safety of a professor and three young graduate students on a remote icefield, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press

The Independent UK

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Investigators will travel to Antarctica after claims of sexual assault at U.S. bases

Investigators with the National Science Foundation's watchdog office will travel to Antarctica to address years-long allegations of sexual misconduct at U.S. research bases.

The Independent UK

Investigators are being sent to US research base on Antarctica to look into sexual violence concerns

The watchdog office overseeing the National Science Foundation is sending investigators to Antarctica’s McMurdo Station after hearing concerns about the prevalence of sexual violence at the U.S. research base

The Independent UK

At US Antarctic base hit by harassment claims, workers are banned from buying alcohol at bars

From Sunday, workers at the main United States base in Antarctica will no longer be able to walk into a bar and order a beer, after the federal agency overseeing the research program decided to stop serving alcohol

Reason

Biden Aims To Give Federal Workers Largest Pay Increase in 40 Years

The White House plans to boost federal workers' pay by 5.2 percent, the largest increase since 1980.

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Biden wants federal workforce to come to the office more. Some ask why?

As employers including the federal government cut back on remote work, employees who never had any intention of working from an office push back and threaten to retire or resign.

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's investigation into sexual harassment and assault at Antarctica's McMurdo Station

Many women who work at McMurdo Station, the main United States research base in Antarctica, say the isolated environment and macho culture have allowed sexual harassment and assault to flourish

The Independent UK

Women working in Antarctica say they were left to fend for themselves against sexual harassers

Many women who work at McMurdo Station, the main United States research base in Antarctica, say the isolated environment and macho culture have allowed sexual harassment and assault to flourish

The Times of India

Cerebral palsy federation at odds with PCI over Para Asiad list

NEW DELHI: The Cerebral Palsy Sports Federation of India (CPSFI), the governing body for promotion and development of sports for people affected with cerebral palsy in India, is at odds with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) over a list of athletes selected by CPSFI and sent to the PCI…

The Hindu

Handball Association of India recognised as National Sports Federation

Recognition of Handball Assoc. of India (HAI) as National Sports Federation (NSF) for promotion & regulation of sport in India. Elections of HAI held under supervision of retired District Judge & to be taken on record. Office-bearers: President, Secretary-gen., Treasurer. HAI to adhere to IHF & IOA guidelines for Indian…

Tom’s Hardware

TACC Unveils Stampede3 Supercomputer: Xeon Max With HBM Meets Ponte Vecchio

TACC's Stampede3 packs Sapphire Rapids with HBM2E memory and Ponte Vecchio compute GPUs.

TV Tech

FCC Conference Explores Potential For AI In Networks

From making spectrum use more efficient to beam shaping, artificial intelligence has a role

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