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- 1Immigration policy push is driving foreign researchers out of the U.S.โImmigration changes are driving foreign researchers to leave the U.S.
A STAT News survey finds that recent U.S. immigration changes under the Trump administration are prompting foreign-born researchers to leave the country. Respondents report visa uncertainty and restrictive policies affecting their ability to stay and work, raising concerns among scientists that the U.S. is losing talent and weakening its research enterprise.
- 2Startup seeks to prove embryo gene-editing is safeโThis startup wants to prove gene-editing embryos is safe for making healthy babies
A startup is working to demonstrate that gene-editing human embryos can be done safely, with the goal of producing healthy babies. The effort revives a debate that has been largely frozen since a Chinese scientist's imprisonment for creating edited babies, as researchers weigh whether the technology could one day prevent serious genetic diseases โ and whether the science is anywhere near ready.
- 3Scientists build the world's most accurate atomic clockโScientists build most accurate atomic clock
Researchers say they have built the most accurate atomic clock ever made, a breakthrough reported by science outlets. The clock is said to lose far less than a second over the age of the universe, pushing precision timekeeping to a new record. Commenters are discussing what the advance could mean for navigation, fundamental physics tests, and future redefinitions of the second.
- 4New genetic genealogy technique identifies 9/11 victimโ9/11 victim identified using first-of-its-kind genetic genealogy technique
New York City officials have identified another victim of the September 11, 2001 attacks using a first-of-its-kind genetic genealogy technique, marking a breakthrough in the decades-long effort to identify remains from Ground Zero. The advance offers renewed hope to families still awaiting answers nearly 24 years after the attacks, as forensic scientists continue testing thousands of unidentified fragments.
- 5Ukrainian scientist escapes burning building after Russian strikeโTrapped in inferno after Russian strike, Ukrainian scientist climbed to safety
A Ukrainian scientist was trapped in a burning building after a Russian strike and climbed to safety, according to a Reuters report. The account highlights the human toll of Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine, which continue to hit civilian infrastructure and residential areas across the country, forcing ordinary people into desperate escapes from the wreckage.