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اسماعیل بقائی: اورانیوم غنی‌شده، مقدس است و به جایی منتقل نمی‌شود

سخنگوی وزارت خارجه جمهوری اسلامی در واکنش به اظهارات دونالد ترامپ گفت: «اورانیوم غنی‌شده برای ما مثل خاک ایران مقدس است و به هیچ وجه به جایی منتقل نخواهد شد.» او افزود: «اورانیوم غنی‌شده ایران قرار نیست به جایی منتقل شود؛ انتقال اورانیوم به آمریکا به عنوان گزینه مطرح نبوده است.»

White House reviewing cases of missing, dead scientists for possible links as 11th person identified

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday that the Trump administration is working with federal agencies and the FBI to review a growing number of cases involving American scientists who have gone missing or died and to determine whether any of the cases may be connected."In light of the recent and legitimate questions about these troubling cases, and President Trump’s commitment to the truth, the White House is actively working with all relevant agencies and the FBI to holistical...

Rep Burlison demands FBI probe after top US scientists vanish or turn up dead

House Oversight Committee member Eric Burlison is demanding the FBI get involved after a string of "disturbing" disappearances and deaths involving U.S. scientists and researchers with access to top-level secrets.Burlison described the pattern as "too coincidental" to ignore after at least 10 researchers have gone missing or turned up dead in the last two years."This is a rattling call to pay attention to this issue and make sure that our nation's top scientists are safe and secure. This is too...

There’s a new theory about what helped form one of America’s grandest natural wonders

NewsScienceThere’s a new theory about what helped form one of America’s grandest natural wondersThe key to solving a nearly 7 billion-year-old geological mystery could be microscopicJulia Musto in New York Friday 17 April 2026 17:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"...

11th scientist death emerges in string of missing, dead officials with access to US secrets

Amy Eskridge, a Huntsville, Alabama–based researcher who died in 2022, is now being cited as the 11th case in a growing list of scientists who have died or disappeared under unusual circumstances.Her death has drawn renewed attention as at least 10 other recent cases involving individuals tied to U.S. military, nuclear and aerospace research have prompted questions about whether any pattern exists.President Donald Trump said Thursday he had "just left a meeting" on the issue and vowed answers wi...

Why 69 is the age you're officially deemed 'old', according to science

Why 69 is the age you're officially deemed 'old', according to scienceREAD MORE: Scientists pinpoint the most EXHAUSTING decade of lifeBy SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 15:16, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 16:33, 17 April 2026 e-mail 106 View comments

The Race for Space Energy Dominance

Nuclear energy is heading to space, and fast. Oklo CEO Jake DeWitte joined Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why nuclear power is the only viable solution for lunar bases and deep space missions, how US policy is accelerating development, and why falling behind rivals like Russia and China could shape the future of space dominance. (Source: Bloomberg)

What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?

What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLiv McMahon,Technology reporterandJoe Tidy,Cyber correspondent, BBC World ServiceReutersIn recent weeks, the AI world has been a-buzz following claims made by leading firm, Anthropic, regarding its new model, Claude Mythos.The company says it found the tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks, which has prompted discussions by regulators, legislators and financial institutions...

UPSC Key: Bat Conservation, Below Normal Monsoon and De-hyphenation

Why nuclear dust is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as Article 142 of the Constitution, India and Austria bilateral relations and hyphenated foreign policy on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for April 17, 2026.

Why scientists are nervous about fungi

Global Health Why scientists are nervous about fungi April 17, 20269:14 AM ET By  Gabrielle Emanuel This is a strain of Candida auris cultured in a petri dish at a laboratory at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's a form of yeast that can harm humans — and is resistant to the most common antifungal drugs. Shawn Lockhart/CDC via AP hide caption toggle caption Shawn Lockhart/CDC via AP Combatting bacterial and viral infections is getting tougher because of their growing resis...

Scientists put fly brain in AI and it worked, they want to simulate human brain next

Scientists put fly brain in AI and it worked they want to simulate human brain next

US launches probe into mysterious disappearances of its scientists

The Trump administration has launched a formal inquiry into a baffling string of recent disappearances and sudden deaths involving 10 prominent scientists linked to advanced US military, aerospace, and government research.

Multiple researchers with top security clearances gone without a trace and more top headlines

1. Multiple researchers with top security clearances gone without a trace2. Justice Thomas explains what progressivism is actually doing to America3. Joe Rogan criticizes Trump for getting into one of the ‘craziest’ wars FEELING BLUE — Progressive firebrand wins congressional seat, dealing blow to slim Republican majority. Continue reading …SECRECY FIGHT — Charlie Kirk case stalls as accused shooter delays plea and eyes media limits. Continue reading …CASE BREAK — Singer D4vd held without bail a...

Dark energy survey DESI creates largest 3D map of the universe

Must ReadScience & TechnologyDark energy survey DESI creates largest 3D map of the universeBy Web Desk-Apr 17, 2026The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has produced the largest high-resolution 3D map of the universe. Over five years, it observed more than 47 million galaxies and quasars, along with 20 million stars. Researchers will now analyze this extensive dataset to explore the nature of dark energy. Mounted on the Nicholas U Mayall 4-m Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observat...

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Police close London park after video claims to show drones 'carrying radioactive and cancer-causing materials' towards Israeli Embassy

Police close London park after video claims to show drones 'carrying radioactive and cancer-causing materials' towards Israeli EmbassyBy ELIZABETH HAIGH, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:58, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 12:03, 17 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Artemis-2 astronauts begin moonwalk training just days after return

Artemis astronauts begin moonwalk training just days after return

China’s space station crew to ‘maximise opportunities’ by spending extra month in orbit

The three astronauts currently stationed on China’s Tiangong space station will extend their stay by around a month, state broadcaster CCTV said on Friday. The crew lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre on October 31 on board the Shenzhou-21 vessel and were expected to return to Earth at the end of this month after a standard six-month mission. In November, a crack was discovered in a window of the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft, forcing the space station’s previous crew to extend their...

Asia and Africa turn to nuclear power as Iran war sparks energy crisis

NewsWorldAsiaAsia and Africa turn to nuclear power as Iran war sparks energy crisisThere are 31 countries that use nuclear power, which provides about 10 per cent of global electricityAllan Olingo & Anton L. DelgadoFriday 17 April 2026 09:50 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmar...

Soyuz-2.1b Launched From Russian's Plesetsk Placed Into Target Orbit - Defense Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle with satellites lifted off in the interests of the Russian Defense Ministry were placed into their target orbit on Friday, with the Aerospace Forces' space troops taking over the control, the ministry said.