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  • [New] One of Britain's most iconic birds, the golden eagle, could soon soar over England again after more than 150 years of absence, following new government backing for a recovery programme that blends conservation science with community-led action. Positive News
  • [New] New science and a slew of major global gatherings - from Kenya and New Zealand to the Global Coral Reef Summit - are going to help coral reefs get the attention they deserve. The Guardian
  • [New] The US administration proposed an $18.8 B fiscal 2027 budget for NASA, a 23% decrease from FY2026, which warrants a 52% cut to Earth science - from $2.15 B enacted in FY2026 to $1.02 B requested for FY2027. TerraWatch Space Newsletter
  • [New] With over 40% of workers projected to require reskilling by 2027, uniquely human capabilities like critical thinking skills in data science careers are increasingly valued. Research.com
  • [New] The international One Health Summit, taking place this week, six months ahead of an implementation-focused COP 17 of the CBD in Armenia, is expected to renew global commitment to science and multilateral cooperation. Convention on Biological Diversity
  • [New] NASA, aiming for a landing in 2028 with Artemis IV, relies on a complex network of commercial and international partners, while China's more centralized approach depends largely on its state-owned contractor, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. Scientific American
  • [New] Accessible, peer reviewed science will be critical to easing tensions in England's uplands. GOV.UK
  • [New] In 2026, the science of reading will remain a priority across states and districts. Council for Exceptional Children
  • [New] As a start, Greater Manchester will deploy its £50 million Local Innovation Partnerships Fund award on Health Innovation and Life Science, Advanced Materials & Manufacturing and Applied AI, helping to unlock the potential of Atom Valley as well as other projects. GOV.UK
  • [New] The enormity of Musk's projections for TeraFab, Orbital Datacenters, Humanoid robotics and a viable Lunar colony and Mars plans are truly from the dreams of which science fiction are made of. AI Supremacy
  • [New] The combination of threatened tariffs, MFN deals, and R&D subsidies (like the $65 B CHIPS + Science Act) has spurred companies to aggressively hedging bets on U.S. expansion. IntuitionLabs
  • [New] By late 2026, construction will be complete on a 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art space called the Public Science Common. Meetings Today
  • [New] United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur will support a mix of national security, science, and commercial payloads, building on its certification flights from prior years. Grokipedia
  • [New] By 2026, we anticipate seeing generative AI used in drug discovery, materials science, and product design. DeepUseCase
  • [New] Jefferson Lab presently focuses on nuclear physics but plans to become a multi-purpose lab in the coming years by constructing the High Performance Data Facility, a major new user facility offering infrastructure for data-intensive science. AIP
  • [New] China's contribution to the Nature Index, which tracks the top papers appearing in natural-science and health-science journals, is expected to be double that of the US by the end of 2026. Yahoo News
  • [New] The Trump administration has significantly reduced science funding, cutting thousands of research grants and scientists, which could potentially harm the US's global leadership in research and development. Yahoo News
  • [New] In March 2026 scientists and policy makers will gather near the site in Italy where methane was first identified 250 years ago to share the latest science on methane and the policy and technology steps needed to rapidly cut methane emissions. Climate Home News
  • Biotech startups in 2026 are taking risks that were once science fiction. Mean CEO's BLOG
  • U.S. science funding volatility is creating downstream risk for global R&D and innovation ecosystems. Bay Area Global Health Alliance

Last updated: 20 April 2026



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