CSIRO to persist with job cuts despite $387 million funding injection
By Charlie Gore

Australia's national science agency CSIRO will persist with job cuts to up to 350 roles despite an extra $387.4 million in funding announced from the federal government.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/act-csiro-job-cuts-despite-387-million-funding-injection/106661728

#ScientificOrganisations #ScientificResearch #CharlieGore

Debilitating fatigue syndrome linked to changes to immune cells
By Lauren Roberts

Ella Engel saw many specialists before she was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. Her blood may help researchers understand the condition.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2026-05-09/myalgic-encephalomyelitis-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-research/106642082

#Health #DiseasesandDisorders #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #ScientificResearch #MedicalResearch #ScienceandTechnology #LaurenRoberts

Ten simple rules for optimal and careful use of generative AI in science
이 논문은 과학 연구에서 생성형 AI(GenAI)를 최적이면서도 신중하게 사용하는 10가지 간단한 규칙을 제시한다. 생성형 AI는 연구 생산성과 지식 발견을 크게 향상시키지만, 연구 윤리, 데이터 보안, 저작권, 편향, AI 환각 등 다양한 문제점도 동반한다. 저자들은 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위한 책임 있는 사용 지침과 함께, AI가 과학 연구에 미치는 긍정적·부정적 영향을 균형 있게 다룬다. 특히, AI의 부적절한 사용이 연구의 신뢰성과 연구자의 핵심 역량 저하를 초래할 수 있음을 강조한다.

https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013588

#generativeai #scientificresearch #ethics #llm #aiguidelines

Trump Does An RFK Jr.: Fires Entire 22 Member Board Of The National Science Foundation

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/05/04/trump-does-an-rfk-jr-fires-entire-22-member-board-of-the-national-science-foundation/

Virologist Ralph Baric’s role in pre-pandemic coronavirus research is under scrutiny. Paul Thacker examines suppressed debates on #COVID19 origins, transparency, and accountability in science. Plus: Pentagon reform, political violence, and Biden admin allegations on the RealClearInvestigations Podcast. #scientificresearch

https://wesearch.press/s/the-covid-cover-up-with-paul-thacker-d459c346?utm_source=social&utm_medium=auto&utm_campaign=mastodon

Cells Now Emit Light: Tiny Lasers Developed for Inside Biological Functions

Tiny new lasers can now fit inside living cells to measure forces up to 50 nanonewtons. This helps scientists understand cell functions better.

#MicroLasers, #CellBiology, #ScientificResearch, #MedicalInnovation, #ForceMeasurement

https://newsletter.tf/micro-lasers-measure-force-inside-cells/

Scientists have created tiny lasers that can go inside cells. These lasers can measure forces, which is a new way to study how cells work.

#MicroLasers, #CellBiology, #ScientificResearch, #MedicalInnovation, #ForceMeasurement
https://newsletter.tf/micro-lasers-measure-force-inside-cells/

Looking to contribute to the future of #ScientificResearch?
The SNSF Research Council is recruiting 21 new members for its six committees. The mandates will start in April and October 2027.
Interested?

🗓️ Apply by 14 June 2026.
👉 https://www.snf.ch/en/pk2qftWyV9VCtGLo/news/call-for-new-research-council-members

The study of natural compounds continues to evolve through both traditional knowledge systems and modern analytical science.

Cannacare_au supports evidence-based exploration of plant and fungal chemistry, with attention to both historical use and contemporary research findings.

#Research #MedicinalPlants #Phytochemistry #ScientificResearch #NaturalMedicine #Ethnobotany #Data