Research integrity in biomedical papers is questioned due to AI presence, while scientists are leveraging AI to better understand human cognition by mimicking the mind.

• 454 Hints That a Chatbot Wrote Part of a Biomedical Researcher’s Paper — The New York Times Science -
• Scientist Use A.I. To Mimic the Mind, Warts and All — The New York Times Science -

Global challenges are underscored by Malaysia's rejection of U.S. plastic waste, and concerns over proposed tax policies that could significantly impact wind and solar power industries are raised.

• The U.S. Sends Lots of Plastic Trash Overseas. Malaysia Just Said No Thanks. — The New York Times Science -
• G.O.P. Bill Adds Surprise Tax That Could Cripple Wind and Solar Power — The New York Times Science -

Revelations emerge about a top FDA official overriding scientists on Covid vaccine recommendations, alongside a tribute to Anne Merriman, a pioneer in palliative care in Uganda.

• Top F.D.A. Official Overrode Scientists on Covid Shots — The New York Times Science -
• Anne Merriman, ‘Mother of Palliative Care’ in Uganda, Dies at 90 — The New York Times Science -

An unusual anatomical feature of sea spiders may be explained by a missing gene, offering new insights into their evolutionary biology.

• Sea Spiders Lack a Key Body Part and a Missing Gene Could Explain Why — The New York Times Science -