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Media advocates criticize a US Department of Energy plan to throw out FOIA requests sent before October 1, 2024, unless the request is formally renewed (Jason Koebler/404 Media)
https://www.404media.co/trump-administration-outlines-p…

Trump Administration Outlines Plan to Throw Out an Agency's FOIA Requests En Masse
The Department of Energy said it will close FOIA requests from last year unless the requester emails the agency to say they are still interested. Experts say it's an "attempt to close out as many FOIA requests as possible."

The Australian government has delayed the release of highly detailed government modelling outlining the severe economic, environmental and budgetary risks posed by the effects of climate change, just weeks ahead of its decision on a new 2035 emissions reduction target.
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Australia climate risk assessment: Labor delays release of ‘dire’ climate change impact report
The government has delayed the release of a “shocking” assessment of climate change’s effect on the economy, just weeks before its 2035 target decision.

A Research Vision for Web Search on Emerging Topics
Alisa Rieger, Stefan Dietze, Ran Yu
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.10212 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2509.10212…

A Research Vision for Web Search on Emerging Topics
We regularly encounter information on novel, emerging topics for which the body of knowledge is still evolving, which can be linked, for instance, to current events. A primary way to learn more about such topics is through web search. However, information on emerging topics is sparse and evolves dynamically as knowledge grows, making it uncertain and variable in quality and trustworthiness and prone to deliberate or accidental manipulation, misinformation, and bias. In this paper, we outline a …

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Encyclopedia of Astrophysics: The Expanding Universe
Tamara M. Davis
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.09954 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2509.09954

Encyclopedia of Astrophysics: The Expanding Universe
The expansion of the Universe is the basis of modern cosmology. This chapter outlines the theory behind the expansion of the universe, including the cosmological principle, distances, velocities, and accelerations. We provide basic derivations of the key equations and highlight some interesting features, such as superluminal expansion, how pressure increases gravitational attraction, the subtleties of conservation of energy in the expanding universe, and the existence of cosmological horizons.

Another “Long Links” curation of long-form works that probably nobody has time for all of, but one or two of which might enrich your life. Featuring: Population shrinkage, “evitability of enshittification”, vibe-coding tales, the usual cosmology fun, a story 70 years in the making, and Equus asinus. https://www.

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Emerging Frameworks for Objective Task-based Evaluation of Quantitative Medical Imaging Methods
Yan Liu, Huitian Xia, Nancy A. Obuchowski, Richard Laforest, Arman Rahmim, Barry A. Siegel, Abhinav K. Jha
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.04591

Emerging Frameworks for Objective Task-based Evaluation of Quantitative Medical Imaging Methods
Quantitative imaging (QI) is demonstrating strong promise across multiple clinical applications. For clinical translation of QI methods, objective evaluation on clinically relevant tasks is essential. To address this need, multiple evaluation strategies are being developed. In this paper, based on previous literature, we outline four emerging frameworks to perform evaluation studies of QI methods. We first discuss the use of virtual imaging trials (VITs) to evaluate QI methods. Next, we outline…

A Concept for Autonomous Problem-Solving in Intralogistics Scenarios
Johannes Sigel, Daniel Dittler, Nasser Jazdi, Michael Weyrich
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.03534

A Concept for Autonomous Problem-Solving in Intralogistics Scenarios
Achieving greater autonomy in automation systems is crucial for handling unforeseen situations effectively. However, this remains challenging due to technological limitations and the complexity of real-world environments. This paper examines the need for increased autonomy, defines the problem, and outlines key enabling technologies. A structured concept is proposed, consisting of three main steps: context enrichment, situation analysis, and generation of solution strategies. By following this …

"UK government unveils solar roadmap, outlines steps to 47 GW by 2030"
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UK government unveils solar roadmap, outlines steps to 47 GW by 2030
The UK government has published its plan to support solar deployment to 2030 and beyond. Policies include updating the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, a safety review of plug-in solar for balconies and rooftops, consulting on car park solar, and engaging with industry on skills and training.

Power Spectrum, Bispectrum, 2- and 3-Point Correlation Function, and Beyond
Zachary Slepian, Farshad Kamalinejad, Alessandro Greco
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.06762 https://

Power Spectrum, Bispectrum, 2- and 3-Point Correlation Function, and Beyond
N-Point Correlation Functions, usually with N = 2, 3, and their Fourier-space analogs power spectrum and bispectrum, are major tools used in cosmology to capture the clustering of large-scale structure. We outline how the clustering these functions capture emerges, explain that inflation produces a 2PCF or power spectrum but that subsequent evolution eventually produces a 3PCF or bispectrum, and beyond (and that inflation may do so as well at some level). Furthermore, in principle the Universe …