• Tue, March 11, 2025

by: Edutopia

8 Hands-On STEAM Projects Your Students Will Enjoy

Elementary students learn to tackle real-world problems and develop their creativity and critical thinking skills through these activities.

by: SpaceNews

Long March 8 launches Thousand Sails satellites from commercial spaceport

by: Insider

Photo taken on the moon shows what went wrong with an American space company's latest mission

Intuitive Machines' latest mission ended early after its lunar lander Athena touched down in a moon crater and fell onto its side.

by: People

What Happened to College Student Who Vanished on Spring Break Trip in the Dominican Republic? What We Know So Far

Authorities continue to search for University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, who has been missing since March 6 — here's what we know so far

by: CNN

Ambitious effort to document marine life reveals 866 new species and counting

Divers, underwater submersibles and remotely operated vehicles found 886 marine species over a 16-month period, and they have all been deemed new to science.

by: Astronomy

Astronomers have spotted the most distant comet ever discovered

This is the fourth comet Gröller has discovered, but given its extraordinary distance, it was the most exciting find, he says. Although the Catalina Sky Survey's main job is finding near-Earth asteroids, comets do occasionally show up in the data, and "it's a nice perk of this job that we get a comet named after us," he says.

by: Worldcrunch

Our World Has Swallowed That Old Poison: Politics Based On Blind Faith

Following U.S. President Donald Trump's creation of the White House Faith Office in early February, Loris Zanatta writes in Clarín that religious politics is already on the verge of becoming political religion,

by: CNET

Roomba's Cheapest Robot Vacuums Now Have 3 Premium Features (Without the Upcharge)

Robot Roomba's new 2025 lineup brings formerly premium-level features into its entry-level and midrange models. Here's what's new.

by: WBNG

Congressman Riley responds to Trump's plan to remove CHIPs Act

Seriously, how stupid is it to rely on China for something as essential as semiconductors?" said Congressman Josh Riley.

by: Yahoo

Chinese AI agent Manus transcends chatbots, founder of start-up Butterfly Effect says

Chinese start-up Butterfly Effect, creator of general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) agent Manus, appears poised to shake up the red-hot domestic market for large language models (LLMs), as it focuses on applications beyond ChatGPT-like chatbots.

by: rnz

Last-minute reprieve for parts of Callaghan Innovation

The government is ramping up the transition to a new science system, with major shake-ups now due to happen this year.

by: UPI

NASA chooses 3 university teams to help solve aviation challenges

Graduate and undergraduate students at three university-led teams will try to solve aviation challenges and improve flight in the 21st century, NASA announced on Tuesday.

by: Reuters

NASA SPHEREx telescope is launched to study universe's origins

A NASA telescope was launched into space from California on Tuesday for a mission to explore the origins of the universe and to scour the Milky Way galaxy for hidden reservoirs of water, a key ingredient for life.

by: KTAR

ASU announces downtown Phoenix location of future medical school

Arizona State University announced on Monday the location of where its future state-of-the-art medical school will be built.

by: NextBigFuture

Which Will Be the Largest Unlock in Asset Value Ever?

Traditional networks cover ~73% of Africa's land but leave 20-30% of global landmasses (and 90% of oceans) unserved. Starlink's 7500 planned direct-to-cell satellites could provide ubiquitous coverage, a feat worth billions in economic and social impact.

by: THISDAYLIVE

Tinubu Appoints VC, Other Principal Officers For University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta

President Bola Tinubu has appointed principal officers for the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun State and Federal College of Education (Technical), Yauri, Potsikum,

by: CNN

Massive megalodon was even longer than scientists thought

Megalodon may have been up to 80 feet long, but the colossal extinct shark was also probably thinner than scientists previously thought, according to a new study.
  • Wed, March 12, 2025

by: WPXI

Schools use AI to monitor kids, hoping to prevent violence. Our investigation found security risks

Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tablets

by: Timeslife

From Space to Medicine: The Biggest Discoveries of 2025

From the discovery of new celestial bodies to sketching out revolutionary medical treatments, scientists have pushed the frontiers of knowledge. They have done so in preparation for a very bright future.

by: Moneycontrol

9 Indian Universities, Including IIT Delhi, Among World's Top 50 in QS Subject-Wise Rankings

Nine Indian universities feature in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with IIT Delhi, ISM Dhanbad, IIT Bombay, and IIT Madras securing top 50 spots in various categories.

by: InsideNoVa

UPDATE: 'Person of interest' named in case of missing college student from Loudoun

After three days of searching the waters and shores near a resort beach in Punta Cana, where his daughter was last seen, the father of 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki of South Riding has asked Dominican Republic officials to widen their investigation into kidnapping and abduction.

by: dw

Could Europe benefit from Trump's 'assault on science'?

The Trump administration's science policies are driving scientists to look for jobs in Europe. Europe wants to help. But some warn against exploiting the situation.

by: Axios

Philly student wins $25,000 in national science contest

The winners of one of the nation's oldest science contests were revealed late Tuesday — and a Philly student took home one of the cash prizes. Why it matters: Previous winners of Regeneron Science Talent Search's contests have had prestigious careers,

by: KVOA

University of Arizona software will be aboard NASA's SPHEREx to explore universe origins

NASA launched a new space telescope to explore the origins of the universe. The SPHEREx mission, which stands for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe,

by: TechCrunch

Anthropic CEO says spies are after $100M AI secrets in a 'few lines of code'

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is worried about spies getting their hands on costly "algorithmic secrets" from the U.S.' top AI companies.

by: Reuters

The road ahead for connected vehicle policy

Ian Barlow, Sara Baxenberg and Josh Turner of Wiley discuss government efforts in 2024 to address data privacy and security concerns involving connected cars, and likely government action in 2025.

by: KHON2

7 facts about the University of Hawai?i's new asteroid mission

And the University of Hawaii has been selected to be a part of this history making adventure. Here are some facts to know: 1. Emily Costello joins the team: Emily Costello who is a planetary scientist at the University of HawaiÊ»i at MÄ?noa is one of eight scientists who have been selected to help NASA study these asteroids.

by: CNN

NASA launches newest space telescope to seek life's key ingredients

NASA has launched the SPHEREx telescope to uncover the ingredients for life in our galaxy, as well as the PUNCH mission to study the sun's mysteries.

by: MSN

SCIENCE: The search for 'Planet 9' and a look at what's in the skies this week with Glenn Roberts

The farther science peers into the depths of our solar system, the more astronomers realize how little they actually know about it; there is much still to be discovered, and there is certainly more than enough space out there for more planets. Continuing ...

by: Oneindia

Tamil Nadu School Exam Dates: Chexk Class 1-9 Exam Schedule, And Summer Holiday Deets

The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has officially announced the final exam schedule for students from classes 1 to 9, along with details regarding the summer vacation period.

by: FedScoop

The Trump administration picks a U.S. CTO; Judge says the DOGE will likely have to turn over its records sooner rather than later

The White House's CTO nominee earned a PhD from MIT and spent time at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.. And, Elon Musk's group is likely subject to federal records law,

by: CoinTelegraph

Crypto fans are obsessed with longevity and biohacking: Here's why

From Vitalik Buterin to Brian Armstrong, many crypto proponents are obsessed with discovering the secret to immortality. We found out why.

by: UPI

Starliner astronauts slated to begin return after nine months in space

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are expected to return home after spending nine months in orbit.

by: Nextgov

Trump's US chief technology officer pick would serve dual-role

President Donald Trump nominated Ethan Klein to be the next U.S. chief technology officer Tuesday. If confirmed by the Senate, Klein will also serve as an associate director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy,

by: LADbible

Scientists have just made a discovery about humans dating back 110,000 years and it changes everything

Scientists examining an ancient cave have made a discovery about humanity's history that dates back some 110,000 years. Excavations took place in the Tinshemet Cave, a newly excavated Middle Paleolithic site in Israel.

by: NextBigFuture

African and Asian Poor Can Double Their Income With Cheap Phones

Affordable supercheap cellphone communication for poor people in Africa and India can double their earnings. They can use it to access day labor job markets.

by: Patch

Ridgewood Kids Continue 40-Year Tradition Of Flying

While the suits are reused annually, the sense of adventure is fresh every year. The program is flexible, allowing teachers to tailor lessons to their class's interests and integrate space-themed activities into various subjects.

by: IOL

KZN teens to showcase their projects on international stage

Two budding KwaZulu-Natal scientists will represent South Africa at the International Festival of Engineering, Science and Technology in Tunisia (I-FEST²) where they will showcase their innovative research on a global stage.

by: PennLive

Entrepreneurs wanted: Applications open for annual small Business Accelerator Program

The free seven-week program will conclude with a pitch competition and the opportunity for one entrepreneur to win $5,000.

by: CNN

SpaceX to launch crew-swap mission that will allow NASA's Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return home

The Crew-10 mission will send four astronauts to the space station to take over for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams' crew, finally allowing their return home.

by: MSN

Scientists reveal PG Tips Chimp's story with cutting edge technology

After her death, Twycross Zoo donated Choppers's skeleton to NMS, where it became part of an internationally-significant natural science collection of more than 10 million specimens. The study, which is published in the journal Scientific Reports ...

by: UPI

Starliner astronauts Suni Ailliams, Butch Wilmore slated to begin return after nine months in space

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are expected to return home after spending nine months in orbit.

by: NextBigFuture

$50,000 Tesla Cybertruck Using 4680 Iron LFP Batteries in 2026

Currently, the two motor Tesla Cybertruck costs $79,990 and has a range of 325 miles. Tesla is developing its own iron LFP 4680 battery. Iron LFP batteries

by: IOL

Efforts underway by South African researchers to validate traditional medicines for HIV

South African researchers are making significant strides in validating traditional medicines for HIV treatment, highlighting the potential for economic growth and the integration of indigenous knowledge systems.

by: Reuters

Musk's Starlink and India's Reliance sign surprise satellite internet deal

By Aditya Kalra, Munsif Vengattil and Nivedita Bhattacharjee NEW DELHI/BENGALURU (Reuters) -Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio signed a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite internet services to India,

by: dw

Trump cuts NASA top science and technology roles

Three departments at the US space agency will be terminated, including that of chief scientist, in a drive by the Trump administration to cut costs.In an email seen and reported by the Reuters news agency,

by: UPI

SpaceX, NASA launch two missions to 'collect data' on galaxies, sun

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched their SPHEREx and PUNCH missions into orbit Tuesday night from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, to "collect" data on the sun and millions of galaxies.
  • Thu, March 13, 2025

by: Moneycontrol

SpaDeX undocking success! ISRO takes a big leap toward Chandrayaan-4 and beyond

ISRO's SpaDeX mission has successfully completed its space undocking phase, marking a significant milestone in India's space exploration journey and paving the way for future projects like Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan-4.

ASU announces downtown Phoenix location of future medical school

Arizona State University announced on Monday the location of where its future state-of-the-art medical school will be built.
The article from KTAR News discusses a significant development in Arizona's medical education landscape where the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix has been granted full accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). This accreditation, which was announced on October 25, 2023, confirms that the college meets all educational standards necessary for training future physicians. The reaccreditation process, which occurs every eight years, involved a comprehensive review of the college's curriculum, faculty, facilities, and student support services. Dr. Guy Reed, the dean of the college, expressed pride in the achievement, highlighting the institution's commitment to excellence in medical education. This milestone not only validates the quality of education provided but also enhances the college's reputation and its ability to attract top students and faculty.

Read the Full KTAR Article at:
https://ktar.com/arizona-education/arizona-university-medical/5679614/


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