Thu, March 13, 2025

by: AlphaGalileo

Innovative Study Highlights BMP9 and SHH as Key Drivers of Bone Repair

Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) directly affect the osteogenic differentiation of stem cells and are integral to bone tissue development. BMP9, a

by: Swarajya

IIT-Delhi Tops Indian Institutes In QS Subject Rankings, Secures 26th Spot In Engineering and Technology

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-Delhi) has emerged as India's top-performing institution in the Engineering and Technology category, securing the 26th rank globally in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, reported The Indian Express.

by: TechCrunch

FBI, EPA, and Treasury told Citibank to freeze funds as Trump administration tries to claw back climate money

The accounts were frozen in February, but documents filed today make public details which had previously been unknown.

by: Polygon

How Magic: The Gathering's space opera found its voice

In an era of Magic where the game's 30 years of storytelling and character development are now meant to coexist with other fandoms, including Doctor Who, Lord of the Rings, and Fallout, properly conveying the Magic of Edge of Eternities emerged as the most important aspect to promoting the expansion.

by: AZoLifeSciences

Molecular Intelligence Simplifies Cryo-EM Data Analysis with AI

Scientists from Purdue University's College of Science and the Rosen Center for Advanced Computing have established Molecular Intelligence, a software company dedicated to assisting researchers in determining the 3D structures of biomolecules captured through cryogenic-electron microscopy (cryo-EM).

by: Insider

An 18-year-old won $250,000 for discovering over a million objects in space. Some could help unravel one of the universe's biggest mysteries.

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by: WTOP

1 week after Loudoun Co. student's disappearance, search area widens in Dominican Republic

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by: Axios

EPA to revisit Obama- and Biden-era rules on climate regulations

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by: CalMatters

California has 30 new proposals to rein in AI. Trump could complicate them

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by: insideHPC

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by: Bloomberg

OpenAI Asks White House for Relief From State AI Rules

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by: TheHyperHive

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by: IOL

How research underfunding robs South Africa of scientific innovations

South African universities are losing vital scientific talent due to chronic research underfunding, forcing researchers to rely on foreign funding that often dictates research priorities. This crisis threatens the country's ability to develop local solutions for pressing health and technological challenges.

by: BBC

Pupils tackling 'real-world problems' using Lego

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by: STAT

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by: CNET

Rise Science App Review: Can It Improve Your Sleep?

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by: GeekWire

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by: Moneycontrol

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by: Oneindia

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

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by: KHON2

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

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by: TechCrunch

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by: KVOA

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

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by: Axios

Philly student wins $25,000 in national science contest

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by: CNN

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

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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: Patch

Ridgewood Kids Continue 40-Year Tradition Of Flying

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by: LADbible

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

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by: MSN

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

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by: Nextgov

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by: CoinTelegraph

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by: FedScoop

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by: NextBigFuture

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

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by: InsideNoVa

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

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by: Moneycontrol

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

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by: Timeslife

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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: dw

Trump cuts NASA top science and technology roles

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by: Reuters

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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.

by: IOL

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

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Tue, March 11, 2025

by: Reuters

NASA SPHEREx telescope is launched to study universe's origins

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by: UPI

NASA chooses 3 university teams to help solve aviation challenges

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by: Yahoo

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by: Firstpost

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by: IFLScience

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by: Digit

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by: BBC

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by: CNN

Weather delays launch of NASA's newest space telescope set to search for life's key ingredients

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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.

South African researchers are actively working to validate traditional medicines for their potential in treating HIV, as highlighted in an article on MSN. This initiative is part of a broader effort to integrate traditional healing practices with modern medical science. The research focuses on identifying and testing plant-based remedies that have been used for generations by traditional healers. The aim is to scientifically verify the efficacy and safety of these treatments, potentially offering new therapeutic options for HIV management. This collaborative approach not only seeks to bridge the gap between traditional and Western medicine but also aims to preserve and utilize indigenous knowledge in combating a major health challenge.

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