• Fri, March 21, 2025

by: Colossal

'Little Beasts' Is a First-of-Its-Kind Museum Collaboration Reveling in Art and the Natural World

At the National Gallery of Art, 'Little Beasts' pairs nearly 75 artworks with around 60 objects from the National Museum of Natural History.

by: Time

Seed Oils Don't Deserve Their Bad Reputation

Seeds oils are one of the most unhealthy ingredients we have in foods," he said in a Fox News interview late last year. Kennedy thinks federal regulators and companies should move swiftly to address this problem.

by: Yahoo

Don't call me Chinese Frankenstein, says jailed scientist who tinkered with baby DNA

The Chinese scientist who was imprisoned for secretly creating the world's first genetically-engineered babies has claimed he will be remembered as China's Charles Darwin for ultimately eliminating natural selection.

by: BBC

The UN has declared 2025 as the year of glacier preservation. Here's how to visit one safely

With glaciers disappearing at an alarming rate, 2025 has been named the Year of International Glacier Preservation. Here's how and where to see one responsibly before it's too late.

by: PharmExec

Johnson & Johnson to Invest Over $55 Billion in US Manufacturing Facilities

The investment, which is a 25% increase from previous years, will support three new advanced manufacturing facilities, expansions at existing sites, and R&D efforts.

by: AZOM

Engineering Tailored Configurations in van der Waals Materials

Pohang University and University of Montpellier researchers synthesize AA-stacked hBN, revealing novel stacking control methods for advanced 2D materials.

by: Politico

5 questions for Natali Helberger

DFD spoke with Natali Helberger, a law and digital technology professor at the University of Amsterdam and noted voice on building public values into an algorithmic society. We chatted about redefining how to think about "innovation" (less developing tech freely at breakneck speeds,

by: Crikey

Australia's universities and academics are under siege

Academic freedom is under threat from both the Trump administration and dogmatic efforts at self-censorship closer to home.

by: Digit

iOS 19 Update Coming In June: Release Date, Expected Features, Compatible iPhones And More

Apple's iOS 19 launches in June with a visionOS-inspired redesign, smarter Siri, Live Translate for AirPods, encrypted RCS messaging, and EU-driven changes. , Technology & Science News - Times Now

by: SunLive

How supercritical geothermal could change energy

Scientists believed supercritical geothermal energy could be converted into a flow of electricity thereby boosting "the resilience of our electricity system", he said. At the hui, Jones planned to "outline the potential" of thel resource and share some "international learnings" including reasons why some projects had failed.

by: RealClearPolitics

The Greatest Threat to Our Republic Will Always Come From Within

For most of the past six decades, the United States has been facing the threat of implosion from a growing federal budget deficit. Today, that threat is

by: Malaysiakini

Chang to defend PKR vice-president post at party polls

Chang, who is also the science, technology, and innovation minister, said the Pakatan Harapan component party needs leaders who are not just riding on success but have proven their commitment to the party's struggles. "I myself have experienced the...

by: CNET

The Procedure and Brain Chip From 'Severance' Might Not Be Far From Reality

Beneath the irrational visuals and dry humor, at its core, Severance is about identity. It asks whether we are better or worse for removing certain parts of our own consciousness, and it explores that idea through a brain-splitting procedure and chip.

by: Hoodline

MIT and NVIDIA Unveil Groundbreaking 'HART' AI Tool, Blending Speed and Quality in Image Generation

MIT and NVIDIA unveiled HART, an AI tool able to generate high-quality images quickly with a blend of AI models.

by: Gizmodo

Gizmodo Is Hiring a Consumer Tech Reporter

Gizmodo—a tech, science, and pop culture news site founded in 2002—is hiring a reporter to join our NYC-based newsroom. Gizmodo is looking for a writer

by: NextBigFuture

Billions of Humanoid Bots and Robotaxis Could Enable a Quadrillion Dollar Economy by the 2040s

Impact of Robotaxis and Robotrucks Three billion robotaxis and robotrucks make transportation 10 times cheaper and 2-3 times faster. Transportation costs currently account for about 10% of global GDP ($10 trillion). Reducing this by a factor of 10 saves: 10 trillion× (1−110) = 9 trillion dollars

by: Politico

GOP plots a court crackdown

House Republicans don't have the votes to impeach federal judges, as President Donald Trump has demanded. So they're looking at other options.

by: Gizmodo

Gizmodo Is Hiring a Senior Consumer Tech Reporter

Gizmodo—a tech, science, and pop culture news site founded in 2002—is hiring a senior reporter to join our NYC-based newsroom. Gizmodo is looking for an
  • Sat, March 22, 2025

by: Moneycontrol

ISRO YUVIKA 2025 Registration Closes Tomorrow, Direct Link to Apply Here

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by: NDTV

NDTV Exclusive: The Experiments Indian Astronaut Will Conduct In Space

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is set to make history as the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, will likely conduct at least three experiments,

by: indulgexpress

Eight recently released documentaries to watch this weekend

Netflix The documentary movie explores life extension through science and technology. The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan | Netflix It covers the political, cultural, emotional significance of the cricket matches between India and Pakistan,

by: Newsday

Stony Brook scientists on team capturing 'baby pictures' of the Universe's cosmic light with advanced telescope

"Our data indicates that the Universe will expand forever, and at an accelerating rate," said Sehgal, who analyzed data alongside current and former Stony Brook University physics and astronomy graduate students Mathew Madhavacheril, Dongwon Han and Amanda MacInnis.

by: SciTechDaily

Nanotech Breakthrough Unveils the Hidden Power of Exploding Stars

For the first time, scientists have directly measured a weak r-process reaction using a radioactive ion beam, shedding light on how heavy elements form in cosmic cataclysms like supernovae and neutron star mergers.

by: Mashable

Much of what lies on the seafloor remains a mystery. NASA is fixing that.

Experts have been working on mapping the ocean floor with traditional methods, sending ships across the water with sonar technology — sound waves that bounce off the bottom — to measure depth. But the process has moved at a snail's pace: Ships can only cover small areas at a time, leaving much of the ocean uncharted.

by: CNET

Hollywood to Trump: Don't Let OpenAI and Google Train on Our Copyrighted Work

Paul McCartney, Cynthia Erivo and Guillermo del Toro are among hundreds of Hollywood stars who signed an open letter outlining concerns about AI.

by: Gigwise

Different Telegram Apps and Clients for Android: The Best Alternatives for an Enhanced Messaging Experience

Telegram has become one of the most widely used messaging apps, known for its speed, security, and extensive features. However, many users look for alternatives that offer additional customization, privacy controls,

by: ExtremeTech

What Is Artificial Intelligence? From How It Works to Generative AI, What You Need to Know

How is an AI different from a neural net? How can a machine learn? What is an AGI? And will DeepSeek really change the game? Read on to find out.

by: Digit

Samsung Galaxy S23 User Reports Mysterious Green Line Issue: What's Causing It?

Samsung Galaxy S23 user reports a green line issue after a software update, raising concerns about OLED display defects and durability., Gadgets News - Times Now

by: wjla

7News' speaks one-on-one with the National STEM Festival co-directers

The National STEM Festival concludes today in Washington, D.C., showcasing the ingenuity of over 100 students from 47 states and four U.S. territories.

by: CNN

How NASA's waylaid astronauts finally got home

Two space missions reached their conclusion: one with a splashdown, the other with a quiet lunar death. And thrilling new studies expand our cosmic understanding.

by: Alternet

Dangerous shift: Trump's controversial treatment of military poses a significant question

President Donald Trump gave no specific reason for firing Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff less than halfway through Brown's four-year term in office. Nor did he give an explanation for similarly ousting other senior military leaders,

by: devdiscourse

Fusion, SMRs, and Cancer Care: IAEA and India Chart a Nuclear Path Forward

A centerpiece of Mr Grossi's visit was his active participation in the Raisina Dialogue, India's premier global conference on geopolitics and economics hosted annually in.

by: NextBigFuture

SpaceX Starship Version 3 for 2026 Could Deploy Global 5G Via Starlink to 1+ Billion Customers

Elon Musk has posted that SpaceX Starship is on track to weekly launches of the version 3 Starship in 2026. This will mean 20-30 times the bandwidth per

by: WHSV

Charlottesville High brings community together for STEMFest

Students from across the city showed off their projects, celebrating science, technology, engineering and math.

by: PCMag

ChatGPT Use Could Correlate With Higher Levels of Loneliness

Users who were classified as more prone to emotional attachment were more likely to report increased loneliness in response to frequent personal conversations with the chatbot.

by: Onlymyhealth

Biohacking, Smart SPF & Skin Resets: Biggest Beauty And Skincare Trends Set to Dominate The Year

Skincare is evolving beyond aesthetics, merging wellness, science, and technology to create a new wave of beauty innovations. As we step into 2025, the skincare industry is embracing cutting-edge advancements,

by: Newspoint

Researchers look into futuristic ideas like atmospheric water, rain energy

When changing climatic conditions, increasing heat waves and other extreme weather events have challenged the availability of fresh water, experts advocate going beyond the conventional for futuristic solutions.

by: Forbes

Marvell Technology's CIO On AI, Cloud And Digital Expansion

Marvell Technology's CIO Nishit Sahay has driven value from creative use of the cloud, data and AI to help fuel the company's growth.

by: NextBigFuture

Boeing F47 Next Generation Fighter With Anduril YFQ-44A and GA YFQ-42A Superdrones

The US Air Force has selected companies and funded the purchase of new combat superdrones and the Boeing F47 next generation stealth fighter. X-prototype

by: Newspoint

GATE COAP 2025: Schedule released for M.Tech admissions and PSU jobs, here's how to apply..

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has released the schedule of GATE COAP 2025 (Common Offer Acceptance Portal). Candidates can check the complete schedule by visiting the official website. COAP is the platform where all the participating institutes and PSUs (Public Sector Units) will upload their offers.

by: Newspoint

IIT Bombay: Admission for PG-PhD starting in IIT Bombay, know the subjects and process here..

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-Bombay) has announced the admission dates for postgraduate and PhD programs for the 2025-26 academic session. The application process for these programs will start on March 25 on the official website of IIT Bombay .

by: NextBigFuture

Boeing F47 Next Generation Fighter is Funded and Will Fly Before 2029

Boeing won a contract March 21 to develop a next-generation combat aircraft (6th generation fighter) for the U.S. Air Force. Boeing and Lockheed Martin were
  • Sun, March 23, 2025

by: Indy100

Chamber discovered deep within Great Pyramid of Giza could be missing piece of the puzzle

The ancient Egyptians are known for their extraordinary works of art and architecture, yet, experts are also interested in the gaping voids they left behind. Indeed, deep within the Great Pyramid of Giza,

by: SlashGear

Microsoft Copilot Vs. ChatGPT: Which AI Is Smarter And More Useful?

Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT have many similarities, but they also have important differences in areas such software integration. Which is more useful overall?

by: TwistedSifter

New Retinal Chip Restored Vision In Legally Blind People, With Some Able To Read Like They Did In Their Days Before Sight Loss

For a long time, it seemed like the stuff of science fiction. But with companies like Neuralink pioneering brain chips, and volunteers allowing the companies to plant the experimental technologies directly into their bodies,

by: CNN

The climate crisis will huff and puff, but these innovators are finding ways to stay standing

Welcome to the Age of Adaptation, when a growing number of people are coming to realize that the Big, Bad Climate Wolf isn't going away - and is, in fact, only getting stronger.

by: TechRadar

I tested Gtech's first ever straightener, and it's a promising start from the vacuum king

In the hunt for the best hair straighteners, Gtech may not be a brand that immediately jumps to mind. However, with the launch of the StyleOnic Turbo ION hair straightener (and Gtech DryOnic hair dryer alongside) the brand known mainly for its excellent vacuum cleaners has moved into haircare.

by: BBC

Metals from space: The rocky future of asteroid mining

As an asteroid mining start-up's latest mission goes awry, Josh Sims look at how close we really are extracting rare minerals from the many celestial bodies floating above us

Australia's universities and academics are under siege

Academic freedom is under threat from both the Trump administration and dogmatic efforts at self-censorship closer to home.
The article from Crikey discusses the complex dynamics affecting Australian universities due to international political tensions, particularly between the United States and China. It highlights how the potential re-election of Donald Trump could further strain academic freedom and international collaborations. Trump's previous policies, like the travel ban affecting scholars from certain countries, have already set a precedent for how political decisions can impact academia. Additionally, the article touches on the increasing scrutiny and restrictions on Chinese students and academics in Australia, driven by fears of espionage and intellectual property theft, which has led to a chilling effect on academic exchanges. The piece also addresses the rise of antisemitism on campuses, noting how global political climates influence campus culture, with universities struggling to balance free speech with the need to combat hate speech and ensure a safe environment for all students. This situation underscores the broader challenge for Australian universities to navigate geopolitical tensions while maintaining their commitment to open scholarship and diversity.

Read the Full Crikey Article at:
https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/03/21/australian-universities-donald-trump-china-usa-academic-freedom-antisemitism/