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by: MindaNews

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In a bid to strengthen regional research and development, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) established the Niche Centers in the Regions for

by: Hoodline

Gwinnett School Student Arrested on Felony Charges for Alleged Surveillance in Girls' Restroom

A student at Gwinnett School of Mathematics was arrested for allegedly taking photos in a girls' restroom. The school responded promptly and is working with law enforcement.

by: NextBigFuture

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by: BusinessMirror

1st quantum lab QISLaP to boost PHL's energy sector

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by: MLive

5 upcoming Lakeshore special events in Muskegon

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by: Grist

Oil and gas money shapes research, creates 'echo chamber' in higher education

Jackson Voss loves his alma mater, Louisiana State University. He appreciates that his undergraduate education was paid for by a program dreamed up by an oil magnate and that he received additional scholarships from ExxonMobil and Shell.

by: GhanaWeb

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by: Forbes

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by: CNN

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by: Moneycontrol

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by: NextBigFuture

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  • Sun, March 30, 2025

by: MindaNews

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by: Newspoint

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by: TechRadar

How we test graphics cards at TechRadar

Synthetic benchmark are tests that run simulated tasks on a graphics card comparable to real-world use, whether that's GPU compute tasks or rendering 3D sequences using the graphics framework as video games (such as Microsoft DirectX 11 or the cross-platform Vulkan framework).

by: TechCrunch

Data centers love solar: Here's a comprehensive guide to deals over 100 megawatts

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by: CNET

The Truth About Hydration: Daily Water Target and Tips to Stay Healthy

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by: Vanguard

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by: healthshots

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by: CNN

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by: Snopes

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A 2016 report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation claimed that by 2050 there would be 850 tons of plastic in the oceans and just 812 tons of fish.

by: Newsweek

Brewers Pitcher Takes Harsh Stance On Yankees' 'Torpedo Bats' After Blowout Loss

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by: Insider

I'm a space nutritionist sending the first mushrooms into orbit. It could make travel to Mars a whole lot more palatable.

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by: Sciencing

Here's Why We Still Don't Know How Many Solar Systems Are In The Milky Way

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by: Fortune

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by: Insider

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  • Mon, March 31, 2025

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An astronaut missed the aroma of his morning coffee while aboard the International Space Station, so much so that he came up with a solution! NASA astronaut Don Pettit created the Capillary Cup, a zero-gravity cup that floats in the air,

by: IOL

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by: collider

10 Shows To Watch if You Love 'Black Mirror'

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by: Sportschosun

Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital was selected as the first research-oriented hospital in Gangwon-do...Resolving essential medical crises and leading roles in ...

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by: Newspoint

AI Jobs: Become a millionaire in just 1 year! These courses will get you a salary of up to 12 lakhs per month..

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by: YourTango

10 Things That Were Supposed To Make Life Easier But Just Made It Worse

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by: ExtremeTech

How Do Lasers Work, and What Are They Used For?

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by: NextBigFuture

German Rocket Startup Launch Failure After 30 Seconds

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by: WRAL

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by: news10nbc

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by: Forbes

Mission First: Pharma Should Partner, Not Build, Their AI Solutions

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by: CCN

UK Public Records Could Be Commercialized Within a Decade, Says Science Secretary

by: SaltWire

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by: WBRC

8 Birmingham schools using hydroponics technology

Spring has sprung and can continue blooming all year long in the classrooms of eight Birmingham schools using hydroponics technology through a new collaboration between Birmingham City Schools, Jones Valley Teaching Farm and New York nonprofit New York Sun Works.

by: YourStory

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by: NDTV

Indian-American Executive Ajay Anand Named To Leadership Role At Wharton

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by: SHINE

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by: BBC

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by: SciTechDaily

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by: Dezeen

Clip-on SunBooster uses near-infrared LEDs to bring benefits of sunlight indoors

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by: NextBigFuture

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by: NextBigFuture

Active Rockets Compared

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  • Fri, April 4, 2025

by: Nature

A brain drain would impoverish the United States and diminish world science

Europe is advertising itself as a destination for embattled US scientists. It seems many are considering leaving.

Oil and gas money shapes research, creates 'echo chamber' in higher education

Jackson Voss loves his alma mater, Louisiana State University. He appreciates that his undergraduate education was paid for by a program dreamed up by an oil magnate and that he received additional scholarships from ExxonMobil and Shell.
The article from MSN discusses how funding from the oil and gas industry significantly influences research in higher education, particularly in the fields of energy and environmental science. It highlights that universities receiving substantial donations from fossil fuel companies often engage in research that aligns with the interests of these donors, potentially skewing scientific inquiry towards outcomes that favor the industry. This financial relationship can lead to an "echo chamber" effect, where alternative or critical perspectives on fossil fuels are underrepresented or marginalized. The piece points out that while such funding supports academic research, it also raises concerns about the integrity and objectivity of the research, suggesting that universities might be less likely to challenge or explore the negative impacts of fossil fuels due to these financial ties. This dynamic not only affects the direction of research but also the educational narrative around energy policy and climate change.

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