Tue, April 22, 2025

by: Fortune

The true genius of Elon Musk is his 'subsidy harvesting strategy,' political science professor says

Musk is particularly skilled in collecting money from the government for his companies, Jeb Barnes, a University of Southern California professor, said. Now he's in a political position where he could bolster that strategy.

by: BBC

Tributes to Pope at his former cathedral in Argentina

The Archbishop of Buenos Aries, Jorge Garcia, paid tribute to Pope Francis and called for Argentine unity.
Mon, April 21, 2025

by: PBS

NewsNight Minnesota | WHITE EARTH SCIENCE CLASS | Season 2000 | Episode 183

NewsNight's Ken Stone reports on one hands educational program on the White Earth...

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Salt Lake City Offbeat | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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by: ThePrint

Nepal's Education Minister resigns amid ongoing Teachers' protest and government inaction

Kathmandu [Nepal], April 21 (ANI): Nepal's Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Bidhya Bhattarai, has resigned from her post on the 20th day of ongoing protests by teachers from community and government schools across the country. Bhattarai submitted her resignation letter to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday afternoon, according to sources from the […]

by: MassLive

Mass Gov. Healey: Trump's cuts are 'bad for science'

Trump is "is giving away intellectual assets," Gov. Maura Healey said during an appearance on CBS News' "Face the Nation" program.

by: GeekWire

STEM Educator of the Year: This leader turned a lockdown into a launchpad for science education

Meet Fatima Kamal, the Pacific Science Center leader who turned the COVID lockdown into a launchpad for STEM education.

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Arlington Offbeat | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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by: Digit

Lyrid Meteor Shower 2025 Date And Time: Will It Be visible In India? Check Full List Of Cities To Watch This Celestial Event

The Lyrid Meteor Shower is set to peak from April 21 to April 22, 2025, providing a spectacular event for skywatchers. This historic meteor shower, which has been observed for over 2,700 years, features meteors from Comet Thatcher,

by: Vanguard

NSE kicks-off second edition of "Engineering and You" programme for secondary schools students

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta branch, is set to commence the second edition of its flagship educational outreach programme, "Engineering and You," designed to promote early interest in Science,

by: Monitor

MUST alumni push for health, science tourism

Science and health tourism is a visionary dream, much as having such a discussion now seems delusional because the local population cannot have quality health care

by: Forbes

Why Do So Many Data Science And AI Projects Fail? The Missing Human Factor

Nino Letteriello is a data and project management leader, DAMA Award winner, WEF author, UN advisor, MIT lecturer & FIT Group co-founder. A significant percentage of data science projects continue to fail.

by: CNN

3D scan of Titanic sheds new light on doomed liner's final moments | CNN

A new documentary reveals the incredible results of a project to create 3D underwater scans of the doomed ocean liner RMS Titanic, which sank 113 years ago.

by: NDTV

The Science Behind Thermals: How Warm Air Rises And Creates Buoyancy

This effect wins out over warm air rising. The warm air in a thermal will cool as it rises, until it reaches the temperature of the air around it and is no longer buoyant.

by: BBC

Spying on an underwater volcano waiting to erupt

by: rnz

Will a new chief science advisor be appointed soon?

The role has been vacant since Dame Juliet Gerrard stepped down in June last year.

by: OurQuadCities

National Science Foundation gives nearly $1 million for new Monmouth College program

Monmouth College has been awarded nearly $1 million by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to launch an ambitious new program aimed at increasing the success of Pell Grant eligible students pursuing degrees in science,
Sun, April 20, 2025

by: ZDNet

Trump axes AI staff and research funding, and scientists are worried

How these latest layoffs and budget cuts could weaken the American AI talent pipeline.

by: CNN

Newly found seamount reveals spaghetti monster and other rare ocean creatures | CNN

In this week's science newsletter, explore an underwater mountain, catch up on a risky private space mission, solve a prehistoric cold case, marvel at continent-crossing dinos, and more.

by: Futurism

White House Announces It Can Now "Manipulate Time and Space"

During an address about the so-called "golden age of American innovation," White House Office of Science and Technology director Michael Kratsios claimed that "Our technologies permit us to manipulate time and space.
Sat, April 19, 2025

by: WAVY

Norfolk State University breaks ground on new $118 million science building

The 131,376-square-foot building is designed to encourage to create an immersive and support-filled science center for the students while promoting collaboration with the community.

by: BBC

Robots race against humans in China's Beijing half marathon

by: Forbes

Five Transformative AI Technology Trends Shaping 2025

These trends will blur the lines between human and machine intelligence, unlocking productivity and creativity.
Fri, April 18, 2025

by: BroBible

Trump Science Director Claims U.S. Can 'Manipulate Time And Space,' Sends Conspiracy Theorists Spiraling

Michael Kratsios, the Science Advisor to President Donald Trump and director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, claimed this week

by: Forbes

Are 'The Munchies' Real? Cannabis, Science, Food & Flavor, Explained

The "munchies" effect—those sudden, often intense cravings for salty, sweet, or high-fat snacks after cannabis use—isn't just anecdotal.

by: Scroll

Science and Technology

Recycling companies face major challenges, such as declining recovery rates for electronic devices and a limited ability to transport hazardous material.

by: BBC

A different approach to recycling plastic

by: deseret

Meet the Deseret News/KSL 2025 General Sterling Scholar

Students from around the state took home thousands of dollars in scholarships.
Thu, April 17, 2025

by: IFLScience

Trump's Science Director Says US Can "Manipulate Time And Space", Prompting Wild Conspiracy Theories

The 13th director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Science Advisor to the President, Michael Kratsios, has sparked a number of conspiracy theories over on Reddit after appearing to claim that the US possessed technology that can "manipulate time and space".

by: Newsweek

White House says it has tech that can "manipulate time and space"

A speech by science adviser Michael Kratsios has attracted attention from people who think he means the U.S. now has time travel technology

by: Daily

Dental Breakthrough: Lab-Grown Teeth May Offer a Natural Alternative to Fillings and Missing Teeth

Scientists have recreated the early environment of tooth development in the lab, using a specially designed material that enables dental cells to communicate, offering new insights into how...

by: NewsNation

Robot rumble: Inside Houston's international robotics competition

Students design, code and build complex robots from scratch to compete in intense challenges.

by: CNN

Iphones and GPS wouldn't exist without research funded by the US government. What's at stake in Trump cuts to university funding | CNN

magine a world without the internet, or GPS, MRNA vaccines or the touchscreen on your iPhone. The science and technology that have become integral to our daily lives may never have existed, experts say, were it not for research funded by the federal government at American colleges and universities.

by: fox6now

Club SciKidz offers unique programs; science and technology connect

Articles and videos about Club SciKidz offers unique programs; science and technology connect on FOX6 News Milwaukee.

by: ThePrint

Galgotias University Partners in Groundbreaking Study to Develop Scientific Insights on Pollution Episodes in Delhi-NCR

NewsVoir Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 27: Galgotias University has joined hands with the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and other prestigious organizations to undertake a crucial study aimed at understanding pollution episodes in the Delhi-NCR region. The research, titled "Development of Scientific Insights about Pollution Episodes in Delhi-NCR based on Tethered Balloon and Drone […]

by: PBS

NewsNight Minnesota | Science Museum Preview | Season 2001 | Episode 116

Live discussion with Mary Ann Steiner, Director of the Youth Science Center at the...

by: BBC

That colleague who always makes you laugh

Wed, April 16, 2025

by: AOL

New light-activated injectable gel heals bone faster and safer

In today's world, more people suffer from bone problems caused by injuries, infections, or birth defects. As the population grows older, these issues are becoming more common. Traditional treatments usually involve bone grafts,

by: WGME

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by: Politico

Science funding agency threatened with mass layoffs

by: CNN

Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf

Scientists working for Dallas-based biotech company Colossal Biosciences claim to have brought the dire wolf, which went extinct about 12,500 years ago, back to life.

by: STAT

J&J reports earnings beat as tariffs loom

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by: BBC

Lyrid meteor shower: Here's how to watch the dazzling show

Tue, April 15, 2025

by: NDTV

Scientists Seek To Cultivate 'Spare' Human Bodies For Medical Miracles

Lab-grown "bodyoids" could transform medical research and organ transplants, but raise ethical questions about defining human life.

by: ThePrint

Dr. Kanans Visvanats Appointed as Principal Researcher for the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD)

NewsVoir Geneva [Switzerland], April 12: Dr. Kanans Visvanats, an internationally acclaimed researcher and thought leader, has been appointed as Principal Researcher for the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD). His Engagement with the UN Set to Drive Transformative Progress in Scientific Research. Currently serving as a Garwood Innovation Fellow at the […]

by: Forbes

The Rise Of AI-Powered Robotics, And The Future Of Work

Far from science fiction, these intelligent machines are automating tasks, boosting efficiency, and sparking debates about their impact on jobs.

by: BBC

Can too many artificial sweeteners have a laxative effect?

by: Fortune

Trump's tech and science policy chief says Biden led with 'spirit of fear' and that today's progress lags 20th century innovation

In his first remarks since being confirmed as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Michael Kratsios said the government could do more with less, and called for partnering with the private sector and with academics in areas of national interest.

Iphones and GPS owe their existence to US government-funded research. What's at stake with Trump cuts to university funding

GPS, MRNA vaccines or the touchscreen on your iPhone. The science and technology that have become integral to our daily lives may never have existed, experts say, were it not for research funded by the federal government at American colleges and universities.

The article discusses how significant technological advancements, such as the development of the iPhone and GPS, have roots in U.S. government-funded research, particularly through university programs. It highlights the potential negative impacts of proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration on such research, which could affect future innovations. The piece references historical examples like the development of the internet and GPS, both stemming from government-funded projects, and emphasizes the role of universities in fostering groundbreaking research. It also notes concerns from experts about the long-term consequences of reduced funding, which could hinder the U.S.'s ability to lead in technological advancements and maintain national security.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/iphones-and-gps-owe-their-existence-to-us-government-funded-research-what-s-at-stake-with-trump-cuts-to-university-funding/ar-AA1D5E2j