• Tue, April 29, 2025

by: TechCrunch

The TechCrunch Cyber Glossary | TechCrunch

This glossary includes the most common terms and expressions TechCrunch uses in our security reporting, and explanations of how — and why — we use them.

by: STAT

STAT readers on the value of medical comedy, the pediatrician shortage, and more

STAT readers respond to recent essays on health care worker shortages, the loss of empathetic touch in medicine, and doctor comedy.

by: Forbes

How The Tech Brain Drain Is Benefiting China And The EU

After President Trump and DOGE began to lay off thousands of U.S. scientists, it became clear that they were ripe for other countries to poach for their own programs.

by: BBC

Canada deserves respect from the US, says PM Carney

by: WTVY

Carver School for Math, Science and Technology receives national distinction

This recognition means that Carver MST provides a sustainable habitat for wildlife, such as bees, butterflies, chickens, Koi fish, pollinator insects, and birds.

by: SciTechDaily

New Molecule Supercharges Perovskite Solar Cells for Higher Efficiency and Stability

KAUST is part of an international collaboration that has demonstrated how an ionic salt molecule, known as CPMAC, can significantly boost solar cell performance by 0.6%. A new study published in Scien

by: WEAU

Imagine Summit hosted by WIN Technology took place at CVTC

An annual event designed to get young women invested in science, technology, engineering and math is continuing to expand.
  • Wed, April 30, 2025

by: BBC

Heatwave or not: How does the Met Office define it?

by: TheHealthSite

Modern Spirituality In Digital Age: How To Stay Grounded, Mindful, and Spiritually Balanced In a Hyperconnected World

Modern Spirituality In Digital Age: AiR Atman in Ravi - Happiness Ambassador and Spiritual Leader shares how to stay truly grounded and spiritually connected in a world ruled by screens, speed, and constant noise.

by: Forbes

How Behavioral Science Can Help Increase Sustainable Travel Trends

If the tourism industry wants to survive the coming decades, businesses must learn how to prioritize sustainability and positive messaging.

by: HuffPost

GOP Lays Groundwork To Restrict Abortion Pill With New Junk Science Report

Recent comments from Trump's FDA commissioner, coupled with an anti-abortion study on mifepristone, are setting off alarm bells among reproductive rights groups.

by: Devex

How to support climate-resilient aquaculture in the Pacific and beyond

Selective breeding programs, such as CGIAR's Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia initiative, show how science can shape efforts to build sustainable aquaculture for small island communities.

by: Artemis

Best of Artemis, week ending April 20th 2025 - Artemis.bm

Here are the ten most popular news articles, week ending April 20th 2025, covering catastrophe bonds, ILS, reinsurance capital and related risk transfer

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | NJ teen helps girls to master AI | Season 2025

Lincroft senior Ishani Singh gives free classes in artificial intelligence

by: Forbes

Bad Data Exists. What Can AI Do About It?

It's no surprise to anyone who works with data—it's messy. In every industry and every business, there are data anomalies and issues that can impact the story data tells.

by: BBC

My lifetime's precious bits and pieces were stolen

Susan Shepherd lost almost all of her treasured jewellery in the break-in

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | 'Stand Up for Science' rally against research cuts | Season 2025

Protesters included researchers, professors and others

by: Forbes

How Behavioural Science Can Shift Travelers Toward More Sustainable Choices

"If the tourism industry wants to survive the coming decades—not just environmentally, but reputationally—it must stop treating sustainability as an afterthought," says professor.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Toms River students get to interview astronauts in space | Season 2025

Part of a NASA program, students spoke with astronauts at the International Space Station

by: BBC

Stacey & Joe: Trying to remember all the family birthdays

  • Thu, May 1, 2025

by: Impacts

Data Science & AI in 2030: The Changing Job Market and How to Stay Competitive

The field of data science and AI is booming: technology companies are regularly releasing new models, while others are increasing their spending on AI tools - and seeing their investments pay off. "AI-mania" covers almost all industries and leads to a race for talent. At the same time, the number of specialized specialists is growing. Universal data scientists are gradually giving way to experts who work in specific areas - from AI researchers to MLOps engineers.

by: BBC

People watch me clean my home every day

by: WJZY

Charlotte teachers recognized for their impact on students

Rack Room Shoes recognized two Charlotte-Mecklenburg teachers, Lauren Pederson and Danicia Randolph, with $500 gift cards and $10,000 technology grants for their influence on students.

by: HuffPost

Trump Administration Peddles Junk Science, Conversion Therapy In Youth Trans Health Care Report

LGBTQ+ advocates and researchers say the report helps push Trump's agenda of eliminating gender-affirming care for youth.

by: BBC

What you shouldn't do when brushing their teeth

  • Fri, May 2, 2025

by: CNN

Earth science societies take on US climate report after Trump administration dismisses researchers | CNN

The new research will be published in a special collection across 29 peer-reviewed research journals.

by: Reuters

NASA rocket, lunar station, many science programs face cuts in Trump 2026 budget

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is seeking to cut key elements of NASA's moon program in favor of commercial alternatives and his emerging Mars-focused agenda, targeting an array of established projects in a proposed $6 billion cut to the space agency's overall budget for next year.

by: SpaceNews

White House budget proposal would phase out SLS and Orion, scale back ISS operations

by: Forbes

Trump's 2026 Budget: $163 Billion In Cuts Slash Science, IRS, EPA, Energy And Subsidies For Poor

The White House revealed details of Trump's budget request to Congress Friday—though defense spending will increase.

by: ABC7

California eyes its own National Institutes of Health as science funding faces deep federal cuts

UCLA is among many universities reeling from cuts to scientific funding, but what if California had its own version of the National Institutes of Health?

by: Semafor

Reports: US losing edge in AI talent pool

About as many top AI researchers are leaving the country as those entering, according to Zeki data.

by: ThePrint

India now has everything to offer for science and research: Union minister Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, May 2 (PTI) India now has everything to offer for science and research, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Friday, as he urged Indian researchers working abroad to plan their return with defined objectives and timelines. Speaking at the 55th foundation day of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Singh said India […]

by: IOL

Exploration of the Independent Innovation Path in Science and Technology with Chinese Characteristics

Discover how China's independent innovation in science and technology is reshaping the global landscape and driving economic development.

by: denver7

CSU expands fermentation program to include stronger focus on food science

Colorado State University recently expanded its fermentation program to include a stronger focus on food science, reflecting its wide-ranging applications.

by: Nature

Will US science survive Trump 2.0?

President Donald Trump and his administration have gutted science agencies, terminated research programmes and cancelled billions of dollars in grants to universities. What are the long-term impacts for the United States and the world?

by: BuzzFeed

Dehydrated Blood, Corneal Implants, And 32 Other Wild Photos Of The Human Body That Prove Science Is Basically Magic

Getting grossed out at seeing a photo of a brain is literally your brain being disgusted by itself.:/

by: BBC

Ncuti Gatwa's joy at learning sign language for Doctor Who

by: Forbes

2 Major Science Organizations Unite For Vital Climate Collection

With the 6th National Climate Assessment in limbo, two respected science organizations, AMS and AGU, are stepping up their actions.

by: BBC

Eurovision meets science, dance your PHD competition winners

Could you explain "insights into oral chemesthetic perception" using dance moves?

by: ThePrint

Deeply saddened: New Delhi on death of Nepali student in Odisha

New Delhi, May 2 (PTI) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said it is "deeply saddened" over the death of a Nepali student at the KIIT University in Bhubaneswar. The body of the 18-year-old B.Tech computer science student from Nepal was recovered from her hostel room at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) […]

by: ThePrint

Nepal in touch with Centre over death of another student at Odisha's KIIT

Bhubaneswar, May 2 (PTI) Nepal on Friday launched diplomatic initiatives to probe the death of one of its students at a premier technology institute here, a day after she was found hanging in her hostel room, the country's foreign ministry said. The body of the 18-year-old B. Tech computer science student from Nepal was recovered […]

by: BBC

Traitors' Minah: Radio 1 job is best thing to happen to me

by: BBC

VE Day, VJ Day, D-Day: What's the difference?

by: BBC

Why weather forecasts were top secret during WW2

by: BBC

Russell Brand in court - what just happened

  • Sat, May 3, 2025

by: NewsNation

Trump's proposed cuts to science would do 'long damage': Rep. Lofgren

Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., join "CUOMO" to discuss President Trump's proposed budget.

by: BBC

Prince Harry 'can't see a world' where his family will visit the UK

The Duke of Sussex says the downgrading of taxpayer-funded protection makes visiting the UK too risky.

by: Impacts

Materials Science in Energy Utilization: Exploring the Latest Techs

Materials science is the foundation of modern energy technologies as it finds solutions for the latest challenges. Whether in power generation, storage, or transmission, the advancements in energy utilizationare significantly influenced by the development of advanced materials. Innovations in new energy materials, custom integrated circuits, and high-voltage insulators are reshaping the way energy is produced, […]

The TechCrunch Cyber Glossary | TechCrunch

This glossary includes the most common terms and expressions TechCrunch uses in our security reporting, and explanations of how — and why — we use them.
The TechCrunch Reference Guide to Security Terminology, published on April 25, 2025, provides a comprehensive overview of key terms and concepts in the field of cybersecurity. It covers essential topics such as encryption, which is the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access; malware, encompassing viruses, worms, and trojans that can harm computer systems; phishing, a deceptive practice to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information; and firewalls, which serve as a barrier between your computer and the internet to block malicious traffic. Additionally, the guide explains advanced concepts like zero-day exploits, which are vulnerabilities unknown to the software vendor, and blockchain security, highlighting the decentralized and cryptographic nature of blockchain technology to ensure data integrity and security. This resource is designed to help both beginners and seasoned professionals understand and navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity.

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