Mon, May 5, 2025

by: BBC

Royal Family appears on Buckingham Palace balcony

by: legit

France, EU take aim at Trump's assault on science, seek to lure US researchers

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen took aim at Donald Trump's policies on science on Monday, as the European Union seeks to encourage disgruntled US researchers to relocate to Europe.

by: Forbes

The National Science Foundation Is Under Siege

The turmoil at the National Science Foundation has intensified recently with news of the suspension of grants, layoffs, budget cuts, and the resignation of its director.

by: Fortune

European Union launches $566 million drive to attract researchers scared off by Trump moves on science and universities

"No one would have thought that one of the biggest democracies in the world would delete with a stroke the ability of one researcher or another to obtain visas," French President Emmanuel Macron said. "But here we are."

by: thecooldown

Scientists develop game-changing new technology to prevent disastrous fires and explosions: 'This could save lives'

"Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere."

by: Phys.org

Science is used differently by policymakers in different parties, new study finds

Societal challenges, from climate change to public health crises to advancements in artificial intelligence, have been intrinsically linked with scientific progress for generations. But as politics become more polarized,

by: Zawya

Lucid and Saudi Arabia's KAUST announce strategic partnership

by: ProPakistani

Science Ministry Eliminates Over 200 Jobs At 2 Key Departments

The Ministry of Science and Technology has eliminated 201 posts from two of its key departments under the federal government's rightsizing plan. The move

by: Seeking Alpha

Lucid and Saudi Arabia's KAUST forge EV-focused strategic partnership

Electric automaker Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology on Monday reported a strategic partnership. The partnership leverages growing resources in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to advance key areas in Lucid's (NASDAQ:LCID) technology roadmap while progressing the country's vision for sustainable mobility.

by: The Economist

Why the president must drop out

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

by: The Tennessean

Nate Bargatze wants his science fair winning certificate displayed at old middle school

Hey, DuPont Hadley, y'all have Nate's seventh grade win on the wall somewhere??

by: WTOP News

EPA announces broad reorganization that includes shuffle of scientific research - WTOP News

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday announced a broad reorganization as part of the Trump administration's drive to cut costs that some activists worry will harm the agency'

by: Le Monde.fr

France and EU host 'Choose Europe for science' conference to lure US scientists

The 'Choose Europe for science' conference is taking place in Paris on Monday in an effort to offer an alternative to US researchers disenfranchised by Donald Trump's policies.

by: Yen.com.gh

"We urge everyone to stay calm": KNUST appeals to students, Ghanaians react

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has made an appeal to the student body in the wake of the demise of one of its students

by: Orange County Register

What science says about using seed oils in our diets

The primary claims against seed oils are related to their omega-6 fatty acid content and the refining process used in extracting them.

by: KTVI

Missouri students advocate for statewide science fair

A group of students showed off their year-long research projects in the Missouri rotunda this week, but they said they would rather be showing off their efforts at the Missouri Science Fair.
Sun, May 4, 2025

by: Chowhound

The Best Cuisine To Cook To Beat Bobby Flay, According To Data Science

Chefs who find themselves cooking against culinary celebrity Bobby Flay have a much better chance of winning if they cook this type of food.

by: WFMZ-TV

Reading Science Center hosts 2nd annual Celebrate Science Day with Star Wars theme for kids

Kids in Reading got a chance to be scientists for a day on Sunday.

by: Tacoma News Tribune

Five articles about Washington's public defense system and its funding challenges

Explore the funding, staffing, and policy issues impacting Washington's public defenders.

by: Boston.com

Karen Read retrial: Defense calls Proctor a 'cancer' as prosecutors hammer 'science and data'

The prosecution and defense offered vastly different facts and theories as Karen Read's second murder trial got underway Tuesday.

by: NBC 7 San Diego

Science education for underserved students in City Heights target of DOGE cuts

Ocean Discovery Institute forced to layoff AmeriCorps teachers because of cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency.

by: WNYT NewsChannel 13

'Great Siena Expedition' welcomed young explorers to learn about the wonders of science

Siena College hosted middle school students on Saturday to teach them about the wonders of science. The Great Siena Expedition is a hands-on science exploration event.

by: MassLive

Springfield Science Museum held Astronomy Day 2025 (Photos)

It's part of a grassroots movement to bring astronomy to the people.

by: yahoo.com

Scientists are 'applying cutting-edge AI' to 'high stakes' selection of guide dogs to overcome emotional challenge of late-stage failure

New machine learning models can identify signs of guide dog success early on

by: WFTV

Florida teen wins Orlando Science Center competition using AI to simplify dementia diagnosis

His AI project, inspired by his grandfather's Alzheimer's-related death, simplifies dementia diagnosis to one brain scan with 95% accuracy.

by: MLive

Meet the Teacher: This educator treats her science class like a family gathering

She likes forming meaningful bonds with students as much as she likes teaching about chemical bonds.

by: WCMH

COSI's Big Science Celebration festival comes to a close

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The rain did not dampen the fun at COSI's 'Big Science Celebration'. Saturday marked the final day of the 7th annual festival. NBC4 is a proud sponsor of the four-day event that kicked off Wednesday. The family-friendly hands-on experience showed central Ohioans just how fun science can be. Lots of different experiments […]

by: BBC

Look up! This month's Milky Way and meteor magic

by: NDTV

Gautam Adani, Sharad Pawar Visit Science And Tech Park At Pune University

Gautam Adani and Sharad Pawar spent nearly two hours at the facility and were informed about key initiatives, including the promotion of over 1,300 startups.

by: STAT

At AACR, leading cancer researchers urge colleagues to 'fight for your science'

At one of the largest cancer conferences in the world, researchers spoke with unusual boldness about advocating for their work.
Sat, May 3, 2025

by: Parade

Science Just Shattered a Major Myth About Aging and Muscle Recovery

Growing old doesn't mean growing weak and frail.

by: UPI

Scientists team up to publish climate assessment gutted by Trump - UPI.com

Two nonprofit organizations announced that they would team up to publish climate-related research to further a congressionally mandated assessment that had been gutted by the Trump administration.

by: Forbes

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

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

by: CNN

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

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

by: Chowhound

Why Our Taste Buds Love Lamb With Mint Jelly, According To Science

Lamb with mint jelly might sound like an odd combination, but this pairing features an array of flavors and chemical compounds that result in a delicious dish.

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, […]

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.
Fri, May 2, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: SpaceNews

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

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: 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: 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

Russell Brand in court - what just happened

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 […]

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?

The article from Nature discusses the significant advancements in quantum computing, highlighting a recent breakthrough where researchers achieved a stable quantum state for an unprecedented duration, potentially paving the way for more practical quantum computers. It details how a team at the University of Science and Technology of China used a new error-correction technique to maintain quantum coherence for over 10 seconds, a vast improvement over previous records. The article also explores the implications of this development for fields such as cryptography, drug discovery, and financial modeling, while acknowledging the ongoing challenges in scaling up quantum systems and reducing error rates. Additionally, it touches on the competitive landscape, with major tech companies and startups racing to develop commercially viable quantum computers, and the potential for quantum computing to revolutionize various industries in the coming decades.

Read the Full Nature Article at:
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01295-6