Wed, May 14, 2025

by: SHINE

Focus on technology as Shanghai Science Festival gets underway

The 2025 Shanghai Science Festival kicks off on Saturday at the Zhangjiang Science Hall, launching a 14-day celebration of technology and innovation.

by: AFN

Danforth Technology Center launches gene-editing startup Spearhead Bio to solve 'a major obstacle with CRISPR'

Danforth Technology Company launched Spearhead Bio to make the process of gene editing faster and more efficient.

by: GeekWire

HashiCorp co-founder donates $3M to alma mater, University of Washington computer science school

Armon Dadgar, co-founder of HashiCorp and a University of Washington computer science graduate, gives $3 million to the UW's Allen School.

by: KNOP

After 42 years, North Platte St. Pat's science teacher says goodbye

Jim Bauer's career in education began at St. Pat's in the early 1980s and will conclude with the end of the 2025 school year.

by: WBAY

Weis Earth Science Museum finds new home at History Museum at the Castle

The Weis Earth Science Museum, which is currently located at the soon-to-close University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Fox Cities campus, will be relocated to the History Museum at the Castle in Appleton.

by: ThePrint

Science and Technology secretary Abhay Karandikar's tenure extended by one year

New Delhi, May 14 (PTI) The Centre has extended the tenure of Science and Technology Secretary Abhay Karandikar by one year, according to an official order. Karandikar was in September 2023 appointed to the post. He was then working as the Director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur. The Appointments Committee of the […]

by: Monitor

Science Week to showcase 300 local inventions

To boost innovation, the government recently launched the Deep Tech Centre, a state-owned facility focused on fast-tracking high-impact research and commercialisation

by: BBC

How to make sure gaming is good for your mental health

Tue, May 13, 2025

by: 13abc

Moment of Science: New study estimates we've imaged just 0.001% of deep seafloor

It's a figure that's almost unfathomable! Dan Smith shows just how little we've explored of Earth's deep oceans. 🌊

by: Newsweek

15-year-old missing person case gets update after new technology

Oregon officials and the FBI are renewing efforts to find a missing person who disappeared nearly 15 years ago.

by: WFTV

DC Super Heroes take over the Orlando Science Center

The only building in the city that could house the Justice League's super-powered heroes, the Orlando Science Center, is now also the Hall of Justice.

by: WSFA

AUM to hold summer camp highlighting science, technology, art and communication

Auburn University at Montgomery is offering a multitude of learning opportunities for middle and high school students, including coding, computer science, game development and graphic design courses.

by: WSAZ

Summer science experiments

Mr. Science stopped by Studio 3 to share his summer science experiments that you can try with your kids at home.

by: KXAN

Austin police affidavit describes accused bombmaker's 'science experiments'

In an affidavit, an Austin Police Department detective claims that a man who previously made explosives allegedly manufactured more while out on parole.

by: Phys.org

Harnessing nanosatellite technology for lunar infrastructure

How can nanosatellites help advance lunar exploration and settlement? This is what a recent study presented at the 56th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference hopes to address as a team of researchers from Grahaa Space in India investigated the pros, cons, and applications for using nanosatellites on the moon. This study has the potential to help scientists, engineers, mission planners, and future lunar astronauts develop and test technologies for advancing lunar exploration, and possibly beyond the moon.

by: STAT

Intellia cuts 27% of staff, in the latest wave of gene-editing layoffs

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by: Seeking Alpha

Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (AVXL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ:AVXL) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 13, 2025 8:30 AM ETCompany ParticipantsClint Tomlinson - Investor...

by: Observer

Federal Science Funding Cuts Put A.I.'s Foundation at Risk, Experts Warn

Scientists say an onslaught of research funding cuts could see America lose its A.I. lead—and its talent.

by: Ghanaweb.com

Government to establish University of Agriculture and Life Sciences in Kintampo - Iddrisu

The Government of Ghana is set to establish a new tertiary institution, the University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, in Kintampo in the Bono East Region.

by: Michigan Advance

A troubled birthday for the National Science Foundation

Happy 75th birthday, National Science Foundation! On May 10, 1950, Congress established one of the world's best value, highest impact, and, frankly, coolest science agencies. The NSF finances federal research in just about anything that's not health (the National Institutes of Health do that). It's been a bit of a rough birthday party. Elon Musk's […]

by: The Advocate

SLU honors tops students in arts, humanities, social sciences

Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences honored top graduates at its annual honors convocation April 30.

by: ThePrint

SGT University Champions the Future of Food Science with National Summit on Innovations and Technology

NewsVoir Gurugram (Haryana) [India], May 13: SGT University's Faculty of Allied Health Sciences set a new benchmark in academic and industry collaboration by hosting the prestigious National Summit on "Food Innovations & Technology: Bridging Present Challenges and Future Opportunities". The event served as a dynamic confluence of thought leaders, global experts, and policymakers, charting the […]

by: yahoo.com

Brands Can Recolor the Visual Language of Technology

AI is changing how we work, live, and create, and marketers are defaulting to the familiar visual codes of science fiction to capture it.

by: Toronto Star

Microbix & Aurevia Introduce Novel EQA Scheme

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario and HELSINKI, Finland, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbix Biosystems Inc. (TSX: MBX, OTCQX: MBXBF, Microbix®), a life sciences innovator, manufacturer, and exporter, and Aurevia Oy via

by: Knoxville News Sentinel

Sorority building swapped for science as University of Tennessee grows with global partners

A former sorority hub is being swapped for a future science building, as the University of Tennessee celebrates a new cohort and the Volkswagen hub.

by: Orange County Register

Still sitting in jail for writing a single op-ed

Naturally enough, newspaper staffers might get a little sensitive over the very idea of getting arrested, much less deported, for penning an op-ed article.

by: CoinTelegraph

Cointelegraph Bitcoin & Ethereum Blockchain News

The most recent news about crypto industry at Cointelegraph. Latest news about bitcoin, ethereum, blockchain, mining, cryptocurrency prices and more

by: Impacts

Hashrate Optimization: The Hidden Science Behind Maximizing Mining Profits

The landscape of cryptocurrency mining has undergone a significant transformation. Gone are the days when individual miners with modest setups could achieve substantial profits. The escalating complexity of mining operations, driven by increasing network difficulty and competition, has shifted the focus towards large-scale, institutional mining endeavors. As of May 6, 2025, Bitcoin's network difficulty reached […]

by: BBC

'I'm sick of women not being listened to'

by: The Hans India

AU VC bags excellence award in science and technology

Visakhapatnam: Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University GP Raja Sekhar was conferred with the Excellence Award in Science and Technology by the Academy of Science and Technology Communication,...

by: KTAL Shreveport

Children invited to explore glass art, science, and history in Shreveport

Children aged six and older can attend a glassblowing summer camp in Shreveport, where they will learn about science, art, physics, and history while creating their own glass projects.
Mon, May 12, 2025

by: wjla

How cancelled National Science Foundation grants are expected to impact DMV-area research

The National Science Foundation (NSF) based in Alexandria, Virginia, is cutting hundreds of positions and ordering its remaining employees to work in the office

by: CBS News

"Utopian Hotline" brings unique live performance with voicemails to Boston's Museum of Science

A unique theatrical experience is now in performance in an unlikely location: the planetarium at Boston's Museum of Science.

by: Today

11 foods that can actually make you happy, according to science

If you want to feel happier and less stressed, here's what to eat and what to limit, according to science.

by: Chicago Tribune

Community news: Elmhurst University announces endowed chair in STEM, more

News from around the west suburbs includes items from Elmhurst, La Grange Park, Oak Park, Darien and La Grange.

by: Patch

New Haven Science Fair Celebrates 30 Years Inspiring Young Innovators

Dozens of middle schools host STEM activities, 4K NHPS students visit STEM-related businesses. Science Week is back now through Friday.

by: MLB

Phillies and PGW Host Science of Baseball Activities for Philadelphia Students

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by: Phys.org

Glass beads offer a window into the moon's hidden depths

An international study featuring scientists from Curtin University's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Space Science and Technology Center offers new insights into the moon's history and provides a better understanding of what lies beneath its cratered surface.

by: India Today

India Space Congress in June to discuss emerging trends, technology

Discussions will spotlight advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, quantum communication, hyperspectral imaging and space-based biomanufacturin.

by: KLTV

Mineola ISD hosts Science Extravaganza event with high school, elementary students

Mineola ISD hosted its annual "Science Extravaganza" event, featuring science projects from nearly 100 high school students, presenting dozens of projects to hundreds of elementary students. The projects range between everything from physics, engineering, robotics, and biology.

by: Seeking Alpha

Tiziana Life Sciences reports purchase of shares by chairman (TLSA:NASDAQ)

Tiziana Life Sciences (TLSA) on Monday said that its Executive Chairman and Founder, Gabriele Cerrone, has purchased 15,000 common shares at $1.55 per share, bringing his total holding to 43,252,143 common shares, which is 37.02% of issued share capital.

by: Forbes

Tariffs, Tech And Transformation: Why Life Sciences Can't Wait

In short, the external world is moving faster than internal structures can keep up—and that's a risk no company can afford.

by: legit

Science student scores 98 marks in chemistry, her total score in UTME goes viral

Sora Heights Schools in Gboko Benue state has shared the result of an exceptional student who scored 369 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

by: The Boston Globe

'An attack on science': Trump's cuts to research threatens R.I.'s budding life sciences sector - The Boston Globe

"It might take a generation to bounce back from this," said a scientist at the Rhode Island Public Health Institute whose research was shut down.

by: NPR

The Indicator: American science brain drain : Short Wave

Today, we're airing an episode of NPR's daily economics podcast, The Indicator from Planet Money. It's about a group of people we know well: scientists. President Trump's federal cuts and scrutiny of academic institutions are forcing some U.S. scientists to head for the border. On today's show, an entomologist keeping America's farms safe from pests reconsiders America. And a CEO of a Canadian hospital explains how they are benefiting from the exodus. Want to learn more about the intersection of the economy? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

by: WTOP News

Trump's reshaping of higher education tests America's appeal for international students - WTOP News

As he finishes college in China, computer science student Ma Tianyu has set his sights on graduate school in the United States. No country offers better programs for the career he wants as a game…

by: BBC

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by: The New Indian Express

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma hails Centre's efforts to make science more accessible

HYDERABAD: Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Sunday said, "This is the age of research, of technology, of finding ways to make the world a better place." He was spea

The African barbershop where the Doctor is truly accepted

The video at the provided URL features a segment from BBC News where a man named Paul Alexander, who has lived in an iron lung for over 70 years due to polio, shares his life story. Paul, now in his late 70s, contracted polio at the age of six in 1952, which left him paralyzed from the neck down. Despite his condition, he pursued education, eventually earning a law degree, and has written a book about his experiences titled "Three Minutes for a Dog: My Life in an Iron Lung." The video highlights his resilience and positive outlook on life, showcasing his daily routine and interactions with his caretaker, as well as his message of hope and perseverance to others facing challenges.

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