• Mon, May 12, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Phys.org

Dynamic visualizations expose how domain walls shift in ferroelectrics

As demand for energy-intensive computing grows, researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new technique that lets scientists see—in unprecedented detail—how interfaces move in promising materials for computing and other applications. The method, now available to users at the Center for Nanophase Materials at ORNL, could help design dramatically more energy-efficient technologies.

by: BBC

The African barbershop where the Doctor is truly accepted

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: 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: 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: Patch

Northbrook Jr High Science Students Win 22 Gold Awards At Science Fair

The Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Fair was held earlier this month at the University of Illinois.

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: Forbes

A Double-Whammy Of Politics And Science Knocks Gold

Politics and science combined to wipe $225 an ounce off the price of gold in three weeks thanks to war zone peace talks and an experiment in making gold.

by: Tasting Table

Why Cold Pizza Tastes So Delicious, According To Science

Sometimes a slice of cold pizza just hits the spot, but why does the dish often taste as good cold as it does warm? There's a simple scientific reason for that.

by: MLB

Phillies and PGW Host Science of Baseball Activities for Philadelphia Students

The Official Site of Major League Baseball

by: Forbes

FC Mother Brings Soccer And Science Together To Improve Maternal Care

FC Mother uses soccer to amplify maternal healthcare best practices and shed light on the problems mothers face during pregnancy. FC Mother operates in Brazil and the US.

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: 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: BBC

Life-changing shoes could help me climb Ben Nevis

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.
  • Tue, May 13, 2025

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.

by: The Hans India

AU VC bags excellence award in science and technology

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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: 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: Orange County Register

Still sitting in jail for writing a single op-ed

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by: Knoxville News Sentinel

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Michigan Advance

A troubled birthday for the National Science Foundation

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by: Ghanaweb.com

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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: 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: Seeking Alpha

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

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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: 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: 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: STAT

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

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning! Ready for JPM?

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: 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: BBC

Glasgow Science Centre warns of possible job losses

The centre is set to look at a number of cost-cutting measures after a £773,000 deficit was revealed.

by: BBC

BBC reports from Paris court after Kim Kardashian testimony

by: BBC

Science to leave lab for the pub at festival

Researchers will share discoveries with members of the public at a series of events in Lincoln.

by: BBC

Volcanic eruption in Philippines caught on thermal camera

by: BBC

Glasgow pupils learn first aid skills for treating stab wounds.

Glasgow pupils learn life saving first aid skills through a Scottish Ambulance initiative.

by: BBC

Pint of Science festival to take over pubs in Lincoln

Researchers will share discoveries with members of the public at a series of events in Lincoln.

by: BBC

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

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.
The article from NPR, dated May 12, 2025, discusses former President Donald Trump's proposed federal budget cuts that would significantly impact various sectors including medicine, science, and farming. Trump's budget proposal aims to reduce funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Department of Agriculture, among others. These cuts are met with strong opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, who argue that such reductions would hinder critical research, environmental protection, and support for farmers. The article highlights concerns from experts and stakeholders about the potential long-term negative effects on public health, scientific advancement, and agricultural sustainability.

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https://www.npr.org/2025/05/12/1250811328/trump-medicine-scientists-farming-federal-cuts

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