• Tue, May 13, 2025

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: 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: 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

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by: WSAZ

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

by: WSFA

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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: WFTV

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by: BBC

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by: Newsweek

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

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by: 13abc

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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

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by: BBC

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by: BBC

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by: BBC

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by: BBC

Glasgow pupils learn first aid skills for treating stab wounds.

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  • Wed, May 14, 2025

by: BBC

Royal College of Psychiatrists' concern about assisted dying bill

by: Monitor

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by: ThePrint

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by: WBAY

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by: KNOP

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by: GeekWire

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by: AFN

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by: SHINE

Focus on technology as Shanghai Science Festival gets underway

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by: Nature

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by: Forbes

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by: 13abc

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by: BBC

Celebrations on the streets of Syria as US sanctions lifted

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by: GeekWire

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by: BBC

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by: BBC

How to make sure gaming is good for your mental health

  • Thu, May 15, 2025

by: deseret

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Conspiracy theories have unraveled scientific authority. Is the scientific community to blame?

by: earth

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by: BBC

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by: KDFW

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by: fox13now

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by: Impacts

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by: BBC

Nursery owner challenges education secretary over funding

by: BBC

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  • Fri, May 16, 2025

by: BuzzFeed

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by: BBC

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by: ThePrint

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025, India Takes a Step Towards Ensuring Digital Accessibility

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by: Newsweek

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by: Forbes

Bringing Investigative Science Back To Nigeria With Applied AI

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by: BBC

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by: BBC

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by: BBC

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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 […]
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is celebrating its 70th anniversary amidst challenges, including a budget that has not kept pace with inflation and a looming government shutdown that could disrupt its operations. Established in 1950, the NSF has been instrumental in advancing U.S. scientific research, supporting projects from the discovery of gravitational waves to the development of the internet. However, its current budget of $8.8 billion is effectively less than in previous years due to inflation, and a proposed increase to $11.3 billion for 2023 is unlikely to pass Congress. Additionally, the NSF faces potential operational disruptions due to a possible government shutdown, which could delay grant payments and impact ongoing research. Despite these challenges, the NSF remains committed to fostering scientific innovation and maintaining U.S. leadership in global science and technology.

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