Sun, May 18, 2025

by: Nextgov

Inside OSTP's 'promote' and 'protect' science and tech strategy

Michael Kratsions, director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, defined the key policy pillars in the White House's approach to furthering U.S. technology innovation.

by: BBC

Claudia Winkleman's favourite thing about The Piano

Sat, May 17, 2025

by: MassLive

Sci-Tech 2025 prom: Check out photos of Springfield High School of Science and Technology prom night

The prom was held at Penthouse 650 in the Marriott in downtown Springfield.

by: Forbes

Indecisive? 3 Science-Backed Steps To Make Good Choices FAST

Learn why so many of us are indecisive and how the three-step drop technique can help you make good choices and make them fast.

by: BBC

A trip to the barbers as the Doctor visits Nigeria

Fri, May 16, 2025

by: YourTango

Science Says People With This Old-Timey Habit Stay Mentally Sharp Into Their 80s And Beyond

Some might find it kind of a fuddy-duddy hobby, but it has major health benefits.

by: PBS

NewsNight | NASA Faces Sizable Budget Cut Under Trump Proposals | Preview | Season 2025

President Trump proposes a 24% cut to NASA's budget, putting science programs in doubt.

by: Time

Why I'm Resigning from Positions at the National Science Foundation and Library of Congress

Even as the White House threatens the foundational tenets of constitutional democracy and continues to slash funding for essential social services, it is tempting to hope that the public institutions charged with promoting and protecting knowledge will, nevertheless, soldier on with their mission. I did.

by: BuzzFeed

15 Absolutely Chaotic Signs That Will Make Your Day 1000% Better And That's Just Science

When a funny signs post comes along, my mood is immediately elevated.

by: Forbes

Bringing Investigative Science Back To Nigeria With Applied AI

An MIT student learns about how to foster global innovation.

by: Newsweek

The new era of life sciences: the future is now

The New Era of Life Sciences: The Future is Now

by: ThePrint

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

NewsVoir New Delhi [India], May 16: A draft curriculum to teach digital accessibility in undergraduate computer science and design courses was unveiled at the Inclusive India Summit, held at the India International Centre, New Delhi, on the occasion of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2025. The initiative aims to ensure accessibility becomes a core part […]

by: BBC

Interior Design Masters: Alan Carr the 'massive hand' model

Thu, May 15, 2025

by: KDFW

Texas lawmakers pass bill to improve state's junk science law

The changes suggested to Texas' junk science law come from an out-of-session committee meeting that happened at the end of last year.

by: earth

Massive geomagnetic storm reveals Earth's technological vulnerabilities

A 2024 geomagnetic storm exposed vulnerabilities on Earth, disrupted GPS, power grids, and is reshaping our view of solar threats.

by: deseret

Science has come under siege

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

by: Impacts

What Every Journalist Needs When Covering a New Crypto Project

From verified facts to official logos, discover the essential tools every journalist should use when reporting on new blockchain or crypto projects in 2025.

by: fox13now

How the University of Utah is using sci-fi technology to help veterans

If you watched the Super Bowl last week, you may have seen shots of a bionic arm in a piece narrated by Brad Pitt titled "What It Means to Be American on Super Bowl Sunday."

by: BBC

Essex angler's shock at catching 'record-breaking' 105lb carp

Wed, May 14, 2025

by: 13abc

TPS Pre-Med and Health Science Academy expansion

Toledo Public Schools' Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy offers hands-on learning for students interested in the medical field.

by: Forbes

Healthcare & Science: Meet The Healthtech Founders And Scientists On The 30 Under 30 Asia List

Young entrepreneurs and scientists are using advanced technologies including AI to improve diagnostics and access to healthcare services.

by: Nature

Do look up: how science and international cooperation closed the ozone hole

Forty years ago this month, scientists reported that human activities had punctured Earth's protective ozone layer. What happened next offers a masterclass in international science-diplomacy.

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: 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: 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

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: 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: 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: 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,...

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 […]

The tenure of Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has been extended for an additional year, set to continue until April 2025. This decision was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), as announced by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Karandikar, who assumed the role of DST Secretary in June 2022, is recognized for his contributions to the field of telecommunications, particularly in the development of 4G and 5G technologies. His extension reflects the government's confidence in his leadership and the ongoing importance of advancing scientific and technological initiatives in India.

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