• Wed, May 14, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: GeekWire

AI startup led by UW computer science whiz enables 'superhuman hearing capabilities'

Shyam Gollakota. A new stealthy Seattle startup is taking sound technology to a whole new dimension. Hearvana was just founded by University of Washington

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
  • Thu, May 15, 2025

by: deseret

Science has come under siege

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

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: BBC

How experts stumbled upon a priceless document in a uni library

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: 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: 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: BBC

Nursery owner challenges education secretary over funding

by: BBC

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

  • Fri, May 16, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: Forbes

Modern Romantic Men Are Making Love Last, With Science And Soft Power

The modern romantic adapts, attunes and leads with empathy And in doing so, he's quietly raising the standard for what intimacy can be. Here's what research has to say.

by: BBC

How Game of Thrones star came to Remember Monday's rescue

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: Newsweek

The new era of life sciences: the future is now

The New Era of Life Sciences: The Future is Now

by: Forbes

Bringing Investigative Science Back To Nigeria With Applied AI

An MIT student learns about how to foster global innovation.

by: BBC

'I cannot believe this' - Dramatic finish to Bulls v Lakers

by: BBC

DJ Annie Mac: Dancing is so important for our wellbeing

by: BBC

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

  • Sat, May 17, 2025

by: BBC

A trip to the barbers as the Doctor visits Nigeria

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: 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.
  • Sun, May 18, 2025

by: BBC

Here's your chance to see an 'exploding' star

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

Science and Media Museum unveils new galleries

The National Science and Media Museum's sound and vision galleries have had a £6.8m transformation.

by: BBC

Claudia Winkleman's favourite thing about The Piano

  • Mon, May 19, 2025

by: ThePrint

"India's Cold Revolution: The Untold Story of Refrigeration and Self-Reliance"

PNN New Delhi [India], May 19: In recent years, India has witnessed remarkable growth across various sectors-be it technology, science, or defense. But there's one more sector that has quietly yet significantly contributed to the nation's economic progress: the refrigeration industry. Show Full Article Refrigeration industry plays a critical role in supporting everything from food […]

by: HotHardware

NVIDIA And Foxconn To Build An AI Factory Supercomputer With 10K Blackwell GPUs

It will feature Blackwell Ultra systems, including the GB300 NVL72 rack-scale solution with NVLink, Quantum InfiniBand, and Spectrum-X Ethernet networking technologies.

by: FedScoop

White House OSTP director says DEI initiatives 'degrade' science amid federal funding cuts

The remarks from Michael Kratsios follow the administration's termination of grants at the National Science Foundation that don't align with its policies.

by: Essence

A Clinical Facial Might Be The Key To Your Best Skin Yet | Essence

Skin Therapist Samantha Mims highlights the how a clinical treatment differs from a typical facial, and how it might unlock your best skin.

by: STAT

Trump's science adviser calls for return to 'gold-standard' research to kickstart stalled advances

President Trump's science adviser called for a return to reproducible and transparent research to kickstart stalled scientific progress

by: Forbes

The Science-Backed Sweet Spot For Sleep And Why It Matters

Backed by recent neuroscience and global health studies, this article explores how to optimize sleep, avoid common pitfalls and protect your long-term well-being.
  • Tue, May 20, 2025

by: PBS

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

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

by: NDTV

UPSC Prelims 2025: High-Yield Topics For General Studies Paper 1

Here are the high-yield topics for UPSC Prelims 2025, including economics, current affairs, science and technology, environment, history, and geography.

by: Impacts

Analytics Insight Predicts Explosive Growth in India's Data Science Education Market, Projects US$4.40 Billion by 2030

India's data science education market to reach $4.4B by 2030, driven by online learning, on-campus growth, and Big Data integration

by: BBC

Harry Kane's emotion at finally winning a major trophy

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
The Science Week event, scheduled to take place at Makerere University from November 6 to 10, will feature over 300 Ugandan innovations across various fields such as agriculture, health, and engineering. Organized by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) in collaboration with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, the event aims to showcase local talent and foster partnerships between innovators, investors, and policymakers. Notable inventions to be displayed include a solar-powered irrigation system, a mobile app for diagnosing diseases, and a low-cost water purification system. The week-long event will also include workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions to support the growth and commercialization of these innovations.

Read the Full Monitor Article at:
https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/science-week-to-showcase-300-local-inventions-5040560