• Thu, May 15, 2025

by: deseret

Science has come under siege

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

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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.
  • Fri, May 16, 2025

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

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

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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

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

by: Forbes

Bringing Investigative Science Back To Nigeria With Applied AI

An MIT student learns about how to foster global innovation.

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

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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

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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: Futurism

MIT Disavowed a Viral Paper Claiming That AI Leads to More Scientific Discoveries

MIT is distancing itself from a headline-making paper about AI's purported ability to accelerate the speed of science.

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by: BBC

Watch: Swiss cows moo-ved to safety by helicopter

A herd of 52 cows had to be evacuated from a village in southern Switzerland amid fears of landslide.

by: Forbes

NSF, NIH Funding Cuts Spur Student-Led Science Communication Campaign

In the wake of funding cuts from the Trump administration, Cornell University students and early career researchers are turning to local media to make their voices heard.

by: 13abc

Moment of Science: Cicadas

It's a sure sign of the season for select parts of the country: cicadas! Here's a look -- and listen -- at some of the loudest insects on Earth. 🦗🔊

by: HuffPost

National Science Foundation Ends 196 Grants To Harvard Amid Feud With Trump

"Pure retribution," one NSF staffer said of the administration axing $46 million in unfinished research. "We as a nation are shooting ourselves in both feet."

by: Benzinga

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Nvidia Corp., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., better known as Foxconn, announced Sunday a partnership to build an advanced AI supercomputer in Taiwan, significantly expanding the island's artificial intelligence capabilities.

by: WDRB

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Less than a year after being evaluated in NOAA's Fire Weather Testbed, the automated satellite fire detection capability of the experimental Next Generation Fire Systemoffsite link (NGFS) has been embraced

by: Time

The Surprising Science Behind Your Intuition

Harnessing the power of intuition in our current age of overload could revolutionize how we think.

by: NDTV

Do You Really Need 8 Hours Of Sleep? Science Says Its A Myth

If you thought eight hours of sleep is what you need to be healthy, a new study suggests otherwise

by: BBC

Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts new questions

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

Fact-checking Reform's migration claims about the new EU deal

by: BBC

Harry Kane's emotion at finally winning a major trophy

  • Wed, May 21, 2025

by: ThePrint

Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research - Empowering Minds with Research-Driven Education

SMPL New Delhi [India], May 21: Scientific advancements in medicine, agriculture and environmental science play a crucial role in offering solutions to various societal problems by providing new knowledge, technologies and approaches. Improvements in health, food security and environmental quality are central to this progress. Show Full Article The Nitte University Centre for Education […]

by: BBC

The rise of nicotine pouches among teens

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20 min meal: Brin's cumin beef

Science has come under siege

Conspiracy theories have unraveled scientific authority. Is the scientific community to blame?
The article from Deseret Magazine, published on May 15, 2025, discusses the increasing challenges faced by scientific knowledge in the modern era. It highlights how misinformation, political polarization, and the rapid spread of unverified information on social media platforms have contributed to a growing distrust in scientific consensus. The piece emphasizes the importance of scientific literacy and critical thinking to combat these issues, and calls for a renewed commitment to evidence-based decision-making. It also features insights from experts in various fields who stress the need for better communication of scientific findings to the public to bridge the gap between science and society.

Read the Full deseret Article at:
https://www.deseret.com/magazine/2025/05/15/scientific-knowledge-is-under-siege/

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