• Wed, May 28, 2025

by: BBC

Glacier collapse swallows part of Swiss village

by: ABC7

Science lab incident at South LA middle school triggers hazmat response

At least eight people were treated Wednesday morning following a science lab incident at a middle school in South Los Angeles.

by: CNN

This will 'devastate scientific research': 16 states sue the Trump administration over National Science Foundation directive | CNN

The National Science Foundation is facing sweeping budget cuts, frozen grants and job cuts. Sixteen US state attorneys general argue some new policies are illegal.

by: KHQ

Washington sues Trump administration over science funding cuts

SEATTLE - Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration. They aim to block the administration's attempt to cut

by: ExecutiveGov

Executive Order Seeks to Restore 'Gold Standard Science'

Read about President Trump's executive order that seeks to spur innovation by restoring agency use of "gold standard science."

by: Nature

Trump's call for 'gold standard science' has prompted an outcry: here's why

Thousands have signed an open letter against the US president's latest order, anxious about political interference in science and more.

by: MassLive

Mass. AG sues Trump administration over cuts to scientific research

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is suing the Trump administration over cuts to the National Science Foundation.

by: Forbes

5 Universities Get $90 Million Gift For Science Research Amid Federal Cuts

Larry Leinweber announces landmark endowment to support early-career scientists in theoretical physics as the Trump administration slashes science research.

by: BBC

Container ship in Norway refloated after near miss with house

  • Thu, May 29, 2025

by: CNN

Do transgender women have an athletic advantage? Here's what the science does - and doesn't - say | CNN

What are the stakes when a fraction of a second, the length of an extended arm or the weight of a body in motion can mean the difference between victory and defeat?

by: STAT

Lilly to acquire biotech developing pain drugs

And more can't-miss biotech news brought to you by The Readout.

by: LancasterOnline

Hempfield school board approves new science curriculum by 8-1 vote

When: Hempfield school board buildings & grounds and finance committee meeting, May 27.

by: NextShark

DOJ probes top Virginia high school over alleged anti-Asian discrimination in admissions

The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in Virginia over allegations that its Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ) discriminated against Asian American students in its admissions process. The probe follows a referral from Virginia Atty. Gen. Jason Miyares, who announced on Wednesday that his office found reasonable cause that FCPS violated the Virginia Human Rights Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

by: SciTechDaily

Brain Reset: One Molecular Switch Could Silence Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

One scientist may have cracked the code to curing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's using a single molecular switch.

by: Patch

New Marine And Environmental Science Research Lab Unveiled At LI HS

New equipment includes various coral farm systems, an upgraded 600-gallon coral reef tank, a molecular biology research station, and more.

by: BBC

New robotic technology brings hope to men with prostate problems

The technology uses image-guided, high-velocity water jets to precisely remove excess prostate tissue.

by: fox6now

American Science & Surplus fundraiser, business needs help to stay afloat

The beloved store, founded in Chicago, opened its first Milwaukee location in 1981.

by: BBC

Moment a glacier collapses down Alps and onto village

by: BBC

Defibrillator in Mount Everest saves a climber's life

by: BBC

'Baby botox' and the boom in anti-ageing products for kids

  • Sat, May 31, 2025

by: BBC

Otters at Oregon zoo show off water basketball skills

by: ThePrint

Preparing for the AI-Driven Economy: How The Apollo University's M.Tech in Data Science is Shaping the Future of Data-Driven Industry Leaders

NewsVoir Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 31: Artificial intelligence, automation and data-driven innovation are continuously shaping the world we live in, and The Apollo University has positioned itself nicely at the forefront of this educational revolution. Through its M.Tech in Data Science, the university is nurturing a new generation of professionals ready to take the [ ]

by: NPR

Here's the science behind the COVID vaccine in pregnancy

Existing evidence on the safety and efficacy of getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy all points the same way: the shot is important for maternal and fetal health.

by: STAT

Illumina's PromoterAI unlocks rare disease clues in noncoding genome

And more biotech news brought to you by The Readout.

by: KDFW

The science of preparing a PGA golf course

The 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship makes its Texas debut at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco, June 19-22.

by: WAFB

La. Art and Science museum hosting multiple events in June

You are invited to take a trip to the Louisiana Art and Science Museum in downtown Baton Rouge to enjoy many activities taking place in June.

by: WBRE

Demonstrating STEM skills in Luzerne County at SHINE Science Olympiad

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) Some 150 students got to demonstrate their science knowledge thanks to an annual competition in Wilkes-Barre. The always popular Egg Drop was just one of the categories on Saturday at the SHINE Science Olympiad. Wilkes University welcomed students from nine different schools in Luzerne County. 28/22 Anchor Nick Toma [ ]

by: BBC

Isle of Man TT: 'Art and science' to emergency care planning

Year-round planning goes into being ready to meet the increased demand pose by the Isle of Man TT.

by: BBC

I Kissed a Boy: 'He kisses like a nana'

by: BBC

Inside a phone smuggled out of North Korea

  • Sun, June 1, 2025

by: Nature

Trump's call for 'gold-standard science' has prompted an outcry: here's why

Thousands have signed an open letter against the US president's latest order, anxious about political interference in science and more.

by: Daily

TDB-DST backs India's First Indigenous Thrombectomy Device Manufacturing

New Delhi: In a significant boost to India's medtech innovation landscape, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), has extended financial support to M/s...

by: Forbes

Immigration Research Shows Stephen Miller Wrong About American Science

Stephen Miller, the chief architect of Trump immigration policy, argues that American scientific achievement owes little to immigrants.

by: Parade

The Genius Science-Backed Way to Make the Best-Ever Lemonade

This is the key for a next-level summer drink.

by: Yahoo

State launches new Technology and Innovation Office, announces $90M for tech advancement

Technology is getting a new home at the New Mexico Economic Development Department. The department on Monday announced the launch of its Technology and Innovation Office, which will absorb the existing Office of Strategy,

by: Chowhound

The Hack To Cry Less When Cutting Onions, According To Science

We have all fallen victim to the pungent tears that follow slicing into an onion. However, this hack can help keep those irritating tears at bay.
  • Mon, June 2, 2025

by: KTTV

'Sports Science' host John Brenkus dies at 54

John Brenkus, a TV producer who was known for hosting the show, Sports Science, has died at 54.

by: BBC

Testing the Glide smart cane for blind people

  • Fri, May 30, 2025

by: KBTX

Officials provide update on New World screwworm as Texas A&M receives meat science donation

The fly infects living mammals, including livestock, pets and humans. Untreated, it can lead to death. The U.S. previously eradicated the New World screwworm in the 1960s.

by: BBC

Is a heatwave coming this weekend?

by: MSNBC

Maddow Blog | As more fake citations emerge in the 'MAHA' report, White House struggles with a defense

The White House was pressed for an explanation for the fake citations in the administration's "MAHA" report. It pointed to "some formatting issues."

by: Oregonian

'A big gut punch': Oregon universities lose millions in federal science funding

These grants totalling more than $6 million in funds awarded but not yet spent supported scientific research and education.

by: Futurism

The AI Slop Scandal Around the MAHA Report Is Getting Worse

The White House wrote off the errors as "minor citation" mishaps, but it's so much more worse than that. AI's fingerprints are all over it.

by: Jerry

Two HBCU students selected for prestegious MIT Fellowship

North Carolina A&T rising seniors Kani'ya Davis and Dasia Garner have been selected as the 2026 HBCU Science Journalism Fellows at MIT

by: MSNBC

As more fake citations emerge in the 'MAHA' report, White House struggles with a defense

To describe references to nonexistent scientific research as "some formatting issues" is like saying the Titanic confronted "some evening issues."

by: BBC

Hang on, Rylan was in Love Actually?!

by: BBC

Paramedics on Scene: Is that a human ear? No, it's a piece of a ham

by: BBC

Cake for breakfast? Sometimes that's what you need

5 Universities Get $90 Million Gift For Science Research Amid Federal Cuts

Larry Leinweber announces landmark endowment to support early-career scientists in theoretical physics as the Trump administration slashes science research.
In a significant boost to scientific research amidst declining federal funding, five universities have received a $90 million donation from the T. Boone Pickens Foundation, as reported by Forbes on May 28, 2025. The gift, aimed at supporting research in critical areas such as energy, health, and environmental science, will be distributed among Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Austin, and Texas A&M University. This donation comes at a crucial time when federal budget cuts have impacted scientific research across the nation, highlighting the increasing reliance on private philanthropy to fill the funding gap. The T. Boone Pickens Foundation's contribution is expected to enable groundbreaking research and foster innovation in these key scientific fields.

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/johndrake/2025/05/28/5-universities-get-90-million-gift-for-science-research-amid-federal-cuts/