Sat, June 21, 2025

by: Forbes

Trump Seeks Cuts To STEM Education, Emerging Technology Job Training

STEM education and job training at community and technical colleges will be implicated in funding cuts sought by President Trump at the U.S. National Science Foundation.

by: Insider

A biotech company sold over 500,000 AI-powered health testing kits. Two C-suite leaders share how they kept science at the center.

Viome is combining science and AI to provide dietary advice and detect diseases. Two company execs share how they use the MVP mindset for innovation.

by: CNN

Science recap: This week's discoveries include the fossilized skull of a mysterious, prehistoric human species | CNN

This week, a fossilized skull offers new clues about a mysterious prehistoric human species, astronomers unlock missing matter, methane fuels sea spiders' diet, and more.

by: STAT

FDA's gene therapy turmoil unpacked

And other biotech news brought to you by The Readout.

by: BBC

Y Felinheli pub landlord finds hidden tunnel in basement

The railway tunnel connected Dinorwic Quarry, once one of the world's biggest, to the harbour.
Fri, June 20, 2025

by: GeekWire

'Flight to security': Tech employers, foreign workers anxious amid ICE raids and immigration uncertainty

The Trump administration's hostility against immigration has caught the attention of the tech sector, stoking anxieties and a sense of urgency.

by: Newsweek

Tech companies double down on remote work as America returns to the office

"We feel pretty confident that we've made the right decision," Pinterest's Doniel Sutton said of the company's remote work policy.

by: CRN

The 10 Hottest Data Science And Machine Learning Tools Of 2025 (So Far)

The 10 hottest data science and machine learning tools include MLflow 3.0, PyTorch, Snowflake Data Science Agent and TensorFlow.

by: RealClearScience

American Science's Culture Has Contributed to the Grave Threat It Now Faces

Congress is now considering significant cuts to federal research funding. These decisions, if approved, won't just stall scientific progress in the short term they would mark a strategic r

by: ThePrint

"We Now Need to Create Opportunities Across Sectors" - UK Minister Patrick Vallance Urges Deeper UK-India Science Partnerships

PRNewswire New Delhi [India] / London [UK], June 20: At the Future Frontiers Forum hosted by IGF London, Patrick J. Vallance, UK Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, called for intensified UK-India collaboration in science and technology, urging both nations to align their innovation priorities and unlock sector-wide opportunities. Show Full * [ ]

by: BBC

Dr Alex George on five ways running helps your brain

Thu, June 19, 2025

by: IFLScience

Salton Sea: California's Largest And Most Polluted Lake Is Even More Toxic Than Thought

T he Salton Sea, California's largest lake, is producing more toxic hydrogen sulfide gas than previously thought, according to a new study. The levels are so high that they exceed the state's air quality standards, posing a potentially greater risk to the health of local communities.

by: Grist

Science says plastic bag bans really do work

When you outlaw or discourage the sale of plastic bags, fewer of them end up as litter on beaches. That's the intuitive finding of a paper published Thursday in the journal Science, which involved an analysis of policies to restrict plastic bag use across the United States.

by: STAT

New neuro company raises $140M for depression drug

And other biotech news stories brought to you by The Readout.

by: Impacts

Building Expertise in Biomedical Sciences Through the Master of Science Program

The evolving landscape of modern health care demands a workforce equipped with advanced knowledge, refined technical skills, and interdisciplinary proficiency. In response, the masters degree in biomedical sciences offers a robust academic framework that prepares students to contribute meaningfully to medical research, clinical practice support, biotechnology, and the broader health field. This program, such [ ]

by: BBC

Getting rescued by the wolverine in Edinburgh

Wed, June 18, 2025

by: SciTechDaily

Revolutionizing OLEDs: New Model Unlocks Longer Lifespan and Brighter Displays

Researchers have developed a novel analytical model that reveals the kinetics of exciton dynamics in thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) materials. Organic light-emitting diodes, or OLEDs,

by: Astronomy

Tianwen-2 launch: China begins 10-year mission to Kamo?oalewa and 311P/Pan-STARRS

China has successfully launched the Tianwen-2 mission, a historic milestone in the country's space exploration endeavors. In the early hours of Thursday, May 29, 2025, a Long March-3B rocket lifted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province at 1:31 a.

by: Forbes

Data products and services are playing a new role in business.

As data now becomes a more tangible thing, asset and enitty in enterprise technology alongside, we can consider its use as more than just information.

by: BBC

The geological marvel you've probably never heard of

Tue, June 17, 2025

by: Telegram

With 'Songs For Science,' Worcester musicians seek to make a difference in face of cuts

Matt Caranci is organizing "Songs For Science," an evening of music to help support science research at UMass Chan Medical School.

by: MLB

Yankees Mag: Life Sciences

Melissa Hernandez seems to be fighting back tears as she tells the story, attempting to explain some of the unexpected emotional heft that comes with her job as the lead teacher/player development assistant at the Latin B isbol Academy. Hernandez has been working for the Yankees since 2016, teaching in the

by: ThePrint

Vedanta Software: Empowering Digital Journalism Through Scalable SAAS Solutions

Vedanta Software New Delhi [India], June 16: Vedanta Software, an emerging IT firm from Chhattisgarh, India, is making significant strides in the digital publishing sector by offering powerful and accessible SAAS-based solutions tailored for news portals and ePaper platforms. Show Full Article The firm has developed two cloud-based Content Management Systems Epaper CMS and [ ]

by: BBC

'Someone came to A&E to get their hair extensions taken out'

Mon, June 16, 2025

by: fox6now

Milwaukee County wrong-way driving; new technology could curb

Deputies say they respond to wrong-way drivers about four times a week.

by: lex18

Pulaski County man injured in evening shooting in Science Hill

According to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, officers responded to reports of a gunshot victim within the city limits of Science Hill Wednesday evening.

by: KTVI

Drag racer survives frightening airborne crash at World Wide Technology Raceway

A Corvette goes airborne. Nearly flips mid-air. Slams down and tumbles over a guardrail. And somehow, the driver walks away unscathed. It all happened at World Wide Technology Raceway last weekend - all captured in a shocking video that's quickly gone viral.

by: Forbes

AI And The Next Chapter Of Disruptive Technology

How can you ensure you're positioning yourself to ride the AI wave?

by: BBC

Austria in shock after school shooting in 'safe and peaceful place'

Sun, June 15, 2025

by: rnz

Sydney team develop AI model to identify thoughts from brainwaves

What if you could operate your phone just by thinking about it?

by: GOBankingRates

Struggling With a Big Money Decision? Use This Science-Backed Strategy

Is there a way to simplify money decisions so that you can do what's best for you and your finances? Here are four questions to ask when making a decision.

by: CoinTelegraph

Vietnam legalizes crypto under new digital technology law

Vietnam's new digital tech law brings crypto assets under regulation and introduces bold incentives for AI and semiconductor industries, positioning itself for global tech leadership.

by: Telegram

Abby Kelley Foster science teacher among those honored at Latino Educators Shine Awards

Out & About: Latino Educators Shine Awards

by: BBC

What It Feels Like for a Girl: When your friend's comeback stings

Sat, June 14, 2025

by: STAT

HHS tries pushing pharma to the negotiating table

And more biotech news stories, brought to you by The Readout.

by: ScienceAlert

Experts Reveal The 'Secret Engine' Behind Science's Endless Growth

Millions of scientific papers are published globally every year.

by: Impacts

Ethics in Data Science: Balancing Innovation and Privacy

Explore Ethics in Data Science, Balancing Innovation and Privacy, and implementing Ethical Data Practices for sustainable innovation.

by: BBC

BBC newsletters - find the right ones for you

From news and politics to technology and health, get the best of BBC journalism direct to your inbox.
Fri, June 13, 2025

by: Futurism

NASA Just Fired Its Chief Scientist, Won't Hire Another One

NASA has eliminated key science offices, including the office of the chief scientist, according to an internal email obtained by Axios.

by: Insider

My teens and I text each other everything from memes to meaningful articles. Modeling healthy tech boundaries is key.

Smartphones connect my teens to each other, and to me. There's a place for them in our family, as long as I'm modeling healthy boundaries.

by: CNN

Kennedy's HHS sent Congress 'junk science' to defend vaccine changes, experts say | CNN

A document the Department of Health and Human Services sent to lawmakers to support Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to change U.S. policy on covid vaccines cites scientific studies that are unpublished or under dispute and mischaracterizes others.

by: Forbes

The Digital Revolution: Unlocking The Power Of Data In Life Sciences

As digital transformation continues to reshape the life sciences industry, the ability to leverage quality data alongside advanced technologies will be essential.

by: BBC

Kids ask the questions to How to Train Your Dragon stars

Thu, June 12, 2025

by: NPR

This week in science: humans' unique breathing, droughts and the diets of dinosaurs

Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson of Short Wave talk about humans' unique breathing patterns, how a hotter planet worsens droughts, and the diets of dinosaurs.

by: GOBankingRates

1 Surprisingly Simple Hack Backed by Science Will Help You Hit Money Goals

Paula Davis spoke with CNBC Make It to talk about how a very simple science-back hack can help you hit money goals. But you'll need a phone, tablet or laptop.

by: Hoodline

Trump Launches Triple Play as POTUS Unleashes American Sky with Drone and Supersonic Executive Orders

Trump issued executive orders to boost U.S. aviation technology, including drone production, airspace security, and supersonic development, fostering innovation and economic growth.

by: KBTX

A&M political science expert calls president's involvement in LA protests 'unprecedented'

Focus at Four: Texas A&M political science professor weighs in on ICE raids protests

by: BBC

Making a heart-breaking decision that stuns your friends

Sydney team develop AI model to identify thoughts from brainwaves

What if you could operate your phone just by thinking about it?

A team from the University of Technology Sydney has developed an AI model that can identify thoughts and translate them into text by analyzing brainwaves captured through an EEG cap. The model, which was trained on data from participants listening to podcasts, achieved an accuracy rate of 40% in translating thoughts into text, significantly higher than the previously reported 10% accuracy. This breakthrough could potentially assist individuals who are unable to communicate verbally, such as those with locked-in syndrome, by providing a new method for them to express their thoughts. The research, published in the Journal of Neural Engineering, marks a significant step forward in the field of brain-computer interfaces.

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