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#fusion-power
fromTechCrunch
7 hours ago
Venture

Cracks are starting to form on fusion energy's funding boom | TechCrunch

Divergence in vision emerges among fusion startups as they consider going public and face concerns over premature market entry.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Science

Inertia moves to commercialize one of the world's most elaborate science experiments | TechCrunch

Inertia Enterprises signed agreements with LLNL to advance laser-based fusion reactor technology for commercial power generation.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
7 hours ago

Cracks are starting to form on fusion energy's funding boom | TechCrunch

Divergence in vision emerges among fusion startups as they consider going public and face concerns over premature market entry.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Science

Inertia moves to commercialize one of the world's most elaborate science experiments | TechCrunch

OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
10 hours ago

For U.S. medical researchers, shrinking labs and bare budgets are the new reality

Federal funding cuts are severely impacting American scientific research, particularly in women's health and endometriosis.
UX design
fromMedium
10 hours ago

Rethinking the shape of design teams in an AI world

Organizations must adopt a dual transformation model to balance innovation and foundational mastery in design processes disrupted by AI.
Washington DC
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing | TechCrunch

Anthropic continues discussions with the Trump administration despite being labeled a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon.
#nasa
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Science

NASA restarts work to support Europe's uncrewed trip to Mars after years of setbacks

fromBoston.com
6 days ago
US news

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully returned astronauts, paving the way for Artemis III and future lunar exploration.
fromTheregister
5 days ago
Science

NASA insiders oddly relaxed about latest budget threats

NASA faces potential budget cuts amid the Artemis II mission, raising concerns about future stability and career prospects for scientists and engineers.
Roam Research
fromTheregister
2 days ago

NASA sets Europe's jinxed Mars rover mission rolling again

NASA is proceeding with its support for the ESA's Rosalind Franklin Mars rover despite funding cut attempts by the Trump administration.
Science
fromEngadget
2 days ago

NASA restarts work to support Europe's uncrewed trip to Mars after years of setbacks

NASA confirms the launch of ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover to Mars, planned for 2028 with SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago
US news

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

Science
fromTheregister
5 days ago

NASA insiders oddly relaxed about latest budget threats

NASA faces potential budget cuts amid the Artemis II mission, raising concerns about future stability and career prospects for scientists and engineers.
Productivity
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Should you attend a conference if you're not speaking?

Attending a conference without a speaking role can be beneficial depending on personal goals, networking opportunities, and learning experiences.
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Center for Biomedical Research at the Faculty of Medical and Dental Sciences (FMRP) - University of Sao Paulo (USP) / Biselli Katchborian Arquitetos

The Biomedical Sciences Research Center of the RibeirĂŁo Preto Medical School arises from the revision of an existing preliminary project that did not meet the demands of scientific research.
Medicine
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

From the Startup Battlefield stage to the International Space Station: geCKo Materials built a sticky product | TechCrunch

Navigating legal processes is crucial for deep tech startups to successfully transition from laboratory breakthroughs to scalable businesses.
#cancer-research
Cancer
fromNature
4 days ago

Four rising stars shaping the future of cancer research

A new generation of cancer researchers is focused on improving diagnostics and treatments to enhance survival rates for cancer patients.
Cancer
fromNature
4 days ago

Here are the top locations for cancer research in the Nature Index

Breast cancer leads in research output, significantly ahead of lung cancer and other types, with the US and China contributing 60% of global cancer research.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
5 days ago

NSF awards record number of coveted PhD fellowships in surprise move

The US National Science Foundation awarded a record 2,599 graduate fellowships, reversing last year's cut to just 1,000.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

NTT Research wants to accelerate innovation with Scale Academy: SaltGrain is the first result

NTT Research launched Scale Academy to accelerate technology transition from R&D to market, introducing SaltGrain to enhance Zero Trust security.
fromSpiegel
4 days ago

(S+) Defense in Orbit: Germany Goes Big in the Military Space Race

The German military also uses this airborne communications hub, which allows command staff and soldiers deployed abroad to communicate across continents. The information they share is classified, strictly confidential.
Germany news
Software development
fromInfoWorld
4 days ago

Where will developer wisdom come from?

Agentic coding allows software creation without traditional developer wisdom, relying instead on AI like Claude Code for implementation and problem-solving.
fromNature
6 days ago

Huge analysis of 320,000 careers suggests that productive researchers stay that way

The study says that these researchers represent almost 80% of all 'late career' scientists - people who have at least 25 years of experience in publishing academic articles - in the world.
Careers
Startup companies
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

NTT Research Launches Scale Academy to Bring Lab Technology to Market

NTT Research transitions from pure research to product development with the launch of Scale Academy, aiming to commercialize innovations and meet market demands.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Rocket Lab Surges 9%, Intuitive Machines Jumps 6% as Space Sector Catches Fire on NASA Contracts and New Tech

Rocket Lab's stock surged 9% due to CEO salary reduction, NASA contracts, and strong revenue growth.
#artemis-ii
fromNature
5 days ago
Science

Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Artemis II exemplifies international collaboration in space exploration, showcasing human curiosity despite geopolitical tensions and skepticism about crewed space missions.
Science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Countdown to Artemis: is NASA's Moon mission the dawn of a new space age?

The Artemis II mission marks humanity's return to lunar exploration and a potential commitment to becoming a space-faring civilization.
Science
fromNature
5 days ago

Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Artemis II exemplifies international collaboration in space exploration, showcasing human curiosity despite geopolitical tensions and skepticism about crewed space missions.
Science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Countdown to Artemis: is NASA's Moon mission the dawn of a new space age?

The Artemis II mission marks humanity's return to lunar exploration and a potential commitment to becoming a space-faring civilization.
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Fission impossible: Uncle Sam wants nuclear power in space

NASA has 30 days to kick off a program for a mid-power space reactor ready for launch by 2030. A lunar variant is required, as is an option for nuclear electric propulsion.
Science
fromNature
1 week ago

How to thrive in science when you move abroad

International scientists, particularly those on visas, face unique challenges in their careers, especially in STEM fields. My book, 'Thriving as an International Scientist,' addresses these issues.
OMG science
#china
European startups
fromNature
3 weeks ago

China is an innovation powerhouse - but it should do more fundamental research

China's businesses are crucial for innovation, contributing significantly to R&D, but fundamental research investment remains low compared to the U.S.
European startups
fromNature
3 weeks ago

China is an innovation powerhouse - but it should do more fundamental research

China's businesses are crucial for innovation, contributing significantly to R&D, but fundamental research investment remains low compared to the U.S.
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Trump's new science advisers include 12 technology chiefs - and one academic

The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) now includes a single university researcher and at least nine billionaires, raising concerns about its composition.
Silicon Valley
Science
fromKqed
4 days ago

Pleasanton Innovation Fair Brings Robots, Drones, Electric Buses and More This Weekend | KQED

The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair showcases science and technology through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiments for families and young people.
#liberal-arts
fromFortune
4 days ago
Higher education

The billionaire Anthropic cofounder who majored in literature and says knowing how to ask the right question beats knowing how to code | Fortune

Higher education
fromFortune
4 days ago

The billionaire Anthropic cofounder who majored in literature and says knowing how to ask the right question beats knowing how to code | Fortune

AI is highlighting the value of liberal arts degrees, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and interdisciplinary thinking for future careers.
European startups
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Welcome, American scientists: Europe, a haven for researchers struggling under Trump

Safe Place for Science initiative successfully attracted U.S. researchers to Europe amid restrictive policies, receiving over 900 applications shortly after its launch.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

The Creativity of Science: How We Discover New Things

Psychological research requires creativity to design studies, develop explanations, and provide practical recommendations.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed

Raccoons exhibit flexible problem-solving skills, thriving in human environments by successfully navigating complex puzzles.
Science
fromNature
1 week ago

Why the US needs a unified, mission-based strategy for health innovation

Research investments in the U.S. need to adapt to modern challenges and prioritize innovative approaches for better health outcomes.
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Now is the time for scientific societies to guide global research

Modern scientific societies are increasingly vulnerable due to their dependence on membership fees and journal subscriptions, which are being challenged by the rise of virtual networking and open-access publishing.
Science
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 month ago

How Congress can restore the independence of US science

US federal science governance is shifting from merit-based civil service implementation to presidential political control, threatening research effectiveness and the science base.
Science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Inside the 'self-driving' lab revolution

Eve, an AI-powered robotic platform, automates early-stage drug design, significantly enhancing efficiency in scientific research.
Higher education
fromNature
1 month ago

The mid-career reset: how to be strategic about your research direction

Mid-career researchers face rising expectations and responsibilities, making it a crucial yet precarious phase in their academic careers.
#research-funding
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

China could be the world's biggest public funder of science within two years

China's government research spending is projected to surpass the United States within two to three years, marking a historic shift in global scientific leadership.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

China could be the world's biggest public funder of science within two years

China's government research spending is projected to surpass the United States within two to three years, marking a historic shift in global scientific leadership.
Science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

China Is Rapidly Overtaking the United States as the World's Scientific Superpower

The Trump administration's cuts to science funding threaten US leadership in research and development, allowing China to potentially surpass it.
Education
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What AI needs to accelerate the way humans innovate

Technological advancement scales through collaboration and combination of ideas, unlike individual learning which plateaus, enabling exponential progress across human history.
fromNature
2 months ago

Why Europe barred China from flagship Horizon research programmes

Starting this year, organizations based in or controlled by China cannot apply for grants to fund projects involving artificial intelligence, telecommunications such as 5G, health, semiconductors, biotechnology or quantum technologies. China's Seven Sons of National Defence, a group of universities affiliated with the government's ministry of industry and information technology, are also barred from all funding. However, Chinese organizations can still apply for or participate in select research projects related to climate, biodiversity, food and agriculture.
Miscellaneous
#nist
fromWIRED
1 month ago
US politics

Leading US Research Lab Appears to Be Squeezing Out Foreign Scientists

fromWIRED
1 month ago
US politics

Leading US Research Lab Appears to Be Squeezing Out Foreign Scientists

Higher education
fromNature
1 month ago

AI and the PhD student: friend or foe?

PhD students recognize AI's efficiency benefits while fearing it undermines critical academic skills like deep reading, independent thinking, and research competency.
fromNature
2 months ago

I know science can't fix the world - here's why I do it anyway

His message is clear: our world is built on abundant energy, around 80% of which has come from fossil fuels over the past 50 years. Because supplies are limited, energy consumption will peak in decades - sooner if humans attempt to limit climate change. To keep global warming below 1.5 °C by 2100, the use of fossil fuels must fall by 5-8% each year - a pace that is too fast for low-carbon energy to keep up with.
Environment
World news
fromNature
2 months ago

China's relationship with foreign scientific powers is changing rapidly

China's post-1979 opening boosted US–China scientific collaboration and career mobility, yet domestically educated scholars increasingly dominate leadership of elite Chinese academies.
Science
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Aramont Fellowships give freedom to concentrate on high-risk, high-reward research - Harvard Gazette

A new gift expands support for early-career scientists pursuing high-risk, high-reward research across various fields at Harvard.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Why sky-high pay for AI researchers is bad for the future of science

Outsize industry pay is luring top young AI researchers from academia, threatening curiosity-driven innovation, independent critique, and ethical oversight in science.
US politics
fromNature
1 month ago

Biotech investor set to lead US National Science Foundation

Donald Trump plans to nominate biotechnology investor Jim O'Neill to lead the National Science Foundation.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Turns out AI agents are good for something: science

"We didn't do any LLMs. There is significant interest in that. There are lots of people trying those ideas out, but I think they're still in the exploratory phase," Desai told El Reg. As it turned out, the researchers didn't need them. "We used a simpler model called a variational auto encoder (VAE). This model was established in 2013. It's one of the early generative models," Desai said.
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 month ago

REVEALED: Germany's 'Universities of Excellence' for science and research

Known as ExStra, this is a permanent national funding programme designed to strengthen research at the nation's top universities and make them more competitive internationally. While the ExStra programme allows for up to 15 "Excellent Universities" (Exzellenzuniversitaten), only ten institutions have made the grade for the next round of funding.
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Most scientific inventions don't leave the lab. This VC firm is changing that

But he'd been considering an idea for new technology-an autonomous, wind-powered cargo ship. Then, while on paternity leave in 2024, he discovered a free program that helps scientists and engineers launch businesses for the first time. Weeks after finishing the program, called 5050, Cymbalist had launched a startup called Clippership. The company's first ship is being built in the Netherlands this year. Without the accelerator, he says, the company likely wouldn't exist.
Startup companies
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Tech Bills of the Week: Expanding AI education via NSF; Commerce public awareness campaign; and more

Congressional proposals seek to expand AI education access, launch a national AI public-awareness campaign, and require age verification protections for chatbot users.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Research roundup: Six cool science stories we almost missed

Scientists revived Edison's nickel-iron battery design using protein scaffolding and graphene oxide, creating an aerogel structure for improved renewable energy storage with extended range and longevity.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

China pledges billion-dollar spending boost for science

China plans to increase R&D expenditure by at least 7% annually over five years and boost its science and technology budget by 10% to 426 billion yuan, aiming to shift R&D leadership from state enterprises to private companies.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Alumni rally to support next generation of researchers - Harvard Gazette

A $50 million donor commitment will match new gifts to create 50 endowed Ph.D. fellowships, securing financial support for doctoral students.
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

NYCST grants boost New York state space tech industry | Cornell Chronicle

As global competition in space accelerates, New York is mobilizing its premier research institutions through NYCST to address workforce shortages, close capability gaps and mature the critical technologies our nation needs. For decades, our state has been a home to innovative aerospace companies. Through NYCST, we are now aligning that heritage with our top-tier research institutions to ensure that industry can develop and scale up breakthrough technologies right here in New York.
Science
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Science funding needs fixing - but not through chaotic reforms

UK research funding is shifting to a top-down, industrially aligned model, creating uncertainty and risking harm to curiosity-driven science, small groups, and future leaders.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

NSF Plans to Boost Staffing, Halve Grant Solicitations

The fewer solicitations you have, the less time grant applicants have to figure out which of our pigeonholes they fit into. In the past, a solicitation might have been for an individual program, which means it's attached to an individual program officer and a specific dollar amount. Now, instead of going to one program officer's area, the NSF will use technology to better route applications to wherever within the agency they can best be reviewed.
Science
Science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Research roundup: 6 cool stories we almost missed

Mineral fingerprinting and zircon analysis indicate humans transported Stonehenge stones from distant quarries, not glaciers.
Science
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Getting quantum tech from research to commercialization requires partnership, federal experts say

Stronger government-private coordination is required to translate quantum research into commercial applications amid growing investment and technological challenges.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Five ways increased militarization could change scientific careers

Rising global military spending and NATO's 5% GDP defence target redirect research funds toward military priorities, helping AI but harming other fields like climate science.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

What's the best way to change research fields? These three scientists have ideas

Topic switching during research careers drives innovation and scientific breakthroughs, though timing and frequency matter significantly for career success.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Do you have ideas about how to improve America's space program?

Entrants will be required to write three- to five-page white papers that explain their idea and how they would shape markets and strengthen the space economy or national security. Papers are due by June 30, and judging will be complete by August 15. As an additional incentive, the best ideas will be briefed to relevant policymakers, including key members of Congress, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, and Saltzman, of the Space Force.
Science
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

To gain public trust, make art central to science communication

Art-science collaborations should be supported and normalised to communicate science, strengthen public trust, and develop researchers' observational, creative, and empathetic skills.
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