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Science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The truth about banning "dangerous gain-of-function" research

Scientific research can inadvertently lead to dangerous creations like bioweapons or deadly pathogens, necessitating careful regulation.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | CUNY research success brings big public benefit | amNewYork

CUNY researchers are making significant contributions to public health while inspiring the next generation of scientists.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Global study on Covid vaccine safety falls victim to Trump cuts

The global study on Covid-19 vaccine safety has been terminated due to funding cuts by the Trump administration, affecting critical vaccine research.
Science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The truth about banning "dangerous gain-of-function" research

Scientific research can inadvertently lead to dangerous creations like bioweapons or deadly pathogens, necessitating careful regulation.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | CUNY research success brings big public benefit | amNewYork

CUNY researchers are making significant contributions to public health while inspiring the next generation of scientists.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Global study on Covid vaccine safety falls victim to Trump cuts

The global study on Covid-19 vaccine safety has been terminated due to funding cuts by the Trump administration, affecting critical vaccine research.
fromNature
1 day ago

NSF plan to slash 'indirect' science funding: will it stick?

The US National Science Foundation has paused its policy that sought to impose a 15% cap on research overhead payments, addressing concerns from universities.
Non-profit organizations
#cern
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

CERN releases detailed plans for supercollider - but no hints about funding

CERN's Future Circular Collider feasibility study is a key step toward a new, larger particle accelerator to expand understanding of fundamental physics.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

The biggest machine in science: inside the fight to build the next giant particle collider

CERN plans to build the Future Circular Collider, a massive particle accelerator to explore fundamental physics, but it faces significant criticism and challenges.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

CERN releases detailed plans for supercollider - but no hints about funding

CERN's Future Circular Collider feasibility study is a key step toward a new, larger particle accelerator to expand understanding of fundamental physics.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

The biggest machine in science: inside the fight to build the next giant particle collider

CERN plans to build the Future Circular Collider, a massive particle accelerator to explore fundamental physics, but it faces significant criticism and challenges.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Scientific research needs more precise federal funding, White House tech leader says

Federal funds must prioritize necessary scientific research for breakthroughs, according to OSTP Director Michael Kratsios.
#hypothesis-generation
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Experts don't think AI is ready to be a 'co-scientist' | TechCrunch

Google's AI co-scientist is viewed skeptically by researchers, who doubt its practical utility in scientific hypothesis generation.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft wants to tap AI to accelerate scientific discovery | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Experts don't think AI is ready to be a 'co-scientist' | TechCrunch

Google's AI co-scientist is viewed skeptically by researchers, who doubt its practical utility in scientific hypothesis generation.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Microsoft wants to tap AI to accelerate scientific discovery | TechCrunch

Microsoft Discovery aims to accelerate scientific research through agentic AI, enhancing collaboration and discovery.
#political-influence
fromNature
2 days ago
Non-profit organizations

When the government cancels your research grant, here's what you can do

fromNature
2 days ago
Non-profit organizations

When the government cancels your research grant, here's what you can do

#innovation
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 days ago

PREMIUMReview and Comment: Unprecedented cuts to the National Science Foundation endanger research that improves economic growth, national security and your life

NSF funding has been crucial for scientific advancements, safety improvements, and economic returns, but is threatened by proposed funding cuts.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump's Science Policies Pose Long-Term Risk, Economists Warn

Cuts to federal support for scientific research may undermine U.S. competitiveness and innovation.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

FutureHouse releases AI tools it claims can accelerate science | TechCrunch

FutureHouse has launched AI tools designed to support scientific work and accelerate discovery, despite concerns about AI's reliability.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Trump's Cuts to Science Funding Could Hurt U.S. Economy, Study Shows

Cuts to federal funding for scientific research could cause significant long-term economic decline, comparable to a major recession.
Science
fromNature
1 week ago

Renewal of NIH grants linked to more innovative results, study finds

Stable research funding leads to more innovation.
Reducing active grants may hinder scientific progress.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 days ago

Medical and Scientific Research Makes America Great

America's basic medical and scientific research is at risk due to declining funding and support.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 days ago

PREMIUMReview and Comment: Unprecedented cuts to the National Science Foundation endanger research that improves economic growth, national security and your life

NSF funding has been crucial for scientific advancements, safety improvements, and economic returns, but is threatened by proposed funding cuts.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump's Science Policies Pose Long-Term Risk, Economists Warn

Cuts to federal support for scientific research may undermine U.S. competitiveness and innovation.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

FutureHouse releases AI tools it claims can accelerate science | TechCrunch

FutureHouse has launched AI tools designed to support scientific work and accelerate discovery, despite concerns about AI's reliability.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Trump's Cuts to Science Funding Could Hurt U.S. Economy, Study Shows

Cuts to federal funding for scientific research could cause significant long-term economic decline, comparable to a major recession.
Science
fromNature
1 week ago

Renewal of NIH grants linked to more innovative results, study finds

Stable research funding leads to more innovation.
Reducing active grants may hinder scientific progress.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 days ago

Medical and Scientific Research Makes America Great

America's basic medical and scientific research is at risk due to declining funding and support.
#climate-change
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

How easy is it to move to France as a researcher or scientist?

France intends to attract scientists leaving the US due to political pressures, particularly from the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Scientists compile US climate report as Trump fires authors DW 05/02/2025

Scientific associations are seeking research submissions to fill the gap left by the canceled National Climate Assessment.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Dismantling NOAA Threatens the World's Ability to Monitor Carbon Dioxide Levels

Long-term atmospheric measurements are essential yet struggle to secure funding due to perceived lack of novelty.
The scientific community for carbon dioxide measurement is small and faces recruitment challenges.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Take Nature's poll: How will Trump's policies affect US science?

The Trump administration is transforming US science by cutting research programs and laying off scientists, favoring specific agendas.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Last chance for humanity': the cold reality of monitoring global heating on a glacier

Glaciers worldwide are experiencing unprecedented retreat, with records indicating the most rapid loss in recent years.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
6 days ago

This iconic NASA office changed climate science forever. DOGE plans to kill it

The termination of GISS's lease reflects dangerous trends in U.S. scientific funding and climate change research.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

How easy is it to move to France as a researcher or scientist?

France intends to attract scientists leaving the US due to political pressures, particularly from the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Scientists compile US climate report as Trump fires authors DW 05/02/2025

Scientific associations are seeking research submissions to fill the gap left by the canceled National Climate Assessment.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Dismantling NOAA Threatens the World's Ability to Monitor Carbon Dioxide Levels

Long-term atmospheric measurements are essential yet struggle to secure funding due to perceived lack of novelty.
The scientific community for carbon dioxide measurement is small and faces recruitment challenges.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Take Nature's poll: How will Trump's policies affect US science?

The Trump administration is transforming US science by cutting research programs and laying off scientists, favoring specific agendas.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Last chance for humanity': the cold reality of monitoring global heating on a glacier

Glaciers worldwide are experiencing unprecedented retreat, with records indicating the most rapid loss in recent years.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
6 days ago

This iconic NASA office changed climate science forever. DOGE plans to kill it

The termination of GISS's lease reflects dangerous trends in U.S. scientific funding and climate change research.
#physics
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Something Deeply Weird Is Happening at the Core of Our Galaxy

New research suggests that dark matter could be lighter than previously thought, potentially explaining phenomena in the Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone.
fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

A future in which 'artificial scientists' make discoveries may not be far away | Aeon Videos

OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Something Deeply Weird Is Happening at the Core of Our Galaxy

New research suggests that dark matter could be lighter than previously thought, potentially explaining phenomena in the Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone.
fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

A future in which 'artificial scientists' make discoveries may not be far away | Aeon Videos

fromNature
2 weeks ago

Why China needs to review its approach to research evaluation

Anecdotally, colleagues have told me that work they published in prominent international journals is receiving less recognition than domestic journals, complicating their research trajectory.
Science
#budget-cuts
OMG science
Sethuraman Panchanathan resigned from the National Science Foundation amid significant cuts and targeting of scientific agencies by the Trump administration.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.'s Scientific Research Arm

EPA's plan to cut its scientific research staff may severely impact environmental protection efforts.
OMG science
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Hundreds more NSF grants terminated after agency director resigns

NSF facing severe turmoil with massive grant terminations and leadership changes amid potential budget cuts.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Americans' health at risk as Trump cuts EPA staff to 1980s levels, experts warn

Cuts to the EPA will jeopardize scientific research essential for public health and environmental safety.
OMG science
Sethuraman Panchanathan resigned from the National Science Foundation amid significant cuts and targeting of scientific agencies by the Trump administration.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.'s Scientific Research Arm

EPA's plan to cut its scientific research staff may severely impact environmental protection efforts.
OMG science
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Hundreds more NSF grants terminated after agency director resigns

NSF facing severe turmoil with massive grant terminations and leadership changes amid potential budget cuts.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Americans' health at risk as Trump cuts EPA staff to 1980s levels, experts warn

Cuts to the EPA will jeopardize scientific research essential for public health and environmental safety.
#academic-freedom
#trump-administration
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | The Stupidity of Trump's Attack on Education

America's rapid vaccine development during the pandemic showcases the importance of federal investment in science.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Trump administration policies create turmoil for NIH-funded researchers worldwide

Trump administration policies are creating significant challenges for US PhD students and researchers funded by the NIH working abroad.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

The Government Is Now Threatening Academic Journals

The Trump administration's attacks on academic institutions and research are now targeting academic journals, threatening their independence and editorial decisions.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A French university is offering scientific asylum' for US talent. The brain drain has started | Alexander Hurst

The Trump administration's budget cuts are critically undermining American scientific research and education.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Trump Admin Plans to Cut Team Responsible for Critical Atomic Measurement Data

NIST plans to eliminate the Atomic Spectroscopy Group, impacting crucial atomic measurement data used in global scientific research.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | The Stupidity of Trump's Attack on Education

America's rapid vaccine development during the pandemic showcases the importance of federal investment in science.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Trump administration policies create turmoil for NIH-funded researchers worldwide

Trump administration policies are creating significant challenges for US PhD students and researchers funded by the NIH working abroad.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

The Government Is Now Threatening Academic Journals

The Trump administration's attacks on academic institutions and research are now targeting academic journals, threatening their independence and editorial decisions.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A French university is offering scientific asylum' for US talent. The brain drain has started | Alexander Hurst

The Trump administration's budget cuts are critically undermining American scientific research and education.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Trump Admin Plans to Cut Team Responsible for Critical Atomic Measurement Data

NIST plans to eliminate the Atomic Spectroscopy Group, impacting crucial atomic measurement data used in global scientific research.
#genetics
EU data protection
fromNature
1 month ago

23andMe plans to sell its huge genetic database: could science benefit?

23andMe, once a prominent genomics firm, is filing for bankruptcy and auctioning its assets, including a vast genetic database.
EU data protection
fromNature
1 month ago

23andMe plans to sell its huge genetic database: could science benefit?

23andMe, once a prominent genomics firm, is filing for bankruptcy and auctioning its assets, including a vast genetic database.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Jeremy Renner and the Science of Extraordinary Near-Death Experiences

What I felt was energy, a constantly connected, beautiful and fantastic energy. There was no time, place or space, and nothing to see...
Retirement
#funding-cuts
fromNature
1 month ago
OMG science

Dear US researchers: break the outrage addiction. I survived the besieging of science. So can you.

fromNature
1 month ago
OMG science

Dear US researchers: break the outrage addiction. I survived the besieging of science. So can you.

#robert-f-kennedy-jr
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
4 weeks ago

NIH director pushes back timeline for RFK Jr.'s autism answers

Preliminary results from NIH autism studies may not be available until next year, indicating a delay from earlier expectations.
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
4 weeks ago

NIH director pushes back timeline for RFK Jr.'s autism answers

Preliminary results from NIH autism studies may not be available until next year, indicating a delay from earlier expectations.
#color-perception
OMG science
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Scientists modified the eyes of 5 humans to see an 'unprecedented' new color

A groundbreaking experiment allowed five individuals to perceive a new color, 'olo', beyond the human eye's typical range.
OMG science
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Daily briefing: Fibromyalgia eases after doses of gut microbes

Gut microbes may alleviate fibromyalgia symptoms, according to a small trial.
Less than half of Brazilian biomedical studies can be replicated, signaling a reproducibility crisis.
A new color perception experiment reveals unique human sensory potential.
OMG science
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Scientists modified the eyes of 5 humans to see an 'unprecedented' new color

A groundbreaking experiment allowed five individuals to perceive a new color, 'olo', beyond the human eye's typical range.
OMG science
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Daily briefing: Fibromyalgia eases after doses of gut microbes

Gut microbes may alleviate fibromyalgia symptoms, according to a small trial.
Less than half of Brazilian biomedical studies can be replicated, signaling a reproducibility crisis.
A new color perception experiment reveals unique human sensory potential.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Why Snakes Are So Mind-Boggling, and Why We Still Fear Them

Misleading views about snakes impact their well-being and conservation; Stephen Hall's book aims to change perceptions and foster respect.
#nasa
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: What another round of layoffs means for US science

A second wave of layoffs threatens U.S. federal agencies impacting scientific programs, while a commercial lunar lander successfully completes its mission.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: What another round of layoffs means for US science

A second wave of layoffs threatens U.S. federal agencies impacting scientific programs, while a commercial lunar lander successfully completes its mission.
fromAustin Monitor
4 weeks ago

UT Austin professors fear Trump administration's funding cuts will derail life-saving research - Austin Monitor

Since President Trump took office, the National Institutes of Health has significantly cut grant funding, prompting concerns for the future of scientific opportunities for students.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's complicated: Awkward marriage of Maresca and Chelsea provides great drama | Barney Ronay

The study revealed just how intricate the wiring in a mouse brain is, suggesting that untangling a human brain would take centuries, highlighting its complexity.
Chelsea
#machine-learning
fromNature
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Why an overreliance on AI-driven modelling is bad for science

fromHackernoon
5 months ago
OMG science

A New AI Tool Builds Knowledge Graphs So Good, They Could Rewire Scientific Discovery | HackerNoon

Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 month ago

Why an overreliance on AI-driven modelling is bad for science

AI's influence in science is rapidly growing, but it necessitates cautious application to avoid overestimations and misuse.
OMG science
fromHackernoon
5 months ago

A New AI Tool Builds Knowledge Graphs So Good, They Could Rewire Scientific Discovery | HackerNoon

The study presents a new NLP pipeline that efficiently constructs knowledge graphs from unstructured scientific texts by fine-tuning language models with minimal data.
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The hardest part of discovering alien life may be announcing it. Here's how NASA might break the news.

NASA has not confirmed extraterrestrial life despite intriguing findings from the James Webb Space Telescope.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Gayle King Fumes About Very Irritating' Media Coverage of Her Space Ride': They Never Say Men Went for a Ride'

There's so many things that have been developed in space that benefit Earth, Bowe said, from pharmaceuticals to, like, research on agriculture.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Scientist Is Paid to Study Maple Syrup. He's Also Paid to Promote It.

Dr. Seeram's extensive research into maple syrup has been funded significantly by the maple industry and government, raising concerns about conflicts of interest in scientific communication.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Avian flu in raw milk found to be broadly sensitive to heat | Cornell Chronicle

"Industry was looking for scientific information to make sure their processes were safe," Martin said. "So, led by Diel's lab, we started a series of studies driven by the fact that industry needed these answers."
SF food
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Why Are Tornado Damage Surveys So Important?

The biggest reason is to develop a climatological database for when tornadoes are occurring, where tornadoes are occurring and how intense tornadoes are.
OMG science
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

In the Calls of Bonobos, Scientists Hear Hints of Language

The ability to combine sounds for new meanings in communication was observed in ape calls, suggesting deeper language roots than previously thought.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Tickets Alert: Visit the UK's largest particle accelerator - the Diamond Light Source

The Diamond Light Source, a stunning flying saucer-shaped building housing a synchrotron, opens for free tours a few times a year, allowing public access to advanced scientific exploration.
London
#fram2
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

SpaceX Launching First-Ever Astronauts Over Earth's Poles Tonight

SpaceX's Fram2 mission will pioneer space travel above Earth's poles with a crew of four private astronauts conducting scientific experiments.
fromEngadget
1 month ago
OMG science

SpaceX launches Fram2, the first crewed spaceflight to explore Earth's polar regions

OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

SpaceX Launching First-Ever Astronauts Over Earth's Poles Tonight

SpaceX's Fram2 mission will pioneer space travel above Earth's poles with a crew of four private astronauts conducting scientific experiments.
OMG science
fromEngadget
1 month ago

SpaceX launches Fram2, the first crewed spaceflight to explore Earth's polar regions

Fram2 mission marks the first human exploration of Earth's polar regions from space, enabling significant scientific research and insights.
OMG science
fromwww.space.com
1 month ago

Watch SpaceX Launch Historic Fram2 Crewed Mission over Earth's Poles Tonight

Fram2 is set to be the first private mission targeting polar orbit with a diverse international crew of astronauts.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Live-cell super-resolution microscopy reveals how molecules enter and exit the nucleus

A new imaging technique allows for real-time tracking of molecular movement through the nuclear pore complex, enhancing our understanding of cellular dynamics.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

You Can Make Amber Fossils in 24 Hours, Instead of Millions of Years

A new method for fast-fossilizing amber could unveil hidden biochemistry that formed over millions of years.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

World's tiniest LED display has pixels smaller than a virus

Physicists have developed the smallest LED displays, utilizing perovskite materials that maintain efficiency even at microscopic sizes.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

South Africa Will Not Remove Antarctic Team After a Reported Assault

South Africa has decided not to remove the scientists from the base in Antarctica despite allegations of physical assault and sexual harassment against a researcher.
OMG science
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

A new technique sends sound to a specific person without the surrounding people hearing it

Scientists have developed a technique for sending targeted sound to individuals using inaudible ultrasound beams, creating personalized audio experiences.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

US disruptions to science could transform global research landscape

The federal grant freeze and workforce cuts have disrupted US scientific research, creating opportunities for international scholars.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

What Do Mummies Smell Like? Pretty Good, Actually

Ancient Egyptian mummies emit distinct scents beneficial for cultural research.
Collaboration among scientists reveals sensory experiences tied to historical artifacts.
Photography
fromNature
2 months ago

#ScientistAtWork 2025: Nature is seeking stunning photographic images that capture researchers' working lives

Nature's 2025 #ScientistAtWork photo competition invites entries capturing work-related moments for a chance to win a cash prize.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Trump's Agenda Is Undermining American Science

The U.S. became a leader in scientific research during WWII, largely due to federal funding and key figures like Vannevar Bush.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Open AI, Anthropic invite US scientists to experiment with frontier models

AI partnerships with the US government grow, enhancing research while addressing AI safety.
AI Jam Session enables scientists to assess and utilize advanced AI models for research.
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