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Chinese scientists use ‘ionic glass’ to make organs transparent without slicing, unlocking 3D ‘X-ray vision’ of the human body
The Economic Times
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August 17, 2025
Chinese researchers have developed a pioneering method that turns organs such as the brain and heart transparent without damaging their structure, a breakthrough that could transform medical imaging and disease research. Scientists believe that...
Yann LeCun education qualifications: How an NYU professor rose to become VP and Chief AI Scientist at Meta
The Times of India
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Yann LeCun, Meta’s VP, Chief AI Scientist, and NYU professor, is hailed as a founding father of deep learning. From his postdoc with Geoff Hinton to pioneering research at Bell Labs, AT&T, and NYU, LeCun has shaped modern AI. His journey blends...
Fijian author redefines science fiction through Pacific perspectives
Pacific Media Network
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Dr Gina Cole is introducing Pasifika futurism at the Stardome Observatory in Auckland, exploring how Pacific knowledge and culture can shape our views of the future. On Thursday, the award-winning writer of Fijian, Scottish, and Welsh descent will...
Science ScienceAlert Earth's Continents Are Drying Out at an Unprecedented Rate, Study Warns
Yahoo News
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All over the world, fresh water is disappearing, and a new analysis reveals that much of it is entering the ocean, with drying continents now contributing more to the alarming rise in global sea levels than melting ice sheets. The research team,...
The state of Illinois has gone FULL ORWELLIAN and mandated all schools to test every student’s “MENTAL HEALTH” based on FAKE SCIENCE
Natural News
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August 17, 2025
The state of Illinois has gone FULL ORWELLIAN and mandated all schools to test every student’s “MENTAL HEALTH” based on FAKE SCIENCE Mental health “screenings” in schools means any pharma shill or school counselor who wants to play “God” can deem...
Chinese scientists develop ‘X-ray vision’ for brain tissue
Macao News
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August 18, 2025
A team of scientists from Beijing’s Tsinghua University has developed a new way of analysing organs by rendering tissue samples transparent, according to research published in the journal Cell. The researchers have dubbed their technique VIVIT,...
Retired NASA scientist makes urgent plea as 'national asset' programs are on chopping block: 'This is really critical'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 18, 2025
"It just doesn't make sense." by Susan Elizabeth TurekAugust 18, 2025 A retired NASA scientist warns that a vital pair of NASA missions is on the chopping block after President Trump released his funding request for the 2026 fiscal year. If the...
STA Turns 40: Four Decades Of Science, Policy, And Progress
The National Tribune
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August 17, 2025
Science & Technology Australia marked its 40th anniversary last week with a celebratory event on Ngunnawal Country in Canberra, bringing together members, alumni, and leaders from across the STEM sector. Source & references /Public Release. View...
Thousands of catfish climb waterfalls in first-ever sighting, leaves scientists stunned
Interesting Engineering - New York
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August 17, 2025
In November 2024, officers from the Environmental Military Police of Mato Grosso do Sul witnessed an extraordinary event on the Aquidauana River, where thousands of bumblebee catfish attempted to scale waterfalls as high as four meters. The...
Scientists discover oxygen ‘breathing’ crystal that could transform clean energy tech
Interesting Engineering - New York
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August 17, 2025
A team of scientists has created a groundbreaking material – a metal oxide composed of strontium, iron, and cobalt – that can literally “breathe” oxygen. When heated in a simple gas environment, the crystal releases oxygen and then reabsorbs it...
Ethanol fuel plan cuts imports, worries motorists. What does science say?
The Hindu
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August 18, 2025
In 2021, the Government of India had said it will move to 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2025 with the two-pronged goal of cutting carbon emissions and reducing the country’s dependence on foreign oil. While vehicles modified to be compatible...
How much does a Bachelor’s in Computer Science cost at MIT?
The Times of India
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Choosing Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (CS) is a dream for many students worldwide. But beyond the prestige and the opportunities, one of the most practical questions families ask is: What...
Shaping Science In Antarctica 18 August 2025
The National Tribune
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August 18, 2025
The Australian Antarctic Program’s new Chief Scientist, Professor Nerilie Abram, always knew she wanted to be a scientist, but it took a while to find her niche. After flirting with physics she trained as a geologist, before eventually finding her...
'Mental flexibility' is science's best predictor of lasting willpower. Here's how to improve yours
Science Focus
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August 17, 2025
When the road gets tough, do you dig deep, push forward and refuse to back down? If so, you likely believe in the power of mental toughness – the ability to overcome obstacles with sheer focus and will. The idea is simple enough: by strengthening...
‘Hope’s not lost’: The scientist betting on super corals to help the Great Barrier Reef
Forbes Australia
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Published on August 17, 2025 As mass bleaching reshapes the world’s largest reef, Emma Camp, Rolex Awards Laureate, is focused on resilience, not total restoration. Her message is clear: there’s no silver bullet – but there is hope. Rolex Awards...
Scientific temper important to fully claim Right to Life: Retd Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka
The Indian Express
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August 17, 2025
Scientific temper is important to completely claim the Right to Life, said retired Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka while delivering the Dr Narendra Dabholkar Memorial Lecture in Pune on Sunday. Oka emphasised that Article 21 of the Indian...
Agricultural Science Students at TC3 Now Have a Direct Transfer Path to Cornell CALS
Ithaca Times - New York
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Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) graduates in the Sustainable Farming and Food Systems Program now have a direct transfer path to Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). TC3 President Amy Kremenek and...
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ESA
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Storm hunter infographics The Atmosphere–Space Interactions Monitor, or ASIM, is installed outside the European space laboratory Columbus to monitor electric events at high altitudes. For years, their existence has been debated: elusive electrical...
Scientists make game-changing discovery that could solve major issue with modern construction: 'Surprised us'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 17, 2025
Photo Credit: University of Pennsylvania Researchers have discovered a new form of concrete that could transform one of the world's most environmentally damaging materials. As New Atlas reported, a University of Pennsylvania team created the new...
Scientists make astonishing wildlife discovery near military bombing range: 'It has the potential to act as an important component'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 17, 2025
"The only reason that these populations are still around is because of the continued collaborations and long-term investment." by Katie DupereAugust 17, 2025 Photo Credit: Avon Park Air Force Range via Facebook A threatened woodpecker species is...