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Aug 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Jason Zhao's New Journey: From Story Protocol to AI Frontiers

Jason Zhao, who helped create Story Protocol, is moving on. He's been with the project for over three years. Now, he's shifting his focus to something new: an AI venture called Poseidon. This new project aims to use AI in areas like science, biopharma, robotics, and even space. Zhao shared this new

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Aug 16 2025HEALTH

NIH Shifts Focus: What's Changing and Why?

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recently shared a new plan for how it will spend money and choose research projects. This plan comes after big changes at the agency, like budget cuts and plans to reorganize. The head of the NIH, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, wants to be clear about these changes

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Aug 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Igniting Minds: University of Idaho's Big Bet on Fire Science

The University of Idaho is making a bold move to tackle wildfires with a $1. 4 million boost from the National Science Foundation. This cash injection will fund nine new doctoral researchers, who will dive into the science of fire physics, mitigation, and forest regeneration. The goal? To make rural

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Aug 14 2025EDUCATION

Saving Science: How States Can Step Up When Federal Funds Fall Short

The U. S. has long relied on federal funding to fuel university research, a partnership that has driven innovation and economic growth. However, recent cuts and uncertainties under the current administration have left universities scrambling. The abrupt loss of federal grants can halt research, forc

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Aug 12 2025SCIENCE

Science Under Siege: A Look at Labs in Turmoil

In the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts, a scientific hub is facing an uncertain future. The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, home to groundbreaking RNA biology research, is grappling with significant funding cuts proposed by the Trump administration. The lab, led by Anastasia Khvor

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Aug 12 2025HEALTH

CDC Workers Face Uncertain Future After Recent Shootings and Budget Cuts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is going through a tough time. Workers are feeling the pressure from recent events, including a shooting and big budget cuts. Many employees who lost their jobs are back, but things are still uncertain. Projects are on hold, and people are worried

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Aug 07 2025HEALTH

Health Secretary Halts Major Vaccine Projects

The Department of Health and Human Services is making a big change. They are stopping some vaccine projects that were in the works. These projects were using mRNA technology to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. The decision came from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the health secretary.

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Aug 06 2025HEALTH

Is Pulling Funding from mRNA Vaccines a Smart Move?

The US has decided to stop funding 22 mRNA vaccine projects worth $500 million. This move, led by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, has sparked debate. Critics argue it might be a big mistake, while supporters claim it's a necessary shift. Kennedy believes mRNA vaccines don't effectively protec

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Aug 06 2025SCIENCE

The Price of Ignoring Science

Science in America is in trouble. The current administration is cutting funding for research. This is a big deal. It affects everything from space exploration to understanding our planet. First, let's talk about the cuts. The budget for basic research is proposed to be cut by 34%. NASA's budget is

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Aug 03 2025EDUCATION

UCLA in a Tough Spot: Money, Rights, and Politics

UCLA is in big trouble. The U. S. government says the school didn't protect Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests. Now, the school might have to pay a lot of money or face even bigger problems. The government has stopped over $300 million in research money. That's a lot of cash. UCLA has

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