East Tennessee is set to be a major player in a huge AI project. The plan involves building powerful new supercomputers in Oak Ridge. This could be a game-changer, much like the Manhattan Project or the Apollo Program. The Trump administration is behind this initiative, called "Genesis. " It's a massive project that could cost over $100 billion. The goal is to boost...
Sea urchins are not just cute, spiky creatures. They are also tiny models for scientists studying how living things grow from a single cell into a complex organism. One important part of this process is collagen, a protein that acts like a scaffold, giving shape and support to tissues. But collagen doesn't work alone. It needs a helper called lysyl oxidase (LOX) to l...
A significant breakthrough has occurred in the field of bioengineering. For the first time, scientists have created a realistic model of human bone marrow using only human cells. This achievement could revolutionize research, particularly in areas like blood cancer studies and drug testing, by reducing the need for animal models. The bone marrow, often called the bo...
Tsinghua University in Beijing is making waves in the world of artificial intelligence. This place is like a big brain factory, turning out some of the brightest minds in science and engineering. But it's not just about badminton games and fresh paint smells anymore. The university's Laboratory of Brain and Intelligence is where the real magic happens. Researchers ar...
Staten Island has some exciting job opportunities in November, with salaries ranging from $55, 537 to $125, 413. These roles span various fields, including healthcare, legal, and research. The state of New York offers diverse careers that impact public life. From education to environmental conservation, there's something for everyone. These jobs cater to people of a...
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, led by Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan, has shifted its focus to science and artificial intelligence. The organization is now concentrating on A. I. and scientific research, led by a network of research centers called Biohub. It has also acquired the team of an A. I. start-up, Evolutionary Scale, and named Alex Rives, the compan...
The International Space Station (ISS) has been a hub of human activity in space for 25 years. To mark this milestone, a special two-part series is set to air, diving into the construction and the human experiences aboard the ISS. The first part of the series, airing on November 5th, will focus on the engineering marvels and the risks involved in building the ISS. It...
In the vast, mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface, a billionaire is making waves. Wendy Schmidt, wife of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, is on a mission to save science. She's not just throwing money at the problem. She's creating opportunities and supporting researchers who might otherwise be left high and dry. Her Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) has funded n...
Rabies is making a comeback in Nassau County, and health officials are concerned. Since last July, there have been 25 confirmed cases of rabies, the highest number in nearly a decade. The last time the county saw numbers like this was before they declared terrestrial rabies eradicated in 2016. Most of the recent cases have been found in raccoons and feral cats. This...
Young people in Buenos Aires are making waves in the world of social activism. They are part of university student unions. These groups are more than just clubs. They are hubs for critical thinking and action. This is not just about having opinions. It is about understanding the root causes of social issues and taking steps to address them. Researchers wanted to kno...