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Saudi Arabia is making significant strides towards creating a more inclusive and technologically advanced society . WiDS PSU 2024 is aligned with Saudi Vision 2030's technological advancement goals . It is a pioneering effort to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields .
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

researchers say current models are “outdated” and “not accurate” Bacteria from sewage in the water can lead to e-coli or intestinal enterococci . The current outdated methods cannot accurately predict threats from pollution caused by sudden downpours . Local authorities urgently need to make use of improved forecasting techniques to identify the dangers, researchers say .
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2 years ago Read more at AOL

The San Diego Science and Engineering Festival is taking over Snapdragon Stadium to elevate science in the community and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers . Roy Moye, a singing engineer, hopes his work will encourage diversity in STEM . The expo had over 100 exhibitors, including San Diego State . It showed off sea urchins .
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2 years ago Read more at ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV

Recent breakthroughs led by Gary Lewin and Sampurna Chakrabarti have now cast a spotlight on a groundbreaking discovery: the identification of a force-sensing molecule named ELKIN1, which plays a pivotal role in the perception of gentle touch . This discovery challenges the traditional belief that touch is a singular sense, offering a fresh perspective on our understanding of sensory experiences .
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2 years ago Read more at Medriva

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Daryl Morey said AI isn’t quite sure what will happen when AI fully invades sports — whether in the front office or on the field . The conference brings together thousands of number-crunching sports nerds, who turn their data models loose on hot topics such as diversity, gambling or reversing the slowing pace of baseball games . One talk looked at baseball strategy, another on how to provide Olympic content for the 200-plus countries competing in four dozen different sports .
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2 years ago Read more at Times Colonist

Science in the scenery Credit: The Daily Bruin Oppenheimer . The film owes this immersive experience in part to scientists who lent their expertise to getting the scientific and historical details just right, even down to the sets and props . His contribution to the film involved creating about two dozen chalkboards for scenes shot in and around Los Angeles .
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2 years ago Read more at Chemical & Engineering News

Canada's Chief Science Advisor, Mona Nemer, has promised the release of a comprehensive study on Unidentified Aerial Objects (UFOs) by fall 2024 . The study, known as the Sky Canada Project, has been an ambitious endeavor, gathering a wealth of historical data on UFO sightings across Canada . This global approach enriches the study with a diverse range of insights but underscores the universal curiosity and concern regarding unidentified aerial phenomena .
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

National Academies' 2025-2035 Decadal Survey of Ocean Sciences committee converged at the University of Southern Mississippi's Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise . The gathering highlighted the diverse expertise of the 23-member committee . With specializations spanning biological, chemical, physical, and geological oceanography .
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

Elisabetta Barberio's journey is not just about scientific discovery but also reflects a broader narrative on gender roles and empowerment in the fields of science and leadership . As the world gears up to celebrate International Women's Day, Barberiso's contributions to physics and her efforts to include more women in science take on a special significance .
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

In an extraordinary fusion of art and science, researchers have delved into the mesmerizing realm of dendritic painting . Akiko Nakayama created stunning visuals by dropping colorful acrylic ink mixed with alcohol onto surfaces coated with acrylic paint, resulting in beautiful, tree-like fractal patterns .
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2 years ago Read more at Earth.com