SCIENCE

Joseph Bull first applied for the position as dean of Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science at Portland State University . He shared his vision of creating a destination university for Indigenous doctoral students in mathematics, statistics, physical sciences, engineering and computer science . Bull’s dream is coming to fruition, as PSU was one of 10 institutions selected to participate in the Sloan Centers for Systemic Change initiative .
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2 years ago Read more at OregonLive

NIMS’ team developed an AI technique that predicts materials with desired traits by adapting to different data sizes . These materials can be made from cheaper and more abundant elements like manganese, iron, nickel, zinc, and silver . This breakthrough led to the discovery of efficient electrode materials for water electrolyzers .
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2 years ago Read more at ScienceBlog.com

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 10 Science paper today, March 02, 2024 . Students perceived the paper as straightforward, featuring clear and direct questions . The paper was well-balanced, primarily conceptual and application-based, reflecting the essence of their classroom learning .
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2 years ago Read more at ABP Live

The University of Florida has secured significant funding in the latest state budget negotiations . Amidst intense budget talks, UF researchers have been awarded $7.5 million for biomedical innovation, $4.25 million for Alzheimer's research, $1.59 million for wild turkey studies, and $1.2 million for marine bioscience . UF Health Sciences Vice President David Nelson is spearheading the initiative .
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

Annual Status of Education Report 2022 highlights a significant increase in enrollment at government schools for the first time in sixteen years . Students of Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Memorial Municipal Corporation school in Kurnool immersed themselves in live science lessons through practical experiments .
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2 years ago Read more at News18

The travel industry has blossomed over the last few decades . We can set up a trip to go from one side of the world to the next at the few clicks and swipes of our fingers, impressive stuff . But we still haven’t worked out how to take one of the most mind blowing journeys, rather than fly over the planet to the other side, simply go through it . According to calculations done by those behind the HyperPhysics educational website, it would take a person roughly 42 minutes
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2 years ago Read more at UNILAD

Scientists have uncovered a new way brain cells talk to each other, hinting at a far more complex and powerful human brain than we previously understood . This discovery, detailed in a 2020 study, reveals a unique type of signal using calcium ions, adding another layer to the brain's communication toolbox .
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2 years ago Read more at NDTV

ABOUT THE MOVIE Journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago . Join Antarctic scientists on a quest to understand the ice continent’s profound transformation, and predict the future as humans drive dramatic change .
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Decades of research support this idea, showing that while consistency is important, taking breaks can make life more enjoyable . In Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There, Tali Sharot expands on the idea that there are perceived benefits when we step away from our routines and comforts . Sharot cites research from Yale psychologist and happiness expert Laurie Santos, who suggests that closing your eyes and imagining a life without those you love around you can provide similar feelings of joy and gratefulness
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2 years ago Read more at KCRW

The History of Science Museum in Oxford is celebrating 100 years on March 2 and 3 . Festivities include an array of hands-on events and activities at the Broad Street museum and neighbouring Weston Library . The exhibition, unveiling on March 2, tells the story of Mr Evans who was gifted a sundial at the age of 17 .
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2 years ago Read more at Yahoo News UK