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"What Could We Not Do?": The Inauguration of Ray Jayawardhana as Caltech's 10th President (opens the original)
On a November evening more than a century ago, George Ellery Hale, one of Caltech's three founders, and his guests gathered atop Mount Wilson to witness the first light of the 100-inch Hooker Telescope, the world's most powerful at the time. Ray Jayawardhana, who took office in July, began his inaugural address on…
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Scale AI, Lindbergh Schools and UMSL partnering to train teachers to make effective use of AI in their classrooms (opens the original)
A new course, developed through the partnership, will help K-12 educators build common understanding, vocabulary and expertise in AI.
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Stony Brook Researchers Earn Best Paper Honorable Mention at ECCV 2026 (opens the original)
Irene Kim, a third-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Computer Science, is the lead author of a paper that received a Best Paper Honorable Mention at the 2026 European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV) in Malmö, Sweden, one of the field’s top international conferences. Her paper, “Poppy: Polarization-Based…
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Collaborative Maxxing: USU Hansen Life Sciences Retreat Fosters Interdisciplinary Research (opens the original)
Nearly 100 Utah State University life sciences scholars — ranging from undergraduates to professors — gathered Oct. 23-24 for the 16th annual Hansen Life Sciences Retreat to discuss research ideas and discover mutual insights and challenges. “I just started graduate studies in plant science, after completing a…
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Ohio State holds ribbon-cutting for $20 million semiconductor research and prototyping expansion (opens the original)
The Ohio State University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 20 for a more than $20 million expansion of its semiconductor research and development infrastructure.
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How NAU and SRP are reducing wildfire risk and water loss in Arizona (opens the original)
From preventing wildfires to finding new ways to identify leaks in water pipes and developing creative ways to pull carbon out of the atmosphere, the nearly decade-long partnership between Northern Arizona University and Salt River Project (SRP) remains focused on protecting Arizona’s natural resources and keeping…
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“Jazz at Murphy” Series to Offer Workshops and Performances (opens the original)
“Jazz at Murphy” is a new concert series led by Emma Dayhuff, assistant professor of Jazz Studies. Upcoming performances include the Marc Cary Focus Trio, Nov. 7, and Carmen Lundy, Feb 20, 2027.
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SDSU researchers contribute to award-winning multistate livestock reproduction project (opens the original)
Two South Dakota State University researchers played key roles in a five-year, multistate livestock reproduction initiative recently recognized with the 2026 Excellence in Multistate Research Award.
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Proposal applications open for 2027 Morris Fromkin research grant (opens the original)
The UWM Libraries invite proposals for the 2027 Morris Fromkin Memorial Research Grant and Lecture.
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Not all antihistamines are the same – and some may affect your brain more than you think
Some allergy tablets make you sleepy and slow your reactions, others barely affect you. Here’s why – and what to check before you buy.
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Texas A&M awarded $5.4 million to explore turning nuclear waste into fuel (opens the original)
The Department of Energy grant will support research to transform nuclear waste into reactor fuel, strengthening the national nuclear fuel supply chain.
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Q&A: A new SFU study offers insight on how to treat sarcopenia (opens the original)
There are several age-related conditions that are etched firmly in the public consciousness, such as diabetes, dementia, heart disease, cancer, osteoarthritis, to name but a few. But what about sarcopenia?
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Applications open for 2027-28 C21 research fellows (opens the original)
C21 has identified "Public Good" as the theme that informs offerings for the next three years.
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How experts without authority create change in their organizations (opens the original)
Frontline workers often have the clearest view of what’s not working — without the power to fix it. Julia DiBenigno, professor of organizational behavior, studies how employees at the bottom of the org chart figure out ways to make themselves heard.
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Captures Eerie Cat’s Head (opens the original)
Intricate structures within the Cat’s Head Nebula are illuminated in this mid-infrared view from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on Oct. 29, 2026. The distinctive “cat’s head” shape of the nebula was likely sculpted over time by the intense ultraviolet radiation and winds from massive stars in the Carina…
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Stony Brook Students Share Personal Stories of Italian at First UN Italophony Day (opens the original)
For eight Stony Brook University students, Italian is more than a language to study, it is a feeling of belonging and a way to connect with the world. The post Stony Brook Students Share Personal Stories of Italian at First UN Italophony Day first appeared on SBU News.
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Clarkson University Brings Hands-On Energy Training to BOCES Students Through Community Partnership (opens the original)
Clarkson's workforce development program connects local students with industry professionals while helping a historic museum identify energy efficienc
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Alumni panel highlights ninth annual Ethics Day on Clemson’s campus (opens the original)
Panelists shared takeaways from the fields of business, government and research
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