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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Sleepwalking: a journey between science and literature according to Nicolás Hochman

The article explores the phenomenon of sleepwalking through the lens of Nicolás Hochman's work, discussing its implications on sleep and consciousness.

Feb 27 • 05:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

God and the atoms

The article discusses the relationship between faith, reason, and science, particularly referencing Santo Tomás de Aquino's work on the existence of God, highlighting how science continues to support his philosophical ideas.

Feb 27 • 03:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ukrainian Scientist’s Opportunity to Work at the University of Latvia Allows Continuation of Work with Students in Her Hometown Dnipro

Ukrainian scientist Natālija Amirulojeva is balancing her roles between Dnipro and Riga while continuing her research and teaching at the University of Latvia.

Feb 27 • 02:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Foundation pays JAMB fees for 40 Ekiti students

A foundation has covered the registration fees for 40 secondary school students in Ekiti State to support their education in technology and healthcare.

Feb 27 • 00:13 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kobe University to Establish Major Course for Data Science Human Resource Development from 2027

Kobe University plans to introduce a specialized graduate program focused on data science beginning in April 2027 to meet the growing demand for skilled data analysts.

Feb 26 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young Scientist Award: initiatives to tackle the climate crisis honored at a ceremony in Brasília

The 31st edition of the Young Scientist Award celebrated students and researchers in Brasília for their contributions to addressing climate change.

Feb 26 • 19:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Only one point decided the winner: Estonia's smartest school was revealed in Kanal 2's show 'Rocket Junior'

The second season of Kanal 2's youth science competition 'Rocket Junior' concluded, determining Estonia's smartest school with only one point separating the finalists.

Feb 26 • 19:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The author of Red Dwarf has died

The author of the influential British sci-fi comedy series 'Red Dwarf' has passed away.

Feb 26 • 19:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Using AI for Cancer Treatment. The Era of Human Evaluation of Biological Experiments is Over, Says Data Scientist Kováč

Michal Kováč discusses the growing importance of artificial intelligence in the field of life sciences and cancer treatment.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Erling Pytte became very important for Norwegian physics

Erling Pytte, a Norwegian-American physicist known for his work at IBM in condensed matter physics, passed away at the age of 88.

Feb 26 • 18:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

NCERT Controversy: Education Ministry Orders Removal of Books from Social Media

The Indian government has ordered the removal of a controversial NCERT social science textbook from social media and digital platforms following a Supreme Court directive.

Feb 26 • 17:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

NASA found on Mars 'rocky webs' shaped like eggs that perplex Science

NASA has shared images of unusual egg-shaped cavities amid what appear to be giant 'webs' on Mars, captured by the Curiosity rover.

Feb 26 • 17:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Free samba circle at Arouche will have beer and bar food this weekend

São Paulo will host a week of free cultural events including a samba circle, offering music, food, and science activities.

Feb 26 • 17:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Nuclear Fusion: Will Old Nuclear Power Plants Soon Generate Electricity Again – Only Differently?

Two startups in Germany are planning fusion power plants with substantial government funding, but the technology remains in the realm of science fiction.

Feb 26 • 16:38 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government awards $1B contract for new Ontario Science Centre

The Ontario government has awarded a $1 billion contract to design and construct a new Ontario Science Centre, set to relocate to Ontario Place by 2029.

Feb 26 • 16:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

50 bag first-class as OAUSTECH graduates 1,452 students

The Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology is set to graduate 1,452 students, with 50 earning first-class honours during its ninth convocation ceremony.

Feb 26 • 16:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RAUDSAARE DIALOGUES ⟩ Ott Lumi: We can already predict what will happen in the elections

Ott Lumi discusses the weaknesses of current Estonian politics, drawing from his extensive experience in high-level politics and his academic background in political science.

Feb 26 • 16:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Science will request the dismissal of the manager of the CNIO, accused of harassment by the former general secretary

The Ministry of Science in Spain is set to request the dismissal of José Manuel Bernabé, the manager of the CNIO, following allegations of harassment by a former official.

Feb 26 • 16:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Ministry of Science requests the dismissal of the manager of the CNIO after 'an alleged case of harassment'

Spain's Ministry of Science has requested the dismissal of José Manuel Bernabé, manager of the National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), following allegations of harassment against former secretary general Laura Muñoz.

Feb 26 • 16:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Stephen Hawking 'pictured with long-term carers' in Epstein files photo

A newly released photograph linked to Jeffrey Epstein features Stephen Hawking with his long-term carers, raising questions about the context but affirming he has never been accused of wrongdoing.

Feb 26 • 15:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bartosz Pilitowski: The election of judges to the KRS is not 'rocket science' but a test of the state's seriousness

Bartosz Pilitowski discusses the upcoming election of judges to the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) in Poland, emphasizing the need for clear procedures and respect for judges' will to avoid further crises in the judicial system.

Feb 26 • 15:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Macinka is fond of quoting quantum physicists. He understands climate change about as well as a dentist understands appendicitis, argues scientist Kortus

The article discusses diverging views on climate change understanding, highlighting a statement by scientist Kortus critiquing Macinka's grasp of environmental issues.

Feb 26 • 14:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SURPRISING: How does a dog know you are coming home? Scientists have discovered the real reason.

Researchers have uncovered that the ability of dogs to sense their owners' arrival is linked to more complex scientific reasons than just devotion or acute hearing.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Food scientists at the Estonian University of Life Sciences acquired a device that imitates the human intestine

Estonian University of Life Sciences has obtained a unique laboratory device that simulates the human intestines to study the effect of food on the microbiome without human testing.

Feb 26 • 13:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Children's New Books for February 27

The article reviews a selection of new children's books released in Korea, highlighting their themes and potential impact.

Feb 26 • 12:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification for February 27

Yongin University held an inauguration ceremony for its new president, Park Yoon-kyu, on February 25, while various other significant appointments and events were reported from Korea.

Feb 26 • 10:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Moon's Magnetic Field Contradicts Scientists' Expectations

A recent study reveals that the Moon's magnetic field has been generally weak for most of its 4.5 billion year history, contradicting previous assumptions about its strength in the past.

Feb 26 • 10:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why does a bee sting cause irritation? CBSE Class 10 question raises tension

A recent CBSE Class 10 science exam raised eyebrows with a question about the effects of a bee sting and how baking soda can alleviate pain and irritation.

Feb 26 • 09:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul National University of Science and Technology and Korea Public Enterprise Association Successfully Hold Conference on 'New Government Policies for Public Institutions and AI Transformation'

A successful conference was held at Seoul National University of Science and Technology focusing on new government policies for public institutions and the transformation shaped by AI, attended by over 200 participants from various sectors.

Feb 26 • 09:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Love or survival? What science says about the rejected monkey that 'adopted' a plush toy

A rejected Japanese macaque named Punch has gained worldwide attention for adopting a plush toy after being dismissed by its mother, prompting discussions on the nature of maternal bonds and emotional instincts in primates.

Feb 26 • 08:56 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Jakob Kübarsepp: so that the Estonian language does not become a secondary language in science

Jakob Kübarsepp emphasizes the importance of developing the Estonian language systematically and academically to ensure it remains a vital language in science and higher education.

Feb 26 • 07:29 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The two substances that age men faster – The new research

A new study finds that PFAS chemicals are accelerating biological aging in middle-aged men, according to research from the Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in Shanghai.

Feb 26 • 07:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Al Jazeera interviews an Egyptian scientist who unified the laws of transfer

The article features an interview with Dr. Mohamed Salama, who discusses his research on unifying the various laws governing the transfer of energy, mass, and electricity.

Feb 26 • 04:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

In this state, teachers will receive a salary of 1 lakh rupees, 1672 posts have been recruited

Haryana has announced the recruitment of 1672 postgraduate teacher positions in computer science with a salary of 1 lakh rupees.

Feb 26 • 03:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Mathematics is power,' says Marcelo Viana at the end of his term as head of the Otavio Frias Filho Chair

Marcelo Viana delivered a lecture concluding his leadership at the Otavio Frias Filho Chair, emphasizing the importance of education in science and mathematics for Brazil's development.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China extends tech lead over South Korea and surpasses Japan, Seoul’s ranking data shows

China has advanced its technological capabilities, surpassing Japan and extending its lead over South Korea, according to a report from South Korea's Ministry of Science.

Feb 26 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

7,000 kilometers from Argentina, there is the world's deepest blue hole, and its discovery left scientists in shock

Scientists have discovered a colossal blue hole in Chetumal Bay, Mexico, which has left researchers astonished due to its depth and unclear characteristics.

Feb 25 • 19:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Exercise Science: The Benefits of Warming Up

The article discusses the importance of warming up before exercise and the common misconceptions about stretching.

Feb 25 • 14:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Science: Plagiarism allegations against former chair of the Ethics Council Alena Buyx

A communication scientist has raised plagiarism allegations against Alena Buyx, a prominent medical ethicist and former chair of the German Ethics Council.

Feb 25 • 13:29 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Battery Industry Day Promotes Collaboration Between Science and Companies

Battery Industry Day in Latvia focused on enhancing collaboration between science and industry in battery technology development.

Feb 25 • 13:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lunar Eclipse on March 3 will turn the satellite red, but Brazil will only see part of the phenomenon

A total lunar eclipse on March 3 will cast a red hue over the moon, although visibility in Brazil will be limited to a partial event seen only from certain regions.

Feb 25 • 12:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

The surprising reason your dog gets 'visibly excited' when you come home

Experts suggest that dogs display excitement upon their owner's return due to their keen ability to recognize patterns and environmental cues.

Feb 25 • 11:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Judiciary' will be removed from the 8th grade book, the government acknowledged - the content was not balanced

The Indian government plans to amend the content of the 8th-grade social science textbook following controversies surrounding its portrayal of the judiciary.

Feb 25 • 11:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Science reveals why drinking three cups of coffee a day can be good for your health

Regular coffee consumption can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease, according to a Harvard University study involving over 131,000 participants.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nagoya City Science Museum → FUJI Nagoya Science Museum: Nickname Decided by Naming Rights

Nagoya City announced that the naming rights of the Nagoya City Science Museum will be sponsored by FUJI, a robotics company, leading to a new name starting April.

Feb 25 • 09:50 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Algal bloom blamed on 'convergence' of events, but ecologist questions finding

South Australian authorities attribute a recent harmful algal bloom to a combination of factors, although some ecologists dispute the conclusions and call for more transparency.

Feb 25 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE STRANDS OF SCIENCE

The article discusses a peculiar orchid species that appears to be dead due to low chlorophyll levels, relying on fungi for carbon instead of photosynthesis.

Feb 25 • 08:29 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

EU’s tech ban, China’s mysterious Nantianmen project: 7 science highlights

The article discusses significant recent developments in science, particularly highlighting the EU's ban on collaboration with Chinese organizations in critical technologies and the return of a prominent biologist to China.

Feb 25 • 07:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Forensic Analysis Used Hair to Investigate Poisoning of Cardiologist in Espírito Santo by Secretary

The investigation into the alleged poisoning of 90-year-old cardiologist Victor Murad used an unusual forensic technique involving hair analysis after traditional testing methods failed to detect the poison.

Feb 25 • 07:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Permits Under Fire from Heavyweights. And a Change is No Longer Science Fiction

The article discusses issues related to the authorization of permits, highlighting the obstacles faced and the potential for changes in regulation.

Feb 25 • 06:20 UTC

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