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🇧🇷 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
🇸🇰 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
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Army Caught Him Thanks to His Mistress. Will His Death Stop the Spiral of Violence? Political Scientist Warns

The article discusses the capture of notorious Mexican drug lord Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencha', by the army during a rendezvous with his mistress, while raising questions about the enduring violence in Mexico's drug trade.

Feb 26 • 17:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonia should start preparing for the purchase of emission units

Estonia might struggle to meet its climate goals in forestry and should prepare for purchasing emission units, according to climate scientist Annela Anger-Kraavi.

Feb 26 • 15:35 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

They are mother and daughter and scientists: they discovered the largest coral colony in the world the size of a football field

A mother-daughter scientist duo has discovered the world's largest coral colony in the Great Barrier Reef, which spans approximately 111 meters, equivalent to the size of a football field.

Feb 26 • 12:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A Wedding from Germany to Barabanki, the Scientist Groom and Bride Took Seven Vows

A unique wedding in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, features a scientist groom and bride, with guests arriving from Germany, celebrating the event with traditional Hindu rituals.

Feb 26 • 12:23 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Revival Party is running for the first time in Akureyri

The Revival Party has announced its candidacy for local elections in Akureyri for the first time, led by political scientist Lovísa Oktovía.

Feb 26 • 11:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The scientist and former diplomat Uldis Bluķis has passed away

Uldis Bluķis, a significant figure in Latvia's post-independence era and a respected academic, has died.

Feb 26 • 10:41 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Scientist Naktinis: why are respiratory diseases the most prevalent in Alytus?

A scientist highlights the unusually high prevalence of respiratory diseases in the Lithuanian city of Alytus, despite official pollution levels being within acceptable limits.

Feb 26 • 08:01 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Climate Scientist: The Country Should Start Preparing for the Purchase of Emission Units

A climate scientist warns that Estonia is likely to face significant greenhouse gas emissions deficits and should prepare for purchasing emission units.

Feb 26 • 02:48 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
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Suicide lawsuit against China-born scientist Jane Wu’s US university to proceed

A judge has permitted the continuation of a lawsuit against Northwestern University related to the suicide of neuroscientist Jane Wu, with allegations of discrimination and wrongful confinement.

Feb 25 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Dangers of Social Media: 'What is emotional gets clicked more often'

Darmstadt computer scientist Christian Reuter discusses how social media manipulates users and shares his views on youth bans.

Feb 25 • 11:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

NEW SCIENTIST ⟩ Humans are the only primates with a chin – now we finally know why

Researchers studied the skulls of 532 humans and monkeys to explain the origins of the chin.

Feb 25 • 05:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Count made by scientist points out that Carnival block audience is smaller than reported

A scientist's analysis reveals that the actual attendance at Carnival blocks in São Paulo is significantly lower than official estimates, challenging the reported numbers.

Feb 25 • 00:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"The Thing is": Dnipro is the European Thermopylae

The article discusses the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine on both the country and Europe, as reflected in an interview with political scientist Roman Kuźniar.

Feb 24 • 16:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"The Thing is": Dnipro is Europe's Thermopylae

A discussion on the implications of the ongoing war in Ukraine, featuring insights from political scientist Roman Kuźniar, highlights the complexities of international order and democracy.

Feb 24 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Good and bad Soviet-era artists? Art scientist Elita Ansone on evaluating our heritage

Art scientist Elita Ansone discusses the complexities of evaluating Soviet-era art in Latvia, emphasizing the necessity of revisiting 20th-century artistic legacies.

Feb 24 • 14:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Make pasta sauces smoother and silkier every time with no added ingredients

A food scientist shares a simple method to enhance pasta sauce without additional ingredients by optimizing the water used for boiling pasta.

Feb 24 • 09:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tatiana Sampaio honored with urban art in mural by graffiti artist in Uberlândia: 'The greatest influencer in this country'

Tatiana Sampaio, a scientist known for developing polilaminin, was honored with a mural in Uberlândia, Brazil, by the graffiti artist Tiago Dequete.

Feb 24 • 08:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cristina Monge, political scientist: "Staying astonished at what is coming is not an option"

Political scientist Cristina Monge discusses the crisis of trust in society in her new essay, which won the Paidós award.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The CNIO ruled out the patent as 'too weak' with which Barbacid has already raised 3.5 million against pancreatic cancer

The CNIO dismissed a patent related to pancreatic cancer treatment proposed by scientist Mariano Barbacid, citing insufficient novelty and inventive activity.

Feb 23 • 21:51 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Ukraine, the political scientist Fesenko: 'Too many concessions from the US to the Russians, this prolongs the war'

Ukrainian political scientist Volodymyr Fesenko discusses the sentiment among Ukrainians as they enter a fifth year of war and critiques US concessions to Russia that could delay peace negotiations.

Feb 23 • 14:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lecture with Tatiana Sampaio at IFTM in Patrocínio Sold Out in 28 Minutes

A lecture featuring scientist Tatiana Sampaio at IFTM in Patrocínio sold out just 28 minutes after registration opened.

Feb 23 • 14:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Pro-Russian Political Scientist Will Not Lead Postgraduate Studies. University Reacts to Our Publication

After the publication by OKO.press revealing that pro-Russian academic Leszek Sykulski was set to lead postgraduate studies at a private university in Gdańsk, Sykulski has been removed from the institution's staff list.

Feb 23 • 12:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Kim Do-kyung's research team at Kyung Hee University selected for the Ministry of Science and ICT's 'IP Star Scientist' Phase 2 project

Kyung Hee University Professor Kim Do-kyung leads a research team selected for Phase 2 of the 'IP Star Scientist' project to commercialize next-generation cancer treatments.

Feb 23 • 07:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Political scientist points to a forgotten negotiation problem: blame falls on the USA as well

A political scientist discusses the challenges facing recent negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the USA regarding the war's end.

Feb 22 • 20:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Contest 'Beautiful, Scientist, and from the Bar' opens registrations for women researchers in Juiz de Fora

A contest aimed at promoting women researchers has opened registrations in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, facilitating their presentation of academic work in an informal setting.

Feb 22 • 20:08 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

VIDEO ⟩ One of 'Epstein's children' and 'the coin guy': how Latvian cryptographer Virza came into the spotlight of the scandalous financier

Latvian scientist Madars Virza had regular contacts with deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein, discussing cryptocurrency business opportunities, as revealed by newly released correspondence.

Feb 22 • 19:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: João Gomes interrupts show in Sapucaí to honor scientist leading research on polylaminin

Singer João Gomes interrupted a performance to pay tribute to researcher Tatiana Sampaio, who is recognized for her work on polylaminin for treating acute spinal cord injuries.

Feb 22 • 16:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A Skeptical Norwegian Scientist Created and Tested an 'Energetic Weapon' on Himself

A Norwegian scientist's controversial experiment with an 'energetic weapon' has ignited debates surrounding the mysterious symptoms experienced by U.S. diplomats and government officials, often linked to the so-called 'Havana syndrome'.

Feb 22 • 10:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

"France is the European country with the lowest level of trust in politics" – Nona Maguer in Vima

Renowned political scientist Nona Maguer has been awarded an honorary doctorate in Sociology at the University of Athens, where she discussed the current crisis of democracy in France.

Feb 22 • 09:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Motorists Build Their Politics on Lies, Claims Scientist Kortus

Scientist Kortus accuses motorists of basing their political stances on lies.

Feb 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Activist and Scientist: Understand Why the UFRGS Rector is Highlighted in Forbes' List and How She Seeks to Break Stereotypes

Márcia Cristina Bernardes Barbosa, rector of UFRGS and a prominent physicist, has been recognized by Forbes for her contributions to science and her advocacy for women's representation in the field.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Gut health scientist issues alert to anyone buying olive oil from the supermarket

A gut health expert warns consumers about purchasing olive oil and emphasizes the importance of checking labels for quality assurance.

Feb 21 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The long distance from 'cure' for cancer in mice to humans

Scientist Laura Soucek emphasizes the need for honest communication regarding experimental cancer treatments for humans, cautioning against creating false hopes based on mouse studies.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Suspect arrested after Caltech scientist fatally shot at his home outside LA

A Caltech scientist was fatally shot at his home, leading to the arrest of a suspect on murder charges.

Feb 20 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tatiana Sampaio at IFTM in Patrocínio: how to participate in the event with the scientist who developed a molecule that can reverse spinal injuries

Tatiana Sampaio will be speaking at the IFTM in Patrocínio on March 12, focusing on her research that could aid recovery from spinal injuries.

Feb 20 • 19:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

DNA vaccine will not change, says Czech scientist

A Czech scientist asserts that the DNA vaccine will not bring about significant changes.

Feb 20 • 09:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

German Political Scientist: Russia Does Not Believe We Will Respond Decisively to Its Actions

A German political scientist argues that Russia doubts the West's willingness to respond decisively to its aggressive actions, particularly regarding Ukraine.

Feb 20 • 07:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

AI created by USP scientist achieves over 90% accuracy in mental diagnosis

A professor from USP was recently awarded in Germany for his work on AI methods that can diagnose mental disorders with over 90% accuracy.

Feb 20 • 07:02 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Climate researcher believes colleagues are wrong: Claims this explains the unusually cold winter

Researchers disagree on the reasons for the unusually cold winter in Norway, with climate scientist Erik Kolstad disputing the connection to stratospheric wind changes.

Feb 20 • 06:57 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Algal bloom report criticized as 'vanilla' by scientist turned political candidate

A report on harmful algal blooms in South Australia proposes fishing license buybacks and a re-stocking plan, but has faced criticism for lack of actionable solutions.

Feb 20 • 01:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

"Hindenburg Moment". Well-Known Scientist Warns of AI Race

Professor Michael Wooldridge warns of the dangers posed by the rush in the AI sector, prioritizing commercial pressures over safety and thorough testing.

Feb 19 • 20:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Political scientist evaluated Žukauskas' revealed details about 'Nemuno aušra' funding

A political scientist claims that the political party 'Nemuno aušra' may have been funded through fake donations in 2024, with evidence suggesting at least €130,000 in illicit funds.

Feb 19 • 18:59 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Political scientist: The security service should explain why state secret clearance was not issued to an official

Political scientist Rozenvalds argues that the Security Service should clarify why state secret clearance was denied to dismissed Rēzekne Mayor Aleksandrs Bartaševičs, warning about the alarming trends in secrecy and public perception.

Feb 19 • 17:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"The Thing is". Andrzej Zybała: Poland 2050? This is probably the end

In a podcast discussion, political scientist Prof. Andrzej Zybała analyzes the decline of the Poland 2050 political project, highlighting challenges in the center of the Polish political landscape.

Feb 19 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Scientist trying to disprove mysterious spy sickness tests microwave weapon on himself

A scientist attempting to debunk the 'Havana syndrome' tested a microwave weapon on himself, resulting in neurological damage and symptoms akin to the victims of the condition.

Feb 19 • 11:56 UTC

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