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Harbor service, VAST Data provide boost for NCSA systems

NCSA launches Harbor, a fast storage service for global home and software directories, boosting Delta system performance by 400%. Consolidating file systems to VAST namespace improved uptime, load times, and user experience. With Harbor and VAST Data Platform, NCSA achieves scalable and efficient AI infrastructure.

SourceNational Center for Supercomputing Applications·DateNov 26, 2024

DFG to fund seven new collaborative research centres

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft is establishing seven new Collaborative Research Centres (CRC) with a total funding of €92 million. The CRCs focus on innovative research projects in sustainable construction, electronic systems, and ecosystem services. Seven new Transregios are also being funded to tackle long-term challenges.

SourceDeutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft·DateNov 25, 2024
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

Researcher earns NSF grant to study urban amphibians

A Kennesaw State University researcher has received a National Science Foundation grant to study the evolution of salamanders' behavioral habits in urban streams. The study aims to broaden research participation at minority-serving universities and will provide undergraduate students with hands-on experience conducting field research.

SourceKennesaw State University·DateNov 21, 2024

UTA recognized for innovation and economic prosperity

The University of Texas at Arlington has been designated as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) designee by the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU). This recognition highlights the university's economic impact, with estimated annual contributions of $159 million and 1,275 jobs in North Texas. UTA's research...

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·DateNov 19, 2024
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

NCSA launches DeltaAI

DeltaAI enables scientists and researchers to address the world's most challenging problems by accelerating complex AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing applications. The system will quadruple NCSA's AI-focused computing capacity and expand the NSF-funded advanced computing ecosystem.

SourceNational Center for Supercomputing Applications·DateNov 18, 2024

600 new Deutschlandstipendium scholarships at Goethe University

The Goethe University Frankfurt has awarded 600 new Deutschlandstipendium scholarships, increasing the number of scholarship holders by 50 from last year. The scholarships provide a monthly stipend of €300 for up to two years, allowing students to focus on their studies.

SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·DateNov 14, 2024
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

MEMELAND will open a new window onto medieval Europe

The MEMELAND project will analyze sediments and soil in lakes across Europe to reveal how medieval farming shaped today's landscapes and biodiversity. The study aims to protect northern Europe's essential biodiversity by understanding the environmental changes that occurred during this period.

SourceUiT The Arctic University of Norway·DateNov 6, 2024
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

SwRI awarded grant to characterize Las Moras Springs watershed

Researchers at Southwest Research Institute will conduct a 12-month targeted water-sampling campaign to analyze the Las Moras Springs system and its relationship with the Pinto Creek watershed. The project aims to improve water management and conservation efforts in Kinney County, Texas.

SourceSouthwest Research Institute·DateNov 5, 2024

Three million euros to SISSA for precision astronomy

The European Research Council awards €12M to GWSky project, led by SISSA, to develop innovative tools for interpreting gravitational wave signals with great precision. The project aims to identify and understand possible anomalies in the signals, revealing new physical phenomena not predicted by Einstein's theory of General Relativity.

SourceScuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati·DateNov 5, 2024
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

Transportation electrification research wins $1 million DOE grant

The Department of Energy awarded nearly $1 million to researchers at the University of Arkansas to develop a prototype for high-voltage power modules that can handle higher voltages and temperatures. The goal is to create smaller, more efficient, and more reliable fast-charging stations for electric vehicles.

SourceUniversity of Arkansas·DateOct 31, 2024
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

DOE announces funding for climate resilience centers

The US Department of Energy is launching Climate Resilience Centers to develop science and talent addressing climate resilience challenges, particularly in vulnerable communities. These centers will enhance the availability and utility of research, data, models, and capabilities to inform policies and strengthen critical infrastructure.

SourceDOE/US Department of Energy·DateOct 30, 2024
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.

Illinois researchers receive two NIH grants to study infant development with innovative methods

Researchers at the University of Illinois are using a wearable device called LittleBeats to collect data on infant behavior in real-world settings. The first grant focuses on infant-parent interactions and emotional regulation, while the second grant explores infant sleep/wake patterns and health outcomes.

SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·DateOct 24, 2024

A multi-level breakthrough in optical computing

Researchers from Pitt, UC Santa Barbara, University of Cagliari, and Institute of Science Tokyo have developed a new method for photonic in-memory computing that combines non-volatility, multibit storage, high switching speed, low switching energy, and high endurance in a single platform.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalNature Photonics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 23, 2024
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

Project to integrate human and machine intelligence to address information integrity

A new project, 'Crowd-Assisted Human-AI Teaming with Explanations,' aims to develop an interactive AI system that leverages the collective strengths of human crowd workers and machine learning models. The researchers will use crowdsourcing platforms to recruit experts and non-experts to perform tasks, making the system more robust and ...

SourceUniversity of Illinois School of Information Sciences·DateOct 16, 2024

NJIT launches AI-powered solar eruption center with $5M NASA grant

The new center aims to develop AI-driven tools for predicting solar eruptions, expand space science education programs, and build a long-term dataset of sun activity. It will also establish an education program providing research opportunities for students and promoting STEM education.

SourceNew Jersey Institute of Technology·DateOct 16, 2024

UTA receives $1.5 million for space weather program

The University of Texas at Arlington has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to train scientists in space physics and data science. The grant will also enable UTA to create a specialization in space physics for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in physics.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·DateOct 14, 2024
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

Inflation Reduction Act funding to allow Illinois scientists to contribute to US governmental efforts and improve mitigation estimates for agriculture management practices

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment will receive funding to improve mitigation estimates for agricultural management practices. The funding will support the work of researchers in advancing the understanding of conservation practices on greenhouse gas fluxes.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment·DateSep 30, 2024

One out of every four employees of commercial organizations has withheld inventions from their employer

A new study by Tel Aviv University reveals that 27% of respondents withhold inventions due to reasons such as emotional attachment, fear of credit, or lack of trust in management. The study aims to shed light on this phenomenon and develop effective management tools to increase employees' willingness to disclose their inventions.

SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalAcademy of Management Perspectives·DateSep 29, 2024

The American Ornithological Society (AOS) awards four 2024 Kessel Fellowships for Ornithological Research

The American Ornithological Society has awarded four $15,000 Kessel Fellowships to Dr. Andre Moncrieff, Glaucia Del-Rio, Felicity L. Newell, and Anne Ausems for their ornithological research in Arctic and tropical ecosystems. The fellowships aim to investigate the drivers and mechanisms of population change and the ultimate impacts on ...

SourceAmerican Ornithological Society Publications Office·DateSep 26, 2024

ARU collaborates on new childhood cancer project

Scientists at Anglia Ruskin University are collaborating with Medannex to accelerate treatment for bone cancer in children, focusing on paediatric osteosarcoma. The first-in-class therapy MDX-124 has shown promising results in preclinical tests and is being evaluated in a clinical study.

SourceAnglia Ruskin University·DateSep 26, 2024
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

ASU awarded prestigious $5.8 million NIH Roybal Center

ASU has created an Edward R. Roybal Center to develop and adapt technology-enabled lifestyle and behavioral interventions for older adults with cognitive decline. The center aims to help individuals maintain independence while managing challenges of aging.

SourceArizona State University·DateSep 18, 2024

Department of Energy grant advances clean energy studies

The university-led project aims to reduce carbon emissions through innovative extraction methods, such as electromagnetic heating for heavy oil recovery. It will also provide educational and research opportunities to students from minority-serving institutions, promoting diversity and inclusion in the scientific community.

SourceTexas A&M University·DateSep 10, 2024
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

ERC Starting Grant for neutrino research awarded to Dr. Zewei Xiong

Dr. Zewei Xiong has received an ERC Starting Grant to study collective neutrino oscillations in supernovae and neutron-star mergers. His project NeuTrAE aims to clarify lingering puzzles regarding neutrino flavor evolution, a crucial aspect of particle and nuclear astrophysics.

SourceGSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH·DateSep 5, 2024

ERC Starting Grant for IPK root researcher Prof. Dr. Hannah Schneider

Prof. Dr. Hannah Schneider, a young researcher at IPK, has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant for her project on anatomical roots traits relevant to stress tolerance and resource efficiency in crops. Her work aims to engineer crop roots to better forage soil and capture resources, benefiting global agriculture.

SourceLeibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research·DateSep 5, 2024
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

ERC Starting Grants for Maria Eichlseder and Fariba Karimi

Researchers Maria Eichlseder and Fariba Karimi will study keyless encryption and AI's impact on online social networks to promote fair algorithms. Their projects aim to address open problems in cryptographic systems and quantify intersectional inequality.

SourceGraz University of Technology·DateSep 5, 2024

Cells, data, stars: Three new ERC Projects at ISTA

ISTA's Lisa Bugnet, Alicia Michael, and Marco Mondelli have been awarded ERC Starting Grants to develop new methods for extracting information from data, studying gene regulation, and understanding time-keeping in cells. Their projects aim to simplify data analysis, accelerate personalized medicine, and uncover the secrets of biologica...

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·DateSep 5, 2024

Making desalination more efficient, by way of renewable energy

A UC Santa Barbara researcher aims to reduce desalination's energy consumption by two times using renewable energy sources like solar or waste heat. The project's goals include improving the thermal distillation process and reducing dependence on fossil fuels, addressing global water scarcity and climate change concerns.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·DateSep 4, 2024

New hope for progressive supranuclear palsy with innovative trial

A clinical trial led by UC San Francisco aims to develop new therapies for progressive supranuclear palsy, with a focus on reducing time to find effective treatments and increasing diverse participant enrollment. The five-year grant could lead to the first effective drugs for this incurable neurodegenerative disorder.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·DateSep 3, 2024

Community college students conduct research at UTA

The University of Texas at Arlington is piloting a program that allows community college students from Dallas College's North Lake campus to participate in paid research opportunities with faculty mentors. Students receive $6,000 for their time and effort and have the chance to advance their STEM education and careers.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·DateAug 29, 2024
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Hot flash drug shows significant, rapid benefits in pivotal clinical trials

A new non-hormonal hot flash treatment has been shown to significantly reduce symptom frequency and severity within weeks, while also improving sleep quality and overall well-being. The investigational drug elinzanetant was found to have a favorable safety profile with mild side effects.

SourceUniversity of Virginia Health System·JournalJournal of the American Medical Association·DateAug 22, 2024
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.