NSF begins a pilot study to address Congress’ concerns on research security

The National Science Foundation is grappling with balancing funding basic research without compromising on national security. Read More

Our Galaxy’s Biggest Black Hole Just Got a New Close-up. What’s Next Could Be Even Wilder

As the Event Horizon Telescope pursues ambitious upgrades, the project’s latest results reveal the magnetic fields around our galaxy’s supermassive black hole ... Read More

2024 total solar eclipse: Highlights from the 'magical' day and when to expect the next one

Don't miss a minute of the 2024 total solar eclipse. What to know about where it's occurring, which U.S. cities and towns are affected, and breaking news. Read More

The hard lessons of Harvard’s failed geoengineering experiment

In late March of 2017, at a small summit in Washington, DC, two Harvard professors, David Keith and Frank Keutsch, laid out plans to conduct what would have been the first solar geoengineering ... Read More

MIT Technology Review

Some observers argue the end of SCoPEx should mark the end of such proposals. Others say any future experiments should proceed in markedly different ways. Read More

Progress, Rediscovered

Four relatively new groups at the forefront of the pro-progress forces are The Roots of Progress, the Institute for Progress, The Progress Network, and Works in Progress. Together, they are—as The ... Read More

During 'speed dating,' would-be NU president Jeffrey Gold says school can achieve top marks

The priority candidate to be the University of Nebraska's next president, Dr. Jeffrey Gold spoke at a UNL forum about what it means to be a great university system. Read More

Local opinion: U of A experts on saving migratory species

Cities present a host of dangers to migratory birds, including powerlines, glass buildings, pollution, and even our pet cats. There are certainly legislative remedies to contain these threats, but ... Read More

Sunday Assembly in Gainesville to host event supporting Grace Marketplace

Donations of personal items collected at 11 a.m. Sunday at Sunday Assembly at the Springhill Professional Center, 3850 NW 83 St., Suite 201, in G'ville ... Read More

Alachua County Public School District will host job fair for teachers on Saturday

A job fair to hire public school teachers in Alachua County will be held Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon at High School, 1900 NW 13th St. Read More