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LSUS computer science students develop AI-powered weather app for Air Force

1 Six LSUS computer science students collaborated on an artificial intelligence tool to help the Air Force Global Strike Command better predict the weather. As part of a senior capstone class, the students assembled an advanced weather visualization tool …

‘I just follow the story’: A tenacious teacher and his passion for science

Eoin Murphy talks science communication, the Mary Mulvihill Award and how we’re all interconnected if you think about it. A recent study has suggested that an ancestor of the T Rex first came to North America via a land bridge from Asia. Using mathematical …

The University Of Costa Rica Transforms Communities Through Science And Social Action To Restore Rivers

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The Grecia Campus of the UCR is promoting a comprehensive effort that combines teaching, through the Water Resource Management program, scientific research , social action, and community participation to address the serious …

Death of iconic Mexican folklorist Rita Wallace de Flores marks end of era

NOTE: This obituary has been reprinted from Mt. Olivet Cemetery/ Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary The death of iconic Mexican folklorist Rita Wallace de Flores on April 27 in Denver marks the end of an era for the Chicano/Mexicano Arts Community of …

'This should not be published': Scientists cast doubt on study claiming trees 'talk' before solar eclipses

The idea that trees communicate with each other during an eclipse and synchronize their behavior — as has been widely reported recently — is a compelling one. The fascinating idea sprang out of research detecting bioelectric signals in spruce trees (Picea …

This Day in History on May 13: Mexican-American War Begins

May 13th has been a day marked by remarkable events across the globe, spanning centuries and touching on a variety of fields. Turning the clock back several centuries, on May 13, 1846, the United States declared war on Mexico, initiating the Mexican- …

Specialists satisfying in Costa Rica to question the future of the bioeconomy in the Americas and throughout the globe

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, (IICA)– Approximately 120 professionals from all over the world will certainly participate in the International Meeting of the Latin American Bioeconomy Network from May 12 to 15 in San Jose, Costa Rica, to examine crucial patterns …

Cuba receives medical supplies from Canada

 HAVANA, Cuba, May 13 (ACN) In a symbol of support and solidarity with the Cuban people, a donation of medical materials sent by Canadian friends to help in health care in the country was received on Monday. Representatives of the Committees for the …

Texas farmers struggle as Mexico and U.S. wrestle with water from the Rio Grande treaty

PRESIDIO, Texas– Most of the water that courses through the Rio Grande to reach parched farmlands along the border gets its start here, where the Rio Grande is replenished through Mexico's Rio Conchos. This pocket of the border is known as La Junta de …

Cruise ships and intensified tourism in Mexico threaten whale shark habitat

In Baja California Sur, Mexico, a private tourism company, Aquamayan Adventures, and the port administration have reached an agreement that allows mega cruise ships to enter Bahía de La Paz. Environmental organizations are urging the government to cancel …

Romain Troublé | The true cost of ocean plastic pollution

The problem of maritime plastic-waste pollution first became apparent in the 1970s. In the half-century since then, the problem has become ever more widespread, as scientific expeditions conducted by the Tara Ocean Foundation have shown. Large pieces of …

Tortilla developed for people with no fridge in Mexico

Peering through a microscope, food scientist Raquel Gomez studies microorganisms that add nutrients and preserve tortillas for several weeks without refrigerators - a luxury in impoverished Mexican communities. The humble tortilla is a Mexican staple, …

Costa Rica’s Elusive River Otter: Behavior, Scat Clues, and Rare Video Evidence

Today we meet the most aquatic member of Costa Rica’s weasel family, the neotropical river otter. The neotropical river otter (Lontra longicaudis) is known as the nutria or perro de agua in Spanish. There’s another species of animal called a nutria in …

Scientists in Mexico develop tortilla for people with no fridge

Peering through a microscope, food scientist Raquel Gomez studies microorganisms that add nutrients and preserve tortillas for several weeks without refrigerators -- a luxury in impoverished Mexican communities. The wheat flour version developed by Gomez …

FC Mother Brings Soccer And Science Together To Improve Maternal Care

TURIN, ITALY - MAY 19: Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus poses with the Serie A trophy alongside his ... More mother Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro following the Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta BC at Allianz Stadium on May 19, 2019 in Turin, Italy …

A Group of Exiled Cuban Activists Calls on Washington To Resolve Their ‘Uncertain Migratory Situation’

All face “obstacles to regularizing their status” and express their willingness to meet with Trump representatives. A demonstration of Cuban exiles held in Miami, March 2023 / 14ymedio 14ymedio, Havana, May 11, 2025 — A group of Cuban activists living …

Food scientist Raquel Gomez flips a tortilla that can be kept for weeks outside a refrigerator at a university ...

Michigan's resilience to climate change hinges on immediate action, according to climate scientist

RESOURCES: University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability Dr. Jonathan Overpeck TRANSCRIPTION: Caroline MacGregor: You're listening to 89.1 WEMU. I'm Caroline MacGregor, and my guest today is Dr. Jonathan Overpeck. He is the …

Mexico vows to hunt down killer of mayoral candidate

MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities were seeking suspects Monday in the assassination of a mayoral candidate who was shot dead during a campaign rally in the gulf coast state of Veracruz. The attack Sunday evening in Texistepec killed Yesenia Lara Gutíerrez, …

Eastern Indigo Snakes Released in Alabama and Florida as Part of Long-term Reintroduction Effort

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant milestone for conservation, Eastern Indigo Snakes—revered as the "Emperors of the Forest"—have been reintroduced into the wild in Alabama and Florida. This …

UNITED PORPHYRIAS ANNOUNCES GLOBAL PORPHYRIA DAY, MAY 18, 2025

TO SHINE LIGHT ON PAINFUL REALITIES OF LIVING WITH RARE CONDITIONS BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kristen Wheeden, President United Porphyria Association Phone: 1-800-868- …

Fight Health Insurance & Fight Paperwork Welcome Doughnut to the Family while Adding Smarter AI

Fight Health Insurance has rolled out two upgrades to its Fight Paperwork platform: a smarter, AI mode with more data and a new chat-based assistant, Doughnut! SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since launching …

Stand Up for Science Launches: The Summer Fight for Science

Stand Up for Science, is launching the Summer Fight for Science to combat the unprecedented attack on science by the Trump administration. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science, the non-profit …

British Army Reservists to Attempt Historic Everest Summit with Iqarus Medical Support

Team completes Camp 3 rotation as summit bid moves forward with weather window UNITED KINGDOM, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A mixed-gender team of eight British Army Reservists from the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) is preparing to …

Melbourne Pharma Brings Personalized Compounding Solutions to Gen Z, Students, and Young Professionals in Florida.

Melbourne Pharma is redefining healthcare for Gen Z in Florida with personalized compounded medications for skincare, mental health, hormone balance, and more! MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Melbourne Pharma, Florida’s …

New Clinician Training Sets Gold Standard for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Academy of Therapy Wisdom, Sunny Strasburg, LMFT, address critical needs in safety, trauma care, and equitable access through new psychedelic training course. BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As psychedelic-assisted …

Basepair Partners with IWAI Chemicals to Bring Scalable, Cloud-Based Genomic Analysis to Japan

Empowering Japanese Researchers with End to End Genomic Solutions NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Basepair Inc. and IWAI Chemicals Co., Ltd. today announced a strategic partnership to bring its cloud-based next- …

Global Ultrasound Devices Market to Reach USD 13.07 Billion by 2030, Forecasts Mordor Intelligence

The report covers global ultrasound devices market insights, and it is segmented by application, technology, type, and geography. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a 2025 report on the Ultrasound …

New study raises concerns about the safety of long-term ADHD medication treatment in children

FINLAND, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent study by the University of Turku and the University of Helsinki in Finland and the Finnish Social Insurance Institution Kela reveals that the average duration of ADHD medication for children and …

Naqi Logix and Kinova Robotics partner to Advance Neural-Controlled Robotics

A leading robotic arm manufacturer and breakthrough neurotech startup join forces to redefine accessibility and interaction. VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Naqi Logix Inc., a neurotechnology company redefining human- …

ELECFREAKS Celebrates 14 Years with Inaugural Brand Day, Inspiring Global STEM Innovators

ELECFREAKS, a 14-year-old STEM ed tech company, hosts its first Brand Day (May 18, 2025). HONG KONG, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fourteen years after its founding in 2011, ELECFREAKS is hosting its inaugural Brand Day on May 18, 2025, to …

The Little Orange Bubble That Never Sleeps: How NIR’s Free AI Assistant Is Re-Shaping NDIS Support Coordination

AI assistant from Navigator In Reach offers free, 24/7 support for NDIS participants seeking faster, clearer coordination help MORPHETT VALE, AUSTRALIA, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A free, always-on AI assistant developed by Navigator …

MotusAcademy and European Rehabilitation Robotics School Sign Landmark MOU to Advance Global Rehabilitation Education

The partnership launches monthly webinars, hands-on workshops, and open-access resources (2025–2030) to democratise rehabilitation robotics education worldwide. ROME, ITALY, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MotusAcademy and the European …

Arcturis and University College London Hospitals Enter Strategic Partnership

Multi-year agreement to focus on generation of regulatory grade real-world datasets to advance development and adoption of new medicines OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arcturis, the UK leader in the curation of deep, …

Scientist Whose Biological Seed Treatments Helped Make Brazil A Global Breadbasket Named 2025 World Food Prize Laureate

Dr. Mariangela Hungria will receive $500,000 award for work to harness microbiological processes to sustainably improve crop nutrition, yields and productivity DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A scientist whose …

State Science Day 2025

STEM Scholars compete for more than $400,000 in Scholarships and Awards DUBLIN, OH, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For 77 years, State Science Day, a program of The Ohio Academy of Science, has been the pinnacle of academic …

Comend and Odylia Partner to Advance Rare Disease Drug Development with Innovative Patient-Driven Platform

The Comend and Odylia partnership provides new tools for patient groups to directly pursue drug development and drive investment in new treatments. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Comend, a software company …

Nordvik Investments Unveils New Strategic Developments, US Market Expansion Initiatives

Nordvik Investments enters the U.S. market, joins EBAN Congress 2025, and shares founder Konstantin Shvarts’ vision in a new GlobalEdgeTalk podcast. NEW YORK, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nordvik Investments, a …

Animal Wellness Groups Urge NIH to Defund Primate Research Centers and Redirect Billions in Savings to Better Science

Primate use is enormously expensive and discredited as a reliable model for human disease WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action sent a letter to the …