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Eight NSF research institutes to propel U.S. quantum science with $290M investment: 8/26/2026 10:24:35 AM; Understanding and wielding the quantum properties of nature is the ambitious objective of eight research institutes that will collectively receive more than $290 million from the U.S.
Royal Society response to GCSE and vocational results: 8/24/2026 11:40:57 AM; Responding to the publication of GCSE and Level 1 and 2 vocational results, Professor Jane Clarke FRS, Chair of the Royal Society Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education, said: Congratulations to everyone receiving their results today.
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline: 8/24/2026 6:54:29 AM; As people age, many cognitive functions tend to decline. Brain scanning studies have revealed corresponding changes in the function of a brain network that is involved in many of these cognitive functions, including working memory and problem-solving.
America’s Workforce Academy: No Cost. No Prior Experience Necessary. A Career on the Other Side.: 8/20/2026 5:29:04 AM; Takeaways • The first cohort of America’s Workforce Academy (AWA) graduated last week, and we’re sharing their stories, which highlight how AWA is helping them land careers they didn’t think were available to them.
NSF announces $1.5B for foundational research to drive scientific breakthroughs for American technological leadership: 8/17/2026 12:31:15 PM; The U.S. National Science Foundation released 12 new notices of funding opportunity (NOFOs) providing over $1.5 billion for foundational research, including basic and use-inspired inquiry across the sciences and engineering.
High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain: 8/17/2026 4:37:42 AM; Within the brain, neurons compute by generating electrical impulses. These signals travel throughout neurons, which are in turn connected in vast networks that control brain functions such as sensory perception, memory formation, and control of movement.
Announcing monetisation of M&M shares received as endowment contribution: 8/13/2026 10:37:21 AM; In continuation of our announcement dated August 12, 2026, Mahindra University and its sponsoring body, Mahindra Educational Institutions (together, the “University”), is pleased to announce the completion of the sale of the Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (“M&M”) equity shares that had been received by them as an endowment contribution from Anuradha and Anand Mahindra.
STFC announces latest Ernest Rutherford Fellows: 8/13/2026 8:54:09 AM; Backed by an investment of £6 million the new fellows will each lead their own research programme at a UK university over the course of the fellowship.
New NSF State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs will power AI-enabled scientific research across the country: 8/10/2026 4:55:26 AM; The U.S. National Science Foundation announced the NSF State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs program, a $100 million initiative to drive AI-enabled scientific discovery and innovation across disciplines.
Data Conversion Laboratory and Bowker Publishing Services Collaborate to Meet Global Accessibility Standards for eBooks: 8/4/2026 11:57:13 AM; Data Conversion Laboratory (DCL), a leader in structured data and content transformations, and Bowker, a global leader in publishing services and the official ISBN Agency for the United States, have partnered to help publishers meet global accessibility standards for ebooks, combining DCL’s content transformation expertise with Bowker’s identifier and ebook services.
Building the future, atom by atom — NSF deploys $108M for materials science at 6 research centers: 8/3/2026 10:27:48 AM; The U.S. National Science Foundation is pushing materials science beyond the state-of-the-art with an investment of $108 million in six advanced research centers.
Building energy security through more sustainable batteries: 8/3/2026 5:11:03 AM; For Hugh Smith, the challenge of building an energy-secure future isn’t about creating the world’s “best” battery. It’s about designing the right battery for the right job.
STFC details outcomes for future physics projects: 7/29/2026 8:33:40 AM; The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has set out how its prioritisation programme will affect the research projects in its Particle Physics, Astronomy and Nuclear Physics (PPAN) portfolio.
The Business School no one is talking about: New Depop research finds resale builds skills employers want: 7/29/2026 5:13:36 AM; Before landing their first graduate role, many young Americans are already gaining practical business experience through online resale. They’re pricing products, negotiating with customers, creating marketing campaigns, managing inventory, building brands and growing audiences, all while earning money through selling online.