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Uche Nnaji, former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology in Nigeria, officially submitted his resignation from the federal cabinet. His exit comes in the wake of a published investigation that accused him of submitting forged university degrees and NYSC certificates during his Senate confirmation. In stepping down, Nnaji stated that his decision does not equate…
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for developing metal-organic frameworks, known as MOFs. These materials allow gases and liquids to move through intricate internal channels. Because of their versatility, MOFs have transformed environmental science and materials chemistry. Their creation provides new ways to capture…
Today, the scientific world awaits the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, as the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences prepares to announce the laureates. This announcement follows earlier reveals in Medicine and Physics, and it promises to highlight groundbreaking work in the field of chemical science. The award often recognizes discoveries that reshape how we understand…
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics celebrates three brilliant scientists from U.S. universities: John Clarke of UC Berkeley, Michel Devoret of Yale University, and John Martinis of UC Santa Barbara. Together, they have transformed our understanding of how quantum mechanics operates at large scales. Their research connects theory to real-world technology. By proving that quantum…
Deloitte Australia has agreed to partially refund the AU$440,000 payment it received from the federal government after the release of a report riddled with errors. The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) commissioned the report, and following scrutiny, Deloitte reviewed the document and confirmed that several footnotes and references were incorrect. The original report,…
Today, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences will reveal the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics. The announcement marks the second in the series this week, following the Nobel Prize in Medicine earlier in the week. Scientists, journalists, and enthusiasts around the world await the decision. Historically, Physics laureates have tackled topics from quantum mechanics to…
A new report, led by former Meta executive Arturo Béjar and multiple nonprofits, accuses Instagram of making deliberate design choices that put teens in danger. It argues that many of Instagram’s safety tools for minors do not work as promised, and the company’s public claims about teen safety mislead users and parents. What the Report…
Small-scale farmers in Malawi, Kenya and beyond are turning to artificial intelligence to adapt their practices in response to climate change. After Cyclone Freddy struck southern Malawi in 2023, farmers lost crops, fertile soil and hope. Among them, Alex Maere from Mulanje now uses a WhatsApp-based AI chatbot called Ulangizi to get farming advice in…
Parents of teenagers who died by suicide after interacting with AI chatbots testified before a Senate panel about the risks that these technologies pose. The hearing featured emotional storytelling from Matthew Raine, whose 16-year-old son Adam died in April, and Megan Garcia, whose 14-year-old son Sewell Setzer III also died. Another parent, identified only as…
OpenAI and Microsoft have agreed to revise their partnership and adjust OpenAI’s corporate structure. The plan allows OpenAI’s nonprofit parent to keep control while its for-profit arm transitions into a public benefit corporation. Under the proposal, the nonprofit will gain an equity stake worth more than 100 billion dollars. Regulators in Delaware and California are…