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Aayush Jain Receives ACM’s Best Doctoral Dissertation Award for Cryptography Research Aayush Jain, a researcher who played a crucial role in a cryptographic breakthrough in 2020, has been honored with the best doctoral dissertation award from the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Jain, a Ph.D. student at UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, received recognition for his research in indistinguishability obfuscation …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The new school year is underway for thousands of students in Memphis and Shelby County. One local charter school in the Medical District is celebrating 20 years as the first charter school in the Volunteer State! MASE Charter School Overcomes Water Damage and Begins New School Year Back in December, the Memphis Academy of Science and …

New Chief Financial Officer Appointed at National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee their financial operations. The CFO will be responsible for managing the financial matters of the organization and ensuring its fiscal stability. Financial Expertise and Leadership The …

Groundbreaking Study Identifies Biased Jury Selection using Data Science and AI Tools Researchers from Cornell University have conducted a groundbreaking study that shows how data science and artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be used to identify biased jury selection. The researchers used natural language processing (NLP) tools to analyze jury selection transcripts and found quantifiable differences in how prosecutors questioned …

Thorne HealthTech (NASDAQ:THRN), a leading science-driven wellness company, received positive news from Canaccord Genuity Group. Canaccord Genuity Group raised the target price for Thorne HealthTech from $6.00 to $7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 13.45% from the stock’s current price. Thorne HealthTech opened at $6.17 on Friday, indicating the market’s optimism for the company’s future prospects. Thorne HealthTech has a …

Decoding the Technology: Understanding the Science Behind Multi-touch Screens Multi-touch screens have become an integral part of our daily lives, powering our smartphones, tablets, and interactive kiosks. But have you ever wondered how these screens work? The science behind multi-touch screens is a fascinating blend of physics, computer science, and user interface design. At the heart of every multi-touch screen …

New York Officials Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of CHIPS and Science Act New York officials are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act, highlighting significant investments made across the state. These investments include Micron’s plan to build a $100 billion semiconductor plant outside Syracuse, which is expected to generate tens of thousands of jobs. Additionally, IBM has announced …

Coloradoans’ Love for Learning Coloradans are enthusiastic about expanding their knowledge of the world around them, as evidenced by the increasing number of visitors to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. According to data compiled by the museum, attendance is up by approximately 10 percent this summer compared to the previous summer, with thousands of guests flocking to the …

Cancer remains one of the most dreaded ailments anyone can suffer from. Often, those suffering from the disease don’t even realise it till it’s too late. COMMERCIAL BREAK SCROLL TO CONTINUE READING To change this narrative, researchers, as per a report in Science Alert, are working on harnessing the capabilities of engineered bacteria. These bacteria will help scientists and doctors …

Vancouver’s Science World Gets Flashy Upgrade One of Vancouver’s most iconic landmarks, Science World, is set to once again illuminate the skyline on Thursday, thanks to a flashy new upgrade. The exterior of the building has been dark for months as part of ongoing renovations, but the new lighting system will now have 651 LED lights – three times as …