STEM education
Senate bill would boost spending on Trump administration’s research priorities
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senator Roger Wicker (R–MS), and colleagues from both parties have proposed doubling federal spending by 2022 on research in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum …
First cohort of students dives into new quantum computing master’s degree
House Passes Trio of 5G Security Bills
Together, the measures aim to promote a safer rollout of the highly-anticipated, next-generation mobile networks.
Energy Invests Millions to Launch Strategic Quantum Research Centers
Following a 2018 mandate from President Trump, the department will help build a more comprehensive ecosystem to spark quantum advancements. DOE response in support of the National Quantum Initiative Act, and complementary to the NSF …
Check for publication integrity before misconduct
A tool that focuses on papers — not researcher behaviour — can help readers, editors and institutions assess which publications to trust.
How one astronomer hears the Universe
Wanda Diaz Merced aims to make astronomy accessible through senses other than vision, to aid inclusion and to reduce methodological bias.Credit: Aubrey Gemignani/NG Images/Alamy
How the U.S. Made Hops, Skips and Leaps in Quantum Computing in 2019
Stop the science training that demands ‘don’t ask’
It’s time to trust students to handle doubt and diversity in science, says Jerry Ravetz.