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5-star Iowa women's basketball target Nation Williams to make commitment decision Wednesday

5-star Iowa women's basketball target Nation Williams to make commitment decision Wednesday

Five-star Iowa women's basketball target Nation Williams is set to make her collegiate commitment on Wednesday.
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UNESCO Seeks Consultant for Monitoring Science and Scientific Researchers Recommendation

UNESCO Seeks Consultant for Monitoring Science and Scientific Researchers Recommendation

UNESCO's Research, Governance and Diplomacy (RGD) Section is recruiting a consultant to assist in the four-yearly monitoring of the 2017 UNESCO Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers (RS|SR). The consultant will contribute to the creation of an online dashboard that will draw on 62 national reports submitted in 2025 regarding the implementation of the RS|SR. This dashboard is intended to present country profiles, comparisons between countries and regions, data aggregation, and brief analyses highlighting trends and common challenges. It will also feature a global map and graphic presentations. The RS|SR dashboard will build upon the conceptual and technical approach used for the UNESCO Open Science Dashboard, launched in 2026, to ensure coherence across UNESCO's science monitoring frameworks and facilitate comparative analyses. The project aims to integrate this dashboard into a revamped UNESCO Global Observatory of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Instruments (GO-SPIN) platform at a...
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UC San Diego's Center for Microbiome Innovation Partners with Oxford Nanopore Technologies to Advance Research

UC San Diego's Center for Microbiome Innovation Partners with Oxford Nanopore Technologies to Advance Research

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) Center for Microbiome Innovation (CMI) has announced a new partnership with Oxford Nanopore Technologies, integrating the latter into CMI's industry partner program. This collaboration aims to accelerate microbiome research through the use of Oxford Nanopore's real-time, long-read sequencing technologies. The PromethION 24 sequencing platform from Oxford Nanopore will be introduced into CMI's collaboratory at Franklin Antonio Hall, enhancing CMI's existing technological capabilities with high-throughput, long-read sequencing. CMI is also working towards becoming a designated Sequencing Service Provider on Oxford Nanopore Technologies' platforms, which will allow it to offer validated nanopore sequencing services to the broader UC San Diego research community and beyond. This partnership is expected to provide technical training and support to CMI's team, enabling students and researchers to leverage this advanced technology for their work.
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Scientists Sue National Science Foundation Over Closure of Social Science Directorate

Scientists Sue National Science Foundation Over Closure of Social Science Directorate

Three scientific societies and two college instructors filed a federal lawsuit on November 9 against the National Science Foundation (NSF) and its acting director, Brian Stone. The lawsuit seeks to prevent the closure of the Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE), which is responsible for funding the majority of federal basic research in these fields. The plaintiffs argue that NSF leaders violated the Administrative Procedure Act and the agency's founding law by announcing the closure in April without consulting the National Science Board or providing an official reason. The complaint, filed in federal court in Boston, states that the closure would cause irreparable harm to scientific research and thousands of jobs. SBE annually distributes approximately $247 million in grants, representing nearly two-thirds of federal funding in these areas. Since the announcement, almost all of the directorate's staff have been reassigned. NSF spokesperson Mike England stated that the directorate ...
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UCLA to Host Discussion on Big Tech's Influence in Public Schools with NY Times Reporter Natasha Singer

UCLA to Host Discussion on Big Tech's Influence in Public Schools with NY Times Reporter Natasha Singer

UCLA is set to host a significant event featuring New York Times reporter Natasha Singer, who will discuss her new book, 'Coding Kids: Big Tech’s Battle to Remake Public Schools.' The event, scheduled for November 12, 2026, will delve into how major technology companies like Google and Microsoft integrate their products into various aspects of schooling. Singer's book aims to provide a behind-the-scenes look at these corporate strategies and challenge the narrative that such integration is solely for the benefit of children. The discussion will also explore critical questions regarding how to prepare young people to understand and critically evaluate technology, artificial intelligence, and civics, as well as the implications of the fluctuating acceptance and banning of AI in classrooms. The event will include a panel discussion with UCLA faculty members Jane Margolis, Safiya U. Noble, Fanna Gamal, and Julia Powles.
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Every player from California to play for the Brooklyn Nets - Jack Haley

Every player from California to play for the Brooklyn Nets - Jack Haley

Our focus in this article is Jack Haley.
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Britney Spears to Unveil Long-Awaited Lifestyle Project, Not Music-Related

Britney Spears to Unveil Long-Awaited Lifestyle Project, Not Music-Related

Britney Spears to Unveil Long-Awaited Lifestyle Project, Not Music-Related
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Ethan Coen Identified as 'Movie Director Coen' in NYT Crossword Puzzle

Ethan Coen Identified as 'Movie Director Coen' in NYT Crossword Puzzle

Ethan Coen Identified as 'Movie Director Coen' in NYT Crossword Puzzle
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Wall Street mixed in early trading ahead of a new peek at inflation

Wall Street mixed in early trading ahead of a new peek at inflation

Premarket trading on Wall Street was mixed but relatively calm and oil prices fell again, one day after stocks rallied to recover most of their big losses from last week
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NIH Centralizes Grant Application Review Process, Responding to 2025 Shutdown Disruptions

NIH Centralizes Grant Application Review Process, Responding to 2025 Shutdown Disruptions

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has centralized its grant application review process within the Center for Scientific Review (CSR), effective June 1, 2025. This change means that CSR now manages the review of all NIH grant applications, a significant shift from the previous system where CSR handled 77% of applications and 23% were managed by individual NIH institute and center (IC) review branches. The centralization was announced on March 6, 2025, and was fully implemented within three months. This move follows disruptions experienced during a 43-day shutdown in 2025, which led to the cancellation of over 500 meetings and required an emergency review measure. During this emergency, only about one-third of applications were discussed, with another third labeled 'Competitive but not discussed,' and institutes considered the top two-thirds for funding. The CSR's role remains focused solely on organizing peer review, with funding decisions still resting with the individual NIH institutes and centers.
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UCLA continues CFP push with win over Minnesota, rise to No. 4 in Coaches Poll

UCLA continues CFP push with win over Minnesota, rise to No. 4 in Coaches Poll

UCLA ran away with the game again in the fourth quarter and moves up one spot in the Coaches Poll. Will the CFP committee take notice?
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JuJu Watkins returns as South Carolina and USC meet again in a fast-growing rivalry

JuJu Watkins returns as South Carolina and USC meet again in a fast-growing rivalry

No. 1 South Carolina will face third-ranked USC on Sunday for the third time in the past 12 months