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- 2026-05-12 funding The National Science Foundation increased its PhD fellowship awards, with AI, engineering, and quantum science seeing the most growth. source
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NSF boosts PhD fellowships, with AI and quantum science leading growth
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has expanded its PhD fellowship program, awarding 2,599 grants to applicants out of nearly 14,000 who applied. This competitive program saw significant growth in applications for en…
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US science policy criticized for forced AI integration
The US science policy is being criticized for the forced inclusion of AI-related language across all its statements. This approach is seen as detrimental, particularly after previous policy missteps like DOGE and damage…
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Neuroscience-inspired AI roadmap targets learning, efficiency, and physical interaction
A new paper proposes a research roadmap for NeuroAI, aiming to bridge the gap between neuroscience and artificial intelligence. It identifies fundamental capability gaps in current AI, including interaction with the phy…
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Compound AI agent streamlines grant discovery, cutting search time by 75%
Researchers have developed a compound AI system to streamline the discovery of research funding opportunities. This system unifies nearly 12,000 federal and nonprofit grants by collecting and normalizing data from dispa…
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OpenAI, Google, Microsoft back bill to fund AI literacy in K-12 schools
A bipartisan bill, the LIFT AI Act, has been introduced in the U.S. Senate, aiming to integrate "AI literacy" into K-12 education. Spearheaded by Senators Adam Schiff and Mike Rounds, the legislation proposes grants thr…
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AI tools reshape board governance, but bots won't hold voting power
Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing corporate governance, with new tools aiding in boardroom preparation and research. While AI can significantly enhance these processes, experts emphasize that AI will n…
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Trump administration dismisses National Science Board, impacting US research
The Trump administration has terminated all 22 members of the National Science Board, the advisory body for the National Science Foundation. This action follows previous funding cuts and staff reductions at the NSF, whi…
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NVIDIA GPUs and AI accelerate astronomical discovery of early universe galaxies
Astronomers are using NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and GPUs to analyze massive datasets from the James Webb Space Telescope, enabling faster classification and understanding of early universe galaxies. A key tool, the Mor…
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Astronomers leverage AI and GPUs to analyze vast space telescope data
Astronomers are increasingly relying on GPUs to analyze the massive datasets generated by new space telescopes like the James Webb and the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman. Researchers are adapting AI models, including transf…
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NIST launches AI Agent Standards Initiative for secure, interoperable innovation
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched the AI Agent Standards Initiative to promote the secure and interoperable adoption of autonomous AI agents. This initiative, spearheaded by NIST's C…
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Scientists pivot to private funding as federal research grants decline
Federal research funding is becoming less reliable, prompting scientists to seek alternative sources like private philanthropies and venture capital. A survey indicates 86% of principal investigators are exploring nonfe…
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Cohere secures $500M at $6.8B valuation; AI2 receives $152M in grants
Cohere has secured $500 million in funding at a $6.8 billion valuation, signaling significant investment in the open-source AI model space. Additionally, the Allen Institute for AI (AI2) received grants totaling $152 mi…