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Antarctica: wild continent of snow, ice and, increasingly, women

The southern wilderness was long the preserve of men since its first sighting in 1820 but female scientists are overcoming sexism to make their mark

The Guardian - US

Wrestlers' Protest: Ad-hoc committee in full control, WFI should hand over all documents to panel, says IOA

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has asked the secretary general of WFI to hand over the official documents, including financial instruments, to its ad-hoc panel, making it clear the outgoing office-bearers shall have no role in the running of the federation.

The Times of India

Wrestlers' protest has underlined need for athlete commission in all NSFs: Sharath Kamal

NEW DELHI: Table tennis great and vice-chairperson of IOA's Athletes Commission Achanta Sharath Kamal says the ongoing protests by India's wrestlers has underlined the need for an athletes' body in all National Sports Federations (NSFs).

The Times of India

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NSF eyes science alliances on ‘steroids’ to meet China challenge - Roll Call

The NSF director wants to put US science collaboration with allies “on steroids” as part of the effort to compete with China.

Roll Call

New results from NASA's DART planetary defence mission confirm we could deflect deadly asteroids

What would we do if we spotted a hazardous asteroid on a collision course with Earth? Could we deflect it safely to prevent the impact?

The Conversation

J-K administration to construct 56 stadiums, centers to tap sports potential

The administration in Jammu and Kashmir will construct as many as 56 sports stadiums and centers in all twenty districts to tap the sports potential of the youth from the region. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Western wildfires destroyed 246% more homes and buildings over the past decade – fire scientists explain what's changing

It can be tempting to think that the recent wildfire disasters in communities across the West were unlucky, one-off events, but evidence is accumulating that points to a trend.

The Conversation

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At 'fun' House Science, Lucas sees CHIPS aid as potential model for AI, quantum computing - Roll Call

Rep. Lucas, the House Science chair, says success with funding for semiconductors could mean big investments for AI, quantum computing.

Roll Call

Top politicians in race to helm Indian Olympic Association's affairs

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) upcoming elections on December 10 has taken an interesting political twist with ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) heavyweight and Assam chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, emerging as a strong contender for the president’s post.

The Times of India

How to design clean energy subsidies that work – without wasting money on free riders

The planet is heating up as greenhouse gas emissions rise, contributing to extreme heat waves and once-unimaginable flooding. Yet despite the risks, countries’ policies are not on track to keep global warming in check.

The Conversation

At least 700,000 years ago, the world's largest sand island emerged as the barrier that helped the Great Barrier Reef form

Scientists had always been puzzled why the Great Barrier Reef formed long after Australia had conditions suitable for reef growth. It turns out the answer might be K'gari (Fraser Island).

The Conversation

Arecibo Observatory: The rise, legacy, and tragic collapse of a giant

The legacy of Arecibo's nearly 60 years of astronomy research is strong, even after its loss in a dramatic 2020 collapse.

Space

Antarctica’s biggest Covid outbreak yet puts US station McMurdo on pause

10% of personnel infected with authorities stopping inward travel just as peak research season begins

The Guardian - AU

The most iconic radio telescope ever is gone for good, U.S. government declares

Since then, many have called for the telescope to be rebuilt or for building an even better replacement telescope at the site. Instead, the NSF wants Arecibo to serve as a hub for STEM education and outreach.

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The Independent UK

US opts to not rebuild renowned Puerto Rico telescope

The National Science Foundation has announced it will not rebuild a renowned radio telescope in Puerto Rico, which was one of the world’s largest until it collapsed nearly two years ago

Tribune News Service

Underfunded states to get boost in high-tech research money

WASHINGTON — Two dozen mostly rural states are set to receive a greater share of federal research money from the recently enacted science and technology funding law as lawmakers, experts and researchers push to support talented scientists outside of major research hubs such as those in California, Massachusetts and New…

Roll Call

Underfunded states to get boost in high-tech research money - Roll Call

Congress is steering more science and research funding to rural and low-income states to create opportunity outside of tech hubs.

Benzinga

Major League Baseball Becomes First Big-League Sports Property To Sign CBD Sponsorship Deal

The MLB is the first big-league sports property to officially have a CBD sponsor, a move that will give the league a piece of the growing CBD market in the U.S, estimated to be worth $4.9 billion worldwide this year and

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Bangkok Post

State mulls higher NSF contributions

The Finance Ministry is considering a higher government contribution to the National Savings Fund (NSF) in order to increase retirees' income, says Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

WEKU

Sexual harassment and assault plague U.S. research bases in Antarctica, report says

A new report commissioned by the National Science Foundation finds a culture of silence and fear among employees at U.S.-run facilities in Antarctica.

Reason

When Scientists Are Gullible Activists

Here are some reasons trust in science has been dwindling.

The Times of India

Experts' take: Why Indian sports governance is in a mess

NEW DELHI: When FIFA dropped a bomb last week, Indian football had no bunker to hide in. The world body found the way things are being run in India's administrative corridors as "serious violation of the FIFA Statutes" and pulled the shutter down on the All India Football Federation (AIFF),…

The Times of India

Delhi HC appoints committee to take over affairs of Indian Olympic Association

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the setting up of a three-member Committee of Administrators (COA) to take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

WEKU

Why scientists have pumped a potent greenhouse gas into streams on public lands

A 30-year, nationwide study of ecological changes — including the effects of climate warming — has been releasing a powerful greenhouse gas, and critics want it to stop.

The Hindu

Finance Minister holds talks with U.S. NSF chief, discusses collaboration in science and technology

The two sides discussed areas of collaboration related to science and technology

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