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Google launches free Gemini-powered Data Science Agent on its Colab Python platform
With Google data science agent, one scientist estimated that their data processing time dropped from 1 week to five minutes.VentureBeat - 16h -
Accessibility Is Taking a Hit Across the Sciences
Confusion has ensued about the future of programs and research supporting people with disabilities as a result of President Trump’s executive order.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Ignoring science for profit will have deadly consequences for America
We cannot sell out their climate future for the continued profits of powerful business interests.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
We need a new playbook to oppose Trump’s war on medical science
Despite the existential threat to American health, resistance from our leaders has been remarkably light.The Hill - 4d -
Science must shed elitist image, urges UK research chief
Ottoline Leyser says innovation can help public services deal with spending pressuresFinancial Times - 8h -
How to save the future of federal data
President Trump’s executive orders on diversity, climate, gender and perhaps more to come, could lead to major changes in how future data is collected and published.The Hill - 4d -
Timothée Chalamet Just Said What No One Ever Says: The Science (and Art) of Humility
Think Timothée Chalamet sounded cocky when he accepted a SAG award by claiming to be ‘in pursuit of greatness’? Here’s why you’re wrong.Inc. - Feb. 24 -
Ex-US security officials urge funding for science research to keep up with China
Appeal from officials, including two senior figures from Trump’s first term, comes amid reports National Science Foundation’s budget will be slashed. US politics live – latest updates Chuck ...The Guardian - 6d -
Do worms feel pain and are ants happy? Why the science on invertebrate feelings is evolving
For the next few weeks we’re asking readers to nominate their invertebrate of the year: click here to give us your suggestions . Does a worm feel pain if it gets trodden on? Does a fly ache when ...The Guardian - 6d -
I’ve studied the science of happiness for 10 years—7 traps people always fall into and how to avoid them
"I've spent a lot of my life getting in my own way," says Stephanie Harrison, author of "New Happy." Here are her science-backed solutions to common pitfalls.CNBC - 6d -
New consumer confidence index data drops sharply
New data from the consumer confidence index shows a concerning drop in economic outlook among Americans. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 6d -
Data centre operator CoreWeave lays groundwork for IPO
Executives have met with investors this week to test waters on an offering that could value the company at $35bnFinancial Times - 4d -
Employee Fears of an Economic Downturn Rise on Latest Data
Though recent bumps in joblessness, growth, and inflation data remain minor, workers still worry that Trump’s tariffs, mass federal employee layoffs, and spending cuts could tank the economy.Inc. - 3d -
TikTok investigated over use of children's data
It will look into how the social media platform uses the data of 13 to 17-year-olds to recommend content.BBC News - 1d -
UK data protection watchdog investigating how TikTok uses children's personal data
The U.K.’s data protection watchdog says that it's investigating how TikTok uses the personal information of teenagers to deliver content recommendations to them when they use the social media ...ABC News - 23h -
Voltron Data just partnered with Accenture to solve one of AI’s biggest headaches
Voltron Data partners with Accenture to revolutionize enterprise data processing with GPU-powered analytics engine Theseus, promising up to 100x performance gains for AI-driven companies facing ...VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request
Apple says removal of tool after government asked for right to see data will make iCloud users more vulnerable. Business live – latest updates Apple has taken the unprecedented step of ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Treasury yields slip as data raise questions about strength of U.S. economy
U.S. Treasury yields slipped on Friday, with short-dated notes tallying their biggest one-day drop since January after a fresh batch of data raised questions about the strength of the U.S. economy.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
US stocks post worst slide in two months on gloomy economic data
Sentiment among businesses and consumers cools sharply as tariffs and inflation take a tollFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
How much federal data has Trump really purged?
Since Trump took office, almost 3,400 datasets from Data.gov have been removed.The Hill - Feb. 22 -
China taps tech talent to boost AI data centre boom
Beijing is pooling resources from the private and state sectors to accelerate adoption of the fast-developing technologyFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
The research note that’s raising eyebrows: Microsoft reportedly is cancelling data-center leases.
Is Microsoft starting to have doubts after artificial-intelligence demand?MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Top tech companies turn to hydrogen and nuclear energy for AI data centers
Silicon Valley is looking at hydrogen and nuclear energy alternatives to meet the energy demands of the AI race.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Farmers Sue Over Deletion of Climate Data From Government Websites
The data, which disappeared from Agriculture Department sites in recent weeks, was useful to farmers for business planning, the lawsuit said.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Warren questions Commerce secretary on Musk access to data on competitors
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday questioned Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick over the access tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has to his ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Flu vaccine this season may be poorly matched, early CDC data suggests
Lab tests suggest a strain of the flu virus circulating this season may not be "well-recognized" by the flu vaccine.CBS News - 6d -
Former VA cybersecurity official warns DOGE access threatens sensitive data
A former Department of Veterans Affairs cybersecurity official warned that the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to the department’s information threatens sensitive data stored ...The Hill - 6d -
Farmers, green groups sue USDA over 'unlawful purge' of climate data
Farmers and green groups sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday for an “unlawful purge” of climate data from its website. “This lawsuit challenges the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ...The Hill - 6d -
To Identify Suspect in Idaho Killings, F.B.I. Used Restricted Consumer DNA Data
New records show that the F.B.I. identified Bryan Kohberger as a potential murder suspect after tapping consumer databases that were supposed to be off limits.The New York Times - 6d -
What Apple pulling Advanced Data Protection means for you
The tech giant's decision has prompted questions and concerns about reduced protections for UK iCloud users.BBC News - 6d -
US intelligence chief criticises UK demand for Apple data ‘back door’
Tulsi Gabbard said move would make Americans more vulnerable to ‘cyber exploitation’Financial Times - 5d -
US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demand
Tulsi Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US agencies.BBC News - 5d -
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Here's what to know about today's inflation data from the PCE report
A large majority of Americans say their incomes aren't keeping pace with inflation. Here's what the numbers say.CBS News - 3d -
Pacemaker data reveals new clues in mysterious deaths of Gene Hackman, wife
Authorities are searching for answers into the death of actor Gene Hackman, 95, who along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, were mysteriously found dead in Santa Fe.ABC News - 3d -
Treasury yields end at lowest levels in months as ISM data misses expectations
Yields on U.S. government debt finished lower for a second session on Monday after data from the Institute for Supply Management came in below expectations and Tuesday’s scheduled implementation of ...MarketWatch - 16h -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US trade, tariffs and economy
As the president threatens a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive ordersFinancial Times - 6h -
Lutnick Remarks on Removing Government Spending in GDP Data Raises Fears
Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, suggested government spending should be excluded from data about U.S. economic output.The New York Times - 3h
