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X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-12 10:00
Science has always been an international endeavour, but the share of top researchers who are also immigrants is higher than ever https://t.co/agEMpkJ1aF ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-11 07:40
Our primers on biology demystify the science of living things, from the level of the molecule to that of the planet. Grow and test your knowledge here https://t.co/LBQkyOiqyK ...
Inside the race for fusion energy: Commonwealth Fusion CEO on powering the future of AI
CNBC Television· 2025-10-01 22:23
Fusion Energy Overview - Fusion energy is the power source of the stars and could power next-generation technologies [2][3] - The industry has seen significant investment, with over $10 billion of private capital invested in over 50 fusion companies [6] - Prototype plants are being built, including Commonwealth Fusion Systems' (CFS) plant in Massachusetts [6] Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) - CFS is one of the largest and most capitalized fusion organizations globally, second only to the Chinese government program [7] - CFS is building a prototype plant with "steel in the ground" and has plans for a commercial plant [7] - CFS announced plans in December to build the first commercial fusion power plant in Virginia [9] Virginia Power Plant - The Virginia power plant will be 400 megawatts, the size of a large coal or natural gas plant [10] - The power from the Virginia plant has already been bought by Google to power data centers [10] - The Virginia plant is expected to be online in the early 2030s [12] Technology and Safety - A scientific breakthrough four years ago allowed for a significant reduction in the size of fusion power plants, approximately 50 times smaller [16][17] - Fusion power plants are designed to automatically shut off if there is any problem, ensuring safety [24] - Fusion power plants do not produce long-lived nuclear waste and are decoupled from traditional nuclear power concerns [25] Commercialization - CFS is moving from deep science into commercialization, with the Virginia plant shaping up [27] - The company is starting to see what the first commercial product will look like and how it will be delivered [27] - CFS's prototype plant in Massachusetts is about 70% complete and is expected to be turned on in 2026, with power generation starting in 2027 [18][19]
X @Sam Altman
Sam Altman· 2025-09-30 17:15
congrats, liam!William Fedus (@LiamFedus):Today, @ekindogus and I are excited to introduce @periodiclabs.Our goal is to create an AI scientist.Science works by conjecturing how the world might be, running experiments, and learning from the results.Intelligence is necessary, but not sufficient. New knowledge is https://t.co/3OZJJFHOfr ...
X @Forbes
Forbes· 2025-09-22 18:03
“Science is a guiding light in these dark times.”@ClimateHuman, Climate Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, spoke about the current state of science in the U.S. at the 2025 #ForbesSustainabilityLeaders Summit.Read more: https://t.co/yZzcp1nZJV https://t.co/0lMN9UWC6m ...
Surviving Is Not Enough | Arnaud Stiepen | TEDxKULeuvenBrussels
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-22 16:54
[Music] When I was about to turn 35, I was a very lucky guy. I was healthy. I was fit, fitter than today.Um, and I was pursuing a PhD in astrophysics. I was living my dream until chaos hit me right here on earth. It came with three simple words.You have cancer. Okin lymphoma, a blood cancer, very aggressive type. And suddenly my whole world collapsed.My doctor, she tried to light on the mood by tell me jokes about Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory. But I quite didn't laugh to that joke. The other joke ...
When Science Becomes The Soundtrack of Your Life | Ioannis Pantazopoulos | TEDxNTUA
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-19 15:19
[μουσική] [χειροκρότημα] Γεια σας. Τι όμορφη μέρα σήμερα. Πολλοί θα χάσουν από την πανδημία αυτή τα αγαπημένα τους πρόσωπα, τη δουλειά τους, ακόμη και την αξιοπρέπιά τους. Όταν τελειώσει όμως το κακό, κάποιοι μπορεί να μην επιστρέψουν στην παλιά τους ζωή και να θέσουν νέες προτεραιότητες. Να καταλάβουν ότι το πιο πολύτιμο αγαθό δεν είναι το χρήμα, αλλά ο χρόνος. να προβληματιστούν για τις επιλογές που έκαναν, για τους ανθρώπους που δεν τόλμησαν να αγαπήσουν, για τη ζωή που δεν κατάφεραν να ζήσουν. Ίσως αυτή ...
How Storytelling helps us to understand Science? | Sufiyan Alam | TEDxAIET
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-19 15:11
[संगीत] नमस्कार। मेरा नाम है सुफियान आलम और एक मैं आज इस टॉपिक पे बात करने वाला हूं कि ऑब्जरवेशन के हिसाब से रिजल्ट्स कैसे बदलते हैं। ऑब्जरवेशन ही हमें एक रूप देते हैं। एक आपने बचपन में भी या फिर आप आज भी सुनते होंगे एक काइंड ऑफ शायरी है जिसको हम कहते हैं कि नजरिया बदलो तो नजारे बदल जाते हैं। तो अभी इस हिसाब से समझते हैं क्वांटम मैकेनिक्स क्या कहती है. क्वांटम स्टेट्स क्या कहती है. आप जैसे मैं हूं आपके सामने। और कई लोग मुझे जानते होंगे यहां पर। मैं हिंदी भाषी हूं। हिंदी में बोलना पसंद कर रहा हूं। इंग्लिश बो ...
How science and theology can help advance truth | Brenton DeBoef | TEDxURI
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-13 14:00
Main Argument - The speaker discusses the feeling of being "doubly lonely" when keeping separate aspects of one's identity, specifically faith and science [1][2][10][18] - The core message is that trust is essential for accepting truths, whether scientific or faith-based [8][17] - The speaker advocates for a personal approach in communicating science, especially to communities of faith, emphasizing respect and relationships over data and degrees [17][18] Supporting Evidence & Logic - The speaker uses the example of DNA's double helix structure, which was understood through data and equations before it could be directly observed, to illustrate belief in unseen scientific truths [3][4][5][6] - The genealogy of Jesus from the Bible is presented as an example of a faith-based truth accepted by millions, even if its accuracy cannot be verified [6][7] - The historical conflict between science and faith, exemplified by Galileo's experience, is mentioned to highlight the existing tensions [8] - The speaker shares a personal experience of creating a video explaining mRNA vaccines in a Christian context, demonstrating an attempt to bridge the gap between science and faith [11][12][13] Implications & Call to Action - The speaker suggests that skepticism towards science in communities of faith is understandable, given the reliance on trust in both domains [16][17] - The speaker encourages individuals who feel "doubly lonely" due to conflicting identities to recognize the value of their unique perspective [18]
WHAT IF FAITH AND REASON CAN CO- EXIST? | Swapnendu Acharya | TEDxDPS Siliguri Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:13
Core Argument - The presentation advocates for balancing faith and reason, emphasizing the importance of questioning beliefs and fostering a scientific temper [2][4][5][12] - It suggests that blind faith can lead to negative consequences, while reason and inquiry are essential for societal progress [5][6][8] - The speaker promotes a vision of a society where faith and reason coexist, guiding both individual souls and the collective society [9][12] Historical & Societal Context - Religion originated as humanity's initial attempt to explain the unknown, providing stories, morals, structure, and hope [3] - Unquestioned belief can drive negative outcomes like terrorism, riots, hate speech, and social unrest [5] - India's disproportionate number of religious sites compared to universities highlights the need for prioritizing education and critical thinking [9] Call to Action - Individuals should question beliefs, examine them, and understand them, rather than blindly accepting them [1][12] - Society should cultivate a scientific temper, humanism, and a spirit of inquiry and reform [5][10] - Education should focus on teaching children how to think, not just what to think, fostering deeper thinking and critical analysis [5][11]