As research funding tightens in the U.S., American universities are looking outward—and Sweden is listening. Uppsala University’s Vice-Chancellor Anders Hagfeldt, fresh off a visit with top U.S. institutions, says the message was clear: collaboration matters now more than ever. With academic budgets[...]
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Proclaimed: Science Appreciation Day
March 26 isn’t just another Wednesday—it’s a day to tip your hat to science. Governor Armstrong proclaimed it; North Dakota is joining a growing list of states recognizing National Science Appreciation Day. From vaccines to clean water, the tools and discoveries that[...]
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Watch: An Ocean in Motion: NASA’s Mesmerizing View of Earth’s Underwater Highways
This data visualization showing ocean currents around the world uses data from NASA’s ECCO model, or Estimating the Circulation and Climate of the Ocean. The model pulls data from spacecraft, buoys, and other measurements. It’s both beautiful and informative. Enjoy. [...]Read More...[...]
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Boston Dynamics Led a Robot Revolution. Now Its Machines Are Teaching Themselves New Tricks
Robots that sprint, dance, and leap have already dazzled us, but Marc Raibert, the visionary behind Boston Dynamics, has his sights set on something bigger: true intelligence. His latest work focuses on teaching machines to move and adapt without human micromanagement, using[...]
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The next wave of AI is here: Autonomous AI agents are amazing—and scary
AI has been making headlines for years, but most of what we interact with—chatbots, recommendation algorithms, even self-driving cars—still relies on human guidance. That’s changing. A new kind of AI, called autonomous AI agents, can make decisions and take action on its[...]
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New Record: Reactor Crosses ‘Crucial Milestone’ in Achieving Nuclear Fusion
For decades, nuclear power has relied on fission—splitting atoms apart to release energy. It’s effective, but it comes with radioactive waste and safety risks. Fusion, on the other hand, works by fusing atomic nuclei together, mimicking the process that powers the sun.[...]
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3,500-Year-Old Pharaoh’s Tomb Found in Egypt Is First Since Tutankhamun’s
For the first time since King Tut’s tomb stunned the world in 1922, archaeologists have uncovered the burial site of another pharaoh—Thutmose II, an ancestor of Tutankhamun. Discovered near the Valley of the Kings, the tomb offers a rare glimpse into Egypt’s[...]
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NDSU hosts AI conference to help businesses embrace innovation
Artificial intelligence isn’t just a Silicon Valley buzzword—it’s reshaping businesses right here in North Dakota. IN Fargo, a full-day conference hosted by NDSU, local entrepreneurs and professionals explored how AI is changing the way they work, from automation to decision-making. With discussions[...]
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North Dakota House sends bill to expand drone infrastructure to governor
North Dakota is moving fast to stake its claim in the future of drone technology. Lawmakers have approved an expansion of the Vantis system, a beyond-line-of-sight drone network that could set the stage for a national model. With an emergency clause attached,[...]
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Art and science illuminate the same subtle proportions in tree branches
Art and science often see the world through different lenses, but when it comes to trees, they tell a strikingly similar story. From medieval carvings to Mondrian’s abstract paintings, artists have captured the intricate balance of branching patterns—patterns that mathematicians now recognize[...]
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Teleportation Achieved Between Quantum Computers in a World First
Oxford scientists have taken a bold step toward the future of quantum computing—teleporting quantum information between processors without losing performance. Unlike traditional data transfers, this method uses quantum entanglement to shift information instantly, paving the way for scalable, networked quantum systems. While[...]
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Earth’s inner core isn’t just slowing, it’s also shape-shifting, study finds
For decades, scientists believed Earth’s inner core was a solid sphere of iron and nickel. New research suggests otherwise. USC scientists have discovered that the inner core’s edges are softer and shifting, deformed by the turbulence of the molten outer core. The[...]
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Space telescope finds rare ‘Einstein Ring’ of light in nearby galaxy
In the vastness of space, some discoveries reshape what we thought we knew. Scientists have long studied the galaxy NGC 6505, yet only now—thanks to the Euclid space telescope—have they spotted an Einstein Ring encircling it. This ghostly halo of light, predicted[...]
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Minnesota weighs cell phone ban in elementary, middle schools
Minnesota lawmakers are weighing a proposal to ban cell phones and smart watches in elementary and middle schools while limiting their use in high school classrooms. Educators shared positive experiences with existing policies at a recent Senate hearing, highlighting reductions in disciplinary[...]
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NOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV (Here on TheMinotVoice, too)
When severe weather strikes, you probably rely on local forecasts to stay informed. But have you ever considered the intricate web of data that fuels those forecasts? At the heart of it all is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). From[...]
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Why the AI world is suddenly obsessed with a 160-year-old economics paradox
Understanding the intricacies of energy efficiency can be a complex task, particularly when discussing Jevons Paradox. This concept illustrates a counterintuitive reality: as technology improves and resource efficiency increases, consumption of that resource often rises instead of falls. It raises important questions[...]