Science is cultivating a new generation of deep-tech startups in Estonia

In the early 2000s, Estonia was modernizing rapidly, tottering residues of Soviet influence. it Was ambitiously turning into one digital society with innovations such as E-Governance and online voting. And, of course, Skype was born, the company that would start the small Baltic country’s journey to becoming a start-up powerhouse and a “unicorn country. Since … Read more

New study finds medical schools value activism over science

Forget anatomy or physiology: Many of the medical students returning to the classroom this month are taking courses that focus more on social justice and diversity. That’s my conclusion in a new study that analyzes curricula at medical schools across the country. Future doctors are spending more time on divisive political topics and less time … Read more

Why Manifesting Can Work Here’s the science behind it

Manifesting is when you make your dreams and goals a reality by first presenting them and … [+] believing you can achieve them. (Photo: Getty) getty If you can imagine what you want, do you believe that the Universe will eventually give it to you? Well, James R. Doty, MD, a neurosurgeon and founder and … Read more

Why data science alone won’t make your product successful

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading artificial intelligence coverage. Learn more The last decade has seen the divide between technology and commercial teams shrink almost to the point of non-existence. And I, for one, am all for it. Not every tech team works at a tech … Read more

Science News in Review: September 15

As the fall semester progresses, exciting discoveries continue to emerge around the world. This week’s highlights include a paint that makes mouse skin “transparent,” a super-precise nuclear-powered clock, new insights into the role of cholesterol in heart disease, and mushroom-controlled robots. Transparent mice provide non-invasive monitoring of live animals Mice have long been central to … Read more

Platform Science to Acquire Trimble’s Global Transportation Telematics Business Units to Drive the Future of In-Cab Transportation Technology

The partnership will accelerate the global expansion of virtual vehicles Trimble to become a shareholder in the expanded Platform Science business WESTMINSTER, Colo. AND SAN DIEGO, September 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and Platform Science announced today that they are partnering to transform the transportation industry through a definitive agreement for Platform Science … Read more