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- 1Harvard Science Division Opens Five AI Faculty Searches●Harvard Science Division Launches Five AI-Related Faculty Searches
Harvard University's Division of Science has launched five faculty searches focused on artificial intelligence, according to The Harvard Crimson. The move signals a major hiring push to expand AI research and teaching across the sciences, as universities compete to attract leading researchers in a rapidly growing field.
- 2Potsdam alumna now leads education at Senckenberg Museum●# KöpfeDerUP „Wir wollen dafür sorgen, dass wirklich alle teilhaben können“ 🗣️ Dr. Eva Roßmanith promovierte an der # Un
Dr. Eva Roßmanith, who earned her doctorate at the University of Potsdam and later worked at the Potsdam Graduate School, now heads the education and outreach division of the Senckenberg Natural History Museum. Speaking about her work, she says the aim is to ensure that everyone can genuinely take part in what the museum offers, highlighting the institution's focus on accessible science education.
- 3Why science and higher education must choose dialogue over division▼Why science and HE must prioritise dialogue over division
A University World News opinion piece argues that science and higher education should prioritise dialogue over division, calling on universities and researchers to foster constructive conversation rather than deepen polarisation. The piece reflects growing concern in the academic sector that fractured public debate is undermining trust in research, and urges institutions to build bridges across political and social divides.
- 4Rubber Division names 2026 Science & Technology Award winners●Rubber Division recognizes 2026 Science & Technology Award winners at Global Polymer Summit
The American Chemical Society's Rubber Division has announced its 2026 Science & Technology Award winners, honoring them during the Global Polymer Summit. The awards recognize contributions to rubber and polymer science and technology, with honorees celebrated in front of industry peers at the summit gathering. Further details about the individual recipients and their specific achievements have not yet been widely reported.
- 5Essay traces modern dilemmas to the Cartesian split▼Fast-forward and upscale this exact cocktail through four centuries—the cartesian split, the explosion of the scientific
A new essay argues that today's intellectual and personal predicaments are the product of four centuries of history: Descartes' division of mind and matter, the rise of the scientific method, and what the author calls the immense cost of introspection. The piece suggests that scaling up that 'cocktail' over time has produced the exact reality people now face, blending science history with reflection on how we think about ourselves.