Former Google CEO Tells Workers: Turn Off Your Phone To Focus
Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, is giving some straightforward advice to the new workforce: just turn off your phone! During his appearance on the ‘Moonshots’ podcast, he pointed…
FCC To Eliminate Gigabit Speed Goal, Scrap Analysis of Broadband Prices
The FCC is considering a significant roll back of broadband policies initially set during the Biden administration. The proposed changes include the elimination of the long-term gigabit speed goal, a…
How I’m advocating in Congress for the next generation of US scientists
Summary Adriana Bankston, a Congressional Policy Fellow, discusses her year-long effort in US Congress to advocate for the future of science and researchers. The fellowship enables her to focus on…
Daily briefing: NASA staff speak out against Trump cuts
Daily briefing: NASA staff speak out against Trump cuts \n More than 280 NASA employees have signed a declaration to oppose unprecedented budget cuts proposed by the administration of US…
Mike Lynch estate owes HPE $943M over Autonomy fallout
Summary A High Court judge has ruled that the estate of Dr Mike Lynch, founder of Autonomy, will owe HPE approximately $943 million following legal disputes over the acquisition of…
Fund scholars who tackle urgent issues — from misinformation to error spotting
Summary In a thought-provoking piece, James Smoliga argues for a shift in academic funding that supports scholars who can address pressing societal issues, such as misinformation and scientific integrity, without…
China is boosting its Antarctic research. What does that mean for the world?
China is boosting its Antarctic research. What does that mean for the world? China has significantly increased its Antarctic research efforts, opening its fifth station, Qinling, which focuses on various…
Former Google CEO Tells Workers: Turn Off Your Phone To Focus
Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, has shared a simple yet impactful piece of advice for young workers: turn off your phones. On the ‘Moonshots’ podcast, he explained that…
Mike Lynch estate owes HPE $943M over Autonomy fallout
Summary A High Court judge has ruled that the estate of Autonomy founder Dr Mike Lynch will pay $943 million to HPE, following a long-standing legal battle regarding inflated valuations…
Former Google CEO Tells Workers: Turn Off Your Phone To Focus
Summary Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, urges workers to switch off their phones to improve focus and relaxation. On the ‘Moonshots’ podcast, he explained that constant notifications inhibit…