Why Pigeons at Rest Are at the Center of Complexity Theory
Why Pigeons at Rest Are at the Center of Complexity Theory
Wired
Ben Brubaker
Sun May 04 2025

When pigeons outnumber pigeonholes, some birds must double up. This obvious statement, and its inverse, have deep connections to many areas of math and computer science.

As the US Cuts Scientific Talent, Europe Launches an Initiative to Attract It
As the US Cuts Scientific Talent, Europe Launches an Initiative to Attract It
Wired
Fernanda González
Thu May 08 2025

The Choose Europe for Science program will invest more than half a billion dollars between 2025 and 2027 to recruit researchers and scientists—especially from the United States.

Trump’s proposed budget deals another big blow to science, clean energy, and the environment
Trump’s proposed budget deals another big blow to science, clean energy, and the environment
The Verge
Justine Calma
Fri May 02 2025

President Donald Trump proposed drastic budget cuts today that could stymie green energy projects, gut environmental protections, and further hobble health and climate research in the US. Topline budget proposals released today for the 2026 fiscal year would …