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- In a new special series called “Science, Promise and Peril in the Age of AI,” @quantamagazine.bsky.social looks far beyond AI-based research tools to explore how #AI is changing what it means to do #science and what it means to be a scientist. www.quantamagazine.org/series/scien...
- A vast molecular cloud has been discovered near our solar system by an international team of scientists, including #FlatironCCA astrophysicists. www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/04/30/a... #science #astronomy #astrophysics @flatironinstitute.org
- The American Academy of Arts & Sciences recently named nearly 250 new members, including 11 scientists and mathematicians who have received funding from the Simons Foundation. Read more: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/05/06/1... #science #math
- Announcing our two new Targeted Grants in MPS: an ambitious muon collider project + support of Cenca Bridge, a nonprofit that provides opportunities to students in Central America and the Caribbean. www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/05/01/m... #science #math
- #FlatironCCA astronomers have uncovered the source of up to 10% of our galaxy’s gold, platinum, uranium and other heavy elements — and solved a decades-old mystery. www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/04/29/f... #science #astronomy @flatironinstitute.org
- A new series from @quantamagazine.bsky.social explores the impact of AI on science. Check out here: www.quantamagazine.org/series/scien... #science #AI
- #FlatironCCA astronomers have discovered a previously unknown birthplace of some of the universe’s rarest elements: a giant flare unleashed by a supermagnetized star. www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/04/29/f... #science #astronomy @flatironinstitute.org
- Announcing our new Simons Collaboration on Ecological Neuroscience (SCENE): This 10-year program will support projects aimed at uncovering how opportunities for action offered by the world shape representations in the mind and the brain www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/04/24/s... #science #neuroscience
- An international team of scientists — including #FlatironCCA astrophysicists — has discovered a potentially star-forming cloud that is one of the largest single structures in the sky and among the closest to the sun and Earth ever to be detected. www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/04/30/a... #science
- We will be at #INSAR25 this week! Stop by booth #7 to learn more about our resources, funding opportunities, and cohorts. #science #autismresearch
- Our editorially independent publication @quantamagazine.bsky.social recently won the American Society of Magazine Editors 2025 National Magazine Award for Best Single-Topic Issue and a People’s Voice Award for Best Science Website from The Webby Awards. www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/04/25/q...
- ICYMI: A new Nature study of zebra finches could have implications for understanding how humans learn natural behaviors like walking or talking. www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/04/17/s... #science #neuroscience
- We are excited to announce our new Simons Collaboration on Ecological Neuroscience (SCENE)! This program will unite experts in experimental and computational #neuroscience approaches to investigate how the brain represents sensorimotor interactions. www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/04/24/s... #science
- Catch up on our 2025 Presidential Lecture series, which includes popular talks from Terence Tao and Anna Watts! Videos available on our website: www.simonsfoundation.org/sf-events/?t... #science #math
- A new study of zebra finches finds that dopamine levels fluctuate in the brains of adolescent birds as they learn to sing, helping guide the development of this fundamental skill. www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/04/17/s... #science #neuroscience
- There's one month left to apply for our Autism & Neuroscience Conferences and Courses awards. Learn more: www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons... #science #neuroscience #autismresearch
- Join us on 5/30 for "Birds on the Brain" with neuroscientist Isabel Low and science writer Christian Cooper. Moderated by @quantamagazine.bsky.social's Hannah Waters, the trio will explore what birds can teach us about memory, perception and behavior. RSVP: www.simonsfoundation.org/event/birds-...
- Help amplify the story of our co-founder Jim Simons and his contributions to #math and #science by voting for our short film in the Telly Awards. Today is the final day to vote! peoples.tellyawards.com/PublicVoting...
- Once home to inventor Lewis Latimer, the Lewis Latimer House now serves as a hub for informal #STEAM education, inspiring young minds through hands-on learning and community programs. Learn more: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/04/09/w... #science
- Our brains adjust dopamine levels to help us learn natural behaviors such as walking and talking, suggests a new study of zebra finches in @nature.com: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/04/17/s... #science #neuroscience
- Applications for our 2025–2026 Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN) program are due in 2 weeks! Students gain hands-on #neuroscience research experience through paid fellowships in cities across the US, Canada and Europe. www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/3/27/ap...
- We are accepting applications for funding of courses or conferences in autism research, healthy cognitive aging, and systems and computational #neuroscience. Deadline is 5/22/2025: www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons... #science #autismresearch
- What can birds teach us about the relationship between memory, perception, and behavior? Join neuroscientist Isabel Low and science writer Christian Cooper for a conversation exploring the intersections of #neuroscience, birding, & storytelling. 5/30, 6pm: www.simonsfoundation.org/event/birds-...
- If you work in animal or cell models and are attending #INSAR25, there's still time left to register for our Clinical and Basic Researcher Speed Networking event. Learn more and register by 4/21: www.simonsfoundation.org/event/sfari-... #science #autismresearch
- Disrupted sleep is a common occurrence for those with autism, and a new project is helping discover why. Open-source data from the Simons Sleep Project is now available to approved researchers worldwide: www.sfari.org/2025/03/27/s... #science #autismresearch
- Are you an undergrad looking for in-person #neuroscience research experience? Join our webinar on our 2025–2026 Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN) program on 4/16 at 1pm ET. Register here: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/03/27/a... #science
- Investments in math and basic science can pay off big. The landscape function, first presented in 2012, has led to more power-efficient LED lights, saving households money on their electric bills: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/03/24/t... #science #math
- Our short film about our co-founder Jim Simons was nominated for the @Telly Awards. Help amplify the story of his incredible life and contributions to math and basic science by voting for our film here: peoples.tellyawards.com/PublicVoting... #science #philanthropy
- We are pleased to announce the funding of 23 projects as part of our 2024 SFARI Pilot and Pilot Progression awards: www.sfari.org/2025/04/08/a... #science #autismresearch
- We have appointed mathematician Bryna Kra to our Mathematics & Physical Sciences advisory board. Read more: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/04/04/b... #science #math
- Nestled in Flushing, Queens, is a historic house that once belonged to inventor Lewis Latimer. Now a museum, Lewis Latimer House is a community institution that combines #STEAM, culture and history to engage young people. Watch the full video: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/04/09/w... #science
- Are you an undergrad looking to gain hands-on, in-person #neuroscience research experience? Apply for our 2025–2026 SURFiN program, which offers paid fellowships in cities across the US, Canada and Europe. Deadline is 5/1: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/3/27/ap... #science #research
- ICYMI: #FlatironCCB scientist @henryhmattingly.bsky.social developed the first analytical model for predicting how bacteria spread in obstacle-laden environments. Read more: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/03/21/n... #science #biology
- 1 year ago today, over 30M people from Texas to Maine watched in awe as a total solar eclipse traversed the nation. Our #InthePathofTotality initiative supported 100+ organizations across 13 states to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event.
- Open-source software suite MESA has transformed how researchers model the evolution of stars — and now, the @flatironinstitute.org is securing its future. Read more: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/03/31/f... #science #astrophysics
- Our SURFiN program aims to spark and sustain interest in #neuroscience among undergrad students who have not had access to research opportunities. Apps are now open for the 2025–2026 academic year, deadline is 5/1. Learn more: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/3/27/ap... #science
- How does autism affect sleep? To help answer this question, open-source data from the Simons Sleep Project is now available to approved researchers worldwide: www.sfari.org/2025/03/27/s... #science #autismresearch
- The @simonsobservatory.org recently completed the installation of its Large Aperture Telescope, which captured this first light image of Mars in February. Learn more: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/03/17/s... #science #astronomy
- Thanks to everyone who attended our social at #COSYNE25! We hope you enjoyed learning about our research and upcoming grant opportunities. #neuroscience #science
- In 2012, mathematician Svitlana Mayboroda and physicist Marcel Filoche published a paper on what’s known as the landscape function. That function has since revolutionized LED lightbulbs, helping reduce energy bills around the world. Read more: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/03/24/t... #math #science
- Applications are now open for the Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN) program for the 2025–26 academic year. This program aims to spark interest in #neuroscience among undergrads who have not had access to research opportunities. www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/3/27/ap...
- 17 years after the project started, the Atacama Cosmology Telescope team is publishing its final major data release, and it’s a big one. Read more: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/03/18/a... #science #astronomy
- We are excited to welcome evolutionary biologist Joy Bergelson as the new director of our Life Sciences division! www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/03/24/j... #science
- Research in pure mathematics led to a breakthrough that’s reducing your energy bills: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/03/24/t... #science
- What does a black hole sound like? @flatironinstitute.org astrophysicist Maximiliano Isi, sound artist Jules Gimbrone, and curator Lumi Tan explored this question during our March Presents. Join us at future events: www.simonsfoundation.org/sf-events/?t... #science #nycevents Credit: Sean Jamar
- We are #hiring! Check out our 20+ job openings, including Talent Specialist/Manager and HPC Optimization Engineer: simonsfoundation.org/careers #science #math #jobs
- The @simonsobservatory.org recently completed the installation of its Large Aperture Telescope, joining its three Small Aperture Telescopes. These telescopes will collect the most precise measurements yet of the universe’s oldest light. www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/03/17/s... #science #astronomy
- Whether you inherit your X chromosomes from your mother or from both parents could impact brain aging and cognition, pointing to potential strategies for preserving healthy brain function. Read more: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/02/05/n... #science #neuroscience
- We are pleased to announce that financial executive Ellen Taus has joined our board of trustees. Read more: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/03/10/e... #science #math
- Are you a PI looking to pivot to a new field of #math or #science research? Apply for our 2025 Pivot Fellowship! More details: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/03/03/s...
