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The U.S. government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a major source of funding for academic and industry scientists seeking to commercialize discoveries. But it has had numerous near-death experiences since it was launched in 1982. This year is no exception, courtesy of Senator Rand Paul (KY), ranking Republican on the Senate’s small business committee. Paul, who thinks SBIR grants are often wasteful and possibly even a threat to national security, derailed…

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A help wanted sign is displayed in the window of a Brooklyn, New York business.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesCracks are forming in the U.S. labor market as some companies look to curb hiring while others are desperate for employees.Microsoft, Twitter, Wayfair, Snap and Facebook-parent Meta recently announced they plan to be more conservative about adding new employees. Peloton and Netflix announced layoffs as demand for their products slowed, and online car seller Carvana cut its workforce as it faces inflation and a…

With the EU still wrangling with Hungary over the ban on Russian oil, the market jitters over tight supply fears. European Council President Charles Michel says he is confident that an agreement can be reached before the council's next meeting on May 30.…

NEW DELHI: Adults in countries such as China, India, Peru, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia, are excited about the prospect of the metaverse with more than two-thirds saying they have positive feelings about the possibility of engaging with it, according to findings of a new global survey conducted by Ipsos for the World Economic Forum. The survey conducted across 29 countries revealed that half the adults surveyed are familiar with the metaverse (52%) and have positive feelings about…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain As in-person scientific meetings and gathering have been replaced by virtual meetings during the pandemic, students and young professionals are seeing career fairs and networking events transition into remote experiences that simply lack the same impact as getting together. …