Funding
Scientists receive $14.2 million NIH award to map the body’s ‘hidden sixth sense’
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A team led by Nobel laureate Ardem Patapoutian at Scripps Research, working with collaborators at the Allen Institute, has secured a five-year, $14.2 million NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award to build what they describe as the first atlas of interoception—the internal sensory system that helps keep breathing, blood pressure and digestion in balance. ([eurekalert.org](https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1101449?utm_source=openai))
Billion-Dollar Investments in Quantum Computing
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Investors made billion-dollar bets on quantum computing startups, as part of active funding rounds in tech sectors including AI and healthtech, reported on September 11, 2025.
Python foundation rejects $1.5 million grant over anti-DEI rules
The Python Software Foundation has turned down a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation due to requirements prohibiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs under the Trump administration. The grant would have funded security enhancements for Python and its package repository, PyPI. The decision aligns with the foundation's mission to foster a diverse programming community.
IQM Quantum Raises 320 Million Dollars
European quantum computing firm IQM Quantum secured 320 million dollars in funding, pushing its valuation beyond 1 billion dollars. The investment supports advancements in quantum technology. This marks a significant step for Europe in the quantum computing sector.
UNMC Receives $7.5 Million Research Funding
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The University of Nebraska Medical Center's College of Medicine secured over $7.5 million in new grants and awards for medical research in September 2025. This funding supports various projects aimed at advancing healthcare solutions.