We’re delighted to announce that @curioss has two new members.

A very warm welcome to Leigh Phan of the #UCLA Library Data Science Center who is also working with the UCLA #OSPO.

We’re also thrilled that @k8hert of #Biohub #OpenScienceProgramOffice has joined the community.

We’re very much looking forward to collaborating with you both and learning more about your work!

#AcademicOSPOs #AcademicOSS #OpenSourceSoftware #OpenSource #OSScommunity

Zuckerberg: nasi naukowcy nie chcą więcej laboratoriów. „Oni po prostu chcą GPU”

Mark Zuckerberg i Priscilla Chan, którzy kierują swoją wartą miliardy dolarów inicjatywą filantropijną Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), ogłosili niedawno zmianę strategii.

Stawiają teraz na naukę napędzaną przez AI. W niedawnym wywiadzie dla „The a16Z Podcast” para w idealny sposób podsumowała, co jest obecnie najważniejszą walutą w badaniach.

Okazuje się, że w nowoczesnych laboratoriach biologicznych, które finansuje CZI, nikt nie prosi o większe biura ani więcej personelu. „Nie rozbudowujemy zbytnio powierzchni [laboratoryjnej], ale rozbudowujemy naszą moc obliczeniową (compute)” – powiedziała Priscilla Chan. „Naukowcy, oni nie chcą pracowników pracujących dla nich, nie chcą przestrzeni, oni po prostu chcą GPU” – dodał Mark Zuckerberg.

„Nowa przestrzeń laboratoryjna”

Chan, która z wykształcenia jest pediatrą, dodała, że to właśnie moc obliczeniowa jest dziś nową przestrzenią badawczą. „W pewnym sensie to jest nowa przestrzeń laboratoryjna. I jest znacznie droższa niż tradycyjne laboratorium biologiczne” – stwierdziła.

Plany te są już wdrażane. Biohub, w partnerstwie z firmą EvolutionaryScale, ogłosił, że zwiększy swoją moc obliczeniową z obecnego 1000 GPU do „około 10 000” GPU do 2028 roku.

Jak podsumowuje amerykański Business Insider, ten trend widać wszędzie. Nawet w sprawozdaniach finansowych firmy Meta słowo „compute” (moc obliczeniowa) padało wielokrotnie, podczas gdy słowo „metaverse” nie padło ani razu.

Unia stawia zarzuty: Meta i TikTok nie chroniły dzieci. Grozi im 6% kary z globalnych obrotów

#aiSi #biohub #czi #filantropia #gpu #markZuckerberg #mocObliczeniowa #nauka #news #nvidia #priscillaChan

#Zuckerberg, #Chan shift bulk of #philanthropy focus to #AI and biology to curb disease
#Billionaire couple shifting bulk of philanthropic resources to #Biohub, pair's #science organization, and focusing on using #artificialintelligence to accelerate scientific discovery. Idea is to develop virtual, AI-based cell models to understand how they work in human body, study inflammation and use AI to "harness the immune system" for disease detection, prevention and treatment.
https://apnews.com/article/chan-zuckerberg-philanthropy-biohub-evolutionaryscale-87c24eb349abcce8abec132b8538d7b0

I wouldn't have predicted it: EvolutionaryScale taken over by #Biohub. I presume they will Open Source ESM3 and future models.

Mark Zuckerberg và vợ Priscilla Chan cam kết sử dụng AI để chống lại bệnh tật. Dự án Biohub nhằm tạo ra hệ thống AI mạnh mẽ để đẩy nhanh tiến bộ khoa học và hiểu biết về sinh học. #AI #TríTuệNhânTạo #KhoaHọc #SứcKhỏe #BệnhTật #Meta #Biohub #KhámPháKhoaHọc #SinhHọc #ArtificialIntelligence #ScientificDiscovery #Health #Diseases

https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1oqwemm/zuckerbergs_put_ai_at_heart_of_pledge_to_cure/

Swansea event maps the way for working together For a greener future

The second annual Green Economy Conference & Exhibition, organised by 4theRegion in partnership with Consumer Energy Solutions, Swansea Council and Natural Products BioHUB took place in Swansea Arena in November.

The event brought businesses, organisations and individuals from South West Wales together to highlight positive change already happening across the region, and share knowledge to help co-create a resilient future. The day encouraged the adoption of circular economy principles, sustainable growth and taking steps towards decarbonisation.

Aimed at residents of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot but open to all, the free conference saw a broad spectrum of attendees from schoolchildren right up to business leaders.

Dawn Lyle, Co-Director of 4theRegion and organiser of the conference, said:

“We all know there are huge opportunities in the Green Economy. But it’s only by talking to each other that we can understand these opportunities and figure out how to amplify them, spread the message, and make sure no one is left behind.”

Key themes that emerged from the day were: resilience, green skills, a local workforce, circular economy and community action. Talks explored how South West Wales is already a key green economy hub for the UK thanks to regional developments including a new Green Economy Centre of Excellence and major offshore wind developments in the Celtic Sea.

Holly Skyrme of Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum said:

“Marine renewables are no longer science fiction. They can bring substantial benefits to Wales, a place with offshore wind, huge tides and lots of waves. They have the potential to provide long term, skilled employment and economic growth to our region, making us more self-sufficient and more attractive to young talent.”

A panel discussion chaired by Luciana Ciubotariu, CEO of Celtic Freeport, explored why community ownership of renewable energy assets is important for future resilience and reducing deprivation.

Panel member Emily Hindlewood of Awel Aman Tawe made the point that:

“It’s great to see the explosion of renewable energy, but we’ve got to bring communities with us right from the start, make renewable assets relevant to them, and bring energy and money into local places.”

Dr Andy Rees, Head of Waste Strategy at Welsh Government, chaired a discussion about the circular economy and business support networks, saying:

“The Government recognises that it’s more important than ever to collaborate and seek out good practice.

“Business communities and supporting networks such as 4theRegion have a huge part to play in normalising circular economy thinking and how to live alongside the transformation of the business, public and third sectors.”

Other activities included a discussion with Dr Andy Rees, Head of Waste Strategy at Welsh Government about the circular economy, and a Decarbonisation Workshop led by Jack O’Shea of Milford Haven Port Authority and Marten Lewis of Bluestone.

These stimulated conversations about electric vehicles and how collecting data from supply chains can improve carbon footprint calculations for businesses.

A Sustainable Construction Zone showcased regional innovations and a panel discussion on skills and training, which underlined support opportunities and how to ensure resilience through new technologies, materials, and embracing change in the sector.

Stephen Williams, Director of Consumer Energy Solutions, said:

“We were proud to support this vital initiative to build a resilient, sustainable future across South West Wales. Collaboration is key to driving impactful change, and this event was a fantastic opportunity for businesses and organisations to come together, share ideas, and take collective action towards a greener economy.”

The response to the Green Economy Conference was hugely positive, with attendees appreciating the opportunity to network with over 80 regional exhibitors providing a range of sustainable products and services. It was also noted by many that an event bringing the industry together is very important for moving forwards.

[Lead image: 4theRegion]

#4theRegion #BioHUB #ConsumerEnergySolutions

The NP BioHUB aims to lead innovation in natural products use in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries to become healthier, greener, and more sustainable.

This funding positions NP BioHUB as the first centre of its kind in the Wales, spotlighting Swansea University and the Swansea Bay region at the forefront of developing greener industries for a more sustainable future.

Through the Accelerating the Green Economy programme, five new centres will bring together researchers, businesses, local leaders and key partners to help co-develop and deliver new products and processes to bring them successfully to market.

The centres will launch in October 2024 with UKRI funding support guaranteed for at least the next four years.

The NP BioHUB Centre seeks to enhance the industrial potential of eukaryotic microbes, fostering a collaborative ecosystem across disciplines.

The eukaryotic microbe natural products market has grown substantially, with annual increases of 10-15%, including markets such as antimicrobials, organic acids, and emerging sectors in algal and agricultural natural products.

The potential of eukaryotic microbes, including fungi and algae, goes beyond established markets like industrial ethanol production to address urgent global needs in alternative energy, resilient net-zero agriculture, and antimicrobial resistance.

The NP BioHUB represents a pioneering collaboration between academia, industry, and civic partners, including Swansea University, the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), and the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS).

Announcing the funding Dr Kate Hamer, UKRI programme director, Building a Green Future, said:

“Transitioning to a sustainable green economy is a win-win for all; it creates new jobs, partnerships, and industries. Through investment in collaboration between researchers and innovators, we harness our collective effort across the public and private sector, driving innovation to secure the future of our environment and deliver sustainable economic growth.”

UKRI’s Building a Green Future strategic theme aims to accelerate the green economy by supporting research and innovation that unlocks solutions essential to achieving net zero in the UK by 2050.  It is one of five UKRI strategic themes aiming to harness the full power of the UK’s research and innovation system to tackle large-scale, complex challenges.

Swansea University’s Professor Tariq Butt, highlighted the significance of receiving the funding:

“The UKRI’s recognition of NP BioHUB as a Green Economy Centre is a milestone that will strengthen and further develop our academic-industry collaboration.

“This funding not only validates our efforts but also amplifies our capacity to drive meaningful change. By fostering close partnerships between academia and industry, we can accelerate the development and implementation of nature-based solutions that are critical for sustainable development.”

[Lead image: Swansea University]

https://swanseabaynews.com/2024/10/10/university-natural-products-biohub-secures-4-5m-ukri-funding-to-boost-green-economy/

#BioHUB #SwanseaUniversity

Sure reads like #mindcontrol to me. #zuckerberg #facebook #czi #biohub #thewand

https://www.scmp.com/tech/apps-social/article/2180249/mark-zuckerberg-funded-researchers-test-implantable-brain-devices