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Royal Society president Paul Nurse defends not expelling Elon Musk over conduct concerns, arguing expulsions should target fraud or false research, a stance that has sparked fierce debate among fellow researchers and critics who say the code of conduct and public trust in science are at stake.
The 2025 MacArthur 'genius' awards, totaling $800,000 each, were announced, honoring 22 individuals including a political scientist, novelist, photographer, and scientists, for their innovative work and deep community engagement, often recognizing their contributions amidst personal and societal challenges.
Elon Musk's controversial speech at a UK rally has raised doubts about his fellowship with the Royal Society, prompting concerns from its president about the language of violence and its impact on the organization's values.
The new astronomer royal, Prof Michele Dougherty, supports the decision of the Royal Society to retain Elon Musk as a fellow, emphasizing the benefits of private sector involvement in space exploration despite some controversy over Musk's conduct. She highlights the positive impact of private companies like SpaceX on advancing space technology and exploration, and expresses her own focus on instrument-based exploration rather than becoming an astronaut.
Ramakrishna Podila, a Clemson University physicist, has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Physics for his interdisciplinary work in condensed matter, nanoscience, and emerging fields like quantum biology, with significant contributions to energy storage and nanophysics.
The MacArthur Foundation has announced its new class of 20 MacArthur Fellows, who will each receive an $800,000 fellowship often referred to as the "genius" award. The fellows, who were anonymously nominated and recommended by an independent selection committee, come from diverse fields such as poetry, music, law, and environmental engineering. Many of the recipients were surprised and overwhelmed by the news, and while some are still considering how to use the financial award, others have already begun brainstorming plans to support artists and pursue their creative endeavors.
Morrison & Foerster, a major U.S. law firm, has revised the criteria for its diversity fellowship program after being sued by conservative activist Edward Blum, who accused the firm of discriminating against white applicants. The fellowship, previously limited to Black, Hispanic, Native American, or LGBT applicants, now focuses on applicants who can bring a diverse perspective through adaptability, cultural fluency, resilience, and life experiences. The change comes amid increasing legal challenges against corporate diversity programs following the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling. Another law firm, Perkins Coie, is also being sued by Blum for a similar fellowship program.