Historically Black US universities chase top research ranking

Historically Black US universities chase top research ranking

• Howard University achieved R1 status, the highest research classification, becoming the sole HBCU to do so. • R1 requires >$50M annual research spend and 70+ doctoral degrees, cr

Science · February 24, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 213 words
Howard University Becomes First HBCU R1 Research Institution

Howard University Becomes First HBCU R1 Research Institution

• Howard University earned R1 status, the highest Carnegie research classification, after spending $50M+ annually. • Only HBCU to achieve R1, opening doors to federal, state, and p

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 23, 2026) · 1 min · 184 words
Is the TOP.E R1 the First Desktop 5-Axis 3D Printer?

Is the TOP.E R1 the First Desktop 5-Axis 3D Printer?

• Could this new device be the first desktop 5-axis 3D printer? • Five axes of motion have long been desired by 3D printer operators for a simple reason: you don’t normally need an

One Year Since the 'DeepSeek Moment'

One Year Since the 'DeepSeek Moment'

• DeepSeek’s R‑1 release in January 2024 sparked a surge of open‑source AI models across China. • The move shifted China’s AI industry from closed to open models, enabling rapid, r