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- 1arXiv Secures Multiyear Philanthropic Funding as Independent Nonprofitโผ๐ฌ The best bytes of # science & # tech across the # fediverse โ๐ฐ arXiv receives Multiyear Philanthropic Commitments to S
arXiv, the open-access preprint server widely used in physics, mathematics and computer science, has announced multiyear philanthropic commitments to support its launch as an independent nonprofit organisation. The news is being shared across science and research communities, with supporters welcoming the funding as a boost for the long-term sustainability of open science and free access to research.
- 2Rhode Island Audubon Goes Solar to Cut Fossil FuelsโผRI Audubon goes solar in bid to eliminate fossil fuels
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is moving to solar power as part of an effort to eliminate fossil fuels from its operations. The Providence Journal reports the conservation organization's switch, which aligns its energy use with its environmental mission. The move highlights how nonprofit groups in the region are investing in renewable energy to reduce reliance on oil and gas.
- 3Detroit nonprofit teaches young men life skills through gardeningโDetroit nonprofit uses community garden project to teach young men life skills
A Detroit nonprofit is running a community garden project aimed at teaching young men practical life skills. Participants work the garden while learning responsibility, teamwork and job readiness, according to CBS News coverage of the initiative. The programme pairs urban gardening with mentorship, giving local youth a structured activity and a tangible connection to their neighbourhood.
- 4Detroit nonprofit teaches young men life skills through gardeningโDetroit nonprofit teaching young men life skills while building garden
A Detroit nonprofit is combining garden construction with life-skills training for young men in the city. Participants work on building a community garden while learning practical lessons, according to a CBS News report. The program is being highlighted as an example of grassroots efforts to support youth development in Detroit.
- 5Minnesota reaches $18.5 million settlement in child nutrition fraud caseโMinnesota reaches $18.5 million settlement with nonprofit over child nutrition fraud claims
Minnesota has agreed to an $18.5 million settlement with a nonprofit over claims of child nutrition program fraud. The agreement resolves allegations tied to improper use of federal child meal funding in the state. The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of oversight failures in Minnesota's pandemic-era nutrition programs, which have drawn federal attention and criminal investigations.
- 6OpenAI's 2015 founding announcement resurfacesโOpenAI (2015) https://openai.com/index/introducing-openai/ # HackerNews # Tech # AI
OpenAI's original 2015 introduction post is circulating again, drawing renewed attention on tech discussion forums. The old announcement describes the nonprofit research lab's mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. Readers are revisiting the text in light of how dramatically the company's scale, structure and prominence have changed since then.
- 7Former Portland landfill becomes solar farm and wildlife habitatโLocal nonprofits turn former Portland landfill into solar array and wildlife habitat
Local nonprofits in Portland have converted a closed landfill site into a solar array while restoring part of the land as wildlife habitat. The project turns otherwise unusable brownfield land into clean energy generation and green space, and the reuse of landfills for solar and habitat projects is drawing interest in other cities looking at similar conversions.