NewsFusion for June 2025
Science...
- Heatherwick Studio and Aurelia Institute offer visions of off-world agriculture (Wired)
- Infared contact lenses allow users to see at night (DW)
- Keeping robots charged up (The Conversation)
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SeanChron | Event | Grit City Think & Drink - June 10, 2025
Yes indeed, I'm the presenter at the next Grit City Think & Drink in Tacoma. Here are the details:
"Future-ish: Exploring the Science, Design, and Culture Shaping our Future & Introduction to Future Studies"
Books available at the UW Tacoma Bookstore, $30. All proceeds go to wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House on the UW Seattle campus.
Date | June 10th, 2025
Time | 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location | 7 Seas, 2101 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma
Cost | Free and open to all ages
More Info | UW Tacoma Event Page
Grit City Think & Drink brings scholars and experts from various disciplines face-to-face with the public in a comfortable, lively atmosphere, either virtually or in person. The evening begins with a presentation or lecture (often interactive) followed by giveaways and a moderated Q&A. Grit City Think & Drink is free to the public and open to all ages. Hosted by UWT Associate Professor Jim Gawal.
Sponsors UW Tacoma School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (SIAS) 7 Seas Brewing UW Tacoma Office of Community Parnterships
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Credit: 2025 EPFL/Jamani Caillet (CC-BY-SA 4.0)
NewsFusion for May 2025
Science...
- Space debris is an ever increasing problem for space travel | SpaceNews
- Swiss and Italian researchers create RoboCake, a robot with edible parts and battery | New Atlas
- US FDA approves CRISPR pigs for food | Gizmodo
Miss Next Century 2025 - Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao
Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao is a Hawaiian registered nurse and Hula dancer under the direction of Kumu Hula Leinā‘ala Pavao Jardin of Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala from Kalāheo on Kauaʻi. Pavao won the title of Miss Aloha Hula 2025 at the 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival that takes place in Hilo, Hawaii. The 23 year old was also recognized with the Hawaiian Language Award, an additional honor acknowledging her outstanding achievement in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language).
Pavao was named as our 15th Miss Next Century in 2025. Pavao is the 2nd Miss Aloha Hula to receive the Miss Next Century honor.
Social Media
Instagram: @jaedynpavao
LinkedIn: Jaedyn Pavao
Additional Reading
- Burnett, J. (2025). Kauai nurse Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao wins Miss Aloha Hula. Honolulu Star Advertiser.
- Osher, W. (2025). Miss Aloha Hula 2025 results: Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao of Kauaʻi wins title. Maui Now.
- Richardson, M. and Ancheta, D. (2025). Meet Miss Aloha Hula 2025 Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao. Hawaii News Now.
- University of Hawaii - Hilo. (2025). UH Hilo nursing alumna Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao captures Merrie Monarch’s Miss Aloha Hula title. University of Hawaii - Hilo.
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NewsFusion for February 2025
Science...
- Blue Origin completes 10th human spaceflight using the New Shepherd rocket system (Geekwire)
- Meet Rosie, a new pharmacy robot (WWMT)
- A new generation of scientists find projects that opt out of big-city life (Nature)
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