Sun, December 1, 2024

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2024 Holiday Book Guide: 8 Colorado authors suggest great reads to delight you and everyone on your gift list

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Ministry of Labour updates job title description, classification guide for private sector

The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, has issued the updated version of the Occupational

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Twin Cities colleges, universities pursue renovations, new buildings despite enrollment challenges

ENROLLMENT: Enrollment across the U's Twin Cities campuses dipped slightly in the 2018-19 academic year but has gradually increased since, according to institutional enrollment data. Since the 2020-21 academic year, enrollment has increased from 51,300 students to 56,600 students this academic year.

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Why university curriculums should include the fundamentals of Generative AI

Generative AI's transformative potential in India requires universities to adopt interdisciplinary, inclusive, and research-driven approaches to education.

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As IISF debuts in Northeast, call for $1 tn investment to make India science-led manufacturing hub

The 4-day India International Science Festival, featuring expos, exhibitions & stalls exploring science & technology, specifically in Northeast, began at IIT Guwahati on Saturday.

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Plasma compression breakthrough: General Fusion hits 600 million neutrons per second

General Fusion attained world-first achievements using its uniquely practical Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) technology.

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SpaceX launches next-gen US spy satellites, 20 Starlink spacecraft from California

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EE issues urgent text warning to all UK iPhone and Android users, don't ignore it

EE says it's trying to take some of the sting out of the scammer's tails by blocking millions of texts each month before they reach consumers. However, that doesn't mean some don't slip through the net. That's why the UK provider has just issued some new advice on how to stay safe this Christmas.

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World's Richest Man Elon Musk Defies Traditional Investing Advice, "It's OK to Have Your Eggs in One Basket as Long as you Control What Happens to That Basket"

Elon Musk, a name synonymous with innovation and audacity, once said, "It's OK to have your eggs in one basket as long as you control what happens to that basket." This statement offers a glimpse into Musk's approach to risk,

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Now read the rest of The Algorithm

But truly deleting your personal genetic information from the DNA testing company is easier said than done. The award recognizes foundational contributions to deep learning, a technology that Hinton has since come to fear.

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The best Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals on portable jump starters could save your butt this winter

This NOCO portable power bank can jump start a typical car up to 20 times on a single charge and it's only $79 right now.

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Save $300 on one of the best 65-inch TVs ever made with this early Cyber Monday sale

The LG C3 is one of the best TVs you can buy at the moment and the 65-inch is on-sale right now for Cyber Monday.

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NASA's next-gen Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope gets its powerful eye (photos)

The optics for NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope have been delivered, marking a big milestone in the assembly of the powerful next-generation observatory.

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Dragon Ball DAIMA Just Found The Perfect Fix To The Anime's Power Scaling Problems

The creation of new warriors like Majin Buu can fix the power scaling issues of Dragon Ball DAIMA and Dragon Ball Super.

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"Comfortable With Discomfort Of Change": Full Text Of Gautam Adani's Speech

Billionare Gautam Adani today addressed the 51st India Gem & Jewellery Awards in Jaipur. During his address, Mr Adani responded to the legal matter involving the US Department of Justice.

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CD Projekt promises that, compared to The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 4 'will not be smaller, and it will not be worse'

Speaking to Eurogamer, CD Projekt Red's vice president of technology, Charles Tremblay, discussed the switch from the internally developed REDengine, last used on Cyberpunk 2077,

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Foreign investors scrutinize China capital markets as opportunities widen, diversify

Qian is often a go-to point for foreign investors seeking clarity on China's capital markets. "Many foreign investors, on recent visits, have told me that their Asia, and in particular, China portfolio, is underweight," he said.

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Hypersonic Reentry: How OSIRIS-REx Transformed Space Science

The OSIRIS-REx mission returned asteroid samples, enabling a vast observation campaign that provided new insights into atmospheric entry using innovative distributed acoustic sensing technology. This success prepares the spacecraft,

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Amity confers degrees and diplomas to over 18,000 graduands

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Sky issues last chance warning as Black Friday sale end date confirmed

Sky has launched its Black Friday sale, with hundreds off TV packages, broadband and mobile plans, but time is ticking if you want to bag a bargain

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This clever blood pressure monitoring smartwatch isn't made by Apple or Samsung

Medically certified blood pressure monitoring arrives on a consumer wearable but other pitfalls mean the Huawei Watch D2 isn't for everyone

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How is this Garmin fitness tracker even cheaper? Lowest-price ever for Black Friday

Price history: For most of the year, the price of Garmin Forerunner 955 has stayed at $499.99 with occasional sales down to $405 or $399.99. Today's deal equals the best-ever savings on the watch.

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DOST budget hike approved - Zubiri

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will be receiving an increase in its budget in 2025, according to Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri. In his keynote speech at the closing plenary of the 2024 Philippine Textile Industry Forum at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel here,

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Future innovators develop real-world sustainable solutions at ai hackathon hosted by QF's QSTP

Sat, November 30, 2024

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India's largest science fest gets underway at IIT-Guwahati

GUWAHATI: The 10th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) the country's largest science fest began at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati on Saturday. The event celebrates India's scientific achievements,

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Top 10 wealthiest Canadians in 2024, their industries and net worth

As of 2024, the wealthiest individuals in Canada come from diverse industries ranging from media and technology to retail and real

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How climate change became a pretext for fascism

In some of your books, you made the link between climate change and these other forms of pollution, but also how they are linked to issues like famine and war.

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Re-engineering where body meets machine

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Wars Ending ? Ukraine Willing to Give Territory

Trump says he wants the Ukraine war and the Israel war over before he takes office. Vlodymr Zelensky said he is willing to cede territory to Russia to end the war for the first time. The Ukrainian president said his country could give up land temporarily in exchange for a 'Nato umbrella' over the territory Ukraine still holds.

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India's growth over last decade propelled by advancement in science, tech: Union min Jitendra Singh

Delivering the presidential address at the inaugural session of the 10th India International Science Festival (IISF) here, the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology said, "India's remarkable growth story is deeply rooted in its advancements in science and technology,

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'Merging the science of health and wellness with the science of buildings' in the US

This company's mission is to make spaces promoting wellbeing while being conscious of the environment. From advanced air and water filtration to circadian lighting features and active green-wall technology, they've created the high-tech tools to make it happen.

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Fort Edward residents raise concerns about PFAS removal project

Locals are concerned that the project could inadvertently introduce more of the "forever chemicals" into the environment.

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Chinese scientists keep monkey alive for 6 months with gene-edited pig's kidney

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India's growth in last decade driven by science, tech: Jitendra Singh

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday asserted that the country's growth over the last decade was propelled by advancement in science and technology, and innovation.

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10 best destinations for opportunities in 2024

The search for opportunity is guiding individuals, businesses, and investors to destinations that offer promise and potential, These

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Do not snooze on this deal: The Nikon Z7 II is the cheapest we have seen it this Black Friday weekend

This is the cheapest we have seen this top-of-the-line Nikon camera with $1,000 off thanks to this incredible Black Friday camera deal.

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Macomb County Library events week of Nov. 30 and beyond

• Friends of MacDonald Public Library Book Sale from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Dec. 5. • The Librarian's List Book Club at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5. • Baby and Me Storytime at 10 a.m. Dec. 6. • Santa Storytime at 10 a.m. Dec. 7. • Teen Yarn Santa/Winter Hat Ornaments at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 10. • Writers' Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11.

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Ohme Home Pro review: Smart EV charger will make you want to ditch petrol for good

Yes, you can plug in for an instant boost with the Ohme Pro refilling the battery at around 7.8kWh - during our tests, that speed meant getting around 10 percent an hour (or 30 miles of range) back into our test car - a new Mercedes EQB.

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A Game Changer For India's Defence Tech: New Dawn In Stealth Technology

Imagine a fighter jet flying undetected over an enemy territory. It's stealth features making it invisible to radars. This is a dream of any military to have such technology to give it a definite upper hand in any combat scenario.

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Black Friday is almost over but this Microsoft Surface Deal from Amazon is still hot and 25% off

Our UK friends can get in on the deal, too. Amazon shaved £250 off the asking price while this Black Friday Surface deal lasts. For some of the best performance Microsoft offers married to a streamlined design, get in on these savings while you still can. Christmas trees: top-rated trees from $54.99

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Apple's 2024 MacBook Air gets huge price cut in Amazon's latest deal

The all-new 2024 MacBook Air was released in March this year and has now been given a huge discount by Amazon - meaning you don't have to wait for Black Friday for a deal

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Galaxy S25 breaks cover and shows Samsung could be making some big changes

New leaks suggest Samsung is changing the design of the S25 to tempt phone shoppers into parting with their hard-earned cash. This video was posted to YouTube and allegedly shows the Galaxy S25 Ultra with much curvier looks than the austere, straight-edged Galaxy S24 Ultra, which was similar to the preceding S23 Ultra and S22 Ultra.

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Taiwan ready to discuss 2nm transfer to U.S. following Trump's comments

The National Science and Technology Council Minister says the country could discuss the possibility of transferring 2 nm to TSMC's fabs in the U.S. after mass production is initiated in Taiwan.

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I wear my Sonos headphones everywhere and their Black Friday deal is a huge money-saver

I got the Sonos Ace in June and I'm still wearing it six months later - you can now get it cheaper as Blac Friday weekend deals soar

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Local group dresses up downtown for the holidays

Britney Hall and her friends believe Christmas is called the most wonderful time of the year for a reason. Between the quality time spent with loved ones, the sound of Christmas songs everywhere you go and the excitement of picking out the perfect presents for everyone on your list,

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Fengtai district unveils policies to attract young talents

Through these series of measures, the Fengtai government aims to further strengthen its resources of young talents while promoting the organic integration of education, science and technology.

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ISB Data Science Summit 2024 addresses emerging technologies and cyber security challenges

Hyderabad: The ISB Institute of Data Science (IIDS) organised a day-long Summit on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Retail Analytics, Cyber Security, and Ethical AI. The summit

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Fine particulate air pollution may play a role in adverse birth outcomes

Hypersonic Reentry: How OSIRIS-REx Transformed Space Science

The OSIRIS-REx mission returned asteroid samples, enabling a vast observation campaign that provided new insights into atmospheric entry using innovative distributed acoustic sensing technology. This success prepares the spacecraft,

The article from SciTechDaily discusses the groundbreaking achievements of NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, which successfully collected a sample from the asteroid Bennu and returned it to Earth. The mission's reentry into Earth's atmosphere was particularly notable as it was the first time a U.S. spacecraft performed a hypersonic reentry at such high speeds, reaching up to 27,650 mph (44,500 kph). This event provided invaluable data on hypersonic flight, which is crucial for future space missions, including those to Mars. The sample capsule's reentry was meticulously planned to ensure its safe return, involving a complex sequence of maneuvers to slow down and land safely in Utah. The mission not only advanced our understanding of asteroid materials but also contributed significantly to the study of hypersonic aerodynamics, offering insights into how materials withstand extreme conditions. This knowledge is pivotal for designing future spacecraft capable of withstanding the harsh conditions of space travel and reentry.

Read the Full SciTech Daily Article at:
https://scitechdaily.com/hypersonic-reentry-how-osiris-rex-transformed-space-science/


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