Tue, December 3, 2024

by: Tim Hastings

From Tool To Tyrant: The Risk Of Nuclear-Powered AI

The convergence of AI and nuclear energy brings unique risks, especially when AI moves from a passive tool to an autonomous participant.

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Why Intel Stock May Fall After Its CEO's Removal

After a 52% stock plunge in 2024, a 6% revenue drop paired with a whopping $16.6 billion loss in the latest quarter, Intel's board ousted CEO Pat Gelsinger

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Experts reveal how revolutionary technological advances could use the sun to source hydrogen fuel

Crucial advances in technology could allow us to harness the power of the sun to split water into hydrogen and oxygen and siphon off renewable fuel

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Major Sky TV and Freeview rival now offers you even more things to watch for free

Sky and Freeview might rule roost when it comes to watching TV but a new service that launched this year is now offering a serious alternative. Freely, which is actually owned by the same team behind Freeview, arrived in UK homes earlier this year with the promise of offering live and on demand content without the need for a dish or ugly aerial.

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Secret workplace or urban destination: Can Oak Ridge be both amid a nuclear surge?

As more nuclear firms move in, Oak Ridge is trying to overcome its status as an all work, no play company town.

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China launches new communication technology test satellite

XICHANG -- China successfully sent a new experimental satellite for communication technology into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern Sichuan province on Tuesday. The satellite was launched by a Long March 3B carrier rocket at 1:56 pm (Beijing Time) and has entered the planned orbit.

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How US AI policy might change under Trump

AI risks, immigration, the CHIPS Act, and eroding trust in science were all on the agenda. This story is from The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get it in your inbox first, sign up here.

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Improving Acoustic and Bone Conduction Speech Enhancement

Professor Stephen Xia and his team developed an audio super-resolution model that enhances speech signals using neural networks.

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COP Climate Talks Could Benefit From More Feminist Values, Less Focus on Tech Solutions, Experts Say

Addressing gender equity under existing United Nations initiatives could be one of the best ways to improve outcomes of the annual global climate talks.

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A*Star, thermal management company KoolLogix unveil S$8 million joint lab

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A*STAR and KoolLogix launch $8 mil joint lab to develop advanced cooling solutions for AI data centres

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Prescribing AI: All Docs Need More Tech Training

And experts interviewed for this story concur. Wielding AI-assisted tools well will require a massive educational push in medical school and beyond. To steward this new technology, maintain their clinical judgment, and protect patients, physicians will need more training on how AI is built and the data it feeds on.

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International Conference Greece and India | Bridges of Culture, Science and Entrepreneurship

History, Society, Science & Entrepreneurship" is the title of the Second International Conference organised by the Aristotle University

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Over the weekend, China debuted a new rocket on the nation's path to the Moon

The Long March 12 is the newest member of China's Long March rocket family, which has been flying since China launched its first satellite into orbit in 1970. The Long March rockets have significantly evolved since then and now include a range of launch vehicles of different sizes and designs.

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NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory datacenter flooded, offline until 2025

Burst water pipe blots out the Sun - or at least the data about it collected from two probes Servers that store data collected by two NASA solar observation satellites are down - and the space agency doesn't know when they'll resume operations - after a four-inch chilled water pipe burst at the facility that houses them.

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Apple will give you a free gift in time for Christmas if your iPhone is on this list

Apple Intelligence is just around the corner and is coming to select iPhone, iPad and Mac models in time for the holidays

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Science tourism pushed in Leyte province

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) are pushing for a science tourism project to raise awareness and appreciation of science, technology, and innovation through educational tourism in Leyte province.

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A*Star, thermal management company KoolLogix unveil joint lab to develop data centre cooling solutions

THE Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) and data centre thermal management company KoolLogix on Tuesday (Dec 3) launched a joint lab to develop cooling solutions for data centres. Read more at The Business Times.

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Famed wildlife biologist meets China's leading experts on wildlife conservation

she participated in the recording of the science and culture interview program "Beichen Dialogue" at the China Science and Technology Museum, discussing the power of ecological education. Also taking part in the discussion was the renowned Chinese wildlife ...

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NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory datacenter flooded

Burst water pipe blots out the Sun - but or at least its data Servers that store data collected by two NASA solar observation satellites are down - and the space agency doesn't know when they'll resume operations - after a four-inch chilled water pipe burst at the facility that houses them.

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EU project sets-up food fraud community

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Inside CEBAF: The Particle Accelerator Powering Four Decades of Innovation in Nuclear Science

A landmark study revisiting the U.S. Department of Energy's (CEBAF) benchmarks the upgraded performance and capabilities of this unique particle accelerator, four decades after its conception. A groundbreaking study,

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Meeting with participants of the Fourth Young Scientists Congress

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with participants of the Fourth Young Scientists Congress, the principal annual event of the Decade of Science and Technology in Russia (2022-2031).

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Two UPD-CS Professors win 2024 NSTW Research, Development Award

Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) have been honored with the 2024 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) Outstanding Research and Development Award for Basic Research by the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL).
Mon, December 2, 2024

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Nikhil Singla: Pioneering Innovations And Leading Technology Into The Future

Nikhil Singla's journey from Rajasthan, India to leading technology innovator at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), driving global impact through transformative leadership, innovation, and community engagement.

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Austin ISD voters to decide District 8 school board seat in runoff. Meet the candidates.

Fernando Lucas de Urioste and Lindsey Stringer will compete Dec. 14 in a runoff for the Austin school board's open, at-large District 8 seat.

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QF's QSTP engages international tech startups in second edition of global innovation program

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What's ahead for fabricators in 2025?

This year, economic activity continued its post-pandemic return to normal, and 2025 should continue that trend in durable goods activities. The consensus is that vehicle sales will grow at a modest but healthy rate, and sales of home appliances also will continue to show growth. Some of the factors that will influence fabricating include:

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Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?

In late November, Delhi's environment minister Gopal Rai sought permission from the central government to use cloud seeding to produce artificial rain to break the smog layer and reduce air pollution. The same proposal was made last year, but was not carried out due to unfavorable weather conditions.

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Seeing Memories Form: Scientists Shed New Light on the Hippocampus

A groundbreaking study involving neuroscientists from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria and the Max Planck Institute has unveiled new molecular mechanisms in the hippocampus responsible for memory formation.

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UDST leads the way in sustainable transportation with 'Move Smart' Event

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Is Propellant Additive Manufacturing The Future Of The Ammo Business?

Although it's in its infancy, this new technology signals a sweeping change coming for firearm enthusiasts. Less propellant, precise burn rates, improved reliability and enhanced performance are on the horizon—even if it's a distant one.

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Sturgess public hearings to conclude with final statements

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Colorado receives millions of dollars in federal arts funding every year. Will that change under Trump?

The National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities have been targeted for decades, but Trump was the first president to attempt to eliminate the agencies

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New technology helps people get their voices back. Marylanders are among the first to use it

The device Watson is using now is called AVA Voice, created by the start-up Laronix, based in Australia and New York, that aims to fill what it views as a neglected niche. Thousands of people lose their voices every year to disease or severe injury, which company researchers saw as emotionally devastating and practically challenging.

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Unmissable post Black Friday deal will help you save on electric bills

A smart plug that includes energy monitoring can highlight phantom devices and give you smart controls for your electricals.

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How sustainability efforts in the food industry are going up in flames

The clock is ticking on myriad climate targets, but progress appears to be stalling. As a swathe of senior sustainability leaders leave the industry, what can be done to reverse the damage?

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ISRO's workhorse PSLV-XL to launch Proba-3 mission: All you need to know

India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL (PSLV-XL) will launch the European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 mission from Sriharikota on December 4, 2024. Proba-3 involves two satellites flying in precise formation to study the Sun's corona with unparalleled accuracy.

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Windows 10 is fighting back and it is terrible news for Microsoft's Windows 11

Windows 10 might be less than 12 months away from being sent to the history books but that's not stopping people from using it.

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What the departing White House chief tech advisor has to say on AI

We discussed AI risks, immigration, the CHIPS Act, and eroding trust in science.

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China: Passengers may experience 5G connectivity in 1,000km/h trains, says study

Currently, the high-speed trains offering 5G networks operate at 350km/h, even through long tunnels. However, the challenge arises while travelling at near-sonic speeds and staying connected to mobile

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Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

A study of Australian research investments has been welcomed by business, academic and technology groups, but some say more urgent action is needed.

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Want to try the 'Human Washer of the Future'? Japanese company develops AI-bathtub

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Asia's Universities Are Redefining Excellence In Higher Education

Asia's universities are reshaping global higher education, leveraging innovation and collaboration to address economic challenges and redefine academic excellence

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Cyber Monday 2024 camera deals live: Plus, savings on telescopes, binoculars and stargazing accessories

We're also constantly watching price fluctuations and checking for new deals throughout Cyber Monday so you can be confident that the deals below are up-to-date and also genuine. We spy the retailers inflating their prices just to drop them back down to normal price so don't worry, you won't get scammed.

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Millions of Android users put on red alert and told to delete these popular apps now

Millions of Android users are being warned to stay alert and check their devices for a new type of threat. This scary warning, which has been issued by the security team at McAfee, comes after a huge number of Android users have been targeted by so-called SpyLoan attacks.

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Australia news LIVE: House values tumble as economy struggles; PM touts international coverage of social media ban

Amid signs the economy continues to face headwinds, CoreLogic data to be released on Monday shows Sydney house values fell by 0.4 per cent in November while they dropped by 0.5 per cent in Melbourne.

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Sky offers last chance to ditch your dish and get a vastly cheaper way to watch TV

Want to watch Sky and Netflix without paying the usual high price? There's a very limited time to get exactly that.

Academy Revamps SciTech Council With Universal's Annie Chang As Chair (EXCLUSIVE)

ILM"s Rob Bredow will serve as co-chair of the council, which has been reorganized with an "agile and strategically focused structure."

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has reorganized its Science and Technology Council, appointing Annie Chang as the new executive director. Chang, who has been with the Academy since 2017, previously served as the director of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ digital media and technology department. The council, which has been instrumental in recognizing technical achievements in film through awards like the Scientific and Technical Awards, is now focusing on enhancing its role in advancing film technology. This includes fostering innovation, supporting research, and providing resources for filmmakers. The reorganization aims to better integrate the council's efforts with the broader goals of the Academy, ensuring that technological advancements continue to shape the future of cinema.

Read the Full Variety Article at:
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/academy-scitech-council-reorganized-annie-chang-1236222667/