• Mon, December 2, 2024

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'Fundamental sciences important in developing talent for future'

We emphasize the importance of fundamental sciences in developing talent for the future," Alok Nanda, CTO of GE Aerospace saisd.

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'Made-in-India paracetamol to hit market next year'

Country's premier industrial research organisation, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has been transforming the industrial-innovation landscape by reducing its reliance on like China.

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Pueblo high school students collaborate with technology industry professionals

A unique opportunity Monday for Pueblo high school students to collaborate with technology industry professionals.

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Biden administration hits out at China's chip industry with export controls

According to the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, the new export controls will see over 100 Chinese chipmaking tool manufacturers placed on a restricted trade list, which will prohibit U.S. firms from sending them equipment without permission from the U.S. government.

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ChatGPT turns two: how the AI chatbot has changed scientists' lives

How many researchers are using the AI tool? Nature gathers data and talks to members of the academic community.

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Unveiling a century of stress and deformation: Insights from K?lauea Volcano's 1975 earthquake

Researchers from the University of Hawai'i at MÄ?noa Department of Earth Sciences assessed an unprecedented 120 years of data from KÄ«lauea Volcano on Hawai'i Island, uncovering, for the first time, century-spanning patterns of deformation and stress changes.

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U.S. Students' Computer Literacy Performance Drops

U.S. scores were on par with the international average for computer and information literacy but below average for computational thinking.
  • Tue, December 3, 2024

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Why are driverless cars still hitting things? Depends on how they 'see.'

Real 'autonomous' vehicles rely on a diverse array of sensors capable of 'superhuman' object detection. It's not perfect.

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Utilizing cranial window and cannula techniques for deep brain imaging

Learn more about the use of cranial window and cannula techniques for deep brain imaging, enhanced by intravital tunable two-photon microscopy.

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The Teen Climate Activist Who Turned Her Food-Waste Science Project Into a Foundation

At age 13, when most young people are figuring out how to navigate middle school, Shrusti Amula started the Rise N Shine Foundation.

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IISF 2024 kicks off celebrating Science with Swadeshi Spirit and Global Collaboration

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10 popular Magnet public high schools in the US one can consider for quality education

The U.S. News rankings spotlight the top 10 magnet schools excelling in academic rigor, college readiness, and engagement. Tesla STEM High leads with

by: Tim Hastings

Black Friday Is Over and Time to Prepare Holiday Gift of Trusted Wellness Solutions EMF Protection With Exclusive 30% Off

Save big on the EMF protection you and your family deserve with this exclusive discount code 'DIGITALWELLNESS', just in time for the holidays.

by: Tim Hastings

Stereotypes matter: Computer science needs better role models

White, male, billionaire entrepreneurs fuel stereotypes that compound the issues surrounding diversity in technology and computer science, according to a new study.

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MAA Research Foundation hosts awareness walk for International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Participants, including students, faculty, and community members, marched in solidarity, advocating for accessibility, breaking barriers, and fostering an inclusive society

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The Download: nominate an Innovator Under 35, and AI policy

Every year, MIT Technology Review recognizes 35 young innovators who are doing pioneering work across a range of technical fields including biotechnology, materials science, artificial intelligence, computing, and more.

by: Tim Hastings

India's 'One Nation, One Subscription' plan | Explained

Indian government's 'One Nation, One Subscription' scheme aims to provide equitable access to scholarly journals in public institutions.

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Isotope technique key to verifying food authenticity-expert

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STEM education gaining traction in Uganda

In Uganda, it is being advanced by the African School of Innovations Science and Technology (ASIST) Ltd founded in 2016 by Journalist Arinaitwe Rugyendo, through its flagship programme, the Young Engineers Uganda, which aims at nurturing a new generation scientists, innovators, problem solvers, entrepreneurs and critical thinkers.

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Future wearable devices could draw power through your body using background 6G cellphone signals

Excess energy from wireless 6G networks could be harvested by a copper coil and the human body. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works. Your body could become a battery for wearable devices,

by: Tim Hastings

IAEA Profile: Harnessing Technology to Build Connections and Protect Data

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China launches clandestine TJS-13 satellite, rocket reaches milestone

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Artificial photosynthesis learned from nature: Successfully developed new solar hydrogen production technology

Scientists developed next-generation energy technology to produce eco-friendly hydrogen from ingredients in coffee.

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Government accused of 'abject failure' in Salisbury poisonings

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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.

by: Tim Hastings

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

by: Tim Hastings

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.

by: Tim Hastings

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.

by: Tim Hastings

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.

by: Tim Hastings

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.

by: Tim Hastings

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.

by: Tim Hastings

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 ...

by: Tim Hastings

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.

by: Tim Hastings

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).

U.S. Students' Computer Literacy Performance Drops

U.S. scores were on par with the international average for computer and information literacy but below average for computational thinking.
The article from Education Week discusses a concerning trend in U.S. students' computer literacy, as revealed by the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The latest results indicate a decline in students' proficiency in using computers for educational purposes, with scores dropping significantly since the last assessment. This downturn comes despite increased access to technology in schools, highlighting issues such as inadequate digital skills training, the digital divide, and the impact of remote learning during the global health crisis. Experts suggest that while students have more access to devices, there's a lack of structured learning on how to effectively use technology for learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The article also touches on the disparities in performance across different demographic groups, with students from lower-income families and certain minority groups showing more pronounced declines. There's a call for a reevaluation of how technology is integrated into education to ensure it enhances learning outcomes rather than just providing access.

Read the Full Education Week Article at:
https://www.edweek.org/technology/u-s-students-computer-literacy-performance-drops/2024/12

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