• Tue, December 3, 2024

by: Tim Hastings

RDP launches Network Administration Diploma program to grow credit programming

In an effort to continue to increase opportunities for students in the IT sector, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is launching a new two-year Network Administration Diploma credit program. Applications are open now for fall 2025.

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Georgia state senators work on real world guardrails for fantastical world of AI

Way back in the 1940s, science fiction writer Isaac Asimov set out to create a system of ethics for robots and humans to coexist and came up with three laws of robotics: A robot may not injure a human being or,

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Microchip pauses chips act application after scaling back plans

MICROCHIP Technology is pausing its application for US semiconductor subsidies, sources familiar with the matter said, making it the first known company to step back from a programme designed to revitalise American chipmaking.

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College and Career Pathways in Cedar Rapids to 'get better' with community input

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Europe's Proba-3 satellites will launch early Dec. 4 to create artificial eclipses in space. Watch the liftoff live

Engaging articles, breathtaking images and expert knowledge

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King Charles impresses guests by speaking Arabic during speech at state banquet

Addressing the 150 guests - which included Posh and Becks - the King opened by speaking in Arabic. He said "Assalamu-Alaykum", which means peace be upon you. Charles described the Amir's visit as a "homecoming", noting the years he spent studying in the UK at Sherborne, harrow and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

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Research & Innovation Seed Grants Total Nearly $2 Million

The Office of Research and Innovation has awarded nearly $2 million in seed grants for two programs, the Duke Science & Technology SPARK fund and the Duke Science & Technology LAUNCH fund.

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Amanora School Hosts Successful CBSE Regional Science Exhibition 2024-25

The CBSE Regional Science Exhibition 2024-25, hosted by Amanora School, Pune, concluded successfully today after two days of exceptional scientific innovation and creativity. The event, centered on the theme "Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future,

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Could Plate Tectonics Crack Open Earth's Deepest Mystery?

Plate tectonics, or the recycling of Earth's crust, may have begun much earlier than previously thought—and may be a big reason that our planet harbors life

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How 50 schools performed in NAPLAN 2024

A Queensland state school has retained its mantle as one of the state's most consistent and best academic schools based on the latest release of NAPLAN test results.

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Towards Autonomous Surface Missions on Ocean Worlds

Through advanced autonomy testbed programs, NASA is setting the groundwork for one of its top priorities—the search for signs of life and potentially habitable bodies in our solar system and beyond. The prime destinations for such exploration are bodies containing liquid water,

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IAEA Support Helps to Expand Contribution of Nuclear Technology to Sustainable Development in Eswatini

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Dreams of asteroid mining, orbital manufacturing and much more

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7 exciting archaeological discoveries that stunned us in 2024

From mysterious cities hidden by dense jungle to reading ancient scrolls with artificial intelligence, this year's top findings showcase how modern and old school techniques are shaping the future of archaeology.

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Intel CEO forced out by board frustrated with slow progress

Intel Corp. Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger was forced out after the board lost confidence in his plans to turn around the iconic chipmaker, adding to turmoil at one of the pioneers of the technology industry.

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Bioprinting technique creates functional tissue 10x faster

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Cancer Misinformation Prevalent In India, Trust In Medicine Crucial: Report

Online misinformation about cancer is widespread and can potentially mislead individuals, causing harm and therefore trust in science and medical professionals is crucial, says a new report.

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LEAD Group Launches 'Code.AI SuperTeachers Contest' to Empower Educators and Nurture India's Future Tech Innovators

This World Computer Literacy Day, LEAD Group, India's leading School Edtech innovator, proudly announces the Code.AI SuperTeachers Contest, a first-of-its-kind initiative to celebrate and empower Computer Science educators across India.

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Taiwanese, Polish space agencies sign agreement

The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Polish Space Agency (POLSA) to lay out a framework for the two nations to forge closer cooperation in the space industry.

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Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng Demands an Immediate Leadership Transition to Address the Environmental and Galamsey Issues

Boateng, the former chair of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on illicit Mining, has expressed concern about Ghana's leadership and the disastrous consequences of illicit mining (galamsey) on the future of the nation.

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I take my Sonos Ace headphones on solo trips as this one feature keeps me safe

The Sonos Ace headphones are not just elegant in design but sound too, and they are now reduced to lowest price ever

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10 Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Teens Obsessed With Tech

On the hunt for little things to round out your techy teens holiday gifts? These gizmos and gadgets could be just the things to hang over the fireplace.

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At MIT, his father studied how he learned as a child. Now, Henry Minsky has his own AI company.

Henry Minsky is carrying on his father's legacy at Somerville-based Leela AI, which analyzes video footage and gives companies recommendations for improving efficiency and safety.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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.

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.

The article from Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering discusses a new approach to enhancing speech signals in noisy environments using both acoustic and bone conduction microphones. Researchers have developed a deep learning model that integrates signals from both types of microphones to improve speech intelligibility. Acoustic microphones capture sound through the air, while bone conduction microphones pick up vibrations directly from the skull, which can be particularly useful in noisy conditions. The study, led by Professor Philipos Loizou, found that this dual-microphone system significantly outperforms traditional single-microphone methods in environments with high levels of background noise, such as in vehicles or crowded places. This technology could potentially benefit hearing aid users, telecommunication systems, and voice-controlled devices by providing clearer speech signals in challenging acoustic environments.

Read the Full mccormick.northwestern.edu Article at:
https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/news/articles/2024/12/improving-acoustic-and-bone-conduction-speech-enhancement/