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.

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

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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 ...

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.

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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).
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AI is making us smarter, says AI pioneer Terry Sejnowski

From a long perspective of working in the trenches of machine learning, Terry Sejnowski has been an enthusiastic advocate for the positive impact of artificial intelligence (AI). In 2018, he wrote in the book The Deep Learning Revolution that "AI will make you smarter."

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Young Man Dances To Express His Joy As He Becomes A Medical Doctor: "God Did"

Daniel Kwarteng Dzumah graduated as a medical doctor from KNUST, and celebrated with joyful dance. He thanked God, family, and friends for their support.

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ISRO chief inspires students at IIT Guwahati to innovate for India's progress

ISRO chief S Somanath urged youth to pursue science and technology careers to help India lead globally. He spoke at the India International Science Festival in IIT-Guwahati, encouraging innovation and space research.

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Incline Education fund exceeds $1,000,000 mark

Incline Education Fund (IEF) has exceeded the $1 million mark as it heads into the new year. "It's well over $500,000," said Executive Director Mary Danahey after tallying its donations

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MTR and HKUST's smart traffic research wins at HK's ICT Awards 2024

A collaborative research initiative between HKUST and MTR has been recognised with multiple accolades at the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024.

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Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure: What to Expect Under Trump

Trump will take a largely deregulatory approach to tech, while aiming to aggressively pursue foreign cyber threat actors.

by: Tim Hastings

Get a huge 75% saving in this Peacock Cyber Monday streaming deal and pay just $19.99 for 12 months

This Cyber Monday streaming deal will save you $60 on the price of a 12-month subscription to NBCUniversal's streaming service, Peacock. You can get a whole year of TV shows and movies for just $19.99, or if you prefer, pay-as-you-watch for $1.99 a month for six months.

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I took learning to a new level and aced my classes at university in the Metaverse

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Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson struggles with Mumbai's 'air pollution'; says 'throat and eyes burn' despite N95 mask

Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, promoting his book in Mumbai, shared his struggles with eye irritation and sore throat despite using air purifiers and an N95 mask. His post echoed Debarghya Das' concerns about India's air pollution and its health effects.

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Top Healthcare Government Contractors Driving Innovation in 2025

With a focus on blending technology and strategy, Fairfax, Virginia-based consultancy ECS is undeniably at the forefront of healthcare system modernization and support. Their fearless leader is another Wash100 Award winner: John Heneghan, who serves as president.

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The Download: words of wisdom from the departing White House tech advisor, and controversial AI manga translation

A Japanese publishing startup is using Anthropic's flagship large language model Claude to help translate manga into English, allowing the company to churn out a new title for a Western audience in just a few days rather than the 2-3 months it would take a team of humans.

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Why are IIT placements failing to deliver jobs? Former IIT Director Explains

A high-performing IIT graduate struggled with campus placements due to alleged bias but succeeded through an independent portal. Concerns about favoritism in campus placements have prompted IIT Bombay to form a panel for transparency.

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Amazon's Ring Video Doorbell Black Friday deal beaten by rival retailer

Amazon has slashed the price of its Ring Video Doorbells for Black Friday, but another major retailer is offering it even cheaper

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'Tissue engg a revolutionary cancer treatment'

Bengaluru: Experts believe that tissue engineering is emerging as a revolutionary technology in the fight against cancer, offering new hope for more effective, affordable, and less toxic treatments. By enabling precise tissue regeneration and modification,

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From Data to Domination: IIT Roorkee, TimesPro Launch Postgraduate Certificate in Data Science & ML

With an endeavour to future-proof the careers of tech professionals, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and TimesPro - a Higher Edtech Platform have announced the commencement of admissions for the ninth batch of the Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Data Science and Machine Learning.

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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:

by: Tim Hastings

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

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).

The content at the provided URL details a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 18, 2023, in Beijing. During this meeting, they discussed the enhancement of bilateral relations, focusing on economic cooperation, trade, and investment. Putin highlighted the significant increase in trade between Russia and China, mentioning that it had already surpassed $200 billion, with expectations to reach $250 billion by 2030. They also touched upon energy projects, including the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, and cooperation in high-tech sectors like space and nuclear energy. Additionally, they addressed global issues, emphasizing the importance of their strategic partnership in maintaining global stability and security, and expressed mutual support for each other's core interests and policies on the international stage.

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