Thu, December 5, 2024

by: The New York Times

Who Is Tech Really For?

As Silicon Valley chases military tech and funding, it's losing sight of what inspires its workers. This personal reflection is part of a series called Turning Points, in which writers explore what critical moments from this year might mean for the year ahead. You can read more by visiting the Turning Points series page.

by: Daily Express

iPhone 16 just became cheaper to buy in time for major Apple update

The iPhone 16 has seen a significant price drop on O2 contracts thanks to a new deal that lasts until December 11

by: Deccan Chronicle

Angrau counselling final phase on Dec 6

Hyderabad:The final phase of manual counselling for remaining seats in BSc agriculture and BTech food technology courses will be conducted ... agriculture and B.Sc. community science will also take place on the same day and venue. Eligible candidates ...

by: Business Line

ISRO's PSLV-C59 successfully launches ESA's PROBA-3 satellites in formation flying milestone

by: Newsroom

It might be time for a 'third way' in our tertiary education sector

Opinion: As the Government forges ahead with a review of NZ's tertiary education system, Chris Eichbaum argues a mix of competition and coordination is the best way forward.

by: The Irish Times

Greater emphasis on Irish words in updated curriculum for babies and toddlers

Early years educators and parents are being encouraged to use words, phrases and proverbs in Irish when they interact with babies and toddlers as part of an updated curriculum aimed at boosting children's confidence in the national language.

by: AOL

Britain needs a 'vaccine taskforce' to prepare for the next pandemic, Lords warn

Britain needs a "peacetime vaccine task force" to prepare for the next pandemic, ministers have been warned amid concerns the government risks forgetting the lessons of Covid -19. The government's Science and Technology Committee has also called for the government to appoint a chief vaccines officer to help prepare the country for future threats.

by: Daily Express

O2 offers free data SIMs at these UK stores - full list and if you can claim confirmed

Those struggling to get online can now see if they are eligible for a free data SIM from O2 at these UK stores.

by: TechCrunch

Women in AI: Tamar Eilam is helping IBM build sustinable computing

To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch is launching a series of interviews

by: pharmaphorum

Pharma and the ongoing battle against AI drift

As The Economist reports, pharma "has used computational models for decades, but AI is changing drug discovery in several ways," permitting analysis of huge quantities of disparate data and identifying promising molecules,

by: Arab Times

Zain Group and ZainTECH scoop three awards at Fast Company Middle East Innovation Awards 2024

Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle communications operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, has scooped up three prestigious accolades at the Fast Company Middle East Awards 2024 - one for being the "Most Innovative Workplace" for Zain's groupwide 'Inclusion,

by: MSN

MGI Tech's Innovative Sequencing Technology Drives Mangrove Conservation Efforts in Thailand

by: MSN

India has embraced modernity, technology while retaining 'Bharatiyata': Education minister

by: El País in English

Dozens of the world's most cited scientists stop falsely claiming to work in Saudi Arabia

This newspaper unveiled that Saudi universities were paying up to €70,000 a year to prestigious researchers to artificially pump up Arab institutions in international academic rankings

by: usace.army.mil

PART's Mark Dertzbaugh reflects on 30+ years of progress at MRDC

Dr. Mark Dertzbaugh, Medical Research and Development Command's Principal Assistant for Research and Technology, is retiring after a 30-plus year career.

by: Tim Hastings

India to launch European Proba-3 satellites on Dec. 5 to create artificial eclipses in space. Watch the liftoff live

Jam packed issues filled with the latest cutting-edge research, technology and theories delivered in an entertaining and visually stunning way, aiming to educate and inspire readers of all ages Engaging articles, breathtaking images and expert knowledge Issues delivered straight to your door

by: Tim Hastings

Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) by ISRO: Budget, Complete by Which Year and How Many Astronauts?

Learn all about the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) project by ISRO, including its budget, completion timeline, and details about the number of astronauts it will support in space.

by: Tim Hastings

Millions could see phone bills change as Vodafone and Three merger approved

If approved, the merged company would leapfrog EE's 25 million customers and O2's 24 million to serve 27 million Brits. Vodafone and Three will have to confirm what the new entity will be called, and whether existing customers will pay the same fees they have currently agreed to on their existing mobile plans.

by: Tim Hastings

5 Universities, 9 Colleges Suspended from Offering Nutrition & Dietetics Course

Five universities and nine colleges across the country have been suspended by the Kenya Nutritionist and Dieticians Institute (KNDI) for offering unapproved courses. In a notice on Thursday, December 5,

by: Tim Hastings

Grenada PM to chair special CARICOM information and technology meeting

The Honorable Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada and current Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), is set to lead the 111th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on December 5,

by: Tim Hastings

New bioprinter 3D prints human tissue 10x faster

A study published in Nature Communications by a team at Penn State lays out the key factor for speeding up tissue generation: tiny cell clusters known as spheroids. Unlike previous bioprinting options that lack the necessary,

by: Tim Hastings

AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry

by: Tim Hastings

From even better to still better quantum tools, a rising helix of creativity will catalyse new dreams and forge new realities

by: Tim Hastings

IISF 2024 Concludes in North East, Fostering Collaborations, and Innovation for India's Growth

by: Tim Hastings

Chinese online retailer Temu suspended in Vietnam

Vietnam has suspended the operations of Chinese online retailer Temu after it failed to meet a government deadline to register the company by the end of November. It is

by: Tim Hastings

Tanzania seeks support for researchers in land restoration

by: Tim Hastings

ESA workers face a maze of non-compete clauses and service contracts

The restrictions are almost ubiquitous in executive and higher management contracts, applying to 98 percent of positions, according to the US Government Office of Accountability. Overall, about 20 percent of employees in the US have had non-compete clauses in their contracts, according to the agency.

by: Tim Hastings

Samsung Galaxy S25 could launch alongside long-awaited new gadget

According to Yonhap News (via TechRadar) Samsung is planning to show off a brand new extended reality (XR) prototype at Unpacked in January. XR devices are usually in the form of smart glasses worn on the face, and this is an area Samsung has previously been heavily rumoured to be pushing into.

by: Parkersburg News and Sentinel

A Wood County Welcome: Japanese business delegation receives red carpet treatment at Discovery World on Market

A delegation of 18 Japanese business leaders, representing a diverse array of industries, visited Wood County this week to explore potential opportunities for investment and collaboration. The group,

by: India Today

Meet new Nasa chief Jared Isaacman: Billionaire, pilot, astronaut, spacewalker

At just 41 years old, Isaacman has made significant strides in both the business and aerospace sectors, establishing himself as a key figure in the burgeoning commercial space industry.

by: IPPMEDIA

TAEC calls for increased funding for STEM education programmes

by: Tim Hastings

Billionaire SpaceX backer Jared Isaacman nominated to head NASA

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated billionaire SpaceX backer and close Elon Musk associate Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator.

by: Tim Hastings

Who Is Jared Isaacman, President-Elect Trump's Pick to Lead NASA?

NASA's presumptive next leader, billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, already has big plans for the space agency
Wed, December 4, 2024

by: Tim Hastings

Karnataka mandates 20% sustainable materials in construction under new policy

by: Tim Hastings

Chinese researchers develop new implant material to accelerate bone healing

by: Tim Hastings

Scientists create chameleon-like invisibility material that doesn't use electricity

In nature, chameleons and octopuses are the ultimate masters of active camouflage, capable of altering their appearance to evade predators. Replicating this feat with man-made materials,

by: Tim Hastings

International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025: here's all you need to know

Matin Durrani introduces you to the bounty of quantum-themed initiatives in store for 2025

by: Tim Hastings

Scientists develop game-changing cooling technology that could revolutionize future buildings: 'Ready for mass production'

Near-infrared light from the sun is reflected off the Bragg mirror. The silver substrate facilitates visibility with small holes that allow light to pass through in a design evoking an insect screen. Lastly, the PDMS coating counters far-infrared radiation.

by: Tim Hastings

The best science and technology documentaries of 2024

Social Studies (Disney+/FX) Technology has reshaped childhood for the first generation of so-called digital natives. This five-parter was filmed in the US in 2021 as schools returned to in-person classes, following the peak of the covid-19 pandemic.

by: Tim Hastings

Science could solve some of the world's biggest problems. Why aren't governments using it?

A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers.

by: Tim Hastings

Fitbit fans fume over new app bug and users are 'jumping ship'

Scores of Fitbit owners have posted online about annoying flaw in the Fitbit app that has been broken for some time

by: Tim Hastings

Boost your career with IITD's Certificate Programme in Data Science and Machine Learning: Enroll now

Data Science and Machine Learning analyse data to uncover insights, make predictions, and drive informed decision-making across various industries.

by: Tim Hastings

ISRO Proba 3 mission launch today: Know the date, time, where to watch, must know facts and other details

by: Tim Hastings

RANKED: How every Qld school performed in NAPLAN

The top performing Queensland schools for NAPLAN 2024 have been revealed with the metropolitan schools emerging on top while the state's rural cousins continue to linger behind.

by: Tim Hastings

Give your old Kindle to Amazon today and get the ultimate new upgrade for less

"Get an Amazon.co.uk gift card and 20% off one new Kindle when you trade in," Amazon confirmed on its website. With prices for the new Scribe starting from £379.99 this is definitely a deal that will make things feel a little more affordable. So, what's new about the Kindle Scribe, and should you buy it?

by: Tim Hastings

Isro PSLV-XL Proba-3 Launch Live streaming: Europe's solar mission to lift-off today

by: Tim Hastings

Government's Marsden Fund cuts: All humanities, social sciences research funding slashed

by: Tim Hastings

L & T Joins n0c tech to Provide Low Cost and Compact Carbon Capture and Storage Tech

India's leading engineering and construction conglomerate, announces a strategic partnership with climate tech startup n0c tech to deploy innovative, low cost & compact carbon capture & storage tech across industrial sectors.

Sky launches a new way to watch TV and you'll be very surprised by the price

When most people think of buying Sky they expect some seriously high monthly bills but that's no longer the case. The telly firm has just announced the launch of a new Sky Essential TV package which includes Netflix, Discovery+ and full access to channels such as Sky Atlantic for just £15 per month.

The article from Express.co.uk discusses Sky TV's introduction of a new, lower-cost streaming plan called Sky Stream, which is part of their Essential plan. This plan is priced at £26 per month, offering a £4 monthly saving compared to the standard Sky Stream package. The Essential plan includes access to Sky Entertainment and Netflix, but excludes Sky Sports, Sky Cinema, and TNT Sports. It also features a new Sky Stream box that does not require a satellite dish, instead using Wi-Fi for streaming content. This move is seen as Sky's strategy to attract more customers by providing a more affordable entry point into their services, amidst competition from other streaming services. The plan also offers flexibility with no setup fee and the option to cancel anytime.

Read the Full Daily Express Article at:
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/1984322/Sky-TV-Essential-plan-lower-price