Thu, December 5, 2024

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

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.

by: Tim Hastings

Scientists slam government's changes to Marsden and Catalyst funds

Government's Marsden and Catalyst changes are 'defunding our ability to understand and address some of our most important challenges': NZ Association of Scientists
Tue, December 3, 2024

by: Tim Hastings

Tesla's Robyn Denholm is an awkward choice to lead Australia's R&D review

Perhaps Industry Minister Ed Husic is more interested in cosying up to tech elites than driving reform to make Australia more prosperous.

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.

by: Tim Hastings

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,

by: Tim Hastings

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.

by: Tim Hastings

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

by: Tim Hastings

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

by: Tim Hastings

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.

by: Tim Hastings

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.

by: Tim Hastings

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,

by: Tim Hastings

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

by: Tim Hastings

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.

by: Tim Hastings

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,

by: Tim Hastings

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

by: Tim Hastings

Dreams of asteroid mining, orbital manufacturing and much more

by: Tim Hastings

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.

Two Temple ISD robotics teams qualify for 'BEST Robotics' state competition

Temple High School's Wildcat Workforce team and Travis Science Academy's Lunar Mustangs secured their spots at the state level following strong performances at a meet hosted by Temple ISD.

Two robotics teams from Temple Independent School District, the RoboTitans from Raye Allen Elementary and the Robotic Eagles from Sampson-Howard Elementary, have qualified for the BEST Robotics State Competition. The RoboTitans secured their spot by winning the Elementary School Division at the Central Texas BEST Robotics Hub Competition, while the Robotic Eagles earned their place by placing second in the same division. The state competition is scheduled to take place at the Kay Yeager Coliseum in Wichita Falls on December 2, 2023. This achievement marks a significant milestone for both teams, showcasing their hard work and dedication in the field of robotics.

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