Fri, December 6, 2024

by: MSN

Full 'STEAM' ahead: New tech lab opens for Muscogee County students

The future is STEAM. At least according to local nonprofit Let's Grow STEAMX which opened a new learning lab for Muscogee County students the morning of Dec. 5. "Science, engineering, technology is what—where—the world is going,

by: The Lancet

Strategic imperatives for health in the USA: a roadmap for the incoming presidential administration

by: Oxford Mail

New centre for innovation is launched in Oxford city street

by: justthenews

Trump appoints David Sacks as new 'White House AI & Crypto Czar'

by: MSN

Marcos unveils first mobile soil laboratory

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the inauguration of the first mobile soil laboratory (MSL) in the country, aimed at providing farmers with knowledge and technology for scientific methods of farming.

by: MSN

ChatGPT o1 goes live and promises to solve all our science and math problems

OpenAI o1 debuted as a preview option for ChatGPT a few months ago, with the company boasting about the model's improved reasoning and logic abilities. The model breaks down quest
Thu, December 5, 2024

by: Firstpost

Trump names ex-PayPal COO David Sacks as new AI & Crypto Czar, what will he do

Donald Trump has appointed former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks as his 'White House AI & Crypto Czar'. The post has been newly created. Read more to find out what David Sacks's role would

by: RTE Online

Trump appoints 'czar' of AI and crypto policy

US President-elect Donald Trump named former PayPal chief operating officer David Sacks as White House "AI and Crypto Czar."

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Trump picks Silicon Valley venture capitalist for 'AI and Crypto Tsar'

David Sacks, the millionaire founder of Yammer and friend of Elon Musk, was key in attracting financial support from other entrepreneurs for Trump's campaign.

by: University of California

UC leads the nation for the most highly influential scientists and researchers

by: decrypt

Trump Appoints David Sacks as 'White House AI and Crypto Czar' to Oversee Regulation

Trump's appointment of Sacks follows closely on the heels of the President-elect's pick for a new chairman of the SEC, slated for January.

by: Channel NewsAsia Singapore

Suzhou Industrial Park blazes a trail for a new era of innovation and progress

Thirty years on, the pioneering industrial park developed by Singapore and China continues to break new ground, with a focus on sustainability and transformation.

by: The Globe and Mail

Ottawa's $2-billion AI plan to boost development of data centres, subsidize compute costs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged in April to help companies and academia access the infrastructure that is crucial to building and running advanced AI models and which proponents say is necessary

by: MassLive

Helping students with their 'big plans': Massachusetts OKs vocational funding for three programs at Springfield Sci-Tech, Putnam

by: Mexico News Daily

UNAM makes list of top 100 universities for interdisciplinary science

by: Flying

Trump Chooses First Private Astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA Head

President-elect Donald Trump has picked private astronaut and billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman as the administrator of NASA.

by: Outside

The Sitka Ambient 200 Is the Only Insulation I'm Wearing This Winter

A hybrid between breathable midlayer and lofted insulation pieces, the Sitka Ambient 200 Jacket packs a ton of warmth into an adaptable piece you'll never need to remove

by: manilatimes

Supply Chain Network Summit Hosts Transforming Warehouse Management with Control Towers, Digital Twins, and AI Webinar with AutoScheduler.AI

"Traditional warehouse management methods can no longer keep up with today's fast-paced supply chain demands," says Keith Moore, CEO of AutoScheduler.AI. "Businesses must embrace cutting-edge technologies that drive operational excellence to succeed and thrive in this dynamic marketplace." The free webinar on December 10, 2024, will explore:

by: Chattanoogan.com

2 UTC Mechanical Engineering Professors Honored By National Organization

Two members of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science, UC Foundation Associate Professor Trevor Elliott and Associate Professor Reetesh Ranjan, have earned national recognition from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics —the world's largest aerospace technical society.

by: TechCrunch

Women in AI: Tamar Eilam is helping IBM build sustainable 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: ZME Science

AI Uncovers Thousands of Abandoned Oil Wells Hidden in Old Maps

The AI developed in this study identifies existing wells marked on historical topographic maps, and then determines which of these wells are undocumented in official databases, classifying them as potential undocumented orphaned wells (UOWs). The process involves two steps:

by: NASA

NASA Flights Map Critical Minerals from Skies Above Western US

Technology used to chart other worlds is revealing minerals in the American West that are critical to the country's renewable energy future.

by: fingerlakes1

7 Innovative Technologies for Modern High Schools

Let's explore the innovative technologies for modern high schools: Smart classrooms use digital tools that match each student's learning speed. Digital boards, student devices and computer-guided lessons keep students interested. Teachers can adjust their methods to fit how different students learn best.

by: Newsweek

First-Ever Diamond Battery Could Last Thousands of Years

"Diamond batteries offer a safe, sustainable way to provide continuous microwatt levels of power," a researcher said.

by: Bankers Adda

10 Benefits of Banking Exams That Attract Science Students

by: The Morning Sun

Gratiot County Community Foundation celebrates successful year

The Gratiot County Community Foundation handed out some money and recognized contributors during its recent Community Breakfast Celebration at Masonic Pathways Doig Chapel in Alma.

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: 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

CRISPR-Cas technology: Balancing efficiency and safety

Researchers have uncovered a serious side effect of using the CRISPR-Cas gene scissors. A molecule designed to make the process more efficient destroys parts of the genome.

by: Tim Hastings

Charting Nepal's path to progress with China

As such, Nepal needs to shift away from traditional policy priorities and focus on science and technology, and capacity building. And since the exodus of young talents poses a significant challenge to Nepal, the country has to take measures to retain and empower human resources in order to achieve long-term development.

Orbit of Excellence: Physics Professor Earns UML's Highest Honor

His three-year term as Distinguished University Professor will run through 2027. Other current honorees include Profs. Sandra Lim (English, 2023-2026), Ramaswamy Nagarajan (plastics engineering, 2022-2025) and Katherine Tucker (biomedical and nutritional sciences, 2021-2024).

The article from UMass Lowell highlights the recognition of Supriya Chakrabarti as a Distinguished University Professor, an honor bestowed for his significant contributions to space science and education. Chakrabarti, who has been with UMass Lowell since 1997, has led numerous NASA-funded projects, including the development of the ICON satellite, which studies the Earth's ionosphere. His work has not only advanced our understanding of space weather and its effects on Earth but also has practical applications in improving satellite communications and GPS accuracy. Additionally, Chakrabarti has been instrumental in fostering educational programs, particularly in STEM fields, encouraging students to pursue careers in science and engineering. His dedication to both research and education has earned him this prestigious title, reflecting his profound impact on both the university and the broader scientific community.

Read the Full UMass Lowell Article at:
https://www.uml.edu/news/stories/2024/supriya-chakrabarti-distinguished-university-professor.aspx