Fri, December 6, 2024

by: world-nuclear-news

Framatome to share fast reactor experience with Japan

France's Framatome has signed a Design Cooperation Implementation Arrangement for the development of sodium-cooled fast reactors with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi FBR Systems.

by: Politico

Amid turmoil over nominees, some Trump picks get bipartisan embrace

President-elect Donald Trump has stayed away from out-of-the-box picks for his economic team, turning to veterans of Wall Street or established Republican figures for key roles in his administration.

by: The Conversation

Plans to stabilise Earth's climate rely on emerging carbon removal technology - we need to get moving

Efforts to reduce emissions and decarbonise industry must be combined with new technology that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Australia can build an industry around this service.

by: USA Today

Lubbock X-Fab could receive $50 million in federal funds, create 150 jobs

Up to $50 million in federal funding and 150 jobs could be added to Lubbock's X-Fab facility, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced this week.

by: fingerlakes1

Trump appoints David Sacks as AI and crypto policy leader

by: News Medical

Deep brain imaging using advanced surgical techniques and two-photon microscopy

The cranial imaging cannula (CIC) is a revolutionary surgical procedure that allows for real-time imaging of deep brain regions such as the hippocampus and hypothalamus. These regions are important for investigating neurodegenerative illnesses and neural dynamics.

by: The Boston Globe

R.I. stakeholders - public, private and nonprofit - must row in the same direction on blue economy

The blue economy shouldn't benefit only coastal communities or workers with PhDs. Every Rhode Islander should be able to reap its rewards, writes Rhode Island's junior congressman.

by: Cyprus Mail

Cyprus strengthens R&D ties with Indonesia

Cyprus has intensified its efforts to expand its Research and Development (R&D) landscape through a recent visit to Indonesia. Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides and Ambassador Nikos Panagiotou held high-level talks with leading Indonesian research officials in Jakarta,

by: bera.ac.uk

I hate maths! Understanding factors behind mathematics block and barriers to learning

by: fitnessvolt

China releases soil profile dataset

BEIJING -- China unveiled its soil profile dataset in Beijing on Thursday, as reported by China Science Daily on Friday. The publication of this story means that the country has completed a comprehensive, high-precision digital soil database that covers a vast territory.

by: New York Post

Trump names David Sacks as White House AI and cryptocurrency czar

President-elect Trump named former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks to be his White House artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency czar.

by: cnbctv18

OpenAI introduces $200 ChatGPT Pro plan with advanced models and extra features

Subscribers to ChatGPT Pro will gain unlimited access to OpenAI's o1 model, as well as o1-mini, GPT-4o, and Advanced Voice features.

by: MIT Technology Review

Now read the rest of The Spark

Meat is often the star on our plates, but our love of animal-based foods is a problem for the climate. Depending on how you count it up, livestock accounts for somewhere between 10% and 20% of all greenhouse gas emissions.

by: The New Zealand Herald

Funding research for economic return sounds good - but that's not how science really works

The announcement by Science Minister Judith Collins this week that half of New Zealand's sole fund for fundamental science will now go to research with economic benefits - with social sciences and the humanities no longer supported - came as a shock to many.

by: India Today

Europe to provide ground tracking support for Isro's Gaganyaan Mission

by: Daily Express

WhatsApp confirms 'annoying' upgrade is coming to your iPhone and Android device soon

Once the change arrives on iPhone and Android devices, users will suddenly see three bouncing dots instead of that popular 'Typing' message. It's now a bit like Apple's iMessage that has used the three dot symbol for a number of years.

by: SciTech Daily

Watch Live: SpaceX Dragon Delivering Cutting-Edge Science Back to Earth

Update: Due to high winds at the landing site off Florida's coast, the departure has been postponed from Thursday to Friday. A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to return from the International Space Station with nearly 6,

by: MyBroadband

Study engineering and make a lasting impact in South Africa

IIE MSA is the only private education provider in Africa that is fully accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa.

by: Analytics Insight

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Pro: A Powerful New Subscription Plan

OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Pro, a premium subscription plan designed to provide users with access to its most advanced AI models and tools. Priced at $200 per

by: NDTV

Harry Potter's Invisibility Cloak Now A Reality? Scientists Unveil Novel Camouflage Material

The scientists added that SAP can also be used as a spray-on coating by adding polycaprolactone - a biodegradable polyester.

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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

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

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

The article from Outside Online reviews the Sitka Ambient 200, a lightweight, versatile jacket designed for outdoor enthusiasts. It highlights the jacket's use of recycled PrimaLoft Gold insulation, which provides warmth without bulk, making it ideal for layering or wearing alone in mild conditions. The review praises its water resistance, breathability, and the fact that it compresses well for packing. However, it notes that the jacket might not be warm enough for extremely cold conditions and mentions some concerns about the durability of the fabric over time. Overall, the Sitka Ambient 200 is recommended for those seeking a high-quality, eco-friendly insulation layer for hiking, backpacking, or any outdoor activities where weight and packability are crucial.

Read the Full Outside Article at:
https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/hiking-and-backpacking/sitka-ambient-200-review/