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• Fri, December 6, 2024

by: Popular Science

2025 Volvo XC90 is more efficient with a twist on 1950s engineering

by: MSN

Pennsylvania university adding new engineering programs

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania recently announced it will be offering two new engineering programs starting next school year. According to Slippery Rock University (SRU), in order to address the growing need for highly skilled employees,

by: Wall Street Journal

Who Read What in 2024: Leaders in Business, Science and Technology

Sarah Friar, Bill Gates, Eric Schmidt and others on the books that made them think again this year.

by: Euronews

Who is David Sacks? Meet Trump's new AI and crypto czar

President-elect Donald Trump tapped David Sacks to be his new man on artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto. Here's what we know.

by: iaea.org

ARCAL marks 40 years of promoting nuclear science and technology to drive socioeconomic progress in Latin America and the Caribbean

by: usace.army.mil

U.S. Army Cyber Command conducts Enterprise Data and Analytics Summit at Fort Huachuca

The U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) successfully hosted the ARCYBER Enterprise Data and Analytics Summit at the United States

by: Science Daily

Researchers innovate scalable robotic fibers with light-emitting, self-healing and magnetic properties

A team of interdisciplinary scientists has developed flexible fibers with self-healing, light-emitting and magnetic properties. The Scalable Hydrogel-clad Ionotronic Nickel-core Electroluminescent (SHINE) fiber is bendable,

by: NextBigFuture

OpenAI o1 Pro Mode Costs $200 Per Month and GPT5 Slipping to May 2025

OpenAI o1 Pro and OpenAI o1 are much better at math. OpenAI o1 Pro mode seems to be using OpenAI o1 but running questions multiple times to get better answers. OpenAI GPT 5 training has not gone smoothly according to Kai-fu Lee. Dr Kai-Fu Lee, founder of 01.AI, co-founder of Microsoft Research Asia, former VP of Google, former VP of Apple.

• Sat, December 7, 2024

by: WESH

Giant cyborg cockroaches could be the search and rescue workers of the future

The patient is submerged in an ice bath as an anesthetic for its impending surgery.When sufficient numbness is achieved, University of Queensland student Lachlan Fitzgerald begins the procedure, carefully attaching a tiny circuit board to its back to create a part-living,

by: Climate Central

Vice President for Science

by: moneycontrol.com

Elon Musk's xAI rolls out Grok chatbot to all X users, escalating battle with OpenAI and Meta

by: Science Daily

Particle research gets closer to answering why we're here

Physicists have outlined the next 10 years of global research into the behavior of neutrinos, particles so tiny that they pass through virtually everything by the trillions every second at nearly the speed of light.

by: The Marietta Times

Trade delegation visits: Japanese business leaders explore potential opportunities

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: Physics World

Ask me anything: Dave Smith - 'I don't spend time on regrets'

by: Newsroom

Climate Commission recommends carbon negative 2050 target

A stronger methane target and a carbon negative goal would be 'affordable and achievable', the independent commission's latest reports find. Marc Daalder reports.

by: Edutopia

16 Variations on Think-Pair-Share to Keep Students Engaged

Teachers and students use this classic learning strategy often. To keep it from getting stale, try these tweaks.

by: Greek Reporter

Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Evidence of Tumor Surgery

by: Astronomy

A look back at NEOWISE, the NASA mission that cataloged objects around Earth for over a decade

The project, which gave astronomers a detailed view of near-Earth objects, ended its mission and re-entered the atmosphere last month.

by: Richmond

State seed bears fruit at GMU's high-tech center in Arlington

Fuse at Mason Square in Arlington County is meant to be a "beacon for innovation" that brings together faculty, students, business and government.

by: Gizmodo

How Much Do I Need to Change My Face to Avoid Facial Recognition?

A hat and sunglasses may not be enough to fool the most sophisticated facial recognition algorithms.

by: Daily Express

Newest deal will put Apple AirPods Pro on your Christmas whishlist as price drops

Very is selling the Apple AirPods Pro for a brilliant price - and you could get it cheaper thanks to a secret code

by: businessday

Celebrating Matthew Adebayo's scientific research drive for tackling national challenges

The gown, which symbolises academic excellence, is a powerful tool for addressing a country's challenges, by focusing research on

by: manilatimes

WATCH: Natl Research Council of the Philippines turns 91

by: 3FM Isle of Man

New date for STEMFest announced

A new date has been announced for a children science and technology festival that was cancelled last year. The Department for Enterprise says that STEMFest will take place on Wednesday, March 26 and Thursday, March 27 at the Villa Marina. It also says the majority of primary schools on the Island have confirmed their participation in the event.

by: Deccan Chronicle

BITS Pilani Partners with Premier Energies for Solar Energy Research

Hyderabad: Birla Institute of Science and Technology (BITS), Pilani, said it had signed an agreement with Premier Energies Ltd to collaborate on solar energy research and development.

by: inc42

Decoding The Policy Push Giving Wings To India's AI Ambitions

by: Interesting Engineering

Tokamak Energy's fusion facility to get game-changer upgrade as US, UK join hands

The US, UK and Tokamak Energy plan to jointly sponsor a $52 million upgrade to the ST40 experimental fusion facility.

by: 3FM Isle of Man

Manx Utilities responding to several incidents

It's after a number of power lines came down in the early hours of the morning leaving some areas without power. The company says it has escalated its response to the highest possible level. It also says it appreciates customer's patience as they work to restore supplies.

by: Live Science

World's 1st mechanical qubit uses no light or electronics. It could lead to ultra-precise gravity-sensing tech.

by: Daily Express

You can still save 50% on some Garmin watches at H.Samuel - perfect for Christmas gifting

The Black Friday sales might be over, but there are still some Garmin discounts that will save you a pretty penny when Christmas gifting.

by: The Jamaica Observer

SRC on Show shines spotlight on local innovation

The rain didn't stop scores of Jamaicans from visiting the Hope Gardens last Thursday for the Scientific Research Council's (SRC) annual SRC on Show. Despite the intermittent showers, the event was a resounding success,

by: Edutopia

The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2024

It's that time againâ€”our yearly review of the research you should read, from the sneaky ways that inattention can spread in your classroom to the promises and perils of AI.

by: The Marietta Times

WSCO Foundation Celebrates 2024 Distinguished Alumni Honorees

The Washington State College of Ohio Foundation honored attorney Zach Eddy and health care professional Callie Benedicts as the 2024 WSCO Distinguished Alumni at its annual reception. This award, presented each year,

by: 3FM Isle of Man

More road closures announced

The Department of Infrastructure has announced more closures caused by Storm Darragh. Bridson Street has closed at its junction with Orchard Road due to structural damage to the Cherry Orchard. The road is due to reopen at around 3pm.

by: Daily Express

I nearly fell for this scary Spotify scam, make sure you don't get caught out next

There's a worrying Spotify scam doing the rounds and here's how to make sure you avoid becoming its next victim.

by: MSN

$3M contract awarded by Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority for Maumee River contaminated sediment remediation

Contaminants including PAHs and PCBs were identified in sediment near Toledo wastewater plant and by the Sway Bridge.

by: MSN

What Is Artificial Intelligence? From Generative AI to Hardware, What You Need to Know

To many, AI is just a horrible Steven Spielberg movie. To others, it's the next generation of learning computers. But what is artificial intelligence, exactly? The answer depends on who you ask. Broadly,

by: MSN

Saturday citations: The 'donut effect'; basically immortal batteries; Neanderthals and H. sapiens

This week, researchers studying data from NASA's Dawn mission reported the identification of 11 sites on Ceres that suggest an internal reservoir of organic materials. A multidisciplinary team published an analysis of the dazzle camouflage patterns deployed on ships during World War 1.

by: MSN

China's 'floating' hyperloop train begins construction

Travelling by train at speeds close to a commercial jet sounds like the stuff of dreams for busy commuters. Now, China is getting closer to making this a reality for its 1.4 billion citizens.

by: MSN

The GPT Era Is Already Ending

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Recovering rare earth metals from waste permanent magnets

Korea imports 95% of its core minerals such as lithium, nickel, and rare earths. Rare earths, in particular, are characterized by chemical, electrical, magnetic, and luminescent properties that can be achieved by adding only a small amount,

by: MSN

Scientists develop revolutionary new material that could help solve major issue in Earth's atmosphere: 'Poised to change how scientists think'

"This was something that was previously not considered as possible." Scientists develop revolutionary new material that could help solve major issue in Earth's atmosphere: 'Poised to change how scientists think' first appeared on The Cool Down.

by: MSN

Scientists find 50,000 year-old lost colony off Australian coast

by: MSN

Scans help solve a 3,000-year-old mystery of a high-status Egyptian woman

Scans of mummies at Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History uncovered new details about how they were prepared for the afterlife and helped solve a baffling mystery.

by: MSN

Pahang aspires to become Malaysia's EV assembly and production hub

Pahang has the aspiration to become the assembly and production hub for electric vehicles in Malaysia. This was revealed by the state's Investment, Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation Exco,

by: MSN

Texas semiconductor players get millions in CHIPS Act funding

by: MSN

GS University appoints Dr. Yatish Agarwal as Vice Chancellor

Pro-Chancellor Dr. Ankit Sharma expressed confidence that the University will benefit from Dr. Agarwal's long academic experience.

by: MSN

Who is David Sacks, Trump's crypto and AI chief?

Venture capitalist David Sacks has been tapped to serve as President-elect Trump's White House czar for artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, taking on a newly created role to lead the administration's policy on the two technologies.

2025 Volvo XC90 is more efficient with a twist on 1950s engineering

Volvo propulsion engineer Stefan Molen says that while the supercharger in the 2025 Volvo XC90 B5 and B6 models isn't new, adding the Miller cycle makes it more efficient. "Updating the engine with the Miller cycle results in lower fuel consumption by four percent, which is quite a bit," he says.

The 2025 Volvo XC90 introduces a new engine technology known as the Miller cycle, which aims to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. This technology modifies the traditional Otto cycle by closing the intake valve later in the compression stroke, which reduces the effective compression ratio while maintaining a high expansion ratio. This results in less pumping loss, better thermal efficiency, and lower fuel consumption. The article from Popular Science discusses how Volvo's adoption of the Miller cycle could potentially offer up to 20% better fuel economy compared to conventional engines. Additionally, the engine is designed to work in conjunction with hybrid technology, further boosting efficiency. Volvo's move towards this technology reflects a broader industry trend towards more sustainable and efficient automotive solutions.

Read the Full Popular Science Article at:
https://www.popsci.com/technology/2025-volvo-xc90-miller-cycle/