Sat, December 7, 2024

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: Climate Central

Vice President for Science

Kristina Dahl, Ph.D. is the vice president for science at Climate Central ... Boston University and a Ph.D. in paleoclimate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program. She has extensive experience ...

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: 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,
Fri, December 6, 2024

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: iaea.org

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

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: Popular Science

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

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: TheStreet.com

Anaxi Labs and Carnegie Mellon University's CyLab Unveil a Breakthrough Proof System

Anaxi Labs, in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University's CyLab, the university's cybersecurity and privacy institute, is announcing a compiler framework for cryptography that resolves an impasse - building scalable applications with Zero-Knowledge require fundamental trade-offs.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: Global Times

China's first fully electric single-seater flying 'go-kart' set for production in March 2025

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: Quanta Magazine

Exotic New Superconductors Delight and Confound

Three new species of superconductivity were spotted this year, illustrating the myriad ways electrons can join together to form a frictionless quantum soup.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: Wired

Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark

Sports science company Okkulo has shown that its specially lit training environment can improve players' visual-motor skills—and a growing number of sports are starting to test it out.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: Business Standard

Govt taps MSMEs, startups for defence tech, sanctions Rs 1,264 cr projects

India's transformation into a defence tech hub is being driven by initiatives to promote innovation, self-reliance, and collaboration among startups, MSMEs, and academia

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: The Economist

Why China is building a Starlink system of its own

"We've seen a pretty wide push when it comes to Chinese investment in space technology," says Mr Feldstein. He cites projects like the Tiangong series of space stations, or the Chang'e 6 mission, which in June became the first probe to return ...

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: Nature

A science mega-programme is taking shape in the EU: what it means for researchers

A new research commissioner will help to build the European Union's next massive science scheme — with a renewed focus on innovation.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: Tahoe Daily Tribune.com

The science of snowmaking - crafting Tahoe's winter wonderland

When winter returns to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, it's not just nature that brings the snow - there's some interesting science at play, too! As the Tahoe region gears up for ski season, resorts

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: Space.com

Over 10,000 exploding stars catalogued by groundbreaking Zwicky Transient Facility

The Zwicky Transient Facility has reached an incredible milestone: It has classified over 10,000 cosmic explosions that mark the deaths of massive stars and the feeding frenzies o

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: Dhaka Tribune

Chhatra Shibir goes public in Noakhali Science and Technology University

Through a fresher reception ceremony on Thursday, Islami Chhatra Shibir has publicly emerged at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU). The organization's NSTU chapter hosted the event at a convention hall in Maijdee town,

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: fingerlakes1

Trump appoints David Sacks as AI and crypto policy leader

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: bera.ac.uk

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

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: India Today

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

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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,

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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.

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: The Lancet

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

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: Oxford Mail

New centre for innovation is launched in Oxford city street

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: justthenews

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

[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: 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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: 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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: 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 ...

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Business Line

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

[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: 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

How McLaren's Ella Podmore is Rewriting the Science and Engineering History Books

When I spent time behind the wheel of a McLaren 750S earlier this year, I was left speechless by its power, performance, and technology. I'm a journalist first and foremost, but what truly gets me excited is cutting-edge engineering that gives you a sensation that

Ella Podmore, a 23-year-old engineer at McLaren, is making significant strides in the traditionally male-dominated fields of science and engineering. Her work at McLaren, a company known for its Formula 1 racing team, involves developing cutting-edge technology for electric vehicles, focusing on improving battery efficiency and performance. Podmore's journey into engineering was inspired by her childhood fascination with how things work, leading her to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering. At McLaren, she has been instrumental in projects that not only push the boundaries of automotive technology but also aim to make electric vehicles more accessible and efficient. Her contributions are part of a broader movement to diversify the engineering field, showcasing that innovation knows no gender. Through her work, Podmore is not only rewriting the history books but also paving the way for future generations of female engineers.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/general/how-mclaren-s-ella-podmore-is-rewriting-the-science-and-engineering-history-books/ar-AA1vn6VE