• Fri, December 6, 2024

by: The Lancet

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

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: 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: 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: 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: India Today

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

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: MIT Technology Review

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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: 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: 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: 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: bera.ac.uk

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

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: 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: 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: fingerlakes1

Trump appoints David Sacks as AI and crypto policy leader

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: 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: 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: Daily Express

Sky unveils new TV, film and Netflix plan that's packed with Christmas classics

Sky has revamped its TV bundles just in time for Christmas, with its new Essential TV and Sky Cinema plan a must-have for festive viewing

by: 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,

by: 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

by: 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

by: world-nuclear-news

US and UK partner with Tokamak Energy on ST40 upgrade

The energy departments of the US and UK governments are to partner with Tokamak Energy for a USD52 million upgrade of the ST40 fusion facility, which will coat its inner wall with lithium. ;

by: 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.

by: 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 ...

by: 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

by: 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.

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: 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.

by: 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.

by: Global Times

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

by: MSN

The moon's biggest and most ancient crater is more circular than previously thought

The South Pole-Aitken basin is the moon's oldest and largest visible crater—a massive geological wound 4 billion years old that preserves secrets about the moon's early history, much like a lunar time capsule.

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: Daily Express

Snap up this Fitbit smartwatch with over 30% off and help you hit New Year fitness goals

If the Christmas parties have turned your mind to thinking about budging the bulge, then Fitbit could have the fitness watch for you in the Fitbit Sense 2. This GPS watch offers a full range of sports and activity tracking, as well as giving you access to ...

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: MSN

Trump's pick to run NASA has the space industry buzzing. Here's what to know about Jared Isaacman

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for NASA administrator sent shock waves through the space community, eliciting excitement and concerns about conflicts of interest.

by: MSN

Breakthrough for Durable and Efficient Fuel Cells

Researchers from Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology created an innovative technology that significantly increases the durability of alloy catalysts, a vital part of fuel cells.

by: MSN

Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE:SAIC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript December 5, 2024 Operator: Good day, and welcome to SAIC's Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode. After the speakers' presentation,

by: MSN

Elon Musk pal David Sacks will be Trump's AI and crypto czar

President-elect Trump's choice of David Sacks as his "White House AI & Crypto Czar" will put a controversial Silicon Valley veteran, ally of Elon Musk and popular podcaster in charge of the White House's emerging-tech policy.

by: MSN

PayPal Co-Founder David Sacks Named as First White House AI and Crypto Czar

by: MSN

Iran launches advanced module to deploy satellites to higher altitudes, media say

Iran sent into space on Friday its heaviest-ever payload using the Simorgh carrier rocket including an advanced module for transferring satellites to higher-altitude orbits, state television reported.

by: MSN

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

by: MSN

Trump picks David Sacks as AI and crypto 'czar'

US President-elect Donald Trump continues to form his team. He announced that tech investor David Sacks will oversee US policy on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, reports CNN. Trump announced the appointment of another political appointee,

by: MSN

Plan to streamline Vietnam government's organizational apparatus finalized

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,

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

As the beginning of the next US presidential administration approaches, the USA faces a series of complex challenges that threaten the health of the American people and the effectiveness and sustainability of their health and health-care systems.
The article from The Lancet discusses the ongoing global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the latest developments as of early 2024. It highlights the emergence of new variants, the effectiveness of current vaccines, and the global vaccination efforts. The piece notes a significant reduction in severe cases and deaths due to widespread vaccination, but also points out the challenges with vaccine hesitancy, distribution inequities, and the need for booster shots. It also covers the long-term effects of the virus, known as Long COVID, and the ongoing research into treatments and prevention strategies. The article emphasizes the importance of continued surveillance, research, and international cooperation to manage and eventually overcome the impacts of the virus.

Read the Full The Lancet Article at:
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)02189-5/fulltext