Sun, December 8, 2024

by: Popular Science

How to plan the perfect road trip in Google Maps

Click in the Search along the route box at the top of the map to look for tourist attractions, hotels, gas stations, restaurants, grocery stores, or whatever you need. You can browse the list of results and click Add stop next to anything that's of interest—your route then gets modified accordingly.

by: The Financial Express

Behind Allu Arjun's success: Meet Sneha Reddy, the entrepreneur with a Rs 42 crore net worth and 9 million social media followers

Subsequently, she furthered her studies by completing a master's degree in computer science in the United States. After returning to India, Sneha joined her father's educational institution, SCIENT Institute of Technology, where she served as the ...

by: Forbes

Mingle With Moths Among The Oak Trees In Houston's Discovery Green

Jen Lewin's fusion of art with technology can be experienced through February 16, 2025, in Houston where her 'ATLAS' installation suspends 24 handcrafted glowing moths from stately oak trees.

by: Yahoo

Minnesota weather: Mild again Sunday, another surge of bitter air on the way

Most of Minnesota will miss out on the snow on Sunday while the northern tier of the state will have a different, wintry mix type of day.

by: Daily Express

UK homes get a free TV boost but Sky is fighting back with a surprise update

Due to its cheaper price, you don't get the same channel experience as more expensive bundles (these get services such as Sky Max, Sky Documentaries and Sky Comedy), but extras like Sky Sports can be added at a later date, and it's a budget way of trying the Sky Stream experience.

by: Foreign Affairs

The Best of Books 2024

In this beautifully crafted biography, Grindle sheds light on the work of Zelia Nuttall, a pioneering anthropologist whose many contributions included decoding a giant Aztec calendar, in Mexico in the lead-up to the 1910 revolution.

by: Dhaka Tribune

Scientists at BRiCM demand action against ex-DG

Four months after the ouster of its then-head amidst allegations of corruption and other irregularities, normalcy is yet to return at Bangladesh Reference Institute for Chemical Measurements (BRiCM),

by: Business Insider

The universities already offering AI degrees, from Penn to Carnegie Mellon

The advent of the AI degree means the computer science major, long viewed as a pipeline into Big Tech, has some more competition.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

The Coalition told the CSIRO to re-do its nuclear report. It's bad news for Dutton

Peter Dutton's Coalition wanted new modelling on the cost of nuclear energy. The CSIRO obliged, but the opposition leader won't like the results.

by: Manila Bulletin

7 scientists, innovators from Western Visayas feted

Seven outstanding scientists and innovators were awarded for their contributions in advancing science, technology, and innovation (STI) in Western Visayas region this year.

by: wusf

Communication technology: Options for staying connected for next year's storm season

While many people know to get non-perishable food and clean water before a hurricane, not as many people consider how they can be technologically prepared for the storm and the days that follow.

by: The Royal Gazette

Cedar Rapids school leaders seek more input on college/career academies

Cedar Rapids school board members toured the facility, opened in 2016, in anticipation of the Cedar Rapids district starting a career-oriented College & Career Pathways program. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette) Cedar Rapids schools Superintendent Tawana Grover speaks during an Oct.

by: earth

Mammoths fed and clothed early Americans, resulting in their extinction

Clovis people relied heavily on mammoths, using advanced hunting skills for food and expansion. Mammoths formed 40% of their diet.

by: The News International

Unlocking Pakistan's export potential

By overcoming trade barriers with innovative interventions, the country can compete effectively in the global markets

by: The Punch Newspapers

NBTE visits Oyo college over courses accreditation

A team of officials of the National Board for Technical Education has concluded their inspection visit to Iseyin College of Science and Health Technology in Iseyin, Oyo State, over accreditation of more courses.

by: The New York Times

From Tarot Cards to Streamlined Design, We Can't Stop Predicting the Future

In "A Century of Tomorrows," Glenn Adamson offers a hurtling history of the art, science and big business of looking ahead.

by: Stars and Stripes

Elon Musk's Martian dreams are a boon to the US military

Amused observers have long dismissed Elon Musk's dream to colonize Mars as unserious science fiction. But in his pursuit of the Red Planet, Musk has managed to build a deadly serious business with vast military consequences.

by: The Indian Express

On these apps, the dark promise of mothers sexually abusing children

Smartphone apps downloaded from Apple and Google can allow parents and other abusers to connect with pedophiles who pay to watch — and direct — criminal behavior.

by: Live Science

Solar system quiz: How well do you know our cosmic neighborhood?

Test your knowledge on our solar system, from the biggest and smallest planets to the behemoth mountain on Mars.

by: Vanguard

US embassy, STEMi host STEM educator workshop in Cabo Verde

The management team of an African tech-based organisation, the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Innovation (STEMi) Makers of Africa, has announced its e-STEM Integration and Development training for educators Cabo Verde in collaboration with the United States embassy in Praia de Cabo Verde.

by: Stabroek News

Super hero series of the 1960s and 70s

There was a period between the 1960s and early 1970s that was an age of super-heroes in film - specifically in the cinema and television. Before that

by: MSN

Vortex electric field discovery could impact quantum computing

A new vortex electric field with the potential to enhance future electronic, magnetic and optical devices has been observed by researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and local partners.

by: SciTech Daily

Nano-Pearls: The Stunning Discovery That Challenges How We See the Brain

New research challenges traditional views on axon structure, presenting a "pearls-on-a-string" model where action potential speed is influenced by nano-pearl size changes due to local factors like cholesterol.
Sat, December 7, 2024

by: Time

What Trump's New AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks Means For the Tech Industry

"A whole-of-government approach that collaborates closely with private industry is essential to winning the AI race, and a designated AI leader in the Administration can help do that," Tony Samp, the head of AI policy at the law firm DLA Piper, tells TIME.

by: The Express Tribune

How China is outsmarting the US in Latin America

Brazil maintains a whopping $51 billion trade surplus with China and its exports to Beijing have surpassed the combined sales to the EU and the US. China, once a major buyer of the US soybeans, has been diversifying its farm purchases from America,

by: Popular Science

13 jaw-dropping International Landscape Photographer of the Year images

"Patience, perseverance and determination" is what it takes to capture the beauty of Earth, according to Peter Eastway, Chairman of the Judges for the 11th International Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Move too fast and you'll miss the stunning details of the world around you.

by: Forbes

Mingle With Moths Among The Oak Trees In Houston's Discovery Park

Jen Lewin's fusion of art with technology can be experienced through February 16, 2025, in Houston where her 'ATLAS' installation suspends 24 handcrafted glowing moths from stately oak trees.

by: The New York Times

How A.I. Can Revive a Love of Learning

Of course, evolution is gradual. In the short term, A.I. will help teachers create lesson plans, find illustrative examples and generate quizzes tailored to each student. Customized problem sets will serve as tools to combat cheating while A.I. provides instant feedback.

by: SciTech Daily

Magnetrons Unleashed: From Microwave Popcorn to Cutting-Edge Particle Accelerators

Researchers at Lab are investigating how magnetrons, typically used in microwave ovens, can improve particle accelerators' efficiency and reduce operational costs. The small but mighty gadget could he

by: The Mirror

Senior MP invites Elon Musk to UK and warns Tech Secretary Peter Kyle - 'I'll be on your case'

Chair of the Commons' Technology committee Chi Onwurah warned the Tech Secretary she will be 'on his case' to ensure he delivers on his 'huge ambitions' to make social media safe

by: Space.com

The yearning for Uranus: A far-out world with a tale to tell

The proposed mission, known as Uranus Orbiter and Probe (UOP), would conduct a multiyear orbital tour to yield knowledge of ice giants in general and the Uranus system in particular, doing so through flybys and the delivery of an atmospheric probe. The payoff: "transformative, breakthrough science across a broad range of topics."

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: manilatimes

WATCH: Natl Research Council of the Philippines turns 91

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Greek Reporter

Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Evidence of Tumor Surgery

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

The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2024

It's that time again—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: Physics World

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

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: 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: 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.

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: moneycontrol.com

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

ISRO Video Captures Proba 3's Massive All Three Stages Of Liftoff, Separation and Stage Ignition

ISRO 's video captures the successful liftoff, stage separation, and stage ignition of the PSLV-C59 rocket, which launched the European Space Agency's Proba-3 satellites on Thursday. The video captures key moments,

The article from MSN discusses the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) successful launch of the PSLV-C58 mission, which carried the XPoSat satellite along with other payloads. A video released by ISRO captures the entire sequence of the launch, showcasing the three stages of the rocket's ascent: the initial liftoff, the separation of each stage, and the ignition of subsequent stages. This mission is particularly notable for its detailed documentation, providing a clear view of the rocket's performance from launch to the deployment of satellites into orbit. The video not only highlights the technical prowess of ISRO but also serves as an educational tool for those interested in space technology and rocket science.

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https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/techandscience/isro-video-captures-proba-3-s-massive-all-three-stages-of-liftoff-separation-and-stage-ignition/ar-AA1vrxKB