• Sat, December 7, 2024

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: 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 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: Live Science

Tiny, portable 'laboratories' sort germs using electricity

Pathogens have distinct electrical charges, shapes and sizes. Measuring how quickly they move through an electric field can help researchers separate different species in a sample in minutes.

by: Popular Science

Ancient pyramid uncovered during highway construction

An unexpected pause in construction has delayed the addition of a third lane to the Pachuca-Huejutla highway near Hidalgo, Mexico. The reason for the scheduling pushback, however, was well warranted—workers accidentally discovered a roughly 1,375-year-old pyramid built during the height of a multiethnic society known as the Metzca lordship.

by: New Scientist

AI found a new way to create quantum entanglement

In a surprise discovery, researchers found a new way to generate quantum entanglement for particles of light, which could make building quantum information networks easier

by: Nigerian Tribune

Ex-Ekiti commissioner worries over increasing moral decadence in schools

A former commissioner for education, science, and technology in Ekiti State, Kehinde Ojo, has expressed concern over the declining

by: Femina

Femina's Fab 65: Dr Annapurni Subramaniam, Director - IIA

Femina's Fab 65 for 2024 Think you need everyday motivation from an app? We bring you better - we bring you the journeys of 65 fabulous women. Be inspired by their trials and tr

by: Interesting Engineering

US fusion research optimizes stellarator performance to improve plasma confinement

US scientists made a breakthrough in optimizing stellarators for fusion energy, potentially paving the way for clean, abundant power.

by: Aviation Week

CFM Leap 1 Durability Upgrade Awarded FAA-EASA Certification

A newly developed high-pressure turbine (HPT) upgrade kit to increase CFM Leap 1A time-on-wing has been cleared for use after receiving FAA and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification.

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: 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: MSN

Empowering young innovators: The role of youth in Africa's technological transformation

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina emphasises the vital role of young people in driving innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa during the Youth in Innovation Symposium.

by: Forbes

I've Looked At Clouds From Both Sides Now: AI For Climate Science

Meanwhile, humanity's questions about the future climate are too broad for simulation technology." For a concrete example of looking at problems directly, he talked about his commute from San Diego to Irvine,

by: MSN

INS Tushil, India's Latest Multi-Role Frigate, Set to be Commissioned on Monday

In a landmark event for India's naval capabilities, the Indian Navy will commission INS Tushil, a multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, in a ceremony at Kaliningrad, Russia. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will officiate as the chief guest,

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: 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: MSN

AI triggers boom in flexi-work options for technology professionals

Skilled tech professionals, particularly in AI, are increasingly choosing freelance work, commanding high hourly rates on platforms like Upwork and Appen. Indians are prominent, offering competitive rates while demand for AI skills like data annotation and training surges.

by: MSN

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,

by: MSN

OpenAI's nightmare: What David Sacks as AI Czar (and Elon Musk as wingman) could mean for Sam Altman's $157 billion startup

by: MSN

Spider-Man Has Cracked a Big Secret Behind Ant-Man's Iconic Powers

Spider-Man is Earth's new magical guardian, with Spidey revealing an incredible shrinking power that shows off how Ant-Man could use his powers next.

by: MSN

ITC To Increase FPOs To 4,000 In Next 4 Years Linking Crore Farmers

ITC is expanding its network of FPOs, further aiming to connect one crore farmers in the next 4-5 years and scaling up sourcing of fruits and vegetables through this platform, said its Agri Business Division CEO S Ganesh Kumar.
  • Sun, December 8, 2024

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.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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 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 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: 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: 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: 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: earth

Saudi Arabia is turning arid desert sand into lush blooming soil

Discover Saudi Arabia's bold efforts to transform sand-swept deserts into thriving ecosystems through innovative green technology.

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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

Chinese data centers told to stick to Nvidia chips, domestic chips not compatible

China is trying to establish a domestic GPU market The idea is to steer away from reliance on sanctioned Nvidia GPUs However compatibility and cost is causing significant issues US export restrictions have targeted China's access to advanced chips,

by: earth

Saudi Arabia is turning degraded desert sand into blooming soil

Discover Saudi Arabia's bold efforts to transform sand-swept deserts into thriving ecosystems through innovative green technology.

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: MSN

Federal employees scramble to insulate themselves from Trump's purge

Career civil servants are scrubbing social media, changing job titles and looking for private sector work over fear that Trump may fire them.

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: MSN

Futuristic Japanese human washing machine uses AI to clean and dry you in just 15 minutes

Japanese engineers have developed the "Mirai Ningen Sentakuki," a futuristic human washing machine. This AI-powered device uses high-speed water jets and micro-bubbles to cleanse the body in 15 minutes.

by: MSN

DOST launches Program PROPEL to scale startup innovations

On December 4, 2024, the Department of Science and Technology launched Program PROPEL to scale Philippine innovations worldwide. The DOST conducted the program at the Maynila Ballroom of The Manila Hotel in Manila City.

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.

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
A senior Conservative MP, David Davis, has invited Elon Musk to the UK Parliament to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential risks. Davis, who has been vocal about the need for regulation in AI, believes that Musk's insights could be invaluable given his outspoken views on the subject. Musk has previously warned about AI's potential to become a threat to humanity if not properly managed. The invitation comes at a time when the UK government is actively considering how to regulate AI to ensure safety and ethical use, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also engaging with tech leaders on this issue. Davis's move underscores the growing recognition among policymakers of the need to address AI's rapid development and its societal impacts.

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