• Sun, December 8, 2024

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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

Navigate a tech career after matric

The Rising Demand for Tech Skills. South Africa, like many countries, is facing a significant shortage of tech talent. As companies across various industries continue to integrate

by: Sydney Morning Herald

The Coalition told the CSIRO to redo 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: CBS News

Sal Khan wants an AI tutor for every student

Anderson Cooper headed back to school with Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, and creator of the AI tutor Khanmigo. The tool is helping students and teachers alike, and evaluating Cooper's middle school essay.

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

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: 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.
  • Mon, December 9, 2024

by: Soko Directory

Chengdu-made robots provide security and sales at table tennis tournament

Three robots made in Chengdu were recently deployed at the International Table Tennis Federation Mixed Team World Cup 2024 to provide security patrols and sell cultural products. The eight-day tournament concluded on Sunday in Chengdu, Sichuan province.

by: Yahoo Malaysia

Hong Kong film legend Tony Leung adds another honorary degree to his impressive career

The legendary actor, along with actor Sammo Hung and director Ann Hui, was awarded the honour from the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts on 5 December. Wife Carina Lau has also shared the good news on Instagram on 7 December, writing, "Congratulations Dr Leung... Again!"

by: sanews

STEM Lab launched at the University of Limpopo

The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has officially opened a state-of-the-art STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Lab at the University of Limpopo.

by: Scientific American

The Dawn of 'Dark Ages' Astronomy

The universe's light-starved early epochs, as well as the first stars and galaxies, lie beyond the reach of conventional observatories but could be revealed by a new generation of radio telescope arra

by: bnnbloomberg

Nuclear Power Not Cost-Effective in Australia, Science Body Says

Nuclear power isn't a cost-effective solution for Australia to decarbonize its energy mix, according to the country's national science agency.

by: The Santa Fe New Mexican

How do we make hydrogen fuel cells a viable reality? Electrochemistry might hold the answer

This past summer, a commercial passenger ferry powered by a hydrogen fuel cell set sail in the San Francisco Bay. The nation's first fuel cell-powered ferry, the ship heralds the reality of zero-emission options for our nation's vast and varied transportation sector.

by: KPBS

Yes, the number of food recalls has been rising. Here's what you need to know

by: jagranjosh.com

CGBSE 12th Time Table 2025: Download CG Board Class 12 Datesheet PDF, Check Exam Timings

The CGBSE Class 12th exam time table 2025 has been released on the official website cgbse.nic.in. Check here for the latest updates.

by: Daily Express

Your Fire TV Stick can't match this cheap Amazon upgrade - time to try something new?

Amazon is dishing out its Ultimate Fire TV Stick at a cheaper price and things get even better if you trade in what you already own.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

The fluorescent red mozzies that could protect us from other blood-hungry biters

A British company wants to release genetically modified mosquitoes to wipe out an aggressive, disease-causing species threatening to invade Australia.

by: Daily Express

Apple's newest iPad sees big price drop before Christmas

Apple products rarely have price drops - especially before Christmas but Amazon has done just that. You can get the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro for £899 from the Bezos website in a pretty rare deal and it even arrives before Christmas.

by: Daily Express

Best UK broadband confirmed - is your provider top of the list?

According to a new fixed broadband experience report from the team at Opensignal, Virgin Media has come out on top for consistent quality, download speed, upload speed, video experience and reliability experience, beating close rivals including Sky, BT and TalkTalk in the process.

by: MSN

Transforming Business Through Data Science: Antony Akisetty's Journey in AI and Analytics

Antony Akisetty is a distinguished Data Scientist with over 13 years of expertise in implementing AI and analytics solutions across healthcare, manufacturing, and public safety sectors.

by: MSN

New report from CSIRO warns against nuclear power for Australia

A new report from the CSIRO has found nuclear energy does not stack up for Australia even after considering new parameters, with large-scale solar and big batteries still the lowest-cost option.

by: MSN

? This electronic tattoo connects to your brain ?

Temporary tattoos capable of reading thoughts: no, this is not science fiction, but a technological breakthrough born in an American laboratory. These electronic tattoos, designed to record

by: MSN

Launch code for US nuclear arsenal was 00000000 until 1977

When you think about security passwords, your mind probably goes to lengthy, complex combinations; especially when we're talking about something that can kill billions of people and start a worldwide nuclear holocaust.

by: MSN

Battery breakthrough extends EV range to over 3,000 miles on a single charge

by: MSN

IIT Guwahati develops technology to convert methane and carbon dioxide into eco-friendly biofuel

The research is co-authored by Prof Debasish Das and Dr Krishna Kalyani Sahoo, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Guwahati.

by: MSN

Understanding the science behind Hinton and Hopfield's Nobel Prize in physics

British-Canadian computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton and co-laureate John Hopfield are set to receive the Nobel Prize for physics on Tuesday in Stockholm.

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.
The U.S. Embassy in Cabo Verde, in collaboration with STEMM Equity and Inclusion (STEMI), hosted a STEM Educator Workshop from December 4-6, 2024, aimed at enhancing STEM education in the region. The workshop, held at the Jean Piaget University of Cabo Verde, brought together educators from various schools to engage in hands-on activities, share best practices, and develop innovative teaching methods. Key activities included sessions on integrating technology in education, fostering critical thinking, and promoting gender equity in STEM fields. The event also featured discussions on the importance of STEM education for economic development and the role of educators in inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. Participants left with new skills, resources, and a network of like-minded professionals committed to advancing STEM education in Cabo Verde.

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