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by: Government Executive

Protecting the civil service and tech upgrades are top priorities for Virginia's new House Democrat

Come January, the Virginia Democrat will be back on familiar House ground when he's sworn in to represent the state's 10th District, which includes the entirety of Loudoun and Fauquier counties and parts of Fairfax, Prince Williams and Rappahanock counties.

by: NextBigFuture

Technical Challenges to Scale Beyond GPT4 to 100K H100s

Up until now, no one has been able to massively increase the amount of compute dedicated to a single model beyond the OpenAI GPT 4 model level.

by: Popular Science

Surprise: EV batteries might have a longer shelf live than once thought

Large, resource-intensive lithium ion batteries powering emerging electric vehicle fleets are already straining global mineral supply chains. Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide last year was electric,

by: ABC

Trump's Cabinet woes are back, earlier than ever

It's a throwback to the human-resources turmoil that marked Trump's previous stint in the White House. During his first four years, Trump had more failed Cabinet nominations than any president since at least Jimmy Carter — and this time around, he's already the fastest president (-elect) in decades to see a Cabinet nominee fail.

by: Roll Call

Sacks seen bringing 'on the ground' experience to AI's global challenges

David Sacks, a venture capitalist in high-tech, was chosen to become White House "AI & Crypto Czar" by President-elect Trump.

by: Wired

Manufacturing Next-Gen Microchips in the Age of AI

SCHOTT's breakfast roundtable at WIRED's Big Interview conference, convened industry leaders to discuss how AI is affecting the world's semiconductor industry.

by: Phys.org

Team seeks to set new standards in high-resolution microscopy using a quantum optics trick

About 100 years ago, humanity learned to see with the help of electrons. In 1924, Louis de Broglie posited that—like light particles—electrons have wave properties. In 1927, the U.S. physicists Davisson and Germer provided experimental proof of this.

by: UC San Francisco

5 Emerging UCSF Leaders Envision the Future of Health, Science

Five emerging UCSF leaders envision a future of innovative health and science. They aim to address health disparities, improve patient care, and advance scientific research through technology and policy.

by: usace.army.mil

MULTIPLE PATHS LEAD TO NETWORK RESILIENCY

Headlines of recent global conflicts continue to underscore the critical need for secure resilient network communication options on the battlefield to

by: Gwinnett Daily Post

A Different Path: Georgia Gwinnett College Graduate Blazes Her Own Trail

Mikiah Miller grew up living the military life. Both of her parents served, and that meant a lot of moving. As she got older, she knew she wanted to follow

by: Southeast Missourian

CTC's mass casualty simulation prepares its high school students for future careers in emergency response

CTC's mass casualty simulation offers high school students hands-on emergency response training alongside professionals, enhancing their skills and career readiness in fields such as EMT, nursing and fire science.

by: Indiatimes

LU science faculty files for 6 patents

Lucknow University's science department has filed for six innovative patents, including a groundbreaking osteoporosis treatment for women with diabetes and advanced methods for heavy metal detection.

by: Alabama Public Radio

58 Alabama schools to receive $246K in funding from TVA's STEM Classroom Grant Program

Alabama is getting a financial boost when it comes to supporting science, technology, engineering and math projects in the classroom. Dozens of schools will receive $246,500 in funding from Tennessee Valley Authority's STEM Classroom Grant Program,

by: The Boston Globe

US Supreme Court denies petition from parents challenging admissions to Boston's exam schools

The justices turned away a petition filed by a group of white and Asian American parents who argued the "race neutral" criteria used by BPS in 2021 to award exam school seats based on applicants' grades and ZIP codes was discriminatory.

by: Time

What We Know About Luigi Mangione, Arrested in Connection with UHC CEO Killing

T he suspect arrested in connection with the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week has been identified as Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from Towson, Maryland. Mangione was taken into custody in Altoona, Penn., on Dec. 9 after he was recognized at a McDonald's and reported to local authorities.

by: Yahoo

26-Year-Old Arrested in UnitedHealthcare Shooting Railed Against Netflix, Porn and 'Wokeism' on X

Luigi Mangione, a prep school valedictorian, showed disdain for for a number of modern fixtures on social media The post 26-Year-Old Arrested in UnitedHealthcare Shooting Railed Against Netflix, Porn and 'Wokeism' on X appeared first on TheWrap.

by: Sportskeeda

China's first quantum computing and medical data institute established in Hefei

The Hefei Institute of Quantum Computing and Medical Data, the first of its type in China, was established on Sunday in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province.

by: Nextgov

Tech modernization, civil service protection big priorities for Virginia's new House Democrat

Fifteen years ago, incoming Virginia Rep-elect Suhas Subramanyam landed his first big job in Washington, D.C., working the hallowed Capitol Building halls as a legislative aid on behalf of then-Florida Rep. Suzanne Kosmas, addressing agriculture and healthcare issues.

by: Frontiers

Editorial: Carotenoids in Health and Disease: Recent Insights and Future Perspectives

by: CBS News

Denver Boys & Girls Clubs provide a wide range of experiences for children

CBS Colorado is collecting new, unwrapped toys as another way to enrich the lives of Boys & Girls Club members.

by: The New York Times

Suspect in C.E.O. Killing Withdrew From a Life of Privilege and Promise

The suspect, Luigi Mangione, was an Ivy League tech graduate from a prominent Maryland family who in recent months had suffered physical and psychic pain.

by: MSN

Postech to open international undergraduate admissions for fall 2026

Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech) plans to open international undergraduate admissions for the first time for fall 2026.

by: WBKO

Warren County students embrace innovation during Computer Science Week

This week, classrooms across Warren County Public Schools will be participating in Computer Science Week, a district-wide celebration designed to introduce students to the growing field of technology.

by: Reuters

What we know about suspect in killing of UnitedHealth executive

An X-ray image appears to show screws and plates inserted in a lower back. Social media commentary praises the Unabomber and criticizes the use of smartphones by children.

by: CNN

'I never got the impression he would self-destruct:' Friends of CEO shooting suspect left in shock

The suspect police are questioning in the slaying of the UnitedHealthcare CEO is an Ivy League graduate software engineer from a prominent Baltimore family who appears to have favorably reviewed the manifesto of Ted Kaczynski,

by: Philippine Daily Inquirer

PH, Denmark eye greater cooperation between coast guards

Manila and Copenhagen are looking into possible coast guard to coast guard cooperation, according to Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo.

by: Executive Gov

Presidential Advisory Council Reviews, Advises NITRD Program

Read about the review that PCAST conducted on the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program.

by: Nature

'There will be nothing left': researchers fear collapse of science in Argentina

One year into President Javier Milei's presidency, scientists are exiting the country in the face of big budget cuts.

by: MSN

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust raises monthly dividend by 1.2% to $0.218/share

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ) declares $0.218/share monthly dividend, 1.2% increase from prior dividend of $0.215. Forward yield 11.93% Payable Dec. 23; for shareholders of record Dec.

by: The New York Times

Man Held in Connection to C.E.O. Killing Showed Interest on Social Media in Self-Improvement

Figures like Andrew Huberman, Tim Urban and the Unabomber feature in posts shared by accounts that appear to belong to the man arrested on Monday.

by: Reuters

What we know about suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

An X-ray image appears to show screws and plates inserted in a lower back. Social media commentary praises the Unabomber and criticizes the use of smartphones by children.

by: The New York Times

Man Held in Connection With C.E.O. Killing Showed Interest on Social Media in Self-Improvement

Figures like Andrew Huberman, Tim Urban and the Unabomber feature in posts shared by accounts that appear to belong to the man arrested on Monday.
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by: EurekAlert!

Dongguk University develops gel-based stretchable triboelectric nanogenerators for wearable technology

Imagine a future where your clothes power your devices and recognize you with a simple tap. Researchers at Dongguk University have developed a gel polymer-based triboelectric nanogenerator that generates electrical signals from body movement to power electronics like LEDs and functions as a self-powered touch panel for user identification.

by: KSTP-TV

Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption

About 87,000 people are being evacuated in a central Philippine region after a volcano erupted with a huge plume of ash and superhot streams of gas and debris hurtling down its slopes. The eruption Monday of Mount Kanlaon on central Negros island did not cause any immediate casualties,

by: New America

Opportunities for HBCUs in CHIPS Place-based Tech Hub Investments

HBCU partnerships can bolster inclusive, place-based, tech-driven economic development efforts catalyzed by the CHIPS and Science Act.

by: FT

Top banker Dr. Illesinghe appointed to BOC Board

Top professional Dr. Amal K.L. Illesinghe has been appointed to the Board of Bank of Ceylon as an Independent Non-Executive Director. ..

by: Crain's Chicago Business

Skokie tech park owner buys campus building at big discount

Singerman Real Estate acquired an empty lab building on the Illinois Science & Technology Park campus for a fraction of its redevelopment cost.

by: Harvard Business Review

Getting Strategic About Sustainability

Companies often overextend themselves when it comes to sustainability by addressing too many issues at once, leading to scattered efforts that fail to generate a meaningful impact. In this article the authors introduce a framework leaders can use to better focus their sustainability strategies.

by: The New York Times

Suspect in Health Care C.E.O.'s Killing Charged With Murder

The suspect, Luigi Mangione, 26, was charged by New York prosecutors. He was arrested and arraigned in Altoona, Pa., on Monday after being spotted at a McDonald's.

by: The Hill

Republicans pick Mast to lead House Foreign Affairs panel

House Republicans selected Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) to lead the Energy and Commerce Committee in the 119th Congress, as

by: moneycontrol.com

SM Krishna: Former CM who transformed Bengaluru from pensioners' paradise to a global IT hub

SM Krishna's vision, combined with India's economic liberalisation and competition from cities like Hyderabad, played a pivotal role in turning Bengaluru into a global technology powerhouse.

by: Yahoo Finance

Undiscovered Gems with Strong Potential for December 2024

The global markets have recently experienced mixed performances, with major U.S. indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching record highs, while the Russell 2000 Index for small-cap stocks saw a decline after outperforming larger-cap peers in previous weeks.

by: This Day

Chevron's Partnership with Awokoya Chemistry Competition Inspire Students' Interest in Science

The Awokoya Chemistry Competition, which was initiated to promote the study of the subject among secondary school students and in memory of Professor Stephen Awokoya, a great Chemist, has been sponsored since 1992 by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited/Chevron Joint Venture (NNPCL/CNL JV).

by: The New York Times

Man Arrested After C.E.O. Killing Showed Interest on Social Media in Self-Improvement

Figures like Andrew Huberman, Tim Urban and the Unabomber feature in posts shared by accounts that appear to belong to the man arrested on Monday.

by: jagranjosh.com

New RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Biography, Education Qualification and Career Details

Sanjay Malhotra, a seasoned IAS officer and former Revenue Secretary, has been appointed as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.

by: The New York Times

Live Updates: Suspect in Health Care C.E.O.'s Killing Charged With Murder

The suspect, Luigi Mangione, 26, was charged by New York prosecutors. He was arrested and arraigned in Altoona, Pa., on Monday after being spotted at a McDonald's.

by: Daily Express

Worrying alert issued to all UK homes with a printer and ignoring it will be costly

The next part of the attack attempts to lure the printer owner into calling a fake support hotline. It's here where things get nasty with the crooks then asking for permission to take over the person's PC in a bid to fix things.

by: MSN

Japan generates hydrogen energy from sunlight and water

Japanese scientists unveiled a proof-of-concept reactor that can turn sunlight and water into renewable hydrogen fuel. This 1,076-square-foot (100-square-meter) reactor uses photocatalytic sheets to split oxygen and hydrogen atoms in water molecules.

Protecting the civil service and tech upgrades are top priorities for Virginia's new House Democrat

Come January, the Virginia Democrat will be back on familiar House ground when he's sworn in to represent the state's 10th District, which includes the entirety of Loudoun and Fauquier counties and parts of Fairfax, Prince Williams and Rappahanock counties.
The article from GovExec discusses the priorities of Virginia's new House Democrat, Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg, who has identified protecting the civil service and upgrading technology as key focuses. VanValkenburg, who flipped a Republican-held seat, aims to safeguard the merit-based civil service system against political interference, emphasizing the need for a stable and non-partisan government workforce. Additionally, he is pushing for significant investments in technology to modernize state government operations, particularly in areas like cybersecurity, data management, and digital services to enhance efficiency and security. His initiatives reflect a broader Democratic strategy to strengthen government functionality and integrity, especially in light of recent political efforts to undermine civil service protections.

Read the Full Government Executive Article at:
https://www.govexec.com/technology/2024/12/protecting-civil-service-and-tech-upgrades-top-priorities-virginias-new-house-democrat/401534/

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