• Tue, December 10, 2024

by: TechRadar

"Knowledge and community" - IBM and the benefits of the AI Alliance one year on

Now one year on, the Alliance is home to over 140 organizations with 93 active projects bringing the benefits of open source AI to private enterprise, education and research in urban hubs and rural environments around the world.

by: Impacts

The Science Behind Nanopep Food Supplements: What You Need to Know

In the ever-evolving field of health and wellness, Nanopep is pioneering a new approach to nutrition. We are committed to developing scientifically advanced food supplements that empower individuals to lead healthier lives.

by: NextBigFuture

Updates on Quantum Error Correction Roadmaps

Nvidia and Infleqtion have announced new breakthrough. Infleqtion, a world leader in neutral atom quantum computing, used the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform to first

by: Lincoln Journal Star

The Future of Family and AI Companions: What's Next in Nebraska

Affiliate content. Explore the future of family dynamics and AI companions in Nebraska, and how technology is reshaping relationships and caregiving.

by: Investopedia

Micron Lands $6 Billion in Federal Grants To Make Chips in US

Micron Technology received a grant of up to $6.165 billion grant from the federal CHIPS Act to manufacture semiconductors domestically.

by: Buffalo News

Federal funds for Micron keep tech hub plans on track

Micron has finalized an agreement for $6.1 billion in federal funding for its $100 billion complex in Central New York, as well as expansion of a facility in Idaho, regardless of who occupies the White House.

by: BBC

An Ivy League pedigree, corporate 'ill will' and a stop at McDonald's for hashbrowns

The CEO shooting suspect's technology expertise might helped him evade capture, but basic mistakes caught up to him in the end.

by: University of Wyoming

UW Instructional Professor and Students Provide Disaster Mapping Assistance After Hurricane

After Hurricane Milton decimated many parts of Florida in early October, Ramesh Sivanpillai received a familiar call.

by: Science Daily

New AI cracks complex engineering problems faster than supercomputers

Modeling how cars deform in a crash, how spacecraft responds to extreme environments, or how bridges resist stress could be made thousands of times faster thanks to new artificial intelligence that enables personal computers to solve massive math problems that generally require supercomputers.

by: Hoodline

UTEP Unveils Pioneering Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence for Spring 2025

UTEP announces a Bachelor's Degree in AI, becoming the third Texas university to offer such a program starting spring 2025.

by: CNET

Google's New Quantum AI Chip Makes a Big Processing Leap

Google has unveiled its latest quantum computing chip, called Willow, saying it delivers groundbreaking capabilities in error correction and computational power -- like completing a complex computing challenge in five minutes that would take one of today's fastest supercomputers 10 septillion years, or far longer than the universe has been around.

by: Reuters

AI safety is hard to steer with science in flux, US official says

Policymakers aiming to recommend safeguards for artificial intelligence are facing a formidable challenge: science that is still evolving.

by: SciTech Daily

Neutrinos, Dark Energy, and Einstein: DESI Maps the Universe's Secrets

New analysis supports Einstein's relativity and narrows neutrino mass ranges, hinting at evolving dark energy. Gravity, the fundamental force sculpting the universe, has shaped tiny variations in matter from the early cosmos into the vast networks of galaxies we see today.

by: Fox 11 News

China's sci-fi spherical Death Star-like robot cop uses AI, facial recognition to track criminals

Chinese robotics company, Logon Technology, unveiled the RT-G autonomous spherical robot in a release, saying it was a "technological breakthrough" designed to assist and even replace humans in dangerous environments. The spherical robots are capable of operating both on land and water.

by: Mashable

STEM, gender, and the stereotypes that hold girls back

The research analyzed dozens of previous studies on the beliefs that children hold about gender and STEM. One common assumption is that kids view girls as bad at math, a perception that many educational initiatives try to counter. But, surprisingly, the researchers found that math stereotypes are far less gendered than assumptions suggest.

by: BGR

Remarkable new battery splits water to create hydrogen fuel

This remarkable new battery could be the key to viably creating green hydrogen, a climate-neutral fuel source.

by: MSN

Concern that teaching a foreign language in primary schools would affect English and Irish literacy

In the report by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, there were mixed views to changes to Relationship and Sexuality Education

by: Forbes

10 Tech-Focused Summer Programs For High School Students In 2025

No matter what career students are interested in, gaining hands-on experience in tech-focused summer programs can help them gain valuable skills.

by: Business Insider

What we know about Luigi Mangione, the Ivy League grad charged with murder in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

Luigi Mangione, who comes from a wealthy Baltimore family, founded an app and reviewed the Unabomber Manifesto.

by: Hindustan Times

Ludhiana: American scientist promotes 'tailored' nutrition at PAU

The scientist, an alumnus of PAU, presented his findings on low-calorie, gluten-free, and specialty foods urging people to introduce super grains and whole grains into everyday diets

by: CNN

'Black Beauty' was found on Earth in 2011. Now, scientists say it has revealed a new clue to life on Mars

A mineral grain from a meteorite preserved evidence that water was present on Mars 4.45 billion years ago, and it may have created hot springs habitable for life.

by: University of Surrey

Professor GQ Max Lu to step down as President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Surrey

The University Council has appointed Professor Tim Dunne, currently Provost and Senior Vice-President, to the role of Interim President and Vice-Chancellor with effect from Professor Lu's departure. There will be an open and formal process to appoint Professor Lu's permanent successor.

by: Machine Design

Q&A: Joe White on Advancing Mobile Computing and Digitizing and Automating Operations

Joe White has three decades of product development experience. He talks about Zebra Technologies' adjacent market expansion and the role of AI in modern workflows.

by: El Paso Times

UTEP bolsters future in artificial intelligence with new bachelor's degree

In a panache-filled announcement similar to the unveiling of a next-generation mobile phone, UTEP president Heather Wilson announced a new bachelor of science degree in artificial intelligence.

by: Phys.org

Predicting atomic structures proves useful in energy and sustainability

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a new approach that combines generative artificial intelligence (AI) and first-principles simulations to predict three-dimensional atomic structures of highly complex materials.

by: Popular Science

AI chatbot suggested a teen kill his parents, lawsuit claims

Within six months of using the app, lawyers contend the victim had grown despondent, withdrawn, and prone to bursts of anger that culminated in physical altercations with his parents. He allegedly suffered a "mental breakdown" and lost 20 pounds by the time his parents discovered his Character.AI account—and his bot conversations—in November 2023.

by: MSN

Nebraska classrooms highlight computer science, technology as subjects becomes high school requirement

Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, all high schoolers in Nebraska will need a computer science and technology class credit to graduate.

by: Hindustan Times

J&K govt forms panel to re-look into reservation issue

General administration department, in an order, informed that the committee will comprise health minister Sakina Itoo, forest minister Javed Ahmad Rana and science and technology minister Satish Sharm

by: NextBigFuture

Quantinuum With 99.9% Fidelity Trapped Ion Qubits

Quantinuum, a quantum computing company, was valued at $5 billion after a $300 million equity funding round in January 2024. They are considering a $10

by: Hindustan Times

'One Nation, One Subscription' to be launched on January 1

The initiative is a part of the Narendra Modi government's 'One Nation, One Subscription' (ONOS) programme that the Union Cabinet approved last month.

by: MSN

Silver nanocubes enable nanolaser light generation

Lithuania researchers, and scientists from Japan have developed a unique nanolaser. Although the dimensions of this laser are so small that its structure can only be seen through a powerful microscope,

by: MSN

'Tomorrow and I' Ending Explained: Unpacking the Off-The-Walls Netflix Anthology

And I may be an anthology series, though each of the four episodes play out like individual science fiction films.

by: MSN

UTEP launches bachelor's program in artificial intelligence

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) will be launching a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) program in the spring of 2025, UTEP said in a press release on Tuesday, Dec. 10. UTEP says the program is the only third AI bachelor's degree offered in the

by: MSN

Supreme Court refuses to hear school discrimination case

The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to hear a case alleging schools in Boston discriminate against Asian American and White students, reports NBC News. The lawsuit involving Boston's elite high schools marks the second time in recent months the conservative Supreme Court declined an opportunity to further restrict programs designed to increase diversity in education.
  • Wed, December 11, 2024

by: CNET

Silent Night? CNET Survey Reveals 4 in 10 US Adults Struggle to Get Quality Sleep During the Holiday Season

Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals. She is a nutrition, mental health, fitness and sleep science enthusiast. Her passion for mindful and holistic practices transcends her personal life and profoundly influences her editorial approach,

by: Business Standard

IISc and Ittiam Systems to Collaborate at the Frontiers of AI Research

Ittiam Systems today announced that it has signed a three-year agreement with Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to extend its ongoing CSR partnership to exciting new areas at the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence research and IISc's flagship BTech program in Mathematics & Computing.

by: Jakarta Globe

Bappenas Launches White Paper on Human Resources Needs for Indonesia's 2045 Vision

by: Business Today

'The real revolution is yet to come': Meta AI chief Yann LeCun on the future of AI

"The real AI revolution has not yet arrived," LeCun stated during his opening speech, adding that AI is poised to redefine how humans interact with technology. "In the near future, every single one of our interactions with the digital world will be mediated by AI assistants," he said, envisioning systems with intelligence on par with humans.

by: The Center Square

Biden administration awards over $6B in CHIPS funding

The Biden-Harris administration has awarded semiconductor design company Micron Technology up to $6.165 billion in direct funding through the CHIPS Incentives Program.

by: The Jakarta Post

US finalizes $6.1 billion Micron chip-making subsidy

President Joe Biden's administration has finalized a series of subsidies, including a $7.86 billion award for Intel, $6.6 billion for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's US unit and $1.5 billion for GlobalFoundries.

by: businessday

Recapitalisation: ASSIBIFI president underscores impact on banking industry

Olusoji Oluwole, president, Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSIBIFI) said that the body

by: Times Union

Feds finalize $6.16 billion in CHIPS funding for Micron

The Idaho memory chipmaker is building $100 billion manufacturing campus outside of Syracuse that will tap into Albany NanoTech for R&D

by: EurekAlert!

New review highlights variant-specific differences in long COVID, underscoring vaccine role and future directions for research and care

by: The Hindu

IIT Delhi, IISc lead in QS sustainability rankings 2025

IIT Delhi leads Indian universities in sustainability, ranking 171 globally, with 78 Indian universities featured in 2025 QS Rankings.

by: Indiatimes

QS World University Sustainability Rankings 2025: Top 10 Indian colleges in this category

The QS World University Rankings 2025 for sustainability highlights universities excelling in environmental and social responsibility. Leading the ran

by: Science Daily

Scientists developed a nanolaser: Silver nanocubes enable light generation

Scientists have developed a unique nanolaser. Although the dimensions of this laser are so small that its structure can only be seen through a powerful microscope, its potential is vast. With applications in early medical diagnostics,

by: MSN

US Finalises More Than $6.1 Billion Chips Subsidy for Micron Technology

The US Department of Commerce has finalised a subsidy of more than $6.1 billion for memory chip maker Micron Technology to support the construction of several domestic semiconductor facilities, according to a White House statement on Tuesday.

by: MSN

One Nation, One Subscription to Start on January 1: Key Details Explained

Beginning on January 1, at least 30 prestigious academic publications published worldwide will be freely accessible to at least 18 million students from all government-funded higher education institutions in the nation,

Quantinuum With 99.9% Fidelity Trapped Ion Qubits

Quantinuum, a quantum computing company, was valued at $5 billion after a $300 million equity funding round in January 2024. They are considering a $10

The article from NextBigFuture discusses Quantinuum's advancements in quantum computing, specifically highlighting their achievement of 99.9% fidelity in trapped-ion qubits. This high fidelity is crucial for reducing errors in quantum computations, making quantum computers more practical for real-world applications. Quantinuum has developed a 56-zone quantum charge-coupled device (QCCD) architecture, which allows for the manipulation of qubits with unprecedented precision. This technology not only promises to scale up the number of qubits but also aims to maintain high fidelity as the system grows, potentially leading to quantum computers that can outperform classical computers in certain tasks. The article also touches on the implications of this technology for fields like cryptography, drug discovery, and complex system simulations, suggesting that Quantinuum's progress could significantly accelerate the timeline for practical quantum computing.

Read the Full NextBigFuture Article at:
https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2024/12/quantinuum-with-99-9-fidelity-trapped-ion-qubits.html