Tue, December 10, 2024

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Phys.org

Precision engineering enables design of virus-like particles that can deliver genetic material into cells

Scientists from NPL, working in collaboration with AI experts from IBM and the Science and Technology facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Center, are applying the principles of precision engineering of biological systems to enable the design of artificial virus-like particles capable of encapsulating genes.

by: Popular Science

New predator uncovered 25,000+ feet under the Pacific

" Dulcibella camanchaca is a fast-swimming predator that we named after 'darkness' in the languages of the peoples from the Andes region to signify the deep, dark ocean from where it predates," study co-author and WHOI hadal ecologist Johanna Weston said in a statement.

by: NextBigFuture

Q2B - Accurate Quantum Computation for Practically Useful Quantum Computers

Oliver Dial, IBM Fellow, is giving the keynote for Q2B 2024. He describes what is needed for practical quantum computers. IBM achieved the minimum of more accurate answers than classical (regular computers). However, they are not yet to the scale needed for practically useful problems.

by: Seeking Alpha

Step Aside AI, Google's Quantum Computer Is Here

Google's Willow chip advances quantum computing with major potential. See why GOOGL stock is a must-own, benefiting from breakthroughs in AI and healthcare.

by: WTOP News

Micron expected to get $275 million in federal funds to upgrade chip manufacturing plant in Manassas, Va.

Micron, a semiconductor chip manufacturer, is expected to receive up to $275 million in federal funding to upgrade and expand its plant in Manassas, Virginia.

by: The Center Square

Republicans demand to see science behind DOE ban on natural gas exports

Republican lawmakers on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology sent a scathing letter to the Department of Energy Monday, requesting for the fourth time

by: CIO

2025 is the year of quantum science; what that's all about

The United Nations has designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, recognizing that quantum science has reached the point where its promise is moving out of the experimental phase and into the realm of practical applications.

by: Business Insider

Google has unveiled a new quantum computer chip that cracks a '30-year challenge in the field'

Google has unveiled a new chip that it says reduces errors and vastly outperforms standard benchmarks.

by: Staten Island Advance

STREAM Labs: See inside 4 of the newest innovative spaces for Staten Island students

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island public schools have been unveiling new dedicated spaces for STREAM (science, technology, robotics/reading, engineering, arts, math) to encourage students to be creative and innovative. The Advance/SILive.com visited several STREAM labs and highlighted grand openings at schools across the borough in 2024.

by: Science Daily

Readers trust news less when AI is involved, even when they don't understand to what extent

Researchers have published two studies in which they surveyed readers on their thoughts about AI in journalism. When provided a sample of bylines stating AI was involved in producing news in some way or not at all,

by: EVOKE

House GOP taps Brian Babin to lead Science Committee

The Houston-area lawmaker has pushed for improved weather forecasting and energy security. He also wants to send humans to the moon and Mars.

by: NDTV

This AI Enabled "Human Washing Machine" From Japan Transforms Overall Wellness In Just 15 Minutes

It's not just about getting rid of dirt; it's about rejuvenating the body and mind. The human washing machine taps into the concept that self-care extends beyond traditional methods. By blending sensory technology with water-based cleansing, it's possible to address both the physical and psychological aspects of well-being in one seamless process.

by: The Times of Israel

In Israel, hard-right pro-Israel Dutch lawmaker Wilders meets, lauds Netanyahu

During whirlwind visit, Wilders meets president and attends Knesset session, is showered with praise for support of Israel

by: Channel NewsAsia Singapore

US finalises more than US$6.1 billion chips subsidy for Micron Technology

The US Department of Commerce has finalised a subsidy of more than US$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 (Dec 10).

by: Business Standard

IIT Delhi tops Indian varsities in sustainability, IISc in global top 50

Delhi is at top among universities in India for sustainability, climbing the table by 255 places to reach 171 globally, according to QS Rankings announced on Tuesday.

by: WLNS.com

tinkrLAB's top gift ideas for kids interested in STEAM

If your child is interested in STEAM - science, technology, engineering, art and math - we've got some great gift ideas for you this holiday season!

by: Live Science

Google 'Willow' quantum chip has solved a problem the best supercomputer would have taken a quadrillion times the age of the universe to crack

Google scientists have created a new quantum processor that, in five minutes, cracked a problem that would have taken the world's best supercomputer 10 septillion years to solve. The breakthrough will allow quantum computers to become less error-prone the bigger they get, achieving a milestone that overcomes a decades-long obstacle.

by: Her Zindagi Hindi

Launching Message Check: A Revolutionary Tool By Vishvas News In Collaboration With IIT Kharagpur To Combat Misinformation

Vishvas.News, Jagran New Media's fact-checking wing and one of India's leading fact-checking organisations, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, is proud to announce the launch of the Message Check Tool.

by: WAMC

Writer Ted Chiang on AI and grappling with big ideas

by: Computerworld

Best Places to Work in IT 2025

Our 31st annual report finds that leading companies prioritize upskilling and retention strategies as IT expands its impact and influence across the business.

by: Yahoo

US finalizes more than $6.1 billion chips subsidy for Micron Technology

The commerce department and Micron have also agreed to preliminary terms for an additional investment of $275 million to expand the chipmaker's facility in Manassas, Virginia, which primarily manufactures chips sold in the automotive,

by: Reuters

US finalizes more than $6.1 bln chips subsidy for Micron Technology

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized 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: KGOU

A phone company developed an AI 'granny' to beat scammers at their own game

by: UNESCO

What you need to know about higher education in Africa

Young people are Africa's greatest asset. With 75% of Africans under 35, the continent's younger generation holds the key to unlocking significant economic growth, innovation and sustainable development - if well-educated and equipped with the right skills.

by: Firstpost

What Google's Willow means for supercomputing and you

Google has claimed that 'Willow,' its new quantum computing chip, can solve a math equation in five minutes that the fastest supercomputers would take 10 septillion years to do. Experts say that though supercomputers could potentially revolutionise fields such as medicine,

by: birmingham.ac.uk

Aerosol pollutants from cooking may last longer in the atmosphere - new study

New insights into the behaviour of aerosols from cooking emissions and sea spray reveal that particles may take up more water than previously thought.

by: MSN

Google says computational power of its new quantum chip Willow suggests we may live in a multiverse

Google's new quantum chip Willow is cool. But what's cooler is Google's casual mention that Willow's computational powers lend credence to the theory that we may be a part of a multiverse.

by: CNN

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

Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio inaugurates Ikorodu Chapter, inducts 15 members

The apex socio-cultural organization of the Ibibio people worldwide, Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI), has inaugurated Ikorodu Chapter, sworn-in executive officers and inducted 15 members in the new chapter.

by: Ghanaweb.com

Meet one of Akufo-Addo's most powerful underground advisors on Galamsey, Corruption, and Free SHS.

He is undoubtedly well-known in the religious arena, but his role as an advisor to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as well as his involvement in national governance, may be unfamiliar to many.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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,

The Amazon River Doesn't Have Any Bridges - And For Good Reason

One of the main reasons is that there isn't much demand for an Amazon river crossing. The depths of the rainforests are sparsely populated with relatively little infrastructure and roads, making bridges unnecessary, unlike the bustling crossings over the Thames in London.

The Amazon River, the world's largest by volume, does not have any bridges spanning its vast expanse, primarily due to a combination of geographical, environmental, and economic factors. The river's immense width, which can reach up to 40 kilometers in some places during the rainy season, poses significant engineering challenges. Additionally, the Amazon's dense jungle environment, frequent flooding, and the presence of numerous tributaries make bridge construction logistically complex and prohibitively expensive. Instead of bridges, transportation across the Amazon relies on ferries and boats, which are more adaptable to the river's changing conditions. Furthermore, the sparse population along much of the river's length reduces the demand for such infrastructure. Environmental concerns also play a role, as building bridges could disrupt the delicate ecosystem of the Amazon rainforest, potentially affecting wildlife migration and the natural flow of the river.

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