• 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
  • 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: 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: 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: Popular Science

Bentley hybridizes its Flying Spur and boosts its range to 515 miles

The Flying Spur is hand built at Bentley's "Dream Factory" in the UK, which includes a new design center, paint shop, and battery-electric vehicle assembly line. This facility is streamlined for sustainability, reducing carbon emissions, saving water, and lowering the temperature in the paint shop to conserve energy.

by: prolificnorth.co.uk

STEM Marketing Awards 2025: introducing the judging panel

Leaders from the likes of EA Technology, McLaren, WSP, Thermo Fisher and many more are gearing up to join an independent judging panel for the STEM Marketing

by: Daily Express

Top 10 tech devices over-65s are hesitant to try, including VR and smart meters

A Smart Energy GB survey of adults aged 65 and over found 25% of seniors would like to get better at using technology

by: EurekAlert!

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

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: 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: 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,

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
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has introduced a new Bachelor of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI), marking it as the first of its kind in the region. This program, set to commence in Fall 2024, aims to equip students with the skills needed to excel in AI, focusing on areas like machine learning, data science, and ethical AI practices. It is designed to prepare graduates for high-demand careers in various sectors including healthcare, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. The initiative reflects UTEP's commitment to fostering innovation and addressing the growing need for AI expertise in the workforce.

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