• Wed, December 11, 2024

by: Popular Mechanics

Mathematicians Casually Discovered Two New Infinities

Mathematicians have long known that there are many kinds of infinities (technically, there are an infinity of them). Mathematicians revealed two new kinds of infinity—called exacting and ultra-exacting—infinities that appear to contradict foundational mathematics.

by: raf.mod.uk

Chinook crew from RAF Odiham inspire school students

A Chinook crew, from RAF Odiham, flew to three different schools to inspire the next generation in all aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Flight Lieutenant Boyd, Flig

by: National Academies of Sciences%2c Engineering%2c and Medicine

Rural Areas Offer Unique Opportunities for STEM Education, But Targeted Resources, Connectivity, and Training Needed

Rural areas offer unique opportunities for science, technology, engineering, and math education. A new report offers a road map for increasing access to STEM learning experiences for students in rural communities and supporting STEM workforce development.

by: NextBigFuture

IBMs Using Largest Quantum Computers With Largest Supercomputers

IBM is using the largest quantum computers with the largest supercomputers. They have already use these hybrid systems to advance science like larger accurate

by: GMA Network

Senators 'sad, disappointed' over cuts in 2025 budget

Several senators on Wednesday expressed disappointment over the cuts in funding for some items in the final version of the General Appropriations Bill (GAB) which contains the P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025.

by: SciTech Daily

Revolutionary Microrobots Shrink Tumors in Groundbreaking Study

Researchers at Caltech have developed bioresorbable acoustic microrobots (BAM) capable of delivering therapeutic drugs precisely to targeted areas within the body. These spherical hydrogel-based microrobots,

by: Daily Express

Microscopic bubble-like 'robots' could soon deliver drugs in the human body

A US team has developed microscopic bubble-like bots the diameter of a human hair that can carry a drug and magnetic nanoparticles, allowing scientists to guide them to a desired location using an external magnetic field. When the bots reach their target, they remain there while the drug diffuses out.

by: The Economist

Machine translation is almost a solved problem. Making it perfect will be a hard problem

Machine translation has become so reliable and ubiquitous so fast that many users no longer see it. The first computerised translations were attempted more than 70 years ago, when an IBM computer was programmed with a vocabulary of 250 words of English and Russian and six grammatical rules.

by: EurekAlert!

Caltech creates minuscule robots for targeted drug delivery

by: Daily News

SLINTEC commercialises record 8 patents and innovations within 12 months

The Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) witnessed a remarkable transformation - with four patents having been commercialised, with an additional

by: The Daily Star

3 sent to jail over gang rape of PUST student

A Pabna court yesterday sent three people to jail over gang rape of a student of Pabna University of Science and Technology in Sadar upazila.

by: keprtv

Applications open for Tri-Cities only STEM based high school

The application process has opened for current 8th graders looking to attend Delta High School.Delta is in Pasco, but operates through a partnership with Kennew

by: KSBW The Central Coast

Nearly $200,000 awarded for STEM education at Hartnell

Zoe Lofgren announced nearly $200,000 for STEM research at Hartnell College on Wednesday. The Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee announced that Hartnell College will receive $199,

by: The University of Chicago Chronicle

Wendy Freedman one of Nature's 10 people who helped shape science in 2024

Wendy Freedman one of Nature's 10 people who helped shape science in 2024 Wendy Freedman, the University of Chicago John and Marion Sullivan University Professor in Astronomy and Astrophysics, was named to Nature's 10—a list that recognizes key scientific developments over the past year.

by: ZME Science

This Wild Quasiparticle Switches Between Having Mass and Being Massless. It All Depends on the Direction It Travels

A team of researchers has now observed something physicists had only theorized: a quasiparticle that behaves like it has mass when moving one way and becomes massless when it travels another. This peculiar particle,

by: UMass Lowell

UMass Lowell and SAIC Establish Cyber Center

UMass Lowell and Science Applications International Corporation ( SAIC ), a global leader in technology integration, have signed an agreement to establish a cyber center that will strengthen the resilience of the defense industrial base and expand the pipeline of skilled cyber professionals across the region.

by: The Boston Globe

UK spy agency releases annual Christmas card puzzle to uncover future codebreakers

The challenge is aimed at young people aged 11 to 18, who are encouraged to work in teams and use "lateral thinking, ingenuity and perseverance" to crack the seven brainteasers set by GCHQ's "in-house puzzlers.

by: Ghanaweb.com

KNUST Student Afia Dedaa Osae Killed by Speeding Trotro

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by: CNN

Herbal compresses have been used for thousands of years. Researchers in Thailand are exploring the science behind them

Herbal medicine is prevalent across the world, but it's difficult to standardize or regulate. Scientists in Thailand are researching the properties of the plants used in herbal compresses to make this ancient remedy more accessible.

by: Gulf Times

UDST signs pacts with UK institutions

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has announced the signing of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with two UK institutions: the University of Oxford,

by: Johns Hopkins Newsletter

Junior Andreas Jaramillo discusses his journey in computer science research

With the University's reputation as a rigorous STEM environment, it is no surprise that the campus features students with robust experiences in computer science. One such student is Andreas Jaramillo,

by: UCR Today

A new formula for success in undergraduate chemistry

UCR is transforming undergraduate chemistry, allowing students multiple opportunities to demonstrate knowledge while reducing the high stakes of traditional exams. Educators believe the approach will improve outcomes for underserved students.

by: Indiatimes

Device from BITS Pilani-Hyd detects pesticide residues in food in minutes

Innovative microfluidic device developed by researchers at BITS Pilani-Hyderabad simplifies detection of pesticide residues in food and water in just minutes, ensuring food safety with a non-invasive and cost-effective solution.

by: SFGate

Enjoy the holidays with dazzling light displays

The annual Garden of D'Lights is a self-guided holiday light display that transforms the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek into a magical nighttime wonderland with thousands of colorful lights, art installations and lasers. The display is both family- and pet-friendly.

by: openaccessgovernment

Image technologies for retinal biomarkers in Alzheimer's disease

Andrew Kadis from Cambridge Vision Technology guides us through imaging technologies for retinal biomarkers in Alzheimer's disease

by: rediff.com

MIT expels Indian-origin student for pro-Palestine essay

An Indian-origin PhD student at MIT, Prahlad Iyengar, has been suspended until January 2026 for his pro-Palestinian activism. The suspension effectively ends his NSF fellowship and disrupts his academic career.

by: HME News

Mobility industry readies to convene at ISS

The upcoming International Seating Symposium will feature longer and uninterrupted blocks of exhibit hall time, a Hands-On Zone for demoing equipment in real-life environments and a more

by: Deccan Chronicle

Indian-origin MIT student suspended over pro-Palestinian activism

An Indian-origin student pursuing PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been suspended until January 2026 following his pro-Palestinian activism and is

by: Geeky Gadgets

How AI and Quantum Computing Are Solving the World's Toughest Problems

Learn how AI and quantum computing are reshaping industries, solving unsolvable problems, and advancing the future of technology.

by: KLCC

AI slop is already invading Oregon's local journalism

And sure, more than 1,200 miles of travel to write 10 stories in a month might seem excessive for a local outdoors reporter who was new to his Southern Oregon job, but who could argue with his output?

by: The Independent

Tool developed to track dolphins by their 'regional accent'

A sea mammal expert has developed a groundbreaking tool that can track dolphins by their regional accents. Dr Julie Oswald, of the University of St Andrews' Scottish Oceans Institute, created the tool, known as the Real-time Odontocete Call Classification Algorithm (Rocca), using AI.

by: Firstpost

MIT suspends Indian-origin student Prahlad Iyengar over an essay: What is the controversy?

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has suspended Prahlad Iyengar, a PhD student in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science after he published a pro-Palestine essay in a student magazine.

by: The New York Times

From the DealBook Summit: Influential People Share Their Insights

Industry leaders attending the conference were asked about artificial intelligence, the economy, international relations and more.

by: fingerlakes1

Micron secures $6.1 billion in CHIPS funding for massive CNY facility

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Monday that Micron Technology has finalized a $6.1 billion federal funding agreement through the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act to support the construction of a state-of-the-art memory chip facility in Central New York.

by: The Independent

AI tool will be able to trace dolphins by their regional accent

A groundbreaking AI tool will be able to track dolphins by their regional accents. Sea mammal expert Dr Julie Oswald, of the University of St Andrews' Scottish Oceans Institute, created the tool, known as the Real-time Odontocete Call Classification Algorithm (Rocca), using AI.

by: The Hindu

Student coalition campaigns against MIT's suspension of Indian-origin student Prahlad Iyengar

MIT CAA campaigns against MIT's suspension of PhD student Prahlad Iyengar for supporting pro-Palestine movement, seeking justice.

by: The New York Times

Technologists: Smarter-Than-Humans A.I. Will Likely Be Here by 2030

Most members of a DealBook Summit panel described immense benefits from artificial intelligence and saw its risks as manageable.

by: The Economist

AI can bring back a person's own voice

But when Pedro speaks, his lightly accented English flows with ease. His voice is generated by an artificial-intelligence model, trained on clips recorded before he lost his speech. His words, too, are generated, by a large language model ( LLM) fine-tuned on his writing.

by: NextBigFuture

Nvidia Supports Artificial Intelligence for Quantum Computing

Nvidia has a broad effort to use Artificial Intelligence for Quantum Computing.

by: The Economist

Carbon emissions from tourism are rising disproportionately fast

Researchers, led by Ya-Yen Sun at the University of Queensland, in Australia, found that between 2009 and the start of the covid-19 pandemic in 2020, global emissions from tourism grew by an average of 3.

by: New Scientist

From enshittocene to virome, science and technology's words of 2024

Here are 10 words that entered our vocabulary this year, capturing discoveries at the cutting edge of science, elusive emotions and the various ways technology is changing our lives

by: MSN

Nanofluidic devices and their role in matter manipulation

One of the great ambitions in the scientific world is to use tiny objects—such as molecules, viruses, and nanoparticles—as building blocks to construct essential macromolecules and materials, much like constructing intricate designs with LEGO bricks.

by: MSN

Nanoscale analysis uncovers method to prevent dental erosion from carbonated drinks

A Korean research team, which had previously visualized and scientifically proven the harmful effects of carbonated drinks like cola on dental health using nanotechnology, has now identified a mechanism for an effective method to prevent tooth damage caused by these beverages.

by: MSN

BallBot demonstrates the science behind balance control for robotics

The robotics field is advancing rapidly, with a growing emphasis on improving machine autonomy and interaction. As robots are tasked with increasingly complex activities, their ability to operate effectively in dynamic and unpredictable environments becomes crucial.

by: MSN

Neurosurgeons unravel the distinct nerve wiring of human memory

The black box of the human brain is starting to open. Although animal models are instrumental in shaping our understanding of the mammalian brain, scarce human data is uncovering important specificities.

by: MSN

Super-enzyme can enhance CO? capture in extreme conditions

Microbial organisms adapted to extreme and inhospitable environments carry proteins within their proteome that significantly accelerate the dissolution of COâ‚‚ in water, while also withstanding very high temperatures and pH.

by: MSN

Understanding customer entry and exit in event-based journeys

Use event-based journey analytics to map customer entry and exit points, enhance personalization, and improve engagement. The post Understanding customer entry and exit in event-based journeys appeared first on MarTech.

by: MSN

Firefly Sparkle galaxy offers a taste of the infant Milky Way

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a young galaxy dating to the early universe - called Firefly Sparkle because its gleaming star clusters resemble the bioluminescent bugs - in a discovery that is giving astronomers a peek at what our Milky Way may have looked like in its infancy.

Mathematicians Casually Discovered Two New Infinities

Mathematicians have long known that there are many kinds of infinities (technically, there are an infinity of them). Mathematicians revealed two new kinds of infinity—called exacting and ultra-exacting—infinities that appear to contradict foundational mathematics.
The article from Popular Mechanics discusses the concept of cardinal infinities in mathematics, focusing on how mathematicians categorize different sizes of infinity. It explains that while infinity might seem like a singular, boundless concept, there are actually different "sizes" of infinity, known as cardinal numbers. The article delves into Georg Cantor's work, who introduced the idea that some infinities are larger than others. For instance, the infinity of natural numbers (countable infinity) is smaller than the infinity of real numbers (uncountable infinity). This leads to the concept of the Continuum Hypothesis, which posits that there is no set whose size is strictly between that of the integers and the real numbers. Despite its intuitive appeal, this hypothesis remains unprovable within standard set theory, illustrating the profound and sometimes counterintuitive nature of infinity in mathematics.

Read the Full Popular Mechanics Article at:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/math/a63121596/exacting-cardinal-infinities/