Wed, December 11, 2024

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: 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: 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

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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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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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.

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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: 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.

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State Board of Education approves changes to Indiana high school diploma requirements

On Wednesday, the Indiana State Board of Education unanimously approved the final draft of new high school diploma requirements for Hoosier students. The new requirements

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As Dr. Mark Dertzbaugh Retires, MRDC Honors His Thirty-Plus Years of Service

For Dr. Mark Dertzbaugh, who retired Tuesday as the Principal Assistant for Research and Technology at the Medical Research and

by: The Daily Star

3 sent to jail in Pabna over gang-rape of PUST student

A Pabna court today sent three people to jail in a case filed over the gang rape of a student of Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST) in the district's Sadar upazila

by: Nuclear Engineering International

Togo to establish Atomic Energy Commission

Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with US-based start-up NANO Nuclear Energy Togolese President of Faure

by: IFLScience

Can You Crack The UK Spy Agency's Christmas Code-Breaking Challenge?

The challenges require codebreaking, math, lateral thinking, and a bit of ingenuity to reveal the name of a famous UK landmark. There are also three additional hidden elements in the pictures for those seeking an extra challenge.

by: Nature

Five countries having a clear impact on the latest materials-science research

From 2019 to 2023, there was a 25% increase in the number of articles in the database related to the subject and last year these papers represented 27.2% of all research in its journals. In terms of the countries publishing this research,

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Hilda Abena Wilson: Ghanaian Lady's Academic Brilliance Honoured at UCC Graduation Ceremony

A young Ghanaian lady, known as Hilda Abena Wilson, has achieved academic excellence at the 57th Congregation of the University of Cape Coast (UCC).

by: Yahoo

'Naked, animal terror': Why The Stone Tape is the most chilling Christmas special ever made

Ahead of Christmas 1972, the BBC's head of plays, Chris Morahan, asked writer Nigel Kneale for a ghost story. This was one year after the BBC had broadcast the first entry of A Ghost Story for Christmas,

by: The Jerusalem Post Blogs

10,000 years ago, people were brewing rice beer in China

An international team of archaeologists discovered evidence of rice beer production dating back approximately 10,000 years at the Shangshan archaeological site in Zhejiang Province, China, according to a report by Science.

by: Irish Examiner

Humpback whale makes record journey of more than 13,000km from South America to Africa

Research done with the help of citizen science shows male humpback completed almost twice the typical migration distance

by: NextBigFuture

Q2B - Accurate Quantum Computation for Practically Useful Quantum Computers by 2029

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.

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: Jakarta Globe

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

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: 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: 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: 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,

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: 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: EurekAlert!

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

Tue, December 10, 2024

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

Q2B - Accurate Quantum Computation for Practically Useful Quantum Computers by 2029

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.

The article from NextBigFuture discusses the Q2B conference, focusing on the advancements and challenges in quantum computing. It highlights the push towards achieving accurate quantum computation for practically useful quantum computers. Key points include the development of error correction techniques, the scaling of quantum systems, and the integration of quantum and classical computing to solve real-world problems. The conference featured discussions on various quantum hardware platforms, including superconducting qubits, trapped ions, and topological qubits, each with its own set of advantages and hurdles. There's an emphasis on the need for quantum computers to perform beyond classical simulation capabilities, with companies like IBM, Google, and others showcasing their progress in increasing qubit counts and coherence times. Additionally, the article touches on the importance of quantum software and algorithms that can leverage these emerging quantum capabilities to provide practical benefits in fields like cryptography, drug discovery, and materials science.

Read the Full NextBigFuture Article at:
https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2024/12/q2b-accurate-quantum-computation-for-practically-useful-quantum-computers.html