Wed, December 11, 2024

by: The Chronicle of Higher Education

Transitions: Marquette U. Names New President; Georgetown U. President Steps Down

Resignations John J. DeGioia, president of Georgetown University, will step down and return to the faculty after suffering a stroke in June. Henry C. Foley, president of the New York Institute of Technology, will step down in June 2025. Jerry Balentine, provost and executive vice president, will succeed him as president.

by: blockclubchicago

Plans For South Side Quantum Campus Get City Council OK

A crucial zoning change received final approval Wednesday. Some neighbors had asked to slow the process so developers could put promises around jobs into writing.

by: WLWT

Luigi Mangione: From privileged upbringing to murder suspect

Investigators are working to piece together why Luigi Mangione decided to gun down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen attack on a Manhattan street.

by: earth

Wonder material that "will change the world" is officially declared safe for humans

Graphene has captured attention worldwide, with many scientists dubbing it a "wonder material" with potential to have a huge impact on humans

by: New Scientist

Energy-hungry AI is already harming health - and it's getting worse

The electricity required to support AI could contribute to approximately 600,000 asthma cases and create a $20 billion public health burden by 2030

by: Science Daily

Enabling AI to explain its predictions in plain language

Researchers developed a system that converts AI explanations into narrative text that can be more easily understood by users. This system could help people determine when to trust a model's predictions.

by: The Hindu

Climate footprint of space exploration is passing below the radar

Urgent need for international regulations to address environmental consequences of space activities to ensure sustainability and prevent harm.

by: MSN

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering collaborates with BITS Pilani

BENGALURU: Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) launched Wipro Research, a Bengaluru-based initiative focused on advancing engineering innovation through research in collaboration with Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani,

by: Business Insider

Why Google's quantum computing breakthrough is such a big deal

Google's Willow chip reduces errors exponentially, addressing a problem the industry has faced for almost 30 years.

by: Analytics Insight

Meet the Minds: Top 10 Data Science Influencers of 2024

Top 10 Data Science Influencers of 2024 The world of data science is transforming at a speed that no other discipline has ever experienced. Who is transforming

by: Science Daily

A breakthrough tool for detecting problems during protein synthesis

A newly developed luciferase-based reporter can detect problems in protein translocation and disulfide bond formation in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Inspired by natural mechanisms found in bacteria,

by: New Scientist

Science can be our trusty shield in a time of deepening crises

Events across the globe have conspired to create a sense of chaos, but many fields of research can help us make sense of the world, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

by: MSN

Who is Prahlad Iyengar? MIT suspends student over essay, sparks outrage

MIT suspended Indian-origin PhD scholar Prahlad Iyengar over a pro-Palestine essay he wrote in the college magazine.

by: MSN

Tennis Mailbag: The WTA's Role in Women's Sports Boom

Where does women's tennis factor in the growing popularity of women's sports? Plus, has drug testing evolved, and how has it impacted the sport?

by: Science Daily

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: Science Daily

A greener, cleaner way to extract cobalt from 'junk' materials

As the demand for lithium-ion batteries escalates with the proliferation of mobile phone, electric vehicles and even pacemakers, key components in these powerhouses, like cobalt, face significant ethical and environmental concerns related to their extraction.

by: MSN

MIT Student Prahlad Iyengar Suspension: Know about India-origin PhD scholar, why was he barred - Details here

Last month, the PhD student was barred from entering the MIT campus following the pro-Palestine essay. However, he has now been suspended until January 2026 which would terminate his five-year National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.
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by: brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes

The dawn of Google Willow and how qSAI may revolutionise marketing

Quantum supercomputing AI is changing marketing. Google's Willow is leading this change. It processes data very fast. This allows for highly personalized marketing. It also enables strong predictive analytics.

by: The Irish Times

Meeting the talent challenge crucial for Ireland's economic transition

Ireland's highly educated, productive and agile workforce has been a key factor in its success in attracting investments. So the fact that talent gaps are emerging is a concern.

by: dailyguidenetwork

Trotro Kills KNUST Student

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) community is in shock and mourning after a third-year Geography student, Afia Dedaa Osae-Atuah, lost her life in a tragicRead

by: SciTech Daily

Unlocking Space Secrets: How ISS Research Is Transforming Health and Robotics

Researchers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) focused on three major areas of advanced research on Wednesday: disease detection, cellular immunity, and free-flying robotics. Meanwhile, the Expedition 72 crew prepared for the year's final spacewalk while awaiting the departure of a U.

by: UPI

White House hosts first-ever women's health research conference

The outgoing president and first lady on Wednesday hosted the first-ever conference on Women's Health Research, according to the White House.

by: Association for Psychological Science

Heart Rates and Step Counts: A Novel Approach to Eating Disorder Care

What potential do everyday devices, like smartwatches, have in transforming the management and treatment of eating disorders? In this episode, Under the Cortex explores how commonly used technology, such as heart rate monitors and step counters,

by: KGOU

The Geminids meteor shower peaks at the end of the week. Here's what to expect

by: Flightglobal

GE Aerospace, NASA flight tests accelerate contrails science

GE Aerospace and NASA recently partnered on flight tests to help further the aviation industry's understanding of contrails, using new test methods and technologies. Source: GE Aerospace In November 2024,

by: The Boston Globe

Massachusetts wants to revolutionize its waste stream. Sweden has some answers.

A handful of strategies used in Stockholm and across Europe could be adapted to Mass., experts say, if the Bay State is serious about being a national leader on waste reduction.

by: world-nuclear-news

Partnership aims to boost Canadian nuclear exports

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories has signed a letter of understanding with Canada's government-to-government contracting agency Canadian Commercial Corporation to collaborate on the pursuit of international commercial opportunities for Canada's nuclear sector.

by: Nuclear Engineering International

Russia completes preliminary design for fusion reactor

The DV Efremov Institute of Electrophysical Apparatus (NIIEFA Nauchno Issledovatelskii Institut Elektrofizicheskoi Apparaturi), part of Rosatom has been completed

by: The Daily Star

Grand finale of VLSITHON 2.0 held at AUST

The grand finale of VLSITHON 2.0, a VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) competition, concluded with an award ceremony at the Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) auditorium in Dhaka on December 12.

by: Business Standard

Navanc Raises Seed Funding to Revolutionize Secured Lending with AI-powered Property Score

Navanc, a pioneering FinTech startup building India's first AI-powered property score and stack for secured lending and insurance practices, has successfully raised USD 1 million in a seed funding round.

by: Mint

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra launch: 5 features we're hoping to see in the next flagship

With December nearly halfway through, there are only a few weeks left until January—the month Samsung, as per reports, is expected to unveil its highly anticipated Galaxy S25 Ultra, and the standard Galaxy S25 range of smartphones.

by: moneycontrol.com

New Threat to Earth? MIT discovers 138 new asteroids similar to 2013 Russia meteor that injured thousands

Astronomers at MIT have detected the smallest asteroids ever, measuring just 10 metres across, using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and innovative imaging techniques.

by: Ghanaweb.com

CCTV footage of the tragic accident in Kumasi that killed two people

In Kumasi, two people were tragically killed when a speeding commercial truck collided with them, as seen in heartbreaking CCTV footage. The victims were spotted standing by the side of the road, presumably waiting for a car.

by: Ghanaweb.com

Sadly, a KNUST student lost their life in Kumasi after being struck by a speeding "trotro."

Atuah, a third-year geography student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in a traffic accident. She was reportedly traveling to town to fix her laptop when she

by: Science Daily

Milestone 10-GeV experiment shines light on laser-plasma interactions

With dual lasers, researchers have accelerated a high-quality beam of electrons to 10 billion electronvolts in just 30 centimeters. The experiment gives scientists a 'frame-by-frame' look at how a petawatt laser interacts with a long plasma channel,

by: KGOU

The Game Awards 2024: Key nominees and what to expect

by: Daily Express

Apple fans can bag a free Nintendo Switch and Animal Crossing in huge Xmas deal

We reviewed both the iPhone 16 and almost gave it a full five stars. David Snelling, our tech editor said: "We remain pretty miffed about that 60Hz screen technology (please Apple, fix it on the iPhone 17) but that really is our only gripe this year.

by: Science Daily

Mapping the nanoscale architecture of functional materials

Researchers have pioneered a new technique called X-ray linear dichroic orientation tomography, which probes the orientation of a material's building blocks at the nanoscale in three-dimensions. First applied to study a polycrystalline catalyst,

by: Ghanaweb.com

Breaking News: Level 300 KNUST student killed by a trotro

A Level 300 student from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Afia Dedaa Osae, tragically lost her life after being struck by a speeding trotro in Accra. The incident occurred on December 11,

by: Science Daily

AI thought knee X-rays show if you drink beer -- they don't

A new study highlights a hidden challenge of using AI in medical imaging research -- the phenomenon of highly accurate yet potentially misleading results known as 'shortcut learning.' The researchers analyzed thousands of knee X-rays and found that AI models can 'predict' unrelated and implausible traits such as whether patients abstained from eating refried beans or beer.

by: Science Daily

Noninvasive imaging method can penetrate deeper into living tissue

Researchers developed a non-invasive imaging technique that enables laser light to penetrate deeper into living tissue, capturing sharper images of cells. This could help clinical biologists study disease progression and develop new medicines.

by: MSN

Scientists develop material with almost perfect water repellency

Scientists from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) have developed a surface material that repels water droplets almost completely. Using an entirely innovative process,

by: MSN

AI mirrors human biases: Study reveals 'us vs. them' tendencies in large language models

Research has long shown that humans are susceptible to "social identity bias"—favoring their group, whether that be a political party, a religion, or an ethnicity, and disparaging "outgroups." A new study by a team of scientists finds that AI systems are also prone to the same type of biases,

by: MSN

How diversity and inclusion drive innovation in robotics

The field of robotics is highly interdisciplinary, encompassing disciplines such as mechanical and electrical engineering, materials science, computer science, neuroscience and biology. The robotics community in itself is a champion of academic diversity.

by: MSN

How publishers are minting million-dollar deals as AI faces data drought

AI systems, particularly large language models (LLMs), require extensive and diverse information to train, function, and naturally grow. However, these ever-hungry systems also require a constant influx of data to satisfy their insatiable appetite,

by: MSN

British Army zaps drones out of the sky with laser trucks

High-energy weapon proves its mettle in testing The British Army has successfully destroyed flying drones for the first time using a high-energy laser mounted on an armored vehicle. If perfected, the technology could form an effective counter-measure against drone attacks.

by: MSN

On a Longevity Quest, LVMH's R&D Division Teams With Integrated Biosciences

Their multiyear partnership has the aim of discovering new chemical entities targeting aging on a molecular level.

by: MSN

India to launch deep ocean mission by end of next year: Minister Jitendra Singh

India aims to launch its deep-sea mission and send its first citizen to space by late 2024 or 2026. A crewed submersible, Matsya 6000, will explore the seabed at 6,000 meters, while Gaganyaan's uncrewed mission is slated for early next year.

Transitions: Marquette U. Names New President; Georgetown U. President Steps Down

Resignations John J. DeGioia, president of Georgetown University, will step down and return to the faculty after suffering a stroke in June. Henry C. Foley, president of the New York Institute of Technology, will step down in June 2025. Jerry Balentine, provost and executive vice president, will succeed him as president.

The article from The Chronicle of Higher Education discusses significant leadership changes at two prominent universities. Marquette University has appointed Kimo Ah Yun as its new president, effective immediately. Ah Yun, previously the provost at Marquette, steps into the role following the retirement of Michael R. Lovell, who had been president since 2014. Meanwhile, Georgetown University's President John J. DeGioia has announced his decision to step down after serving for 24 years, making him one of the longest-serving university presidents in the U.S. DeGioia's tenure has been marked by significant growth and development at Georgetown. The transitions at both institutions highlight shifts in leadership at a time when universities are navigating complex issues including financial stability, enrollment challenges, and the evolving landscape of higher education.

Read the Full The Chronicle of Higher Education Article at:
https://www.chronicle.com/article/transitions-marquette-u-names-new-president-georgetown-u-president-steps-down