• Fri, December 13, 2024

by: TheCable

The Nigerian Tax Bill 2024 at a glance: Highlights and key provisions

As a comprehensive tax legislation, the NTB harmonizes all tax laws in the country into a more simplified and manageable single piece of legislation. Section 1 of the NTB provides that the objective of the Act is to provide a unified fiscal legislation governing taxation in Nigeria.

by: Daily Sabah

How AI is powering new era of energy and efficiency

The transformative impact of artificial intelligence is being felt across all domains, from energy and sustainability to the workforce, misinformation

by: Analytics India Magazine

Rethinking Governance in the Age of Generative AI

This year, a significant number of cybersecurity breaches were caused by human involvement, with as many as 68% of incidents attributed to non-malicious human actions.

by: Science Daily

Artificial intelligence improves mammography-based risk prediction

The future of breast cancer screening and risk-reducing strategies is being shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent review article.

by: New Jersey Hills

Two local high schoolers are named 'Governor's STEM Scholars'

A Mountain Lakes High School junior and a Morris Hills High School sophomore have been named 2024-25 Governor's STEM Scholars.

by: thenightly

Peter Dutton reveals costings and details behind Coalition's nuclear policy

Coalition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to 'keep the lights on' while unveiling a $331 billion plan to introduce nuclear energy to Australia by the mid-2030s.

by: Popular Science

AI thought knee X-rays could tell if you drink beer and eat refried beans

"This goes beyond bias from clues of race or gender," said Brandon Hill, a machine learning scientist and study co-author. "We found the algorithm could even learn to predict the year an X-ray was taken. It's pernicious; when you prevent it from learning one of these elements, it will instead learn another it previously ignored."

by: Loughborough University

Inspirational figures celebrated alongside Loughborough's winter graduates

This week, the University proudly celebrated students who have graduated following years of hard work and dedication to their studies.

by: The Courier-Mail

VCE results 2024: The full list of Victoria's top performing public and private schools revealed

The race to be the state's top school has taken an unexpected turn this year, with a number of prestigious independent colleges seeing a drop in their median VCE study scores.

by: WDHN

Metaphor: ReFantazio, Dragon Age, Astro Bot and an indie wave lead the top AP video games of 2024

It's been a rough year in the world of video games, which reeled from some high-profile flops (sorry, Suicide Squad and Star Wars fans) and a relentless series of developer

by: moneycontrol.com

NASA to launch SPHEREx observatory by early 2025 to explore the universe's past and origins

NASA's SPHEREx observatory is set to launch in February 2025, aiming to uncover secrets of the universe's past, including cosmic inflation and galaxy formation.

by: Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Lil Sista's Goody's in Napa has the best shrimp and grits outside of New Orleans

Lil Sista's has the best shrimp and grits outside of New Orleans. Jumbo crustaceans are browned and curled into thick, creamy, cheese-laced porridge and you can sprinkle them with bacon chunks if you want (yes, you do).

by: Black Hills Pioneer

Pioneer Chosen for 2025 CORES Award for Excellence in Science Communication

The South Dakota Science and Technology Authority (SDSTA) has chosen the Black Hills Pioneer for the 2024 Communications and Outreach Experiences in Science (CORES) Award.

by: Indiatimes

Top Zodiac Signs Who Are Likely to Invent the Next Big Thing

Certain zodiac signs possess traits that make them natural innovators. Aquarius, with their futuristic thinking, excels in technology and social refor

by: The Morning Sun

Balicki and Elliott Second Chance Scholarship

CMU alumni Bob Balicki, '79, and Gail Elliott, '94, established the Balicki and Elliott Second Chance Scholarship.

by: New York Post

Road to a top college: Majors to consider for future success

Today's college search process requires students to consider several factors as they select the best fit for themselves. The age-old considerations are campus size, location, academic and cultural

by: Daily Express

Tech expert shares broadband warning this Christmas 'not many households realise'

Christmas is on the horizon and if something doesn't seem right, you might want to look at your speeds. Some Brits in the UK can suffer extremely slow broadband which can throttle downloads when you're streaming Netflix or Disney+.

by: Nature

First sighting of 'neutrino fog' sparks excitement - but is it bad news for dark matter?

Ultra-sensitive detectors have observed neutrinos from the Sun, whose signals mimic those expected to be produced by elusive dark matter.

by: Houston Chronicle

US updates a science and technology pact with China to reflect growing rivalry and security threats

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has updated a decades-old science and technology agreement with China to reflect their growing rivalry for technological dominance. The new agreement, signed Friday after many months of negotiations, has a narrower scope and additional safeguards to minimize the risk to national security.

by: Reuters

Biden administration inks new science cooperation deal with China; Republicans cry foul

The United States and China signed a renewed science cooperation agreement on Friday, the State Department said, this time with "robust national security guardrails," despite objections from Republicans who argue the decision should have been left to the incoming Trump administration.

by: Bloomberg L.P.

US, China Renew Science and Tech Cooperation Pact Amid Tensions

The US and China renewed a longstanding agreement allowing limited government cooperation in science and technology, sustaining a lane of collaboration amid broader tensions over issues from national security to trade. US negotiators on the accord signed ...

by: CNN

The longest-living vertebrate could offer clues to extending the human lifespan, scientists say

Mysteries surround the elusive Greenland shark, the longest-living vertebrate in the world. Researchers have new insight into the unique fish's genetic makeup.

by: El País in English

40 years of cyberpunk: A dystopian future that seems all too real today

The novel 'Neuromancer' launched a dark and pessimistic genre that envisions a world dominated by powerful corporations, oppressive technology, and stark social inequality — an almost prophetic portra

by: CRN

The 10 Biggest AI News Stories Of 2024: Nvidia, GenAI And Security

Big AI news and GenAI stories of 2024 include Nvidia, Microsoft Copilot, Cisco, HPE Private Cloud AI, AI agent technology, PCs, cybersecurity threats and innovation.

by: news10nbc

Sophia, a famous robot and global icon of AI, wins hearts at Zimbabwe's innovation fair

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — From answering questions from Cabinet ministers, academics and students on climate change, substance abuse and the law to children's inquiries about her "birth" and links to God and being described as a talkative feminist ...

by: Sports Illustrated

Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: How Local Regional Hyperthermia is Transforming Healthcare

Dr. Tom Incledon, a leader in cutting-edge medical innovation and research, has introduced groundbreaking technology that could transform how we approach diseas

by: MIT Technology Review

AI's emissions are about to skyrocket even further

Data center emissions have tripled since 2018. As more complex AI models like OpenAI's Sora see broad release, those figures will likely go through the roof.

by: Southeast Missourian

How football, faith, passion shaped JHS science teacher Andy Helle's career in education

Initially uncertain about his career path, Jackson High School science teacher Andy Helle found his calling through student teaching and the influence of mentors. His commitment to education and faith continues to impact students through classroom teaching and various after-school clubs.

by: Tuko

Humpback Whale Travels 13,000kms from South America to Africa to Find Females

A male humpback whale has made history after it travelled over 13,000 kilometres from South America to Africa in what is believed to be a search for females.

by: Nikkei Asia

China and U.S. renew science cooperation deal

by: PM NEWS Nigeria

Two students killed as truck loses control, rams into tricycles in Kogi

An eye witness said the accident occurred about 10 am. He said it included a female student of FUL, and another female student of Kogi Poly by name Abu Taiwo Abimbola of the Department of Science Laboratory and Technology.

by: The New Yorker

Luigi Mangione and the Making of a Modern Antihero

Holy happy trail, Batman!" Stephen Colbert enthused, over an en-plein-air portrait of a shirtless and beaming Luigi Mangione, who was briefly America's most wanted man, and perhaps still is. "You know that guy's Italian,

by: Dominica News Online

COMMENTARY: Enduring legacies of inequity; the historical context and contemporary dynamics of African exploitation and what must be done

In the annals of history, the transatlantic slave trade remains one of humanity's most atrocious episodes. Over a span of centuries, millions of Africans were forcibly removed from their homelands, shackled,

by: The Globe and Mail

A futuristic helmet is reshaping the way we treat the brain

Focused ultrasound, a non-invasive therapeutic technology first explored in the 1940s, has opened new possibilities for treating complex brain conditions through three main techniques: ablation, BBB opening and neuromodulation - offering hope where conventional therapies often fall short.

by: World Socialist Web Site

The for-profit health insurance racket: From HMOs to "Value-based care"

Pioneered by the Obama administration and the Affordable Care Act, value-based care has become an important mechanism for subordinating all health services to corporate profits.

by: MSN

91 Indian districts at high drought risk, 51 at high flood risk: Report

India's 91 districts face high risks of drought, 51 districts are at high flood risks and 11 face "very high" risks of both, a new report released by the Department of science and technology says, emphasising the need for immediate interventions to address challenges posed by climate change.

by: Radio Pakistan

Pak, Belgium discuss partnership in trade, culture, science

The 3rd session of Pakistan-Belgium Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Brussels, Belgium. Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan led the Pakistan side, and Director General for Bilateral Affairs, Ambassador Jeroen Cooreman, led the Belgian side.

by: MSN

Modern Humans and Neanderthals Had Kids for 7,000 Years and the Legacy Lives in Our Genes

Roughly 50,000 years ago, two species of humans met in the shadow of Eurasian ice sheets. One, Homo sapiens, had just embarked on its conquest of the world after leaving Africa. The other, Homo neanderthalensis,

by: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan, Belgium discuss collaboration in trade, culture, science

The 3rd session of Pakistan-Belgium Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Brussels, Belgium. Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan led the Pakistan side, and Director General for Bilateral Affairs, Ambassador Jeroen Cooreman, led the Belgian side.

by: MSN

Bosch signs agreement for up to $225 million in CHIPS Act funding

CHIPS and Science Act funding. The company signed a non-binding agreement with the US Commerce Department and could receive up to $225 million in funding. Lest you think Amazon's gruff crime solver somehow got a piece of the action,

by: MSN

These Marine units will field new mobile command vehicle in 2025

Elsewhere in the Corps, Marines conducted the service's first organic rebuild of a JLTV engine at a Defense Department depot.

by: MSN

U.S., China extend key science & tech cooperation deal amid trade, Trump tensions

The United States and China have renewed a key scientific cooperation agreement between the two superpowers for another five years, the U.S. Department of State said on Friday, in a move by Joe Biden's administration that comes just over a month ahead of the inauguration of former President Donald Trump's second term.

by: MSN

What's in the National Academies' Decadal Survey for Solar and Space Physics?

At its current solar maximum, our Sun has been pretty busy of late, flinging parts of itself at Earth and raising concerns about effects on satellites and power grids while also gracing us with incredible aurorae.

by: MSN

UK fits first drone frying laser on military truck, high-energy beam hits target

The British Army tested its powerful, high-energy laser weapon from an armored vehicle for the first time. The laser weapon, which directs an intense beam of infra-red light in the form of energy towards its target,

by: MSN

30 Of The Smartest Public High Schools In The US

When it comes to education, excellence isn't exclusive to private institutions. Across the United States, several public high schools are setting the bar high, proving that world-class education is accessible without the hefty price tag.

by: MSN

Up and over! NASA's Mars rover Perseverance reaches rim of its Jezero Crater home (video)

NASA's Perseverance rover has summited the rim of Mars' Jezero Crater, a climb of 1,640 vertical feet that took about 3.5 months.

by: MSN

Tech company secures $225 million for Northern California chip plant, generating 700 jobs

German tech company Bosch has signed a preliminary agreement with the federal government for $225 million in funding to upgrade a Roseville (Sacramento County) computer chip plant. The money from the CHIPS and Science Act would contribute to Bosch's $1.

by: MSN

750% longer lithium battery life achieved with water-based breakthrough

Korean researchers have extended lithium metal anodes' lifespan by 750 percent using water, marking a major breakthrough in battery technologies. The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) team's next-generation anode material aims at overcoming the performance limitations of commercial batteries.

40 years of cyberpunk: A dystopian future that seems all too real today

The novel 'Neuromancer' launched a dark and pessimistic genre that envisions a world dominated by powerful corporations, oppressive technology, and stark social inequality — an almost prophetic portra
The article from El País discusses the 40th anniversary of the cyberpunk genre, highlighting its origins, key works, and its relevance to contemporary society. It traces the genre back to William Gibson's seminal work "Neuromancer," published in 1984, which introduced themes of high-tech, low-life, and a dystopian future dominated by corporations and technology. The piece explores how cyberpunk has evolved from literature to influence film, video games, and other media, with notable examples like "Blade Runner" and "The Matrix." It reflects on how cyberpunk's predictions of a world where technology both liberates and controls have become increasingly pertinent, with real-world issues like data privacy, AI ethics, and corporate power mirroring the genre's dark visions. The article also touches on the cultural impact of cyberpunk, its aesthetic, and its role in critiquing modern societal structures, suggesting that while the future cyberpunk envisioned is now, in many ways, our present, there remains a hopeful undercurrent in its narratives about human resilience and resistance against oppressive systems.

Read the Full El País in English Article at:
https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-12-13/40-years-of-cyberpunk-a-dystopian-future-that-seems-all-too-real-today.html