• Fri, December 13, 2024

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.
  • Sat, December 14, 2024

by: NBC New York

US and China renew science and technology pact amid growing rivalry

The agreement's extension had been under negotiation for months after U.S. lawmakers raised concerns that cooperation with China could undermine national security.

by: Daily Express

Give your old Galaxy Watch to Samsung and get ultimate upgrade for half price

Samsung is running a new deal that's offering Galaxy Watch owners the chance to bag a massive upgrade for half price.

by: The Jakarta Post

Deputy higher education minister under scrutiny after study tip session

Second Deputy Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Stella Christie has come in for public criticism after hosting a tip-sharing session on getting into foreign universities, a move seen by many as inappropriate given that she should be focused more on improving the quality of universities at home.

by: Hong Kong Free Press

Hong Kong filmmaker duo on city's 'political colours' and winning at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards

Chan Cheuk-sze and Kathy Wong discuss the nuances behind the colours used to represent political ideologies in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

by: TimesDaily

US updates a science and technology pact with China

WASHINGTON — 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 ...

by: The Scotsman

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 final: how does scoring and voting work on BBC show?

The judges' scores don't solely decide the result of Strictly Come Dancing, the public still has a chance to have their say. Lines will open during the final - this will be announced by the hosts Claudia and Tess - and you can have a say on who is crowned the winner tonight (Saturday).

by: PM NEWS Nigeria

Science, technology keys for national growth, development - Shettima

Shettima said this on Friday at the 48th Convocation Lecture of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, titled "From Campus to Career: Navigating Life's Realities and Embracing Entrepreneurship in a Changing World".

by: Mises Institute

Trump's Economic Policies: The Good, The Bad, and the Uncertain

President-elect Trump has promised changes in economic policies. How well they work and how they will affect us remains to be seen. Here is a look at proposals

by: Business Line

IIT climate assessment report flags flood, drought risk in 11 Bihar, Kerala, Odisha districts

by: Science Daily

New device produces critical fertilizer ingredient from thin air, cutting carbon emissions

A new prototype device demonstrates an innovative approach to producing ammonia -- a key component of fertilizer -- that could transform an industry responsible for about one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions.

by: Business Standard

IIT report flags flood, drought risk in 11 Bihar, Kerala, Odisha districts

At least 11 districts, including Patna, Alappuzha and Kendrapara, are at a "very high" risk for both floods and droughts, necessitating immediate intervention, according to a climate risk assessment report compiled by two IITs.

by: IPPMEDIA

Training program empowers girls in creating robots, AI skills

IN a bid to support the government's push to encourage more girls to study science, the Apps and Girls organisation has launched a training programme aimed at empowering female secondary school students in science and technology.

by: Community Impact Newspaper

West University appoints James Novak as new fire chief

Fire executive from the Texas Fire Chiefs Academy Fire inspector and investigator An Associate of Fire Science and Safety Technology

by: inc42

BlueStone DRHP: A Look At The Shareholding Pattern & Key Leaders

Accel India is the largest shareholder in Bluestone, holding a 12.25% stake in the company on a fully diluted basis.

by: Analytics Insight

Future-Proof Your Career: The Best Programming Languages for Data Science in 2025

Data science is the most dynamic and lucrative field of technology today, as the demand for data-driven decision-making is rising. In 2025, data scientists will

by: The Taipei Times

Former engineering teacher sentenced to prison for forgery

A former civil engineering professor has been sentenced to two years in jail for forgery after he was found to have lied about sending qualified personnel to conduct more than 500 bridge inspections in Yilan County beginning in 2018.

by: Scientific American

Creating 'Mirror Life' Could Be Disastrous, Scientists Warn

Breakthroughs in synthetic biology could create mirror versions of natural molecules, with devastating consequences for life on Earth

by: Associated Press of Pakistan

Students celebrate in the traditional way by throwing caps in the air after Convocation 2024 at Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST)

Serving the nation since 1947 by providing an accurate, objective, uninterrupted flow of news to the people, the national news service is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to transform the existing news operations into a forward-looking service - APP Digital for its diverse subscriber-base and the public.

by: Forbes

When AI Jesus Entered The Confessional: Lessons From A Divisive Experiment

At Peter's Chapel in Lucerne, Switzerland, a virtual Jesus dispensed words of faith as part of "Deus in Machina," Not surprisingly, controversy ensued.

by: 21alivenews

PFW hosts FIRST LEGO League's northern Indiana semi-state tournament Saturday

Created through a partnership between FIRST and the LEGO Group, the FIRST LEGO League is a program that inspires young minds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and fosters valuable life and career skills through hands-on learning.

by: UPI

OpenAI releases controversial Sora Turbo video generation tool

OpenAI on Monday launched a new video tool powered by artificial intelligence and that has generated controversy in recent months.

by: Task & Purpose

What the Army and Navy service academies look for in future officers

The top military officers for the Army and Navy academies lay out what they look for in students and future officers.

by: The Cross Timbers Gazette

Address Pathways questions, concerns and move ahead

Cedar Rapids Community School District superintendent Tawana Grover speaks during a reception announcing the awarding of a nearly $15 million

by: SFGate

1 National Park Service job in California and Nevada could rewrite human history

She works at Great Basin and Death Valley, Lake Mead and Santa Monica Mountains national recreation areas, and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.

by: ProPakistani

Former OpenAI Employee and Whistleblower Found Dead in His Apartment

The San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed the death of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI employee, at his residence in the city.

by: Popular Science

How to set up iPhone Sleep Focus mode for some peace and quiet

You can have multiple Sleep Focus modes on your iPhone: You might have one for weekdays, one for weekends, and one for when you're on vacation, for example. Head to Settings on your iPhone, then tap Focus and Sleep. If you don't see Sleep listed, tap + (the plus icon, top right), then Sleep and Customize Focus.

by: Live Science

Science news this week: Cleopatra curiosities and quantum leaps

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

by: ProPakistani

IoBM's 27th Convocation: Graduates Represent Limitless Excellence and a Vision for Change

A sense of excitement and limitless vision beamed in the eyes of the 1,591 graduates as they received their degrees at the 27th Convocation of the

by: SciTech Daily

Illuminating the Abyss: Photon Rings and the Future of Black Hole Imaging

TBIRD, a laser communications system developed by Lincoln Laboratory, transmits data at unprecedented speeds, enabling scientists to capture black holes' elusive photon rings. The Event Horizon Telescope network captured groundbreaking images of a black hole in 2019 and 2021.

by: Yahoo

Landmark US-China science pact renewed in rare bright spot for relations

The science cooperation agreement carries symbolic weight for being the first major bilateral deal between China and the US.

by: Yahoo

Watch out for AI bills in the 2025 Legislature

Over the past two years, the New Mexico Legislature has only heard around a dozen bills related to or involving artificial intelligence, and even less became law. Considering the rapid advancement of AI over the past year,

by: MSN

Tracking collars help uncover secrets of the critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombats

The habits of the northern hairy-nosed wombat have been a mystery until now, thanks to the animal equivalent of a fitness tracker.

by: MSN

China to provide additional scholarships for Vietnamese students

China said it would grant additional scholarships to Vietnamese university students, especially those in science and technology fields and those in top schools.

by: MSN

Scientists warn over 'mirror bacteria' that could wipe out mankind

A group of 38 leading scientists are calling for a pause on research to create 'mirror life' - a form of artificial organism which could infect and kill all life on Earth.

by: MSN

Just a fraction of the hydrogen hidden beneath Earth's surface could power Earth for 200 years, scientists find

Trillions of tons of hydrogen gas are likely buried in rocks and reservoirs beneath Earth's surface, but researchers aren't sure where it is yet.

by: MSN

AI requires consistent energy afforded by nuclear power

MIT Nuclear Science and Engineering Professor Koroush Shirvan claims energy intensive Artificial Intelligence will require electricity that is "always on", afforded by nuclear power.

by: MSN

NASA's Mars exploration plans need 'paradigm shifts' to succeed, report finds

NASA has released a new document that highlights planned programmatic paradigm shifts in Mars exploration over the next 20 years.

by: MSN

Human settlement of Mars isn't as far off as you might think

Could humans expand out beyond their homeworld and establish settlements on the planet Mars? The idea of settling the red planet has been around for decades. However, it has been seen by sceptics as a delusion at best and mere bluster at worst.

by: MSN

Incubation lab for arts and science students opened at Madras Christian College

The park has specialised centres including business analytics, nanomaterials, big data analytics, computational informatics, healthcare and digital solutions.

by: MSN

AI-driven satellite analysis helps protect rice farming in climate-vulnerable regions

A new North Carolina State University study combines satellite imagery with machine learning technology to help model rice crop productivity faster and more accurately. The tool could help decision-makers around the world better assess how and where to plant rice,

by: MSN

Refrigerated raw milk harbors infectious flu virus for 5 days, study finds

Raw milk, hailed by some as a natural and nutritious alternative to pasteurized dairy, may come with hidden dangers, according to a new Stanford University study. The research, published December 12 in Environmental Science & Technology Letters reveals that influenza or flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days.

by: MSN

Spurred by sharing tips on TikTok, Nazrul graduates with Agricultural Science degree

The 32-year-old assistant agriculture officer at UPM's Agriculture Faculty said that he was never satisfied with his academic level and had always planned to further his studies.

by: MSN

Donald Bitzer, a pioneer of cyberspace and plasma screens, dies at 90

He helped shape cyberculture as the father of PLATO, a computer-based educational network that sparked the development of plasma screens and digital messaging.

by: MSN

U.S. and China renew science and technology pact amid growing rivalry

The United States and China have renewed a decades-old agreement on science and technology cooperation, officials from both countries said Friday.

FBI flap: There is no fourth branch of government

They posit a fourth branch of government outside of the executive branch and lean on the idea of a 10-year term for the director to suggest the bureau has always and should be run immune to the demands of elected officials. This is both constitutionally improper and historically ignorant.
The article from the Washington Examiner discusses the historical context and implications of the FBI Director's term limits, focusing on the tenure of FBI Director Christopher Wray. It highlights how former President Donald Trump's decision to retain Wray, despite his appointment by President Barack Obama, reflects a tradition of maintaining stability within the FBI. The piece notes that FBI directors are appointed to a 10-year term to insulate the agency from political pressures, a practice established after J. Edgar Hoover's long and controversial tenure. However, the article points out that this tradition has been inconsistently followed, with some directors serving shorter terms due to various reasons including political changes or personal decisions. It also touches on the controversies surrounding the FBI's actions during Trump's presidency, suggesting that these events have put additional scrutiny on the role and independence of the FBI Director. The article concludes by questioning whether the 10-year term limit still serves its intended purpose in the modern political climate.

Read the Full Washington Examiner Article at:
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/3259907/fbi-history-directors-10-year-term-trump/

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