Sat, December 14, 2024

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: 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: 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: 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.
Fri, December 13, 2024

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: AOL

Analysis-Earthquakes and blowouts undermine case for carbon storage in Texas

Texas has seen surging interest from companies hoping to bury carbon dioxide in its oilfields, putting the state at the vanguard of a government-subsidized program to fight climate change. But pumping CO2 into the ground could exacerbate earthquakes and well blowouts already happening in the Permian Basin as Texas struggles to manage wastewater disposal,

by: Analytics India Magazine

Top 12 AI Developments from IITs in 2024

These initiatives spanned a wide spectrum, including advancements in quantum imaging, semiconductor efficiency, multilingual AI capabilities, and Indic models and upskilling.

by: CNN

Scientists mapped the genome of a shark that can live 400 years. It could unlock new secrets to longevity

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: Reuters

Earthquakes and blowouts undermine case for carbon storage in Texas

Texas has seen surging interest from companies hoping to bury carbon dioxide in its oilfields, putting the state at the vanguard of a government-subsidized program to fight climate change.

by: lse

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman discusses AI's transformative potential at LSE

Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and Inflection AI, addressed an audience of students, staff, and guests at LSE this week.

by: moneycontrol.com

Karnataka to establish CoEs in automotive technology, space tech and gaming

The Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society has recently invited RFPs for the selection of implementing partners for three Centres of Excellence (CoEs). The state government has allocated Rs 10 crore for each CoE over five years.

by: Daily Express

Amazon Kindle vs Kindle Paperwhite: Which new e-reader is best to buy this Christmas?

In October 2024, Amazon refreshed its entire Kindle range, with a new entry-level Kindle, a new Paperwhite, the new Kindle Colorsoft and an updated Kindle Scribe. On one hand that means that there are new devices to choose from, but on the other, making a decision is a little harder.

by: legit

FUTMINNA cut-off mark and entry requirements for all courses

The FUTMINNA cut-off mark plays a crucial role in determining admission eligibility. Discover Unveil the requirements and secure your place at Nigeria's tech hub.

by: The Straits Times

China eyes negotiations from high ground as Trump threatens new tariffs

Beijing is seeking to amass bargaining chips to kick off talks with the Trump administration. Read more at straitstimes.com.

by: THE WEEK

Electric Dreams: a 'nerd's nirvana' at Tate Modern

"We are living in an age of geeks", and Tate Modern's "Electric Dreams: Art and Technology before the Internet" is an exhibition that would delight "our techie overlords in Silicon Valley", said Alastair Sooke in The Daily Telegraph.

by: Tuko

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Announces Internship Opportunities in 2025, How to Apply

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), an agency responsible for the collection of data, invited applicants for January 2025 internship opportunities.

by: NextBigFuture

Robust Error Detection to Enable Commercial Ready Quantum Computers from Quantum Circuits

I, Brian Wang, interviewed Andrei Petranko, Head of Product at Quantum Circuits and Neil Wu Becker, CEO and Co-founder of Nextbound - Advisor to Quantum

by: Hindustan Times

MeitY funds two AI projects to detect fake media, forms committee on deepfakes

MeitY is funding two AI projects to detect deepfakes and has formed a committee to address the issue, with reports due in three months.

by: MSN

India's space missions represent a broader vision for 2047: Isro chief

The Indian space agency chief delivered a presentation on "Space Exploration in Amrit Kaal," highlighting India's ambitious strides in space exploration at the 90th Annual General Meeting of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA).

by: KGOU

The 2024 Game Awards recap: All winners and most surprising reveals

by: The Scientist

2024 Top 10 Innovations

Technology like this can help bridge that gap and make it ... He is a member of the Executive Board of BioImaging, North America and the National Science Foundation's National Visiting Committee. He was a professor of neuroscience at Northwestern ...

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.

The article from Nature discusses the growing trend of "dry promotions" in the workplace, where employees receive a promotion in title but not in salary. This practice has become more prevalent as companies face economic pressures and aim to retain talent without increasing payroll costs. The article highlights that while some employees appreciate the recognition and potential future benefits, many feel undervalued and demotivated by the lack of financial reward. It also notes that this phenomenon is not limited to any specific industry but is widespread across various sectors. Experts suggest that while dry promotions can be a strategic move for companies, they need to be managed carefully to maintain employee morale and engagement. The piece includes insights from HR professionals and employees, discussing the implications for career progression, job satisfaction, and the overall health of the labor market.

Read the Full Nature Article at:
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03956-4