• 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: 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: 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: 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: Williamsport Sun-Gazette

GOP demands to see science behind ban on natural gas exports

Republican lawmakers on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology sent a scathing letter to the Department of Energy recently, requesting for the fourth time that it reveal the scientific process used to craft its upcoming analysis of liquified natural gas (LNG) exports.

by: Anadolu Ajansi

Japan space company postpones 2nd attempt at orbit due to wind

by: devdiscourse

US Updates Science and Technology Pact with China Amid Tech Rivalry

The US and China have revised a longstanding science and technology agreement, narrowing its scope and adding safeguards to protect national security. The new pact emphasizes transparency and data reciprocity while excluding advanced tech collaboration ...

by: SciTech Daily

Sonic Breakthrough: MIT Unlocks Ultrasound Control With Advanced Metamaterials

Researchers at MIT have developed a design framework for controlling ultrasound wave propagation in microscale acoustic metamaterials, focusing on the precise positioning of microscale spheres within a lattice.

by: Yahoo

From defense to chips, Trump keeps Taiwan guessing

A logo of Taiwanese chip giant TSMC is seen at southern Taiwan science park in Tainan ... job of explaining to Americans about why we are a trusted partner, why our technology is superior to China, and why you can count on us." CNN's Will Ripley ...

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

IIT Climate Report Warns of Flood, Drought Risks 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: MSN

Chinese laser scientist 'Crazy Li' arms small drones with metal-cutting beam

Researchers have developed a new device which will enable small drones to shoot powerful lasers - something once thought impossible A squad of fully armed soldiers follow closely behind a Humvee armoured vehicle,

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.

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.
The article from SciTechDaily discusses the groundbreaking work on imaging black holes, focusing on the concept of photon rings, which are bright, thin rings of light formed by photons that orbit a black hole multiple times before escaping. This phenomenon was highlighted in the first image of a black hole captured by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) in 2019, which showed the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy M87. Researchers, including those from the Princeton Gravity Initiative, are now exploring how these photon rings can provide deeper insights into black hole physics, particularly through the development of next-generation telescopes like the ngEHT (next-generation Event Horizon Telescope). These advancements aim to not only enhance the resolution of black hole images but also to test theories of gravity and understand the behavior of matter and light in extreme gravitational environments. The article also touches on the challenges and technological innovations required to achieve these scientific goals, emphasizing the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of this research.

Read the Full SciTech Daily Article at:
https://scitechdaily.com/illuminating-the-abyss-photon-rings-and-the-future-of-black-hole-imaging/