• Tue, December 17, 2024

by: NASA

NASA's Webb Finds Planet-Forming Disks Lived Longer in Early Universe

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope just solved a conundrum by proving a controversial finding made with the agency's Hubble Space Telescope more than 20 years ago. In 2003, Hubble provided evidence of a massive planet around a very old star,

by: Daily Express

'Bargain' Anker powerbank could make perfect stocking filler for friends and family

The large capacity of the powerbank also means you can charge devices to full multiple times without needing to worry about topping it up. This gift may not be the most glamourous of gifts but it's super useful - and thanks to Amazon, you'll be able to get it to your door the next day if you have Amazon Prime.

by: Radio France Internationale

EU launches flagship satellite project to rival US networks by 2030

The EU's flagship satellite constellation project officially took off Monday, as the bloc signed a concession contract with a European consortium to develop a secure space-based communication

by: Live Science

The Canon 10x32 IS are some of the best image-stabilized binoculars we have ever tested and are currently available with a $324 saving in this deal

Green rubber armor protects the binoculars against bumps and knocks as well as improving hand grip. The stabilization technology means the binoculars feel a little chunkier than you might expect and adds a little weight too. The Canon 10x32 IS is still ...

by: Popular Science

December 17, 1903: The Wright brothers take flight, drama ensues

Today, Wilbur and Orville Wright are as synonymous with the first to achieve powered flight as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin are with the first to walk on the moon. But it wasn't always so.

by: WXYZ

Bedrock reveals innovation district plan on stalled Wayne County jail complex site

Bedrock on Tuesday announced a new plan for the site of the stalled Wayne County Criminal Justice Center complex in downtown Detroit.

by: Pakistan Today

China-US working group on economy holds 'candid, in-depth and constructive' dialogue

BEIJING: The China-US economic working group held the 7th meeting on December 12 in Johannesburg, South Africa, during which the two sides had candid, in-depth and constructive communication over macr

by: Forbes

Predictions For The Tech Job Market In 2025

The U.S. tech sector is poised for a rebound in 2025, following a period marked by mass layoffs and strategic shifts in response to artificial intelligence advancements.

by: Detroit News

Bedrock reveals redevelopment plans, tenants for failed jail site

Construction on the project is set to begin in 2025 with a 220,000-square-foot Life Science Innovation Building.

by: Vanguard

Senate passes Bill for the establishment of PRODA

ABUJA: The Senate has passed a bill to establish the Projects Development Agency (PRODA) in Enugu. The bill aims to create PRODA as a statutory agency responsible for conducting scientific, engineering, and technological research.

by: The Sheridan Press

University's Science Initiative Roadshows inspire STEM across Wyoming

A University of Wyoming program that promotes science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through hands-on learning reached nearly 8,000 kindergarten through 12th grade students, educators

by: Tuko

Masinde Muliro Graduate Kneels Before Father Who Sold Possession to Educate Him: "Asante Sana"

A young man, Nahashon Kiplangat Rono knelt before his father after graduating from Masinde Muliro University. Rono shared his reason for the gesture.

by: Evening Chronicle

US updates aquaculture strategy after four decades

The National Science and Technology Council described the document as the first "holistic framework" for U.S. aquaculture since the early 1980s.

by: Brown University

With support from Brown, Providence schools transform learning in high school libraries

Support from the Fund for the Education of the Children of Providence has reinvigorated PPSD high school libraries with expanded collections, updated spaces, and new learning opportunities for students and teachers.

by: Augusta Free Press

Legislation would work to improve mental health of graduate, postdoctoral researchers

Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan and Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced their introduction of the MENTOR Act.

by: Ghanaweb.com

KNUST Deaths: Bongo Ideas Suggests Spiritual Cleansing and Fortification to End Yearly Tragedies

This blog is managed by the content creator and not GhanaWeb, its affiliates, or employees. Advertising on this blog requires a minimum of GH₵50 a week. Contact the blog owner with any queries.

by: Science Daily

Peptide-guided nanoparticles deliver mRNA to neurons

Engineers have modified lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) -- the revolutionary technology behind the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines -- to not only cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) but also to target specific types of cells,

by: ZDNet

Why Google's quantum breakthrough is 'truly remarkable' - and what happens next

Google's quantum computing scientists this month demonstrated breakthroughs in the field that reinforce the sense that quantum computing is for real and will be able to find its place among other kinds of computers as a valuable resource.

by: Executive Gov

NASA Issues Final Strategy for Sustained Human Activities in LEO

NASA has published its finalized low Earth orbit microgravity strategy that outlines key goals and objectives to support a sustained human presence in LEO and launch future space explorations.

by: The Punch Newspapers

Ododo signs law establishing teaching hospital

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has signed a bill converting the state-of-the-art Reference Hospital, Okene, into the Confluence University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital.

by: Island

Sri Lanka triumphs at 2024 International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO)

by: The Hans India

Madanapalle: Int'l faculty devpt programme on Nanotechnology

Madanapalle: Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) successfully conducted a five-day International Faculty Development Program (IFDP) titled 'IEEE Summer School on

by: Yahoo

Top science stories of 2024

This record-setting year for heat saw stunning auroras, a map of a brain, a Dengue epidemic, the first look at rocks from the far side of the Moon, an AI energy scramble and more

by: MSN

Humanoid robots take centre stage at IIT-Bombay's annual Techfest

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) commenced the 28th edition of Techfest 2024, the institute`s annual science and technology extravaganza, on Tuesday. The three-day celebration of innovation,

by: Scientific American

We May Be on the Brink of Finding the Real Planet Nine

If Brown's hidden world is real, Rubin will almost certainly find it or strong indirect evidence that it exists. "In the first year or two, we're going to answer that question," says Megan Schwamb, a planetary astronomer at Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland—and, just maybe, the solar system will once again have a ninth planet.

by: WFAE

FBI warns Americans to keep their text messages secure: What to know

by: MSN

Cyber defence key for India's security: DRDO chairman

The DRDO chairman said all future battles would be network-centric and technologies like satellite communication and software-defined radios would play a pivotal role in ensuring a decisive edge

by: Vanguard

NBTE grants 16 new programmes to Delta Polytechnic Otefe-Oghara

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted the Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, permission to mount an additional 16 new academic programmes and expand the carrying capacity of the existing academic programmes.

by: Scientific American

Engineering Our Dreams

Scientists are learning to manipulate lucid dreams in ways that could ease nightmares, enhance sleep and improve overall health

by: MSN

Local event introduces hundreds of Council Bluffs students to computer coding

AIM Institute said computer coding-related activities spark creativity and problem-solving skills and will help introduce students to a rewarding tech career

by: MSN

NASA's 2 stuck astronauts face more time in space with return delayed until at least late March

NASA's two stuck astronauts just got their space mission extended again. That means they won't be back on Earth until spring, 10 months after rocketing into orbit on Boeing's Starliner capsule. NASA announced the latest delay in Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams' homecoming on Tuesday.

by: MSN

Masinde Muliro graduate kneels before father who sold possession to educate him

A young man, Nahashon Kiplangat Rono knelt before his father after graduating from Masinde Muliro University. Rono shared his reason for the gesture.

by: MSN

Very cold detectors reveal very hot universe and kick off a new era in X-ray astronomy

After discussions between NASA and the Japanese Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), a new XRS was included ... Development of the sensor technology employed in Resolve began four decades ago. Note that an X-ray quantum-calorimeter ...

by: MSN

AI 'revolutionising' data analytics

GlobalData estimates the total data analytics market to have been worth $112.3bn in 2023 and expects it to hit $190bn by 2028.

by: MSN

Citizen scientists help map geomagnetic superstorm's ionospheric impact

As seen across North America at sometimes surprisingly low latitudes, brilliant auroral displays provide evidence of solar activity in the night sky. More is going on than the familiar visible light shows during these events,

by: MSN

Saudi Arabia extracts lithium from oilfield runoff, plans commercial pilot

By bnm Gulf bureau Saudi Arabia has successfully extracted lithium from brine samples from national giant Aramco's oilfields and plans to launch a commercial pilot programme for direct extraction soon,

by: MSN

Flavonoids in polyphenols: Activating gut hormones to improve health

Polyphenols are a diverse group of compounds that contribute to the flavor and health benefits of foods like green tea, berries, and dark chocolate. Among these compounds, flavonoids—responsible for the vibrant colors in fruits—have drawn attention due to their ability to interact with bitter taste receptors in the gut.
  • Wed, December 18, 2024

by: Malaysiakini

Musa returns to Kota Kinabalu after being appointed Sabah governor

Musa Aman returned to the state capital today after attending a ceremony to appoint him Sabah governor at Istana Negara yesterday. He arrived at Terminal 2 of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) in an aircraft at 12.02pm and was greeted by Sabah Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif.

by: Forbes

How GE HealthCare Is Using AI To Revolutionize Every Aspect Of Patient Care

CTO Taha Kass-Hout reveals how their ambitious AI strategy aims to touch a billion patient lives annually while addressing critical healthcare challenges.

by: news10nbc

Japanese space startup aborts 2nd satellite launch attempt minutes after liftoff

A Japanese space startup said its second attempt to launch a rocket carrying satellites into orbit had been aborted minutes after liftoff Wednesday and destroyed itself again, nine months after the company's first launch attempt ended in an explosion.

by: autoevolution

China releases report on global engineering frontiers

BEIJING -- The Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) on Wednesday released a report on the global frontiers of engineering science and technology, which includes analyses of development trends and characteristics.

by: TellyChakkar

China Focus: Xinjiang firms fight back US sanctions to protect local jobs

Xinjiang Tianshan Wool Tex Stock Co Ltd, a globally recognized high-end brand in the apparel industry, has reduced its workforce by 17 percent. The company was added to the US sanctions list in September 2023 and saw its export sales plummeted 95.7 percent last year.

by: India Today

IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi introduces PhD programme focused on energy, sustainability

The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Delhi has launched a PhD programme at its new international campus in Abu Dhabi. The programme focuses on cutting-edge research, enabling students to explore critical global challenges in technology,

by: Daily Express

Give your old Ring Doorbell to Amazon and get something better for an unmissable price

For those not in the know, the new Ring offers improved features such as 'Head-To-Toe View' which lets you see exactly what's going on outside your front door and there's 'Colour Night Vision' technology for better images when the sun goes down.

by: Daily Express

Hyperoptic launch cheaper broadband deals for Christmas - but you'll need to be quick

Hyperoptic have relaunched its cheap broadband deals for Brits looking for a bargain Christmas contract before 2025

by: MSN

KCUE recognizes six universities for advancing academic flexibility

The Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) highlighted six universities with unique systems promoting greater academic flexibility for students, while pledging to support other universities in adopting similar changes.

by: MSN

Elon Musk's Montessori preschool reimagining education closer to fruition

Multi-billionaire Elon Musk has begun funding a Montessori private preschool located on approximately 40 acres of land outside Bastrop, Texas.

by: MSN

Drone-Powered Approach to Microplastic Removal

KIST's advanced microplastic removal technique combines hydrophilic features and surface tension, ensuring clog-free operation in water treatment applications.

December 17, 1903: The Wright brothers take flight, drama ensues

Today, Wilbur and Orville Wright are as synonymous with the first to achieve powered flight as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin are with the first to walk on the moon. But it wasn't always so.

The article from Popular Science discusses the contentious history surrounding the Wright brothers' claim to the first powered, controlled flight. While Orville and Wilbur Wright are widely credited with this achievement on December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, their recognition has been challenged by claims from other inventors like Gustave Whitehead, who allegedly flew a powered aircraft in 1901 or 1902. The Smithsonian Institution's agreement with Orville Wright in 1948, which stipulated that the museum would recognize the Wright Flyer as the first airplane if it were to be donated, has fueled debates about historical accuracy and institutional bias. Recent findings, including a photograph purportedly showing Whitehead's aircraft in flight, have reignited discussions about who truly deserves the title of the first to fly. However, skepticism remains due to the lack of conclusive evidence supporting these alternative claims, highlighting the complexities of historical attribution in the annals of aviation history.

Read the Full Popular Science Article at:
https://www.popsci.com/technology/wright-brothers-flight-fight/