Wed, December 18, 2024

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: 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.

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: 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: 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: 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,
Tue, December 17, 2024

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: 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: Island

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Talk Business

Unlocking Arkansas' potential: engineers and data scientists as economic catalysts

At Heartland Forward, we understand economic growth in the 21st century is fueled by innovation—and innovation begins with education. Arkansas has a unique opportunity to leverage engineering, computer science

by: TechCrunch

Focused Energy buys two of the world's most powerful lasers for its fusion quest

The massive lasers will be installed in the startup's future facility, which it is building in the San Francisco Bay Area.

by: Computer Weekly

Latest list of AI in government decision-making published

The government has published the latest set of public sector applications that use artificial intelligence (AI) or automation, in a bid to demonstrate algorithmic transparency. The algorithmic transparency records from UK public sector organisations enables people to understand how government departments make use of AI.

by: Live Science

Weird lickable lollipop invention lets you taste in virtual reality

Licking a lollipop-shaped device can let you taste and smell nine flavors in VR. Virtual reality (VR) experiences could soon get a lot more realistic thanks to a lickable device that lets you "taste" in virtual environments.

by: astanatimes.com

Central Asia's Nuclear Future: Opportunities, Challenges and Geopolitics

ASTANA — The National Bureau of Asian Research hosted a panel discussion titled A New Start: Central Asia's Nuclear Potential & Peril in Washington, D.C, on Dec.12 to explore the critical economic, environmental, energy, and geopolitical dimensions of nuclear politics in Central Asia.

by: The Express Tribune

Forced resignations being sought: PTI's Asad Qaiser

TI's Asad Qaiser claims he is being forced to resign, sparking tensions in the National Assembly. Government denies harassment allegations as key bills

by: syracuse.com

Applications for Syracuse's STEAM High School are finally open. Here's what we know

Applications for Syracuse's new STEAM High School are now open to 8th graders who live in Onondaga, Cortland or Madison counties.

by: Science Daily

Microchips capable of detecting and diagnosing diseases

Researchers have developed microchips using field-effect transistors that can detect multiple diseases from a single air sample with high sensitivity. The technology enables rapid testing and could lead to portable diagnostic devices for home and medical use.

by: Roll Call

At House Science, Babin aims to boost commercial spaceflight

Rep. Brian Babin, incoming chairman of the House Science Committee, is an outspoken advocate for greater commercial access to space.

by: Des Moines Register

Who is Chris Cournoyer? What to know about the new Iowa lieutenant governor

Chris Cournoyer was sworn in Monday as Iowa's new lieutenant governor. The Republican from LeClaire is a former lawmaker and school board president.

by: Business Line

Share Market Highlights: Sensex drops over 1,000 points; Nifty sinks below 24,350 on global cues

by: Vanguard

Segilola empowers 46 students, 30 women to strengthen host community ties

Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), a gold exploration and development company in Osun State has awarded scholarships to 46 students to strengthen host community ties.

by: Nature

Science in 2025: the events to watch for next year

New and repurposed obesity drugs, daring space missions and climate-action policies are among the developments set to shape research in the coming year.

by: moneycontrol.com

NASA's urgent asteroid alert: 84-foot airplane-sized asteroid set to pass very close to Earth tomorrow

How Close Will It Come? The asteroid will approach Earth from a distance of 2,080,000 miles. This is over 16 times the gap between Earth and the Moon. Travelling at 23,423 miles per hour, it will pass at 01:54 AM IST. Experts assure the event poses no threat and offers a valuable observation opportunity.

by: Mashable

Webb just revealed how a controversial planet exists

The Webb team set out to study early planetary disks by homing in on the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy near the Milky Way. Planetary disks are the clouds of gas and dust surrounding young stars that can eventually coalesce to form baby worlds.

by: KVIA

The top 7 mental health challenges of the holidays and how to navigate them

Blueprint tackles seven of the leading mental health challenges faced during the holidays and how to navigate them.

by: University of Texas at San Antonio

Innovator of the Year and other powerhouse inventors honored in UTSA's 2024 Innovation Awards

Winners of UTSA's annual Innovation Awards were recently announced, in recognition of their substantial contributions to the university's research and development ecosystem through patents, licensing agreements,

by: heraldsun.com.au

Cleveland High's Ivan Lai makes Qld academic history in 2024

He was named as being the most likely to win a Nobel Peace Prize, he conducted an in-depth study into the mathematical phenomenon pi and researched the complex concept of coupled oscillators.

by: Reuters

Taiwan says it is in talks for Amazon's Kuiper internet satellite system

Taiwan is in talks with Amazon about collaborating for the company's new Kuiper broadband internet constellation of satellites, the island's technology minister said on Tuesday, as the government seeks to build communication resilience.

by: Business Standard

India's tech industry to see a surge in women workforce, at 14.9% by 2027

Women to drive India's tech industry growth with a demographic shift of skilled professionals. Increasing diversity and rising opportunities for women in the industry will fuel the transformation

by: Space Coast Daily

All Points Celebrates New Dynamic Collaboration With Florida Institute of Technology

All Points has announced a dynamic new collaboration with the nationally-ranked Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne.

by: Daily Express

I use my portable Roberts radio daily - it's the perfect gift for a homeworker

As well as being a great gift to yourself, if you know someone who spends a lot of time at home, the Roberts PETITE2 FM/DAB/DAB+ Portable Radio could be the perfect Christmas present for them. I can't imagine not having the gadget by my side - it's made working from home a lot less lonely.

by: world-nuclear-news

Partnership to develop UK fusion power plant designs

Two British public sector entities - the UK Atomic Energy Authority and the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Hartree Centre - have teamed up with US-headquartered technology firm IBM to design future experimental fusion power plants.

by: India Today

James Webb Telescope confirms what Hubble revealed about the birth of planets

Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope has resolved a long-standing astronomical mystery by confirming findings from the Hubble Space Telescope regarding planet formation around ancient stars. This breakthrough sheds light on the conditions under which planets may have formed in the early universe.

by: MSN

Lesser Indian students opting for engineering courses in US; They are now opting for this course

Engineering still holds the title as the most popular field for international students in the U.S.; however, its appeal to Indian students has declined significantly

by: KGW8

The unique way a Washington-based company is capturing and storing CO2

CarbonQuest, based in Spokane, is seeking ways to cut down on greenhouse gasses while energy demands keep growing.

India's GCC base grew around 16 per cent in 2024, hired 20 per cent more people

2024 saw Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India growing at a robust 16 per cent nationally, with the major cities vying with one another to attract and welcome MNCs.

India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have seen significant growth in 2024, with the number of GCCs increasing by approximately 16% to around 1,580. These centers have also expanded their workforce by 20%, hiring an additional 200,000 employees, bringing the total to 1.3 million. This expansion is driven by the need for digital transformation, cost efficiency, and access to a skilled talent pool. Sectors like engineering, R&D, and IT services are particularly thriving, with GCCs now focusing on higher value-added activities such as data analytics, AI, and cybersecurity. The growth is also supported by the Indian government's initiatives to promote ease of doing business and infrastructure development.

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https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/indias-gcc-base-grew-around-16-per-cent-in-2024-hired-20-per-cent-more-people/article68996028.ece


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