Wed, December 18, 2024

by: The Economist

Giving children the wrong (or not enough) toys may doom a society

GIVERS OF EDUCATIONAL gifts, rejoice: despite the eye-rolls you may receive on Christmas morning, you are part of a long and valuable tradition. In cultures around the world, toys have been used to teach children what they need to know about the society ...

by: Reuters

Canada pledges beefed-up border, immigration restrictions to appease Trump

Four Canadian ministers publicly unveiled on Tuesday a border security plan they had privately presented to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration, with an emphasis on surveillance,

by: TechRepublic

Australia Unveils National AI Plan to Boost Investment and Capabilities

Australia announces a national AI plan to boost investment, skills, and infrastructure, aiming to capitalize on AI's potential to drive economic growth by 2030.

by: voguebusiness

The US finally acknowledges textile waste in new report

The Government Accountability Office has shed light on the country's waste problem and potential policy solutions for the first time. Is it enough?

by: Telangana Today

Hyderabad: Students protest as college withholds hall tickets over delay in fee reimbursement

Students from Sree Nidhi Institute of Science and Technology (SNIST), Ghatkesar on Wednesday protested against the management for withholding hall tickets of its BTech final year students due to Congress government's delay in releasing arrears related to fee reimbursement.

by: Yahoo

China is building a train that travels faster than a plane - here's what we know so far

It may not conform to romantic visions of scenic rail travel, but it is the very stuff of science fiction dreams - a new "floating train" being developed in China that is projected to reach speeds of more than 600mph,

by: The Lancet

Tackling algorithmic bias and promoting transparency in health datasets: the STANDING Together consensus recommendations

Without careful dissection of the ways in which biases can be encoded into artificial intelligence (AI) health technologies, there is a risk of perpetuating existing health inequalities at scale. One major source of bias is the data that underpins such technologies.

by: Upstream

China's Sinopec completes innovative pilot green hydrogen project

by: Dallas Morning News

West Dallas educators awarded grants through the Toyota, United Way DRIVE program

West Dallas educators receive $100,000 in grants thanks to a partnership between Toyota Motor North America and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.

by: HomeCrux

Human Washing Machine From Japan Cleanses Body and Mind in 15 Minutes

AI-powered bathing pod that redefines personal hygiene by cleansing your body and mind with advanced sensors and microbubble technology.

by: KPBS

Immune systems can stop cancer if their cells have the right diet

Post doctoral fellow Shixin Ma was the lead author of a paper on the research published in the journal Science. She said in humans this process could help attack and control tumors or stop them before they happen. "I think this could be not only curative ...

by: Government Technology

Applications Open for Syracuse's New STEAM High School

After years of delays and $74.1 million in renovations, a new high school in Syracuse will offer concentrations including media technology, robotics automation, data analytics and semiconductor microchip technology.

by: WAVY-TV

ECSU and COA sign pathway agreement for criminal justice majors

A new agreement can help students in Elizabeth City who are pursuing criminal justice careers. Elizabeth City State University and College of The Albemarle have

by: SHINE

Leading Macao to greater success of 'one country, two systems'

For Hong Kong and Macau, "one country, two systems" is the biggest strength; China's reform and opening up has set the broadest stage for their development; and the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area present new and significant opportunities, Xi has said.

by: KGOU

These were the top animal stories on NPR in 2024, including a boy's pregnant octopus

This year, the animal kingdom was filled with triumph, loss and new discoveries. Here is a look at NPR's top animal stories of 2024.

by: MLive

Grand Rapids healthcare company to open Detroit center

BAMF Health, which uses advanced imaging technology to detect and treat cancer, expects construction to begin next year.

by: Live Science

Stuck on gift ideas? These excellent noise-canceling headphones are still 43% off

You can still buy the top-quality Bose QuietComfort headphones at their Black Friday price, saving you a massive $150 — but hurry, the stocks are running out.

by: bnnbloomberg

Saudi Arabia Taps Aramco Oil Field Brine in Lithium Battery Push

Saudi Arabia is exploring projects that can produce lithium for batteries in an effort to ramp up production in the Middle Eastern oil exporter.

by: Singularity Hub

The Tech World Is 'Disrupting' Book Publishing. But Do We Want Effortless Art?

As tech makes publishing faster and more accessible, it may also threaten jobs and force us to reconsider the status and role of books as cultural objects.

by: Computer Weekly

Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2024

Looking back at the skills and hiring landscape in 2024, Computer Weekly shares the key moments for IT careers and skills over the past 12 months

by: BBC

The controversial machine sending CO2 to the ocean and making hydrogen

Equatic is among a wave of start-ups exploring how the ocean could be harnessed to capture and store carbon. But not everyone is sure it's such a good idea.

by: Business Insider

Verily's plan for 2025: Raise money, pivot to AI, and break up with Google

As Verily looks to mature, it's raising money, cutting ties with Google, and taking on a bolder AI strategy, employees told BI.

by: NDTV

NCHM JEE 2025: Application Begins For Admission To Hospitality And Hotel Administration

Admission to BSc HHA programme is conducted on the merit of All India Rank in NCHM JEE. Following this, a centralised web based online counseling is held on all India basis and seat/Institute is allotted on merit cum choice basis.

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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Business Line

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

by: MSN

China: World's first 660 MW CFB steam power unit sets global benchmark

The ultra-supercritical circulating fluidized bed (CFB) power generation unit has a rated power capacity of 660MW and is claimed to be the world's first - boasting the highest

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.

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.

The article from Malaysiakini discusses the ongoing debate over the use of the word "Allah" by non-Muslims in Malaysia. The issue has resurfaced with the Malaysian government's decision to appeal a court ruling that allowed a Christian from Sarawak to use "Allah" in religious education and personal use. The Court of Appeal had previously overturned a 2009 High Court decision that permitted the use of "Allah" in Christian publications, arguing that it could confuse Muslims. The government's appeal seeks to maintain this restriction, citing potential threats to public order and national security. Critics argue that this move infringes on religious freedom and points out that in East Malaysia, where there is a significant non-Muslim population, "Allah" has been used for centuries without issue. The debate reflects broader tensions between religious freedom, cultural practices, and national identity in Malaysia.

Read the Full Malaysiakini Article at:
https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/729287