• Wed, December 18, 2024

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: 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: Daily Express

This Garmin Epix price is unmissable - and it's a brilliant choice for after Christmas

Fitness enthusiasts on the hunt for a fantastic Garmin watch deal might just be in luck - H Samuel is currently selling the Garmin Epix at a discounted price. The 2nd gen Garmin Epix watch can be yours - down from its original price of £649.99. This means ...

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: India Today

IIT Bombay's Techfest 2024 showcases 'Sustainnovative Sentience' theme

IIT Bombay's Techfest 2024 brings innovation and sustainability under one roof. The three-day event features cutting-edge technology, cultural performances, and thrilling competitions.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Upstream

China's Sinopec completes innovative pilot green hydrogen project

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: The Pioneer

Education: From Kothari Commission to NEP-2020

The educators and policymakers are called upon to transcend ideological divides and lead India toward inclusive progress and innovation The most comprehensive initiative in education in post-independence India was the report of the National Commission on Education,

by: ucdavis.edu

Carnivorous Squirrels Documented in California

California ground squirrels hunt, kill and eat voles, reveals a study by UC Davis and UW-Eau Claire, sharing the first evidence of widespread carnivorous behavior among squirrels.

by: SciTech Daily

Precision Perfected: How Nuclear Clocks Are Changing Time

Scientists are developing nuclear clocks using thin films of thorium tetrafluoride, which could revolutionize precision timekeeping by being less radioactive and more cost-effective than previous models.

by: National Geographic news

The world's largest space telescope just got an unexpected new role: asteroid hunter

Even small asteroids can do a lot of damage—and new research shows the James Webb Space Telescope is adept at spotting the tiniest of space rocks.

by: Chattanoogan.com

GNTC, Dalton State College, Georgia Highlands College Sign Articulation Agreement

Dalton State College, Georgia Highlands College and Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) have created Northwest Georgia Connect, a new agreement to further educational opportunities for area students.

by: Popular Science

People keep falling for fake 'drones over Jersey' videos

Since late November, residents in New Jersey and at least five other states have reported spotting bright objects flying overhead. The sightings have stirred speculation, amplified by celebrities, commentators, and prominent public officials, that this is nefarious, experimental technology. Or aliens.

by: Gizmodo

Squirrels Caught Hunting and Eating Meat for the First Time

Scientists thought this species stuck to eating grains, but this summer's open season on voles suggests otherwise.

by: Princeton University

PPPL will lead two CHIPS and Science Act projects

This illuminated sample contains millions of lab-grown diamonds. One of the Microelectronics Science Research Center projects led by PPPL will look at the extreme properties of diamond material and how it can be used to make sensors and electronics that can handle harsh environments.

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: Daily Express

Your Fitbit is getting a surprise free upgrade but only if it's on this list

Google is improving several older Fitbits dating back to 2019 with features previously reserved for the Pixel Watch 3

by: Daily Express

BMW confirms exclusive free upgrade for UK owners - is your car on this list?

BMW says that 50,000 of its vehicles on the road in the UK support the new BBC Sounds in-car app, with this figure expected to rise to around 150,000 by the end of 2025.

by: MSN

Groundbreaking AI model unlocks the secret language of plants for the first time

FM, an AI model that decodes the complex 'language' of plant RNA. Trained on a vast dataset from over a thousand plant species, this model helps understand how RNA structures regulate plant functions.

by: MSN

Antineutrino detection gets a boost with novel plastic scintillator

When an antineutrino collides with a proton, a positron and a neutron are produced—a process known as inverse beta decay (IBD). This event causes scintillating materials to light up, making it possible to detect these antineutrinos;

by: Daily Express

Hyperoptic launches 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

Autonomous robotics, sensors and advanced computing can now help with harvesting plant data

Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated an autonomous robotic field monitoring, sampling and data-gathering system that could accelerate understanding of interactions among plants,

by: MSN

Pampanga HEI wins robotics contest

SOARING Eagles Robotics from Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) dominated the college level of the 2024-2025 Philippine VEX Robotics National Championship held at the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (Seameo Innotech) in Diliman,

by: MSN

Saudi Arabia hits JACKPOT, discovers 'white gold' in its oil fields; what it means for the kingdom's oil-rich economy

Saudi Arabia, whose economy is based around its vast reserves of oil and natural gas, has found another source to diversify its oil-rich economy as the kingdom recently found lithium reserves in its oil fields near the sea.

by: MSN

Why compostable plastic is not a silver bullet for eliminating plastic waste

Modern society has a big problem when it comes to plastic -- and it's contributing heavily to pollution and climate change.

by: MSN

What's the next step in smarter AI? Teaching AI how to "forget", researchers suggest

New research out of the Tokyo University of Science suggests that a "forgetful" AI could be advantageous for privacy and environmental concerns

by: MSN

Taiwan in talks to tap Amazon's Project Kuiper space broadband

In case of submarine cable failure, call Jeff Bezos Taiwan has started talks with Amazon regarding access to its Kuiper satellite broadband service.… Cheng-Wen Wu, the minister responsible for Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council,

by: MSN

National Museum of Nuclear Science and History holds 'Science is Everywhere Camps'

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) -The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is working to help kids learn about the exciting world of science, technology, and engineering. If you're a parent and looking for a program to sign your kids up for,

by: MSN

Pioneering approach expands possibilities for measuring quantum geometry in solids

Understanding and reliably measuring the geometric properties of quantum states can shed new light on the intricate underpinning of various physical phenomena. The quantum geometric tensor (QGT) is a mathematical object that provides a detailed description of how quantum states change in response to perturbations,

by: MSN

From mental health to Viking graves: ATU students break new ground with SURF grants

ATU's Hannah Cherb and Emily Stolp earn SURF grants for innovative research in mental health tech and Viking history.

by: MSN

Want to keep raw eggs fresh longer? Food scientists say they've found a way

LSU food scientists claim they've developed a coating that can keep raw eggs safe and edible for up to seven weeks at room temperature. Fox News Digital spoke to one of the scientists.

by: MSN

NASA finalizes strategy for sustaining human presence in low Earth orbit

As part of the agency's efforts to enable broader use of space, NASA has released its final goals and objectives for low Earth orbit, defining the long-term approach toward advancing microgravity science,

NASA finalizes strategy for sustaining human presence in low Earth orbit

As part of the agency's efforts to enable broader use of space, NASA has released its final goals and objectives for low Earth orbit, defining the long-term approach toward advancing microgravity science,
NASA has outlined a comprehensive strategy to ensure a sustained human presence in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) beyond the International Space Station (ISS), which is set to retire by the end of the decade. The strategy includes transitioning from government-led to a commercially driven LEO ecosystem, where private companies will develop and operate space stations. NASA plans to leverage its experience with the ISS to foster this new era, focusing on safety, reliability, and economic viability. Key elements of the strategy involve:

  • Commercialization: Encouraging private sector investment and innovation in space habitats, with companies like Axiom Space, Blue Origin, and Nanoracks already working on commercial space stations.

  • Partnerships: Continuing international collaborations while also engaging with new partners to expand the user base for LEO destinations.

  • Technology Development: Investing in technologies that will enable long-term human habitation, including life support systems, radiation protection, and in-space manufacturing.

  • Economic Sustainability: Ensuring that commercial platforms can generate revenue through various means like tourism, research, and manufacturing, thereby reducing reliance on government funding.

  • Safety and Standards: Establishing standards for safety, interoperability, and data sharing to ensure a seamless transition and operation of new space stations.

    This approach aims to not only maintain but also expand humanity's footprint in space, making LEO a hub for scientific research, commercial activities, and a stepping stone for deeper space exploration.

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    https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/environmental-science/nasa-finalizes-strategy-for-sustaining-human-presence-in-low-earth-orbit/ar-AA1w1CSt

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