• Wed, December 18, 2024

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: KTBS

AT&T contributes $25,000 to Southern University in Shreveport

AT&T has contributed $25,000 to the Southern University System Foundation in support of Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) to help low-income students pursuing coursework in business, science,

by: Gizmodo

YouTube Will Help Celebrities Find Videos Using Their Likeness in AI Deepfakes

The video sharing platform is partnering with talent agency CAA to test out new "likeness management technology."

by: SHINE

Leading Macau 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: CNN-News18

Top Entrance Exams For BTech Admissions In 2025

Explore top engineering entrance exams like JEE Main, BITSAT, VITEEE, and state-level tests for BTech admissions in India.

by: Daily Mail

AI firms should pay for the creative content they rip-off to train their systems in the same way they pay staff wages and electricity bills, Labour ministers told

The Government was last night accused of failing to be an 'honest broker' over its plans to allow AI companies to ignore copyright rules when training their systems.

by: MSN

Saudi Arabia plans commercial pilot programme for lithium extraction from oilfield brine

Saudi Arabia has successfully extracted lithium from brine samples from Aramco's oilfields, according to the vice-minister of mining affairs. The country plans to launch a commercial pilot programme for direct extraction soon.

by: Thailand Business News

Xi visits Macau University of Science and Technology

MACAO -- President Xi Jinping visited the Macau University of Science and Technology Thursday morning. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, was briefed on the ...

by: Princeton University

'AI Snake Oil': A conversation with Princeton AI experts Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor

Their acclaimed new book offers readers a smart new perspective, with surprising insights on what should excite people most, and what should alarm us.

by: Your Story

Careers in coffee: Diverse opportunities in a thriving industry

With strong global demand and expanding domestic markets, India's coffee sector is poised for sustained growth, offering diverse and rewarding career pathways.

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: Daily Mail

AI firms should pay for the creative content they rip-off to train their systems - in the same way they pay staff wages and electricity bills

The Government was last night accused of failing to be an 'honest broker' over its plans to allow AI companies to ignore copyright rules when training their systems.

by: MSN

Rumors Say Proposed Tunnel Would Allow London-to-NYC Travel in an Hour. Here Are the Facts

The idea for a trans-Atlantic tunnel has been around for more than a century, but no fully-formed plans currently exist.

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: 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: 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,
  • Thu, December 19, 2024

by: MSN

S. Korea to invest 1 tln won in boosting global competitiveness of homegrown OTT platforms

South Korea will invest 1 trillion won (US$689.5 million) to help strengthen the competitiveness of homegrown over-the-top (OTT) platforms amid intensifying competition in the global market, the science ministry said Thursday.

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.
The article from SingularityHub discusses how technology is revolutionizing the book publishing industry, introducing innovations like AI-assisted writing, print-on-demand services, and digital-first publishing models. These advancements promise to make publishing more accessible, efficient, and less costly, potentially democratizing the creation and distribution of literature. However, the piece raises critical questions about the implications of such technological disruptions. It explores whether the ease brought by technology might dilute the artistic value of literature, questioning if the essence of art, which often involves struggle and human imperfection, could be lost in the pursuit of efficiency and automation. The article reflects on the balance between technological progress and the preservation of the traditional, often painstaking, creative process that defines literary art.

Read the Full Singularity Hub Article at:
https://singularityhub.com/2024/12/17/the-tech-world-is-disrupting-book-publishing-but-do-we-want-effortless-art/


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