Fri, December 20, 2024

by: CTV News

What's happening in Ottawa over the Christmas holidays

Downtown Ottawa and Gatineau are lit up for the holidays. Check out the Winter Lights Across Canada every night until Jan. 7. Several buildings and parks are illuminated for the holidays, including Confederation Park, the National War Memorial, Jacques-Cartier Park and the Supreme Court of Canada.

by: Radio France Internationale

China's Xi swears in new Macau leader

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presided over the inauguration of new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai, capping off a three-day visit as the former Portuguese colony marks 25 years since being

by: NKyTribune

2024 State of Computer Science Education report highlights Kentucky's effort to offer opportunities

State of Computer Science Education report shows Kentucky continues to make progress in bringing computer science opportunities to students and ensuring all students have the chance to participate in these courses.

by: jagranjosh.com

CSIR IICT Recruitment 2024-25: Apply Online For Technician Posts, Check Eligibility

The CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad (CSIR-IICT) under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India has released recruitment notification for 29 Technician posts on its official website.

by: theaureview

Key role seen for Hengqin in diversifying SAR economy

President Xi Jinping has highlighted the key role played by the island of Hengqin, which lies between Guangdong province and Macao, as an important platform for promoting the diversification of Macao's economy.

by: decrypt

Boost VC Invests in PoSciDonDAO, Welcoming It to Their Go-To-Market Program

Boost VC's investment and PoSciDonDAO's participation in its Go-To-Market Program present new opportunities for growth. Key benefits include: Access to Expert Mentorship: Boost VC's team and network of industry experts will provide guidance to help PoSciDonDAO refine its strategy and scale.

by: Outlookindia

Aparimeya Taneja's Journey: From Indian Roots To Silicon Valley Leader

by: Nairametrics

FG unveils free AI Academy for Nigerian youths, civil servants

The Federal Government has unveiled a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy with the aim of positioning Nigeria as a leader

by: MSN

Redefining beauty through innovation, care

The beauty industry is transforming as it blends science, technology, and cultural understanding to redefine how we approach personal care.

by: EurekAlert!

Advancing light control: New opportunities for metasurfaces in optoelectronics

Thu, December 19, 2024

by: Wired

Every AI Copyright Lawsuit in the US, Visualized

WIRED is following every copyright battle involving the AI industry—and we've created some handy visualizations that will be updated as the cases progress.

by: Hong Kong Free Press

China's Xi Jinping swears in new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai on 25th anniversary of ex-colony's return to Chinese rule

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presided over the inauguration of new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai on 25th anniversary of colony's return to Chinese rule.

by: The Punch Newspapers

Experts call for greater focus on STEM

At the 10th Anniversary Ceremony of STEM METS held in Lagos, experts called for a stronger emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

by: Science Daily

Physicists magnetize a material with light

Physicists have created a new and long-lasting magnetic state in a material, using only light. The results provide a new way to control and switch antiferromagnetic materials, which are of interest for their potential to advance information processing and memory chip technology.

by: Yahoo Finance

Archer Completes Construction of High-Volume Manufacturing Facility

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE : ACHR) announced today that earlier this week it received the certificate of occupancy for its high-volume manufacturing facility, ARC, which is connected to the Covington Municipal Airport in Georgia.

by: National Geographic news

How technology is reshaping religion

Smartphone apps, social media, and artificial intelligence are all making religion more accessible. Is it enough to slow recent declines in religious beliefs?

by: Hoodline

Senator Mark Kelly Catalyzes Semiconductor Boom in Arizona with Landmark Legislation and Multi-Billion Dollar Investments

Mark Kelly's efforts to boost Arizona's semiconductor industry through the Chips and Science Act have led to significant investments and job creation.

by: Daily Mail

Joe Rogan left stunned as Navy pilot reveals secret tech powering drones over New Jersey'

A UFO whistleblower said the drones are nothing like he has seen before, revealing why the White House has been unable to track them in the skies over New Jersey this past month.

by: Los Angeles Times

Children's Hospital Los Angeles Uses Virtual Reality to Transform Minimally Invasive Procedures for Patients

Children's Hospital Los Angeles' Interventional Radiology team - one of the most universally visited specialties at the hospital - is working to minimize negative medical experiences using virtual reality (VR) technology.

by: Executive Gov

OSTP Tasks NASA to Lead Reference Systems for Cislunar Space

A unified time standard will support sustained activity on and around the Moon. OSTP will also publish the National Cislunar Science and Technology Action Plan, which outlines the steps the government will take over the next five years to maintain leadership in space.

by: techxplore

Charge your phone in your pocket with new wireless technology

A groundbreaking advancement in technology is paving the way for mobile phones and other electronic devices to recharge simply by being kept in a pocket. This innovative system enables wireless charging throughout three-dimensional (3D) spaces,

by: France 24

China's Xi to lead Macau handover anniversary celebrations

Chinese President Xi Jinping will preside over a day of celebrations in Macau and inaugurate the city's new leader on Friday to mark 25 years since the former colony was returned to China.

by: bnnbloomberg

Crypto Insiders Jockey for Influence on Proposed Industry Advisory Council

The incoming US administration is weighing two very different approaches to a council that the crypto industry hopes will dramatically increase its influence over digital-asset policy.

by: Forbes

Three American Scientists Honored With The Enrico Fermi Presidential Award

Héctor D. Abruña, Paul Alivisatos, and John H. Nuckolls have been named as this year's recipients of the Enrico Fermi Presidential Award.

by: Access WDUN

Central Rural Work Conference held in Beijing, Xi delivers important instructions on rural work

The Central Rural Work Conference was held in Beijing from Dec 17 to 18. Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the conference thoroughly implemented the guiding principles of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as well as the second and third plenary sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee.

by: CNET

US Adults Are Willing to Spend Nearly $1000 a Year to Achieve a Good Night's Sleep, CNET Survey Finds

US adults think that number is $1,000 a year. Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals. She is a nutrition, mental health, fitness and sleep science enthusiast.

by: Pakistan Today

China and USA: Pillars of Global Prosperity

Macomb, Detroit, Michigan-In December 2024, the USA and China renewed their government-to-government Science and Technology Agreement (STA) with a five-year protocol, continuing a collaboration first

by: The New York Times

Is the Tech Industry Already on the Cusp of an A.I. Slowdown?

"These methods only work in areas where things are empirically true, like math and science," said Dylan Patel ... of OpenAI say that these new techniques will continue to push the technology ahead. But if progress reaches a plateau, the implications ...

by: Space.com

SpaceX will launch Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander to the moon in mid-January with these 10 NASA payloads

The company's Blue Ghost lunar lander arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida on Monday (Dec. 16) for integration with the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that will launch the robotic probe — as well as the private Japanese moon lander Resilience — to space.

by: BBC

1995: Dark cyber future predicted for 2025

Tomorrow's World, the BBC's programme about science and technology trends, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 1995 by looking forward another 30 years to the year 2025. In the mid-1990s, as the internet was becoming increasingly mainstream, people were more aware of its benefits and possible dangers.

by: esi-africa.com

Project to explore revenue possibilities for solar mini-grids in SSA

by: manilatimes

DoST launches FOI hub, empowers stakeholders with S&T information

THE Department of Science and Technology - Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) launches its Freedom of Information (FOI) Hub with a commitment to make relevant science and technology information accessible to the public.

by: The Hindu

What is an AI agent? The computer science of the next wave of AI tools

Major technology companies, including OpenAI, Microsoft, Google and Salesforce, have recently released or announced plans to develop and release AI agents.

by: India Today

10 big science breakthroughs from India in 2024

India witnessed remarkable scientific progress in 2024, with breakthroughs in quantum technologies, AI in healthcare, advanced batteries, cancer research, space exploration, and sustainable energy.

by: Scientific American

Behold! 2024's Most Stunning Space Photos

See the year's most striking images from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes, NASA's Mars rover and the best sky watching on offer

by: Physics World

New day dawns for quantum computing in the UK

NQCC's new centre will bring companies and academics together to accelerate progress towards delivering quantum computing at scale

by: Chemistry World

AI aids discovery of solar cell materials with near-record efficiency

A hole-transporting layer for perovskite solar cells with near-record efficiency has been developed using a machine learning algorithm. The work explored a vast region of chemical space much faster than would otherwise have been possible, and could potentially help expose the physical principles that underlie the effectiveness of such materials.

by: BellaNaija

AOT Lagos 6.0: Experts Lead Africa's Path to a Digital Future with Artificial Intelligence

Lagos conference organized by the Eko Innovation Centre and powered by the Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, held recently at the prestigious Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island,

by: CNN-News18

IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2025: Registration To Begin From January 7; Eligibility & Other Details

Candidates born between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2008 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply. In case, a candidate clears all the stages of the Selection Procedure, then the upper age limit as on the date of enrolment should be 21 years.

by: AZOM

Say Goodbye to Disk Drives: Flinders Team Makes a Dent on Data Storage Limits

A new material for high density data storage can be erased and recycled in a more efficient and sustainable way, providing a potential alternative to hard disk drives, solid-state drives and flash memory in future.

by: Daily Express

Sky finally offers very cheap TV but another new rival lets you stream everything for free

There's even RU Flow technology which reduces image judder during fast-moving scenes. Price start from £309 for the 43-inch model and rise to £499 for the 65-inch version. Toshiba 43 Inch - £309.00 (Currently £259) SEE THE DEAL HERE Toshiba 50 Inch - ...

by: jagranjosh.com

IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake Recruitment 2025: Registration Starts For 01/2026 From January 7, Check Eligibility

The Indian Air Force has invited online applications for the recruitment of Agniveervayu posts. Check notification pdf, application process and other details here.

by: Business Line

Veranda XL partners with SRM institute for CA coaching

by: SciTech Daily

Lasers Unlock the Next Frontier in Particle Acceleration

Using dual lasers and an advanced gas injection system, researchers at th Lab Laser Accelerator Center (BELLA) accelerated a high-quality electron beam to 10 billion electronvolts (10 GeV) over a distance of just 30 centimeters.

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.
Wed, December 18, 2024

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: 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: 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,

Project to explore revenue possibilities for solar mini-grids in SSA

The initiative will explore ways for solar mini-grids in SSA to generate revenue, via electric mobility, agriculture, and community services

The article from ESI Africa discusses a collaborative project between the University of Strathclyde and the University of Dundee, aimed at exploring revenue possibilities for solar mini-grids in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This initiative, supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering, focuses on addressing the financial sustainability of solar mini-grids by examining how these systems can generate income beyond just providing electricity. The project will look into integrating productive uses of energy, such as agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and other local economic activities, to enhance the economic viability of mini-grids. It also plans to develop business models that could potentially increase the adoption and success rate of solar mini-grids in rural areas where grid extension is not feasible or cost-effective. The research will involve field studies, stakeholder engagement, and the creation of a framework for revenue generation that could be replicated across SSA.

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https://www.esi-africa.com/research-and-development/project-to-explore-revenue-possibilities-for-solar-mini-grids-in-ssa/