• Thu, December 19, 2024

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: esi-africa.com

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

by: Scientific American

Scientists Discover Earth Life inside an Asteroid Sample

"If you're misinterpreting a contaminant as part of the sample, then that becomes dangerous—you start contaminating science with incorrect hypotheses ... Lingam of the Florida Institute of Technology, who was not affiliated with the new ...

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: 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: Daily Express

Watch out Samsung - LG is launching a new TV that's like nothing you've seen before

Both LG and Samsung showed off clear screens earlier this year at the CES technology show but this is the first time a see-through television will actually be available to buy. LG says that its SIGNATURE OLED T will go on sale soon in the US with more markets expected to follow soon.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Los Angeles Times

Beghou Consulting Adds SoCal Partners to Strengthen Life Sciences Efforts

Beghou Consulting, a provider of data, analytics and technology solutions to life sciences companies, has announced that two seasoned California-based life sciences professionals, Yair Markovits of Oak Park and Nicole Ventrone of San Diego,

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: MSN

Artificially and Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tied to New Chronic Kidney Disease

Higher intakes of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are positively associated with developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online Nov.

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: 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: MSN

High-tech tools help find answers at crash scenes

The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) investigates 10s of thousands of accidents every year. Some of those investigations involve a specialized group called the Crash Reconstruction Section.

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: Daily Express

Bargain Garmin Forerunner 255 deal will help burn those calories after Christmas

The Forerunner 255 is a fitness smartwatch that features HRV status, up to 14 days of battery life, daily suggested workouts, and much more. It has a Morning report summarises your sleep, HRV status and daily workout suggestion in one place as soon as you wake up.

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: MSN

Researchers Create Sodium Battery That Charges in Seconds

South Korean researchers have unveiled a revolutionary sodium-ion battery that can charge in seconds. Spearheaded by a team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), the innovation positions sodium as a promising alternative to lithium in energy storage technology.

by: MSN

Advancing a trustworthy quantum era: A novel approach to quantum protocol verification

Quantum computing offers the potential to solve complex problems faster than classical computers by leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics. Significant advancements have been made in areas, such as artificial intelligence,

by: MSN

Can Computers Generate Truly Random Numbers? It's Complicated

Pretty often at IFLScience Towers, we find ourselves faced with a conspiracy theory we've not seen before - and this week was no exception. "Can you believe," one of our intrepid reporters asked the office,

by: MSN

9 of the Most Remarkable Scientific Discoveries of 2024

As the year winds down, we wanted to take a look back at some of the top scientific discoveries that happened in 2024. From groundbreaking medical advances, major space exploration, and ancient genetics,

by: MSN

SandboxAQ raises $300m to advance quantum AI technology

The Alphabet spin-off aims to utilise the funds to accelerate the development of its LQMs and other AI applications.

by: MSN

Big Data vs. Small Data: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Key Points Big data is generally unorganized and needs manipulation to be readable. Small data is collected internally or externally and is easier to interpret. Both are useful for any organization, depending on the intended use case.

by: MSN

Taiwan Encourages Firms to Build Robotics and Drones Locally

Taiwan's government is pushing forward a new initiative, "Chips Team Taiwan," to encourage domestic companies to increase production of satellites, drones, and robotics, according to Technology and Science Minister Wu Cheng-wen.

by: MSN

Sentinel-1 data reveals Arctic glacier retreat

As Arctic temperatures rise, marine-terminating glaciers—especially in places like Svalbard—are undergoing rapid retreat and intensified calving. The Space for Shore project utilizes radar data from the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission to provide precise,

by: MSN

Overcoming glioblastoma resistance to chemotherapy

In spite of intensive research, glioblastoma remains one of the most lethal types of brain cancer. Temozolomide (TMZ) is used as the front-line medicine in its treatment.

by: MSN

How Is Corning's Stock Performance Compared to Technology Stocks?

Corning Incorporated (GLW), headquartered in New York, is a global materials science leader specializing in innovative glass, ceramics, and advanced technologies. With a market cap of $39.8 billion, Corning serves diverse industries,

by: MSN

Chinese GPU designers received key technologies from British company Imagination Technology: Report

Chinese owners could use technologies developed by Imagination Technologies for China's military, according to UK-China Transparency.

by: MSN

Bharatiya Antariksh Station: India's ISS? When Will It Be Launched? Govt Shares Update

The Indian government announced on Wednesday that the country will have its own space station by 2035, which will be called Bharatiya Antariksh Station. The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology,

by: MSN

New software unlocks secrets of cell signaling, showing realistic simulations

Researchers at University of California San Diego have developed and tested a new software package, called Spatial Modeling Algorithms for Reactions and Transport (SMART), that can realistically simulate cell-signaling networks—the complex systems of molecular interactions that allow cells to respond to diverse cues from their environment.

by: MSN

Guntur, Krishna and West Godavari districts identified as high-risk flood zones in State

VISAKHAPATNAM: Guntur, Krishna and West Godavari districts in Andhra Pradesh have been identified as high-risk flood-prone areas, according to a recent report titled 'District-level Climate Risk Assessment for India: Mapping Flood and Drought Risks Using the IPCC Framework.

by: MSN

NASA's asteroid warning: Will the 84-foot giant get too close for comfort?

XS3 will pass Earth on December 19, 2024, at a safe distance of 2,080,000 miles. While there is no risk of collision, the flyby offers valuable insights into the nature of asteroids and the importance of monitoring near-Earth objects (NEOs).

by: MSN

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) shows that the future of our learners is in jeopardy

Picture a future in South Africa where children lack basic maths and science skills. These are the building blocks of modern economies—essential for careers in technology, engineering, healthcare, and innovation.

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) shows that the future of our learners is in jeopardy

Picture a future in South Africa where children lack basic maths and science skills. These are the building blocks of modern economies—essential for careers in technology, engineering, healthcare, and innovation.
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) has revealed concerning trends in South African education, indicating that the future of learners is at risk. The study, which assesses the mathematics and science knowledge of fourth and eighth graders globally, shows that South African students are significantly underperforming compared to their international peers. Key issues highlighted include a lack of foundational skills in early education, inadequate teacher training, and insufficient resources in schools. The report underscores the urgent need for educational reform to improve teaching quality, curriculum relevance, and infrastructure to ensure that South African students can compete on a global scale. Without substantial changes, the educational outcomes for South African learners could continue to decline, jeopardizing their future opportunities in an increasingly knowledge-based global economy.

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