• Fri, December 20, 2024

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: 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: New Scientist

Our writers pick the 26 best science fiction short stories of all time

We asked New Scientist writers to pick their favourite sci-fi short story. From H.G. Wells's The Time Machine to Octavia E. Butler's Bloodchild, via stories from George R. R. Martin and Ursula K. Le Guin,

by: Daily Express

I'm a frequent traveller and this is the essential tech I never leave home without

Whether you travel for work or are heading out on holiday, there's some great tech out there that can make your life better - and makes for great gifts.

by: Los Angeles Times

Landmark government report calls for national mobilization to curb groundwater depletion

In a new report, scientists say the U.S. is facing serious challenges as groundwater is depleted in many areas. They call for a national effort to safeguard aquifers.
  • Tue, December 24, 2024

by: ABC

High schooler didn't see enough girls studying AI, so she built her own company

Ishani Singh created Girls Rule AI after attending a computer science competition where she was the only girl.

by: Digit

Researchers introduce Iron Man inspired robot which will help in helps paraplegics walk: How it works

Researchers at KAIST have introduced the WalkON Suit F1, a groundbreaking exoskeleton robot that helps paraplegics walk, climb stairs, and navigate obstacles.

by: inc42

Donald Trump Appoints Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan As Senior AI Policy Advisor

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Indian-origin entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan as senior White House policy advisor on artificial intelligence.

by: Oneindia

Sriram Krishnan Joins White House as Senior AI Advisor to Enhance U.S. Tech Leadership

Sriram Krishnan joins the White House as Senior AI Advisor, shaping U.S. AI policies and enhancing tech leadership.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

by: NDTV

Donald Trump Appoints Indian-American, Elon Musk Aide As AI Advisor

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday named Indian American entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author Sriram Krishnan as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. "Sriram Krishnan will serve as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy,

by: Firstpost

Why are hotels and luxury condos along Florida coast sinking?

A study, undertaken by researchers at the University of Miami, was published in the journal Earth and Space Science on Friday. It found that 35 buildings sank about two to eight centimetres - a process known as subsidence - between 2016 and 2023.

by: news10nbc

Movie Review: Nicole Kidman commands the erotic office drama 'Babygirl'

The demands of achieving both one-day shipping and a satisfying orgasm collide in Halina Reijn's "Babygirl," a kinky and darkly comic erotic thriller about sex in the Amazon era.

by: decrypt

Emerge's 2024 Person of the Year: AI Visionary Yann LeCun

Emerge's Person of the Year Yann LeCun's opposition to AI fearmongering drives his vision for the future of artificial intelligence.

by: Gizmodo

Webb Telescope Solves a 20-Year-Old Planetary Mystery Sparked by Hubble

Perplexing data in the early 2000s raised questions about how planetary formation began in the universe, and new data from Webb provides some answers.

by: Yahoo

Trump appoints Charlotte native, ex-congressional candidate Bo Hines to crypto role

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Charlotte native Bo Hines, a former college football player and Republican congressional candidate from North Carolina, to a national leadership role on cryptocurrency.

by: Politico

The Digital Future Daily books of the year

Below are some of the books DFD read in 2024 that offer insight into the digital future, whether they're tackling the artificial intelligence hype machine, explaining how tech gives one society a leg up over another or reimagining our fundamental relationship with "progress."

by: Indiatimes

Cochin professor's Pushpa 2 dance moves light up the internet

Pushpa 2 has captivated audiences, breaking box office records and sparking a viral video of a university HOD dancing to the popular song "Peelings."

by: Forbes

Ukranian Startup Is On A Mission To Scale Biodegradable Packaging

A Ukrainian startup, S.Lab is working to scale their biodegradable packaging made from mycelium and ag waste through advanced technology, robotics and sensors.

by: Politico

Governing health care AI

The rules governing AI could determine the standards that health care tools must meet before being used in patient care — which could affect all kinds of care nationwide. This is where we explore the ideas and innovators shaping health care.

by: NDTV

'Was Ahead Of His Time': Professor To NDTV On Trump's Indian-Origin Pick For AI

Indian-origin genius Sriram Krishnan, who has been appointed senior policy adviser for artificial intelligence in the incoming Trump administration, was ahead of his time when he was in college, Mr Krishnan's professor Dr G Vadivu told NDTV.

by: Indiatimes

Year ender: Top 5 US universities across several global rankings in 2024

The US is a top destination for higher education, boasting globally renowned universities like MIT, Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. Each year, countless

by: Forbes

Can Innovation Unify Across Divides? Three Israeli-Palestinian Initiatives Say Peace Is Possible

Startups are trailblazing a new path that demonstrates "coexistence can lead to prosperity, safety, and self-determination for all."

by: Forbes

Futuristic Summit Fuses Science, Tech & Art In Abu Dhabi

XPANSE, a new, ecosystem-building summit showcasing the potential of integrating science, tech and art attracted thousands of innovators to Abu Dhabi in November.

by: MSN

Game-changing eye drops could soon replace painful injections for macular degeneration

Korean scientists have developed a revolutionary eye drop treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), potentially eliminating the need for regular eye injections that millions of elderly patients currently endure.

by: MSN

Silicon Valley's White House influence grows as Trump taps tech execs for key roles

Trump nominated top tech leaders for key spots in his administration, including executives who've held roles at Andreessen Horowitz and PayPal.

by: MSN

NATO Ally's 'Game-Changing' Radiowave Drone Killer Passes Key Test

The United Kingdom has successfully trialed the Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) that can take down a swarm of drones.

by: MSN

Sriram Krishnan, who worked for Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, is now Trump's AI advisor

Indian American Sriram Krishnan has been picked by Donald Trump as his senior policy advisor on AI or Artificial Intelligence. Born in Chennai, Sriram Krishnan journey in the tech world began at Microsoft in 2005.

by: MSN

Removing H1B caps? David Sacks and Elon Musk back Sriram Krishnan's view on green cards

Loomer's accusations prompted swift rebuttals from prominent figures like David Sacks and Elon Musk. Sacks clarified the nuances of Krishnan's views, stating, "Point of clarification: Sriram didn't say he wants to remove all caps on green cards.

by: MSN

From online chat to forever: The heartwarming love story of Sriram Krishnan and his wife Aarthi Ramamurthy

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Chennai-born Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Adviser for AI at the White House OSTP. Krishnan, a seasoned tech professional with experience at Microsoft and various Silicon Valley giants,

by: MSN

'People feel grief as after a loss': How emotions can spark pro-climate action

Anger, resignation, guilt - according to recent research, emotions felt about climate change have a significant impact on our climate decisions. View on euronews

by: MSN

NASA Puts New Artemis Moon Rovers to the Test

With humans slated to return to the moon this decade, NASA has been testing new lunar vehicles in simulated low gravity.

by: MSN

Barcelona consolidates its position as the high-tech capital of the world

Beyond tourism, Barcelona is paving the way to become a tech city. And tech in the strictest sense of the term, delving into quantum and supercomputing, which is quite different from the online marketplaces that have dominated the scene so far.

by: MSN

Applying for JEE? Here are some other Engineering admissions tests you can consider

Candidates can consider VITEEE, AEEE, SRMJEEE, and BITSAT for admission to reputable engineering institutes ranked among the top 100 in India.

by: MSN

The Best Ways To Make Money In Graveyard Keeper

Graveyard Keeper is a management simulation game with a dark twist; you are thrown into a timeless world, suddenly surrounded by odd entities. As you progress throughout the game, you'll realize that although you are transported into a different dimension,

by: MSN

Donald Trump's AI head Sriram Krishnan bats to remove country caps for green cards; here's why it is good news for Indians

Chennai-born Sriram Krishnan, newly appointed Senior Policy Advisor for AI by President-elect Trump, advocates for the removal of country caps for green cards, emphasizing skill-based immigration. David Sacks clarified Krishnan supports merit-based criteria over an unlimited program.

by: MSN

Trump announces new tech policy picks for his second term

The President-elect nominated his former chief technology officer, Michael Kratsios, among other picks who will help guide tech policy under 'crypto czar' David Sacks.

by: MSN

Underwater robot drone packed with 100-year-old tool unravels secrets of Arctic algal blooms

Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology are using a blend of cutting-edge autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and tried-and-tested water sampling tools to study the spring-formed phytoplankton blooms in the Arctic,

by: MSN

Indian software tycoon wanted to hire Trump's new AI advisor Sriram Krishnan, but Microsoft beat him

Sriram Krishnan will serve as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy": Donald Trump.

by: MSN

Korean conglomerates move to strengthen ties with Trump ahead of inauguration

Korean conglomerates are having a busy year-end as they prepare for the second inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump next month. They are focusing on building connections with the incoming administration and aligning their corporate strategies with expected policy shifts in Washington.

by: MSN

YouTuber Zara Dar drops out of PhD to become OnlyFans model: 'I've made over $1 million'

YouTuber Zara Dar recently announced her decision to drop out of her PhD programme to pursue a career as an OnlyFans model

by: MSN

NASA awards contracts for Near Space Network's science work

Space missions to the moon, Mars and beyond often get the most attention, but NASA's Near Space Network does a lot of heavy lifting for humankind's reach for the stars.

by: MSN

Sriram Krishnan reacts to being tapped as Donald Trump's AI advisor: 'Honored'

Sriram Krishnan was a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz till recently and a personal investor in over two dozen companies including SpaceX.

by: MSN

Sriram Krishnan: SpaceX investor becomes Donald Trump's AI policy advisor - Details

Sriram Krishnan has been appointed as Donald Trump's policy advisor for Artificial Intelligence. Sriram Krishnan, is also one of the investors in SpaceX, as per his website. Sriram Krishnan will serve as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

by: MSN

Donald Trump appoints top tech advisers; signals shift with pro-crypto stance

President-elect Donald Trump appointed key figures to lead his digital assets and AI initiatives. Bo Hines will helm the Crypto Council, while Sriram Krishnan will advise on AI policy. Michael Kratsios and Lynne Parker will support these efforts,

by: MSN

Who Is Sriram Krishnan? Indian -American Elon Musk Aide And Trump's Senior Policy Advisor For AI

President-elect, Donald Trump appointed Sriram Krishnan will serve as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. "Working closely with David Sacks,

by: MSN

The Philippines is creating a ChatGPT rival that speaks Filipino and Taglish

ChatGPT impressed millions of internet users when it was first launched in December 2022. To Filipino Elmer Peramo, though, it felt familiar. After typing in some prompts and seeing the artificial intelligence chatbot's responses,

by: MSN

Trump appoints Indian-American as key AI policy advisor

In this capacity, Krishnan will work closely with Trump's AI and crypto czar, David Sacks, and have a say in shaping the wider policy landscape around AI

by: MSN

The Science of It: Dinos in Lights

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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
The article from RFI discusses Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Macau to lead the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Macau's handover from Portuguese to Chinese rule. This visit marks Xi's first trip to Macau since 2019 and underscores China's commitment to the "one country, two systems" framework, which allows Macau to retain its capitalist system and a high degree of autonomy. During his visit, Xi is expected to emphasize the importance of national security and the integration of Macau into China's broader national development plans. The celebrations also highlight the economic success of Macau, particularly its gaming industry, which has rebounded post-Covid, although there are concerns about economic diversification and political freedoms. The event is seen as an opportunity for Xi to reinforce Beijing's control and influence over the region while showcasing Macau's stability and prosperity under Chinese sovereignty.

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https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20241219-china-s-xi-to-lead-macau-handover-anniversary-celebrations