• Wed, December 25, 2024 •

by: CNN

The myth of the 'lost prince' and other historical mysteries solved by science in 2024

Scientists explored Beethoven's ailments, linked remains to a Norse saga, uncovered colonial secrets, peeked inside an alchemy lab and debunked a royal hoax in 2024.

by: Techopedia

Top 10 AI Breakthroughs & Controversies of 2024

Explore 2024's biggest AI developments, from Apple's AI debut to quantum computing, specialized agents, new regulations, and other technical breakthroughs.

by: AOL

Level Up Your Life: 22 Online Courses Worth Gifting To Yourself This Christmas

Tis the season to level up your life, and while everyone else is unwrapping another sweater they'll never wear, you could be unlocking skills that'll make 2025 your personal renaissance. These 22 online courses aren't just classes - they're portals to possible futures where you're the protagonist of your own skill-building adventure.

by: MSN

Is tech industry already on cusp of AI slowdown?

Interviews with 20 executives and researchers showed a widespread belief that the tech industry is running into a problem many would have thought was unthinkable just a few years ago: They have used up most of the digital text available on the internet.

by: thecooldown

Scientists achieve major milestone in battle against 'forever' toxins: 'The world is belatedly starting to act'

Chemists at Colorado State University and the University of Science and Technology of China have learned how to break up 'forever chemicals.'

by: MSN

Bipartisan bill cracking down on fentanyl trafficking signed into law

Southern border has been signed into law. The bill was championed by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff. It was signed into law by President Biden on Monday, Dec. 23. The bipartisan law will "strengthen the U.S.

by: MSN

A $20 Trillion Tunnel Could Make London-New York Trips a One-Hour Journey

Estimated to cost $20 trillion, it dwarfs projects like the Channel Tunnel, which connects England and France and took six years to build. At this pace, completing the transatlant

by: MSN

NASA spacecraft just plunged into the sun and broke stunning records

Early on Christmas Eve in 2024, a NASA craft swooped at blazing speed through the sun's atmosphere. The Parker Solar Probe, equipped with a robust heat shield, made the closest-ever approach to our dynamic star,

by: MSN

NASA uncovers Milky Way's Christmas Tree star cluster

Space is wishing Earth a Merry Christmas from 2,500 light-years away! A NASA telescope combined with data from an X-ray gave a special present for the holidays. Although the star cluster is older than you,

by: MSN

Looking back at some of the most memorable STEM Spotlights of 2024

As 2024 comes to an end, Sabrina looks back at some of those STEM-focused initiatives across the state. Open the video player above to relive some of

by: MSN

MMSU pushing off-season tomato variety

A HYBRID tomato variety developed by the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) has proven resilient amid the wet season and back-to-back typhoons this year. Jesslyn Keith Valite of MMSU Strategic Communication Office said this was showcased during a technology demonstration on Dec.

by: MSN

Meet Indian genius, cracked IIT-JEE, SSC CGL, aced UPSC with AIR..., to become IAS officer, quit IAS job after 12 years due to...

Gaurav Kaushal was posted in Indian Defense Estates Service (IDES) where he served for 12 years before quitting his job and taking up the role of mentoring UPSC aspirants.

by: MSN

Three area sheriffs receive OK grants

Three area sheriff's departments were awarded $700,000 through a new program to enhance law enforcement services. Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office awarded the Delaware County Sheriff's Office $300,

by: MSN

CBSE Class 10 Artificial Intelligence Syllabus 2024-25: FREE PDF Download

Free PDF Download: Are you also a CBSE board class 10 student looking for Artificial Intelligence Syllabus? Don't worry as you can refer to this article to get the syllabus easily. Download the CBSE Class 10 Artificial Intelligence Syllabus in PDF format.

by: MSN

Searching for hidden medieval stories from the island of the Sagas

Iceland has a long and rich literary tradition. With its 380,000 inhabitants, the country has produced many great writers, and it is said that one in two Icelanders writes books. This literary tradition stretches all the way back to the Middle Ages.

by: MSN

Why sonic booms from the most powerful rocket ever built have some scientists worried

A SpaceX Super Heavy rocket booster as tall as a 20-story building reappeared in the skies over South Texas minutes after blastoff in October, blazing up its engines to slow its fall back toward Earth.

by: MSN

World's fastest object completes NASA sun mission

A NASA probe made history Christmas Eve after becoming the closest human-made object to the sun, a feat scientists say was as historic as the Apollo moon landing.

by: MSN

AICTE declares 2025 as 'Year of AI' to shape India as global leader

The initiatives under this declaration by the technical education regulator will span across AICTE-approved institutions, impacting over 14,000 colleges and 40 million students nationwide
  • Thu, December 26, 2024 •

by: Yahoo

Pixel 10 Pro concept video imagines crazy camera redesign

Beyond the questionable camera bar placement, 4RMD imagines Google increasing the screen size considerably, with 6.4-inch and 6.9-inch models available (up 0.1 inches on the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL respectively), with thinner bezels, a smaller punch-hole camera and a larger 5,300 mAh battery (though it's not specified for which model).

by: Newsweek

Laura Loomer Faces Backlash for Comments About Indians Amid H-1B Visa Debate

Far-right activist and conservative commentator Laura Loomer has been engaged in a social media spat over H-1B visas.

by: Vanguard

Man lures friend to burial ground in Kogi, slits his throat

A 19-year-old student of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Usman Tijani, was attacked by his friend, Abdulmuqeet Musari, who allegedly lured him to a burial ground, robbed him,

by: MSN

Unlock global opportunities by studying in the UK: Key points to consider

The United Kingdom (UK) is globally renowned for its excellence in education, particularly in the fields of engineering, science, art and design, business, law, and finance. As a hub for groundbreaking scientific research,

by: MSN

Nine students emerge finalists in InterswitchSPAK competition

An integrated payments and digital commerce companies, Interswitch Group, has announced the top nine finalists for the sixth edition of its renowned InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition. A statement by the group on Thursday said that the announcement marked a significant milestone in the journey to discover and celebrate some of Nigeria's brightest young scientific minds.

by: MSN

Oakland's Hidden Space Gem: Sock skating and stellar views | Bartell's Backroads

Discover Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland. Explore the cosmos with historic telescopes, learn about NASA missions and try 'sock skating.'

by: MSN

Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Merger Poses No National Security Threat

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) was unable to reach a consensus on Japan's Nippon Steel's $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel. The very committee that is responsible for safeguarding the U.

by: MSN

These space missions will take off in 2025

Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the Moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.

by: MSN

Veer Bal Diwas 2024: PM Modi Calls For Equipping Youth With Skills In Emerging Technologies Like AI And Machine Learning; VIDEO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the "critical" role of youngsters in the nation's progress and called for adopting a futuristic approach to equip them with skills in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning.

by: MSN

Can private spaceflight benefit more than just a lucky few?

A program is collecting data from commercial space missions to help determine the effects of space flight on human health.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

by: MSN

Racist rants and resentment against Indians in US after MAGA meltdown over Trump's AI pick

A fierce skirmish has emerged in Trumpworld between his 'tech cabal' and MAGA nativists over the appointment of Indian-American Sriram Krishnan as the White House AI policy advisor. Trump loyalist Laura Loomer and others criticized the pick,

by: MSN

World's First 5,700-Year-Lifespan Nuclear Diamond Battery Revealed by UK Researchers

So many of our devices rely on batteries. However, they typically have a short lifespan, adding to the issue with waste products. Thankfully, scientists from the UK Atomic Energy Authority and the University of Bristol have just created the first carbon-14 diamond battery in the world.

by: MSN

RBI Sets Up Committee To Recommend Framework for Ethical AI in Financial Sector

Reserve Bank of India has set up an eight-member committee, comprising experts from diverse fields, to recommend a Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of AI (FREE-AI) in the financial sector.

by: MSN

RBI committee to study global regulations on AI, identify risks

The committee will also try to identify potential risks associated with AI and a framework to evaluate and monitor the use of the technology in the financial services sector

by: MSN

Elon Musk shoots down 'wrong-headed economic thinking,' says there's 'infinite potential' for job creation

Elon Musk rejects economic scarcity ideology, suggesting that there is basically "infinite potential" for creating jobs and businesses.

by: MSN

How tall is Sriram Krishnan, Donald Trump's pick for Senior AI policy advisor?

Sriram Krishnan, a Chennai-born tech expert, has been appointed as Senior Policy Adviser for Artificial Intelligence at the White House. His significant career includes roles at Microsoft, Facebook, Snap,

by: MSN

New method allows non-destructive study of fish teeth

Can we examine the teeth of living fish and other vertebrates in detail, repeatedly over time, without harming them? Previously, small animals often had to be euthanized to obtain precise information,

by: MSN

Laser-textured stents offer promising solution for vascular diseases

The research team led by Dr. Hojeong Jeon and Dr. Hyung-Seop Han of the Biomaterials Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, President Oh Sang-Rok), along with Dr. Indong Jun from KIST Europe,

by: MSN

Why RBI Has Set Up 8-Member Committee To Recommend Framework For AI In Financial Sector

An 8-member committee has been set up by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to recommend a framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of AI (FREE-AI) in the financial sector. The committee comprises of experts from diverse fields and will submit its report within six months from the date of its first meeting,

by: MSN

FREE of AI in financial sector: 'Potential risks... ' - RBI forms 8-member panel; here's why

In an official notification, the central bank said the committee will submit its report within six months from the date of its first meeting. The committee will assess the current level of adoption of AI in financial services,

by: MSN

RBI sets up eight-member panel on ethical use of AI

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank on Thursday announced the setting up of an eight-member committee to develop a framework for responsible and ethical enablement of artificial intelligence (FREE-AI) in the financial sector.

by: MSN

MAGA vs Tech Titans: Decoding the immigration battle of US over Indian techies

Shriram Krishnan's support for removing country caps on green card has ignited a fierce debate between tech industry leaders and MAGA anti-immigration advocates. While tech figures argue that skilled immigration drives innovation and economic growth,

by: MSN

Sunlight Can Split Water Directly Into Hydrogen For The Fuel Of The Future

Using nothing but sunlight and photocatalysts, a 100 square meter (1,076 square foot) reactor produced carbon-free hydrogen for three years, demonstrating the potential of the concept. The approach is still considerably less efficient than the more common method,

by: MSN

From SRM University to Donald Trump's AI advisor: How a Chennai company spotted Sriram Krishnan's talent years ago

Sriram Krishnan has been appointed as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. His journey from SRM University in Chennai to top positions at Microsoft,

by: MSN

North East MP discusses new influential role and a 'row' with Elon Musk

In an exclusive interview with The Northern Echo, select committee chair Chi Onwurah MP talks about Elon Musk, County Durham jobs, and innovation showcases.

by: MSN

H-1B Visa Row: MAGA vs tech titans in battle over Indian techies and U.S. immigration policies

Shriram Krishnan's support for removing country caps on H-1B visas has ignited a fierce debate between tech industry leaders and MAGA anti-immigration advocates. While tech figures argue that skilled immigration drives innovation and economic growth,
  • Fri, December 27, 2024 •

by: NDTV

ISRO's POEM-4 To Fly 10 Experiments By Start-Ups To Space

The upcoming launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will enable ten Indian space start-up companies to fly their instruments into space.

by: CNN

Russia is intensifying its air war in Ukraine. A secretive factory is ramping up drone production to fuel the offensive

A manufacturing plant in Russia's Tatarstan region has significantly scaled up its production of Iranian-designed drones, using a range of Chinese components, and recruiting a low-skilled workforce of Russian teenagers and African women,

by: MSN

Driving Innovation in Distributed Systems and Scalable Cloud Solutions Across Industries

From humble beginnings in Malaysia, Birkaran's journey is one of persistence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to impacting the world through technology.

by: MSN

How Did the Islamic Golden Age Shape Knowledge and Discovery?

The Islamic Golden Age spanned the mid-7th to the 13th century; during this fruitful period of history, Islamic leaders established one of the largest empires in the world. Islamic forces conquered vast regions that included North Africa,

AICTE declares 2025 as 'Year of AI' to shape India as global leader

The initiatives under this declaration by the technical education regulator will span across AICTE-approved institutions, impacting over 14,000 colleges and 40 million students nationwide

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has declared 2025 as the "Year of AI" with the goal of positioning India as a global leader in artificial intelligence. This initiative aims to integrate AI education across various levels of learning, from schools to higher education, and to foster innovation and research in AI technologies. AICTE plans to introduce AI-related courses, encourage AI startups, and enhance faculty development programs to equip educators with the necessary skills to teach AI. The move is part of a broader strategy to prepare the workforce for future technological advancements, promote AI literacy, and drive economic growth through AI-driven solutions. Additionally, AICTE will collaborate with industry leaders and international bodies to ensure that the AI education aligns with global standards and practices.

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