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by: Forbes

Building Life With Generative AI

"Maybe generative AI isn't just going to create beautiful cartoons and limericks to entertain ourselves and one another, and access knowledge that is already resident within humanity," he posits. "It may just expand our access to new knowledge and new technologies in important ways."

by: ScienceAlert

2025 Set to Be an Exciting Year For Space Exploration. Here's What to Expect.

BepiColombo, a joint mission by ESA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA, will make its sixth flyby of Mercury in January 2025. This maneuver will help the spacecraft enter orbit around Mercury by November 2026. BepiColombo aims to study Mercury's composition, atmosphere and surface geology.

by: WFAE

Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy set the foundation for today's climate action

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"The Kessler Syndrome is going to come true," warned John L. Crassidis, a professor of innovation and space debris expert at the University at Buffalo.

by: MSN

NASA's micro-mission Lunar Trailblazer will make macro-measurements of the lunar surface in 2025

NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission is slated to return astronauts to the Moon no sooner than April 2026. Astronauts were last on the Moon in 1972 during the Apollo 17 mission. Artemis II will utilize NASA's Space Launch System,

by: MSN

Detecting nuclear fusion energy could reveal advanced alien civilizations

As technological societies advance, their energy demands skyrocket, pushing them up the Kardashev scale. While fossil fuels, wind, and solar power offer solutions, they're limited by efficiency, material availability,

by: MSN

Global Shifts and Shocks: 2024's Most Pivotal Moments

As the clock ticks down to 2025, it's hard not to feel the weight of the year gone by. If you're exhausted by the upheavals of 2024, you're not alone. But before the new year begins, let's reflect on ten pivotal moments that shaped 2024 and promise to influence the future.

by: MSN

Texas awards $170 million contract to Virginia IT company for security

At the end of a year when Texas employees were among those targeted by hackers, the state has awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to a company that works with entities to increase technological efficiency and offer cybersecurity protection.
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by: i

From pensions to trains - how AI is taking over public services

Algorithmic tools are being deployed to help citizens interact with the state and to try and speed up processes within government

by: Indiatimes

Will humans make contact with alien life in 2025? Check Baba Vanga's predictions and key upcoming prophecies

Baba Vanga, a renowned Bulgarian seer, predicted human contact with extraterrestrial life in 2025, leading to transformative effects on human culture,

by: Wired

WIRED's 2024 Year-in-Review Quiz: From AI Slop to Human Brain Implants

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by: Reuters

China's Xi offers deep condolences over Jimmy Carter's death

China on Monday offered its deep condolences over the death of Jimmy Carter, saying the former U.S. president was the "driving force" behind the establishment of diplomatic ties between both countries more than 40 years ago.

by: Forbes

Federal Funding Boosts HBCU Partnerships In Innovation Ecosystems

HBCU partnerships are poised to advance place-based, tech-driven economic development catalyzed by Tech Hubs program authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act.

by: AOL

Semiconductor company announces $2B expansion in Virginia

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by: Inverse

These Are The Most Exciting Space Missions Coming In 2025

From exploring the Moon to revealing mysteries of the solar system, space agencies around the world are gearing up for an exciting year of launches and flybys.

by: IPWatchdog

Year in Review: 2024 Sees Significant Legislative Developments on AI

Although artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for decades in some form, the more recent Generative AI (GenAI) boom has brought it back into the limelight. However, with new technological development comes regulation.

by: WESH

Carter's impact on space program remembered as legacy lives on in the stars

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by: Yahoo

Could AI robots replace human astronauts in space?

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by: fox17online

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by: MSN

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by: Yahoo

In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work

If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try to get that wonder to do something useful without breaking the bank. There was a "shift from putting out models to actually building products,

by: Forbes

Federal Funding Boost HBCU Partnerships In Innovation Ecosystems

HBCU partnerships are poised to advance place-based, tech-driven economic development catalyzed by Tech Hubs program authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act.

by: Reuters

China offers deep condolences over Jimmy Carter's death

China on Monday offered its deep condolences over the death of Jimmy Carter, saying the former U.S. president was the "driving force" behind the establishment of diplomatic ties between both countries more than 40 years ago.

by: MSN

Eight Wiltshire people recognised in New Year Honours list

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by: Forbes

Computer Science: Is A Degree Still Worth It?

Computer science degrees used to be considered safe programs because all aspects of daily life depend on technology. However, the number of students seeking degrees in the field seemed to peak in the late 1980s, and lately, more individuals have wondered whether the field is profitable.

by: MSN

Petroleum Museum's STEAM Break keeps kids learning over the holidays

Designed for first-through-sixth-grade students, the sessions offer engaging activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).

by: MSN

Here are the Salisbury people who have made the King's New Year Honours list 2024

Community champions, campaigners, and public servants from Salisbury and the surrounding areas have been recognised in the prestigious New Year's Honours List for their outstanding contributions to society.

by: MSN

Groundbreaking AI Enables Humans to Hold a 20-Minute 'Conversation' with a Humpback Whale

In an astonishing 20-minute exchange between researchers and a humpback whale named Twain, science has crossed an unprecedented threshold. Taking place off the coast of Alaska, this interaction, made possible by advanced artificial intelligence (AI),

by: MSN

Map shows Surrey's unsolved murders including suspected contract killing and pensioner attack

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by: MSN

NIT Trichy to launch MS in AI and data science in collaboration with Illinois Institute of Technology

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns of increased risk of human extinction due to AI

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by: MSN

Elon Musk, Peter Thiel And Billionaires' Influence In Trump's White House: Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich's Warning

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by: MSN

The top 7 black hole discoveries from 2024

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by: MSN

What's coming in 2025: A new theme park, huge planetarium and free Disney water parks

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by: MSN

The Evolving Role of BI Engineers in AI-Driven Analytics

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

North Korea vows 'toughest' anti-US stance in party meeting

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2024: Recruitment for many posts including Junior Assistant, Registrar in IIT Kanpur, apply soon..

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by: MSN

Kalamazoo prepares for New Year's Fest, Countdown to Noon

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by: MSN

I signed up for YouTube Premium, and it was the best tech decision I've made all year

YouTube Premium might seem like a pricey option, but if you watch YouTube regularly, it's a must-have subscription.
  • Tue, December 31, 2024

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by: Nanowerk

Engineers develop world's first deep-UV microLED display chips for maskless photolithography

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New Year Honours 2025: BEMs for astronomer and charity founder

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by: malaymail

Malaysia, China to exchange 10 scientists in third quarter of 2025 to focus on AI, space, semiconductors, and more

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by: NDTV

Last Date To Register For IIT Delhi's PhD Programme In Energy And Sustainability To Close Today

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HPBOSE 10th, 12th date sheet released at hpbose.org: Check complete schedule for board exams

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Texas awards $170 million contract to Virginia IT company for security

At the end of a year when Texas employees were among those targeted by hackers, the state has awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to a company that works with entities to increase technological efficiency and offer cybersecurity protection.
The state of Texas has awarded a $170 million contract to the Virginia-based IT company, Iron Bow Technologies, to enhance its cybersecurity measures. This contract, spanning over five years, aims to bolster the security infrastructure of Texas state agencies by providing advanced cybersecurity solutions, including managed security services, incident response capabilities, and threat detection systems. The decision to hire Iron Bow was influenced by the need to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure from increasing cyber threats, especially following several high-profile cyber incidents affecting state operations. This move is part of a broader initiative to modernize and secure the state's IT systems against evolving cyber risks.

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