Wed, January 1, 2025

by: NDTV

US Satellite Launch By ISRO May Make Phone Calls Directly Via Space A Reality

India is all set to launch a massive American communications satellite that would allow making phone calls using direct connectivity from space. This is a highly innovative and a more modern approach to satellite telephony than the existing services.

by: Polygon

What if the moon suddenly transformed into cheese? John Scalzi's new book has an answer

In one of the most extraordinary presidential press conferences ever given, President Brett Boone confirmed that the moon, Earth's sole natural satellite, has undergone a significant and unexplained transformation, growing some six hundred miles in diameter seemingly instantly.

by: Londonist

The Biggest Exhibitions To See In London This Winter

Our pick of the best exhibitions to see in London's galleries and museums this winter. We've split the list into geographical areas to make your planning easier.

by: Forbes

Five Breakthroughs In 2024 That Laid A Foundation For Future Tech

You may not have heard of that one, but you see its impact every day-it underlays technology ranging from solar panels to medical imaging to digital cameras. Many of the technologies we rely upon today stem from smaller breakthroughs in science and ...

by: MSN

ISRO: How will ISRO's SpaDeX work in space, how will two satellites connect while flying, know everything..

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has once again achieved an important milestone in space research. Last Monday night, ISRO successfully launched the SpaceX mission from Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota,

by: MSN

West Muskingum to recognize three alumni on Thursday

FALLS TOWNSHIP — West Muskingum will recognize three alumni Thursday during its boys basketball game with Horizon Science Academy. Lauren Paul will be inducted into the Hall of Fame; Terry King will join the Hall of Honor;

by: MSN

Mumbai University Summer Semester 2025 exam dates announced: Check stream-wise time table here for Commerce, Science and Humanities

The University of Mumbai has announced the summer session exam schedule for 2025, starting with BCom exams on March 18 and BSc and BA exams on March 26. Over 1,38,000 students from various streams will participate.
Tue, December 31, 2024

by: PBS

Out-of-this-world space missions to watch in 2025

In 2024, space exploration dazzled the world. The new year's missions will expand humanity's horizons even further.

by: NASA

Astronomy Activation Ambassadors: A New Era

The NASA Science Activation Program's Astronomy Activation Ambassadors (AAA) project aims to measurably enhance student Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) engagement via middle school,

by: cpajournal

Worst AI Risk-Management Practices

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a philosophical discussion, business dream, or science fiction for CPAs—whether they are risk managers, auditors, or

by: upnorthlive

NCMC's $22M Career and Technical Education Enhancement project gets financial boost

North Central Michigan College's 22-million-dollar career tech enhancement is ongoing.It includes tearing down and

by: Sudbury

New LU prof is an expert in AI in higher education

Banafsheh Karamifar said she finds it fascinating how the tool is shaping 'societies, everyday lives, communication and education'

by: Forbes

Five AI Trends To Expect In 2025: Beyond ChatGPT And Friends

What should we expect from AI in 2025, beyond what we all expect from ChatGPT and related products? What other trends are there?

by: Forbes

What Is Bitcoin And How Does It Work?

What is Bitcoin? Learn how this revolutionary cryptocurrency works, its underlying technology, and why it's changing the future of finance.

by: NDTV

Humans Will Soon Be Able To Mine On The Moon. But Should We?

The Outer Space Treaty (1967) makes it clear no nation can claim to "own" the Moon (or any celestial body). However, it is less clear whether a company extracting resources from the Moon violates this non-appropriation clause. Two later agreements take up this issue.

by: Graphic

Limit appointment of ministers and deputies at maximum of 55 - Constitutional Review Consultative Committee report

The Constitutional Review Consultative Committee , which was tasked to review the 2011 report of the Constitution Review Committee has recommended that there should be an upper limit of ministers and deputy ministers a president can appoint.

by: Graphic

See the requirements for KNUST 2024/2025 undergraduate admissions

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has released guidelines for the 2024/2025 undergraduate admissions.

by: Vanguard

Fakokunde bags Award of Excellence in Software Engineering

Computer guru, Akinwumi Fakokunde, has bagged Award of Excellence as the Software Engineer of the Year, Lagos State.

by: Forbes

Jimmy Carter's Legacy In The Fight Against Climate Change

In this handout image provided by the Elders, Jimmy ... [+] Carter walks with his grandsons Jeremy Carter (R), 22, and Hugo Wentzel, 10 d

by: MSN

Swindon and Wiltshire heroes feature in New Year's Honours list

A Swindon healthcare expert, Chippenham architect, and Melksham football club boss are among those being honoured by the King for the new year.

by: MSN

India's Space Odyssey: ISRO's PSLV-C60 SpaDeX Mission Signals the Dawn of a New Era in Space Docking

ISRO's PSLV-C60 mission, launched on December 30, 2024, aims to achieve India's first in-space docking through the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX). Two satellites, SDX01 and SDX02, will attempt the maneuver on January 7,

by: malaymail

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

Malaysia and China are expected to begin an exchange of 10 scientists and researchers from each country in the third quarter of 2025 as part of efforts

by: MSN

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

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has released the 2025 date sheet for Class 10 and 12 exams. Scheduled to start on March 4, 2025, the exams will include a wide range of subjects for both regular and State Open School candidates.

by: cambridgeindependent

New Year Honours 2025: BEMs for astronomer and charity founder

A graduate of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, who came up in 1979 and stayed on in the city after completing a science degree, Paul Michael Fellows has made an outstanding contribution towards the public understanding of science and, latterly, astronomical science, as chairman of the Cambridge Astronomical Association.

by: Nanowerk

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

UVC microLED has showcased the viability of a lowered cost maskless photolithography through the provision of adequate light output power density, enabling exposure of photoresist films in a shorter time.

by: devdiscourse

Breakthrough in Mimicking Ion-Mediated Protein Adsorption on Implants and Biomaterials

IASST researchers stabilize lysozyme protein bilayers on silicon surfaces, advancing biomaterial integration research.

by: NDTV

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

The PhD program in the area of Energy and Sustainability will focus on addressing cutting-edge problems related to reaching NetZero targets.
Mon, December 30, 2024

by: fox17online

Historical mysteries solved by science in 2024

by: Yahoo

Could AI robots replace human astronauts in space?

On Christmas Eve, an autonomous spacecraft flew past the Sun, closer than any human-made object before it. Swooping through the atmosphere, Nasa's Parker Solar Probe was on a mission to discover more about the Sun, including how it affects space weather at Earth.

by: WESH

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

President Jimmy Carter's impact on the U.S. space program honored in Florida where so many of the nation's space ambitions have been realized.

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: AOL

Semiconductor company announces $2B expansion in Virginia

One of the world's largest semiconductor companies announced a $2.17 billion investment to expand its operations in Virginia. In addition, Micron Technology, Inc. says the project will create 340 new jobs as part of a modernization of its existing facility in Manassas.

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: 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: 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: 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: Wired

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

How well did you follow WIRED's coverage of the biggest science and technology stories from 2024? Answer these 10 questions to test your knowledge.

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: 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: 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

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

A couple of New Year's celebrations in Kalamazoo will include thousands of balloons, fireworks and more. A long-standing Kalamazoo tradition returns for its 39th year to ring in 2025. New Year's Fest performance arts festival is set to bring family fun to downtown Kalamazoo,

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.

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
Sun, December 29, 2024

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: WFAE

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

Former President Jimmy Carter's work on energy efficiency and renewable energy were criticized, but it laid the groundwork for the country to address climate change now.

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: 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: 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."

Swindon and Wiltshire heroes feature in New Year's Honours list

A Swindon healthcare expert, Chippenham architect, and Melksham football club boss are among those being honoured by the King for the new year.

The New Year Honours list for 2024 has recognized several individuals from Swindon and Wiltshire for their contributions to various fields. Among the honorees, Professor Ian Craddock from the University of Bristol, originally from Swindon, was awarded an OBE for his work in engineering, particularly in the development of smart sensing technologies for health applications. Additionally, Dr. David Lumsden, a consultant paediatric neurologist at Salisbury District Hospital, received an OBE for his services to paediatric neurology. The list also includes community service awards, with individuals like Christine and Michael Goulding being recognized for their voluntary service to the community in Swindon. The honours reflect a broad spectrum of achievements, from medical and scientific advancements to community and charity work, showcasing the diverse talents and contributions from the region.

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