Tue, January 7, 2025

by: Indiatimes

Here are trends in GCCs

There are about 3,200 GCCs globally, with 1,700 located in India alone. This number is expected to rise sharply in the years to come. Avinash Vashistha, founder of global strategic advisory firm Tholons,

by: TechRadar

A secret project, a stubborn developer, and a lot of glossy icons: here's the story behind macOS's Dock as it turns 25

If you've ever used a Mac, you can't have failed to notice the row of app icons that runs along the bottom of the screen.

by: NASA

2023 Entrepreneurs Challenge Winner Skyline Nav AI: Revolutionizing GPS-Independent Navigation with Computer Vision

NASA sponsored Entrepreneurs Challenge events in 2020, 2021, and 2023 to identify innovative ideas and technologies from small business start-ups with the potential to advance the agency's science goals.

by: NDTV

IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2024: Registration Window Opens, Check Details

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has started the recruitment process for unmarried male and female candidates. Eligible candidates can apply for the post by visiting the official IAF website, vayu.agnipath.cdac.in. The deadline for application submission is January 27, 2025, at 11pm.

by: Forbes

20 Cost-Effective IT Projects That Deliver Big Results

From process documentation to AI-powered automation, there are plenty of highly effective technology initiatives companies can roll out without breaking the bank.

by: Forbes

A Global Imperative: Confronting The Global Semiconductor Talent Shortage

As the demand for cutting-edge technology continues to soar, the talent shortage in the industry could stall innovation in virtually every sector of the global economy.

by: Yahoo

America expects too little from kids. We need more 'tiger moms.' | Opinion

What many Americans heard was no more sports, no more sleepovers, no more fun. They saw Ramaswamy trying to turn Americans into a nation of "tiger moms" - overbearing (often Asian) parents who force their children to spend endless hours on academics.

by: CNET

Top Wellness Trends to Watch in 2025

Artificial intelligence, holistic health and innovation will continue to shape how we approach wellness in the new year.

by: IFLScience

Polar Vortex And Polar Jet Stream: What's Behind The Freezing Weather In The US?

The polar vortex is a low-pressure system of cold air that swirls above Earth's poles. There's one over the South Pole in Antarctica - but for this story, we'll be focusing on the one above the North Pole. Over the North Pole, the wind flows counterclockwise in the stratosphere around 16 to 50 kilometers (10-30 miles) high.

by: Yahoo

We're using AI for stupid and unnecessary reasons. What if we just stopped? | Opinion

AI is a long way off from becoming Skynet, but it has its own set of risks and pitfalls, and we should stop using it.

by: TradeWinds

Knutsen Tankers and Vard reveal project to design nuclear-powered ships

Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has unveiled a new project involving Knutsen Tankers to identify a suitable nuclear reactor to power ships. The NuProShip programme, short for Nuclear Propulsion in Shipping, also involves the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Alesund and class society DNV.

by: MSN

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang debuts new AI platform to dominate the 'ChatGPT moment' in robotics

But Nvidia knows it can't just ride today's AI wave forever, selling GPUs for tens of thousands of dollars each. It must help create the next wave. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on

by: MSN

GATE admit card 2025 OUT at gate2025.iitr.ac.in? Download link, login credentials

The GATE 2025 hall ticket will soon be released on the official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in and the required login credentials to download GATE hall ticket 2025 are- enrollment ID and password

by: MSN

Here's What to Expect From Alexandria Real Estate's Next Earnings Report

Valued at a market cap of $17.3 billion, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE) is an urban office real estate investment trust (REIT) with a particular focus on collaborative life science, agtech,

by: MSN

Boffins create mega robot nose that can detect killer diseases from patients' breath

Eggheads at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology say the 'Ant-nose' is a cut above dog and human conks with 97% accuracy and can help sniff out diseases like cancer

by: NDTV

Loneliness And Social Isolation Are Linked To Specific Proteins: Study

Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging.
Mon, January 6, 2025

by: InfoWorld

3 forecasts about time-series forecasting

Pre-trained foundation models are making time-series forecasting more accessible and available, unlocking its benefits for smaller organizations with limited resources.

by: Observer

Ghanaian Artist Patrick Quarm Explores Hybrid Identities in New York

He became much more aware of his culture while living abroad, which solidified his interest in the complexities of materials physically crossing borders.

by: Newsweek

US Makes Major Tech Move Against China

The Department of Commerce said newest semiconductor research facility will drive U.S. economic leadership and national security.

by: MSN

Niron Magnetics Clean Earth Magnets: Stronger, Safer, Domestic

These new iron-nitride magnets are stronger, cleaner to make, and made from domestic iron-salt waste and nitrogen.

by: MSN

1 Tech ETF Set to Outperform as Agentic and Physical AI Transform 2025

Wall Street analysts expect solid market gains in 2025. The S&P 500 consensus outlook projects a 9% rise in the benchmark index, offering investors a potential total return of 10.2% including dividends.

by: MSN

Microbes can colonize space, produce drugs and create energy ? researchers are simulating their inner workings to harness how

After so many years learning how microbes work, researchers are now digitally recreating their inner workings to tackle challenges ranging from climate change to space colonization. In my work as a computational biologist,

by: VCCircle

The Sixth Episode of Crafting Bharat: Deep Tech with Speciale Invest

In a world increasingly driven by innovation and technological breakthroughs, India is carving its place at the

by: MSN

PM Modi inaugurates Jammu railway division

Congratulating people of Jammu and Kashmir on the new rail division, Abdullah reassured residents of Jammu who feared negative impacts from the expansion of the railway network to Srinagar.

by: Samaa

Maryam announces scholarships, e-bikes, loans to support students

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled a comprehensive student welfare initiative, offering 50,000 merit-based scholarships, 100,000 free electric bikes, and interest-free loans for students.

by: Swarajya

India Advances Pharma Self-Reliance With Indigenous Paracetamol Production Technology

Recalling the success achieved in 2024, Singh said there has been a series of indigenous development including India's first Indigenously developed antibiotic 'Nafithromycin' to treat both atypical and typical drug-resistant bacteria and the first ever successful trial of gene therapy for treating the blood disorder Haemophilia.

by: Samaa

Punjab CM Maryam announces scholarships, e-bikes, and loans to support students

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled a comprehensive student welfare initiative, offering 50,000 merit-based scholarships, 100,000 free electric bikes, and interest-free loans for students.

by: NDTV

Is Global Scientific Progress Under Threat? Why China Is Central To It

Amid heightened tensions between the US and China, the two countries signed a bilateral science and technology pact on Dec 13, 2024. The event was billed as a "renewal" of a 45-year-old pact to encourage cooperation,

by: Firstpost

Meet Jagdeep Singh, the Indian-origin tech boss who gets paid Rs 48 crore a day

Jagdeep Singh, founder and former CEO of QuantumScape earns an eye-popping Rs 17,500 crore annually. The Indian-origin tech boss, who founded the leading electric vehicle (EV) battery company, rakes a

by: thecooldown

Chinese research team makes game-changing breakthrough with floating solar tech: 'Our work made significant progress'

Floating solar panels provide enticing clean energy possibilities, but they need to withstand harsh offshore conditions.
Sun, January 5, 2025

by: Yahoo

Can We Live on Mars? A Thought Experiment

We're hurtling toward a new era of mega-rockets with enough power to send colonists to the red planet, but should we?

by: sanews

Energy, agriculture departments to see changes in 2025

This year, 2025, will see government implementing changes to the composition of two departments that execute programmes that deal with energy and agriculture.

by: Scroll

H1B debate: The problem is not racism or an elaborate scam - it's arithmetic

Thus Indians get very offended when someone attacks the H1B system as a scam, often in racist terms like Laura Loomer did. But Indians do not realise that there is an undeniable kernel of truth in those criticisms, past the obvious racism and white supremacy.

by: NDTV

Planning To Study In US? Explore Benefits Of STEM Courses

Data science focuses on analysing large amounts of data to make better decisions. BLS estimates a 35% increase in demand for data scientists by 2030, making it one of the fastest-growing careers. Universities such as UC Berkeley, Harvard, and the University of Washington provide top-notch courses in this field.

by: CNET

Tech and Wellness Will Combine Like Never Before in 2025, but Will We Benefit?

As more wellness technology continues to reach the mainstream market, you'd think we're all getting healthier. That may not be the case.

by: Forbes

Biden Names 25 Recipients Of National Medals Of Science, Technology

President Biden has announced 14 new recipients of the National Medal of Science and 11 winners of National Medal of Technology & Innovation.

by: BBC

What can we learn about sleep from the land of the polar night

The 24-hour darkness during the winter near the Poles can disrupt sleep - this is how the people who live there cope.

by: MSN

Saturday Hashtag: #TheBiggerQuantumThreat

Hashtag, a weekly place for broader context. Saturday Hashtag: #TheBiggerQuantumThreat originally appeared on WhoWhatWhy

by: MSN

Pioneers of Power: How Dr. R. Chidambaram and Dr. Raja Ramanna Shaped India's Nuclear Era

In 1962, Dr. Chidambaram joined the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), where he rapidly climbed the ranks. His groundbreaking research in

by: MSN

World's Highest-Paid Employee: Meet The Indian CEO Earning Rs 48 Crore Per Day - Not Pichai Or Nadella, He Is...

Whenever there is talk about CEOs of Indian origin, their salaries are often a part of the conversation. Many employees, including those of Indian origin working in large global companies, earn hefty salaries.

by: MSN

Where is IAS Priya Rani these days? Know about her current posting, UPSC rank, written marks, schooling, educational qualification

The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the toughest competitive exams in India. It is conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). It is the gateway for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS),
Sat, January 4, 2025

by: MSN

Living Nostradamus claims weird 2025 prediction clip proves he 'may've migrated into AI'

EXCLUSIVE Brazilian Athos Salomé, aka Living Nostradamus, has claimed the AI version of himself is too realistic to just be tech and suggest his 'consciousness' have become part of the technology

by: MSN

Earth's Magnetic North Pole Slows: New Insights from the World Magnetic Model 2025

Earth's magnetic north pole is on the move—and in surprising ways. With the release of the World Magnetic Model 2025, scientists reveal new details about its unpredictable journey and why it has slowed down after decades of rapid acceleration.

by: MSN

In memoriam: R Chidambaram, a world-class physicist who shaped India's nuclear weapons programme

Rajagopala Chidambaram, a key figure in India's nuclear weapons programme, passed away at 88. He contributed significantly to nuclear physics and rural empowerment through advanced technologies. Chidambaram played a crucial role in India's atomic tests at Pokhran and held numerous esteemed positions,

by: Tempo

7 Best Museums in Asia, A Must Visit and See in 2025

The best museums in Asia offer a glimpse into the continent's rich heritage. Featuring an abundance of valuable collections, discover the full list.

by: CNN

On a long-dormant pad in Florida, a rocket that could challenge SpaceX's dominance is poised to launch

Nearly 25 years after Jeff Bezos founded Blue Origin, the company is finally poised to send its first rocket to orbit. New Glenn could lift off as early as next week.

by: CNN

New Glenn: How Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin aims to challenge Elon Musk's SpaceX

Nearly 25 years after Jeff Bezos founded Blue Origin, the company is finally poised to send its first rocket to orbit. New Glenn could lift off as early as next week.

by: MSN

Eight Classic (And Not-So-Classic) Sci-Fi Movies Set In 2025

Plenty of sci-fi screenwriters set films in the not-so-near future 2025, but now that we're actually here, let's see if anyone accurately predicted our world.

Study highlights need for standardized measurement methods in gene therapy

In a finding with implications for one of the most promising cutting-edge medical treatments, researchers evaluated several measurement techniques commonly used in gene therapy. The study determined that one of the most popular techniques was "problematic" and requires further development and standardization.

The article from MSN discusses a study emphasizing the necessity for standardized measurement methods in gene therapy. The research, published in Nature Biotechnology, points out that the lack of uniformity in how gene expression is measured across different studies leads to inconsistent results and hampers the progress of gene therapy development. The study reviewed various methods used to quantify gene expression, revealing significant variability in outcomes due to differences in techniques, reagents, and analysis protocols. This variability affects the reliability and reproducibility of gene therapy research, potentially delaying the translation of promising therapies from lab to clinic. The authors advocate for the establishment of standardized protocols to ensure consistency, enhance comparability of results, and ultimately accelerate the development of effective gene therapies.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/biology/study-highlights-need-for-standardized-measurement-methods-in-gene-therapy/ar-AA1x3LEW


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