• Tue, January 7, 2025

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: 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: MSN

Piezoelectric biomaterial offers new treatment potential for central nervous system injuries

A new electrically active transplantable material that can help to regrow cells in the brain and spinal cord could redefine the recovery prospects of patients who sustain life-altering injuries or suffer from neurodegenerative diseases.

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: MSN

Engineers create photonic switch that overcomes routing size-speed tradeoffs

Every second, terabytes of data—the equivalent of downloading thousands upon thousands of movies at once—travel around the world as light in fiber-optic cables, like so many cars packed onto a super-fast highway.
  • Wed, January 8, 2025

by: BBC

Key appointments Ghana new president John Mahama make

Julius Debrah go now serve as di current Chief of Staff to Ghana president John Mahama. Dr Callistus Mahama dey appointed as Executive Secretary to president Mahama. Di appointment of Dr Mahama take effect from Tuesday 7 January, wey be same day dem swear-in president Mahama.

by: Tuko

Sam Altman's spouse: Meet the ChatGPT founder's husband, Oliver Mulherin

Who is Sam Altman's spouse? How long has he and the ChatGPT founder been married? Discover more about the skilled software engineer and entrepreneur.

by: Firstpost

OpenAI's new O3 reasoning model is freaking out software engineers, developers; Here's why

O3 is expected to power popular tools like ChatGPT, and its potential to handle large-scale tasks autonomously is causing jitters among tech professionals. For computer science majors, the prospect of

by: Forbes

Top 3 AI Jobs For 2025 And How To Transition Into The Positions

AI presents future-proof opportunities for professionals looking to pivot their careers or enhance their skill sets. Here are three high-paying positions.

by: Newsday

Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars: Long Island has 49 semifinalists, more than any other U.S. region

Long Island schools have produced dozens of scholars year after year. The region had 50 semifinalists last year and three of them advanced to become finalists. Educators have said continued competition in the talent search boosts enthusiasm in the STEM fields among local schools.

by: SETI

SETI Institute in the News: December Roundup

SETI Institute In the News The SETI Institute is known for its groundbreaking work in the search for alien life and continues to push the boundaries of space exploration. This month, we highlight our ongoing efforts at the SETI Institute to explore the possibility of alien life.

by: techxplore

Nuclear fusion could one day be a viable clean energy source, but big engineering challenges stand in the way

The way scientists think about fusion changed forever in 2022, when what some called the experiment of the century demonstrated for the first time that fusion can be a viable source of clean energy.

by: CNET

Health Tech Inventions at CES 2025 Could Transform the Future of Personal Wellness

Health-screening mirrors and revolutionary sleep tracking advances are a few of the most exciting wellness products at this year's CES.

by: stkate

KARE Scholars present undergraduate research at national conference

by: MSN

The LZ experiment's first science run sets new constraints on dark matter interactions

Dark Matter experiment is a large research effort involving over 200 scientists and engineers at 40 institutions worldwide. Its key objective is to search for weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs) by analyzing data collected by the LZ detector,

by: MSN

Middletown High School Agricultural Science Program Gets STEM Grant

Middletown Agriculture Science students in grades 11 and 12 can enroll in the College Career Pathways in Veterinary Technology program and earn up to 5 college credits for their h

by: MSN

NASA scrapped its $11 billion scheme to grab Mars rocks that may point to alien life. Now it has a faster, cheaper plan.

NASA's mission to return samples from Mars and potentially discover the first signs of alien life has a new timeline. The samples may arrive sooner.

by: MSN

New lithium-sulfur battery charges fully in 12 minutes, lasts over 1,000 cycles

South Korean researchers have developed an innovative nitrogen-doped porous carbon material to enhance the charging speed of lithium-sulfur batteries significantly. This breakthrough, developed by a team at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST),

by: MSN

Nvidia and AMD's Breakthrough Products at CES 2025: Why These Stocks Are Set to Skyrocket

Nvidia and AMD unveiled innovative products at CES 2025, showcasing advancements in AI and computing technology with strong sales growth.

by: MSN

Astronaut set to patch NASA's X-ray telescope aboard space station

NASA astronaut Nick Hague will install patches to the agency's NICER (Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer) X-ray telescope on the International Space Station as part of a spacewalk scheduled for Jan.

by: MSN

AST SpaceMobile's Large Satellites to Roll and Tilt to Prevent Astronomy Interference

The company will also look at making design additions to its BlueBird satellites to prevent them from reflecting too much sunlight while in Earth's orbit.

by: MSN

DeSantis: Move NASA headquarters to Kennedy Space Center in Brevard County, Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke of the potential move Wednesday during his remarks spotlighting the launch of the Florida University Space Research Consortium.

by: MSN

Lithium-sulfur batteries: Study uncovers key degradation insights

Lithium-sulfur batteries have a number of advantages over conventional lithium batteries: they use the abundant raw material sulfur, do not require the critical elements cobalt or nickel, and can achieve extremely high specific energy densities.

by: MSN

ChatGPT, supercomputers & robots, explained in Malayalam. Kerala govt launches AI encyclopaedia

The 212-page encyclopaedia categorises concepts related to AI under 132 headers covering topics like history, day-to-day application of AI, ChatGPT and more.

by: MSN

3 Reasons Why You Should Invest in DXC Technology Stock Right Now

DXC Technology Company DXC shares have gained 10.3% over the past six months and outperformed the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector's return of 4.9%, reflecting investor confidence. The company has made significant strides in its operational performance,

by: MSN

Thousands of students taking part in Young Scientist & Technology exhibition in Dublin

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by: MSN

Vir jumps after Phase 1 data for Sanofi-partnered cancer drug technology

Shares of Vir Biotechnology (CIR) climbed ~42% in the premarket on Wednesday after the company posted initial Phase 1 data for two antitumor agents developed using its PRO-XTEN masking technology, in-licensed from Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY).

by: MSN

When Swami Vivekananda met Nikola Tesla and inspired him to understand Vedanta

In 1893, during his meeting with Swami Vivekananda, Nikola Tesla found inspiration for energy concepts in Eastern philosophy. Later, after his return, Swami Vivekananda mentioned how this great scientific mind had learnt from Vedanta and how the connection between spirituality and science resonated with the potential to transform humanity.

by: MSN

Electrohydraulic wearable devices create unprecedented haptic sensations

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have invented compact wearable devices that deliver rich, expressive, and pleasant tactile sensations that go far beyond the buzzing vibrations of today's consumer devices.

by: MSN

Harnessing AI to bridge knowledge gaps in global antimicrobial resistance efforts

AMR is when microorganisms that cause infections, such as bacteria and viruses, change over time and no longer respond to antibiotic medicines.

by: MSN

Internet sensation Zara Dar is now a math and science teacher on adult content platforms

YouTuber Zara Dar, now an adult-content creator, has taken an unconventional path to teaching math and science. Gaining viral attention after explaining her shift from a PhD to OnlyFans, she revealed uploading educational math videos on Porn Hub,

by: MSN

S. Korea to invest 86.2 bln won in developing new technologies to address climate change

South Korea will invest 86.2 billion won (US$59.3 million) this year for the development of technologies that will help tackle climate change, the science ministry said Wednesday. With the investment,

by: MSN

V Narayanan: Educational qualifications of the new ISRO chief

Distinguished scientist V Narayanan takes over as ISRO Chairman, with numerous accolades and a strong academic background.

by: MSN

Science ministry holds talk at CES 2025

The Ministry of Science and ICT held a talk at CES 2025 in Las Vegas on Tuesday (local time) to help young Korean talent stay up to date on global digital tech trends, the ministry said Wednesday.

by: MSN

NASA collected potential evidence of life on Mars. Now it's pitching new plans to retrieve the cache

NASA has arrived at two ways of returning samples collected on Mars to Earth. Now, the agency will test the options to see if the cache can make it back in the 2030s.
  • Thu, January 9, 2025

by: NDTV

Is There A Course To Join ISRO? FAQs On Careers In Indian Space Research Organisation

Government of India, ISRO conducts recruitment for a plethora of posts in the space technical or administrative areas.

by: timesnownews

Nothing Phone 3 Launch Date, Price In India, Design, Specs, Latest Leaks, What To Expect This Year

Nothing Phone 3, expected to launch in 2025, could bring a transparent design, advanced AI features, and a Snapdragon chipset., Gadgets News - Times Now

by: IFLScience

Why The USA Almost Had A Different Capital City

Finally, by 1800, the federal government moved to the District of Columbia, and Washington DC fulfilled its promise to become the capital city of the US. The White House was completed in November 1800 and has served as the residence of every US president since.

by: timesnownews

Valorant Patch 10.00: Major Updates, New Agent Tejo, Map Changes, How To Download And More

Valorant Patch 10.00 introduces new agent Tejo, map updates, gameplay tweaks, and more. Here's everything you need to know., Gaming News - Times Now

by: MSN

Wallace and Gromit's Wrong Trousers 2m tall one-of-a-kind exhibit to be unveiled

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A milestone in biotechnology research: PM Modi unveils genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals and said it will be a milestone in the field of biotechnology research

by: MSN

Morgan Sindall Construction appointed as lead contractor for Canary Wharf life science transformation

Funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., supported by LS Estates, have appointed construction services organisation Morgan Sindall Construction (Morgan Sindall) to be the lead contractor for the new life science development at 17 Columbus Courtyard (17CC),

by: MSN

Space is not just about excitement of being astronomers, but also time-consuming science: ISRO chief

ISRO chairman S Somanath on Thursday said space science is not just about the excitement of becoming astronomers, but it also involves complex and time-consuming science, an expertise that can only be

by: MSN

Scientists find simple ways to make piezoelectric materials more effective

Scientists at IISc have found that by reducing the thickness of the piezoelectric ceramic PZT from 0.7mm to 0.2mm, its ability to deform significantly increases. They also discovered manufacturing defects,

by: MSN

AI-guided endoscope offers real-time precision during cancer surgery

An interdisciplinary research team in Jena, Germany, has developed an innovative endoscope that can precisely identify and selectively remove tumor tissue in real time during surgery.

by: MSN

Innovative University of Derby and Sperry Rail inspection project using AI gets underway

An innovative, three-year project aimed at revolutionising the railway industry using artificial intelligence has been launched by the University of Derby and Sperry Rail.

by: MSN

'Dear Idli Chutney No Sambhar': GATE 2025 aspirants receive bizarre Email from IIT Roorkee

The screenshot shared by a GATE 2025 aspirant on the social media platform Reddit read as- "Dear Idli Chutney No Sambhar. GATE 2025 admit cards are now available to download from the official website- gate2025.

by: MSN

College group fetes 269 graduates in Shah Alam

MSU Group of Colleges (MSUC) held its 28th convocation ceremony for 269 graduates at Chancellor Hall, Management and Science Univer­sity (MSU) main campus in Shah Alam, Selangor. Read full story

Engineers create photonic switch that overcomes routing size-speed tradeoffs

Every second, terabytes of data—the equivalent of downloading thousands upon thousands of movies at once—travel around the world as light in fiber-optic cables, like so many cars packed onto a super-fast highway.
Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new photonic switch that significantly enhances the capabilities of optical communication systems by overcoming traditional trade-offs between routing size, speed, and efficiency. This innovative switch uses a unique design involving a silicon-based platform with a "photonic crystal" structure, which allows for the manipulation of light at the nanoscale. The switch can route light signals with high speed and low loss, addressing the limitations of previous photonic switches that either operated slowly or required large, power-intensive setups. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient data centers, faster internet connections, and improved optical computing technologies, potentially revolutionizing how data is transmitted and processed in various tech applications.

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