• Tue, January 7, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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

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: MSN

Electric tractor technology startup Moonrider raises $2.2 million

The funding round was co-led by mobility technology funds AdvantEdge Founders and Micelio Technology Fund. A group of angel investors also participated in the round. The funds will be used to push innovation and build capabilities in vehicle engineering,

by: MSN

Nvidia's newest AI offerings unwrapped at CES 2025 ...Tech and Science Daily podcast

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by: MSN

Devon tech firm relocates to Exeter Science Park

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by: MSN

Blue Origin New Glenn Launch: How Does It Compare to SpaceX Falcon 9?

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin could revolutionize the space industry with its New Glenn rocket. Here's how it stacks up against SpaceX's Falcon 9.

by: MSN

IIT Delhi launches executive programme in robotics to bridge the skill gap

Learners will work with industry-relevant tools such as CAD software, 3D printers, and Arduino, enabling them to engage in real-world projects.

by: MSN

Hidden 'shapes' within plasma beams may boost next-generation space rockets

Go faster, farther, more efficiently. That's the goal driving spacecraft propulsion engineers like Chen Cui, a new assistant professor at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science.

by: MSN

Transplantable Piezoelectric Biomaterial Offers New Treatment Potential for Central Nervous System Injuries and Neurodegenerative Diseases

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: MSN

Black Death vaccine being developed over fears plague could reemerge

Scientists who developed the AstraZeneca COVID jab are working on a new vaccine to combat the Black Death amid rising fears the plague could re-emerge. The plague first hit British shores in 1348 after being spread to Europe by fleas on rats aboard ships from Asia.

by: MSN

The massive CES tech show this week gives us a glimpse at how AI could be used in everything from TVs to bird feeders

News of AI used in TVs, refrigerators, grills, and even bird feeders is already pouring out of CES, one of the hottest tech trade shows.

by: MSN

OpenAI's new o3 model freaks out computer science majors

OpenAI's announcement of its new o3 reasoning model has triggered another wave of anxiety among some computer science majors who fear AI will edge them out of the job market. Why it matters: The new OpenAI model,
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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

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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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.

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.
Knutsen Tankers and VARD, a Fincantieri subsidiary, have announced a collaborative project to explore the design of nuclear-powered ships, aiming to reduce the maritime industry's carbon footprint. This initiative, named the "Project Led by Knutsen and VARD for Nuclear-Powered Ships," focuses on integrating nuclear propulsion technology into shipping to meet the IMO's 2050 decarbonization targets. The project will assess the feasibility, safety, and regulatory aspects of nuclear propulsion, potentially revolutionizing how ships are powered by moving away from traditional fossil fuels. The collaboration also involves studying the economic viability and public acceptance of nuclear-powered vessels, with an emphasis on ensuring that the technology can be safely implemented in the maritime sector.

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