Wed, January 8, 2025

by: stkate

KARE Scholars present undergraduate research at national conference

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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

GATE admit card download link at gate2025.iitr.ac.in; Check login credentials

The GATE 2025 hall ticket has been 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

How Australian universities lead STEM innovation for students who study in Australia

India Australia partnership in the area of higher education has been found to be strong, especially in the STEM discipline.

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

Scientists develop technology to control cyborg insect swarms

Scientists have developed an advanced swarm navigation algorithm for cyborg insects that prevents them from becoming stuck while navigating challenging terrain.

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.

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.

The article from MSN discusses a groundbreaking development in medical technology where researchers from the University of Cambridge have created a new type of biomaterial that could revolutionize treatments for central nervous system (CNS) injuries and neurodegenerative diseases. This biomaterial, which is piezoelectric, generates an electric charge when mechanically stressed, mimicking the natural electrical properties of human tissues like bone and cartilage. This property could potentially stimulate nerve regeneration by providing electrical signals similar to those in the body. The material, made from a combination of hydroxyapatite and piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), has shown in preclinical studies to promote nerve growth and could be used in various applications, from repairing spinal cord injuries to treating conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The innovation lies in its ability to be transplanted into the body, offering a new avenue for regenerative medicine by not only supporting but actively encouraging the repair of damaged neural tissues.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/technology/biotechnology/transplantable-piezoelectric-biomaterial-offers-new-treatment-potential-for-central-nervous-system-injuries-and-neurodegenerative-diseases/ar-AA1x6peo