• Thu, January 9, 2025

by: LancasterOnline

Lampeter-Strasburg administrator outlines plan to implement new state science standards

What happened: The board discussed the implementation of new state science standards in grades kindergarten through eight for the 2025-26 school year.

by: kathmandupost

Science and research security in a globalising world

This shift is in line with growing global concern about research security. Governments are worried about international rivals gaining military or trade advantages or security secrets via cross-border scientific collaborations.

by: Forbes

Tabletop Role-Playing Games In College Mental Health

Utilizing tabletop role-playing games, such as Dungeon & Dragons, is becoming a popular trend for colleges and universities to promote student mental health.

by: MSN

AI-powered staining in microbiology: Researchers introduce virtual Gram staining of label-free bacteria

A team of researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has introduced a virtual Gram staining technique that could transform how microbiologists stain and classify bacteria. This new technology uses artificial intelligence to convert microscopic images of unstained bacteria into their Gram-stained equivalents,

by: Forbes

Where Should Your Money Be In 2025?

Alternative energy, however, is where growth potential truly lies. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 allocated $369 billion toward clean energy projects, sparking a surge in investment. Solar power alone is expected to account for 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

by: MSN

Some walk, others flirt. Meet the humanoid robots at CES

Companies from as far as China and France or as close as the San Francisco Bay Area are at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, to demonstrate their technology and showcase their innovations for attendees of the tech trade show.

by: MSN

Quantum computers get automatic error correction for the first time

A tiny quantum "refrigerator" can ensure that a quantum computer's calculations start off error-free - without requiring oversight or even new hardware

by: MSN

A Game-Changing Function for Single-Cell Data Visualization

The Sparkline function, often overlooked by casual users, is redefining how trends and patterns can be represented within spreadsheets.

by: MSN

Is Cancer Reversible? New Treatment May Transform Cancer Cells into Healthy Ones

In a groundbreaking study, scientists at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a revolutionary approach to cancer treatment that may turn cancer cells back into normal,

by: MSN

NASA to test solution for radiation-tolerant computing in space

Onboard computers are critical to space exploration, aiding nearly every spacecraft function from propulsion and navigation systems to life support technology, science data retrieval and analysis, communications,

by: MSN

Dialysis-inspired technique 'astonishingly effective' for treating wastewater

Researchers at Rice University, in collaboration with Guangdong University of Technology, have uncovered an innovative approach to treating high-salinity organic wastewaters—streams containing both elevated salt and organic concentrations—by employing dialysis,
  • Fri, January 10, 2025

by: Frontiers

Lipid-Based Systems for Improved Nutrient Stability and Bioavailability

The quest for healthier, safer, and affordable dietary options and enhanced nutritional content and quality has spurred significant interest in novel

by: Yahoo

As technology evolves, it becomes harder to tell 'real' AI from marketing

In his college courses at Stanford University, Jehangir Amjad poses a curious question to his students: Was the 1969 moon landing a product of artificial intelligence? It might sound like a work of science fiction,

by: FierceBiotech

Eli Lilly, Andreessen Horowitz link up on $500M biotech venture fund

Eli Lilly and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) are joining forces to create a unique new fund dubbed the Biotech Ecosystem Venture Fund, backed by $500 million of Lilly's capital.

by: Chalkbeat

Education bill tracker: Indiana lawmakers focus on social media use, literacy, diversity, IPS

Some of the bills would require parental consent for those under 16 to use social media, dissolve the state's largest school district and replace it with charter schools, and prohibit diversity, equity,

by: Techopedia

Top 15 Cybersecurity Companies in 2025: CrowdStrike, Cisco, Zscaler & More

From data breaches to ransomware, every company needs a secure cybersecurity strategy. Who are the top 15 cybersecurity companies in 2025?

by: Inverse

The Real-Life Study Of Brain Monitoring At Work Gives Serious Severance Vibes

Researchers in the field of neuroergonomics are using technology to improve how humans perform in their roles at work.

by: Forbes

Exploring Practical LLM Research In Class At MIT

In an MIT Deep Learning class, Ava and Alexander Amini manage a syllabus for those who are going to go out and be that next generation of applied knowledge experts. In a recent session, we had input from two seasoned researchers.

by: MSN

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Invites Applications for Undergraduate Programmes Through SET 2025 & SITEEE 2025

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU), a globally acclaimed institution, is accepting applications for its undergraduate programmes through the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) and SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE) 2025.

by: MSN

NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab still 'untouched' by raging LA fires

The powerful Eaton fire has not reached the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, NASA's lead center for robotic planetary exploration.

by: Yahoo

CES 2025: Hong Kong start-ups out in force as city strives to become Asian tech hub

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has seen a record number of Hong Kong tech companies showcase their innovations in Las Vegas, in a sign of the city's commitment to become a key player in the global tech landscape.

by: Forbes

How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming The Job Market: A Guide To Adaptation And Career Transformation

I aim to explore whether AI truly poses a threat to the job market or if it could serve as a catalyst for its complete transformation.

by: MSN

Scientists make remarkable breakthrough with material that could revolutionize the automotive industry: 'Capacities ... the highest in the world'

Korea may not have to rely on China much longer for its core EV components. Scientists make remarkable breakthrough with material that could revolutionize the automotive industry: 'Capacities ... the highest in the world' first appeared on The Cool Down.

by: MSN

NASA instrument on Firefly's Blue Ghost Lander to study lunar interior

As part of its Artemis campaign, NASA is developing a series of increasingly complex lunar deliveries and missions to ultimately build a sustained human presence at the moon for decades to come. Through the agency's CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative,

by: MSN

Louisiana Tech awarded grant to host 2024-25 Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

The symposium, set to happen in February 2025, is sponsored by the Department of Defense and is meant to empower high school students to conduct and present STEM research.

by: MSN

Highly tunable biotemplating method expands nanostructure synthesis options

A joint research team has developed a biotemplating method that utilizes specific internal proteins in biological samples and has high tunability. The study is published in Advanced Science.

by: MSN

The Future According to Nvidia's Jensen Huang

In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst David Meier and host Mary Long discuss Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's CES keynote, plus: All "the cool stuff that's coming," from personal supercomputers to self-driving trucks and AI-rendered worlds.

by: MSN

NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory back online after 2024 data center flood

The spacecraft themselves continued to operate normally in Earth orbit during the outage and "no science data has been lost."

by: MSN

Satellites deliver first picture of Greenland Ice Sheet melting

The Greenland Ice Sheet's fate is intricately tied to the global climate crisis. Melting ice contributes to rising sea levels, disrupted weather patterns, and shifts in ocean currents—impacting ecosystems and communities worldwide.

by: MSN

Experts are baffled by structures under Pacific that shouldn't exist

Scientists at ETH Zurich and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have found massive structures deep beneath the Pacific waters that 'shouldn't exist'.

by: MSN

Sikkim | Mapping the moods of lakes

Spurred by the floods of 2023, Sikkim has launched a mission to develop a homegrown model for mitigating Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risks

by: MSN

Aqua Tower 2025 Review: Benefits, Costs, and Surprising User Feedback

Water scarcity has become an alarming global issue, prompting individuals and families to seek innovative solutions to secure their water supply. The Aqua Tower emerges as a beacon of hope for those who want to take control of their water resources and ensure they have access to clean,

by: MSN

'Science meets faith': Elon Musk's evolving views on God and religion spark debate

Elon Musk shared a nuanced view on God in an interview, expressing openness to belief based on evidence and framing his perspective within a "physics view of reality."

by: MSN

IISc, NRDC join forces to accelerate tech commercialisation

BENGALURU: The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) entered into an important partnership aimed at fast-tracking the commercialisation of innovative technologies developed at IISc.

by: MSN

New South Korean Device Turns Body Movement into Electricity-280x More Efficient

Researchers fom South Korea's Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology have developed an extremely efficient energy harvesting device. This innovative new device turns body movements into electrical energy!

by: MSN

Indian scientists develop technology to control light at the nanoscale

The breakthrough allows light to travel long distances—up to 1 millimetre—on a single chip, showing promise for compact and efficient quantum devices.

by: MSN

Adobe just stealth-released a game-changing AI app for VFX

Quietly released by a team from Adobe Research and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, this TransPixar is an AI technology that could change how VFX is made for films

by: MSN

IIT Mandi opens admissions for MBA in Data Science and AI programme 2025-27 batch

Mandi has announced admissions for the 2025-27 batch of its flagship Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DS&AI). Introduced in 2022, this programme has gained recognition as a leading course in AI-driven business education.

by: MSN

IIT Mandi invites applications for MBA data science and AI programme

The School of Management at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has opened admissions for its flagship MBA programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DS AI). The last date to submit online applications is January 31,

by: MSN

IIT Mandi invites applications for its MBA in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Program, check details

Participants of the program secured an average CTC of 16 LPA and the highest CTC of 39 LPA in previous placements.

by: MSN

China-born gene-editing star scientist Zhang Feng recognised with top US prize

China-born biologist Zhang Feng has been awarded the United States' highest honour for technological achievement in a ceremony at the White House, alongside eight other recipients. Zhang, an MIT professor and a pioneer in gene-editing technology,

by: MSN

Top 5 NASDAQ Fintech Stocks (Updated January 2025)

Fintech, or financial technology, has become an integral part of everyday life, and many US fintech stocks are seeing success. Firms like Boston Consulting Group and Silicon Valley Bank are projecting growth in the market,
  • Sat, January 11, 2025

by: Techopedia

Trump Inherits a Hacked America: Expert Analysis

Chinese hackers infiltrate U.S. Treasury systems, prompting experts to discuss what Trump needs to do on Day One to stop overseas threats.

by: Yahoo

From anecdotes to AI tools, how doctors make medical decisions is evolving with technology

Doctors have an overwhelming amount of individual patient data and medical research at their disposal to make diagnoses and treatment plans.

by: Forbes

The Future Of The Spacesuit; What NASA's Artemis Astronauts Will Wear

Space Communications Specialist Alexandra Doten, AKA Astro Alexandra, on the gear designed for future space travel, what will be worn on the moon's south pole.

by: MSN

India joins UN committee on big data for official statistics

India has become a member of the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics. This committee addresses the benefits and challenges of Big Data. India will help shape global standards and practices.

by: MSN

The Parents Letting Their Kids Talk to a Mental-Health Chatbot

Part counselor and part friend, Troodi talks with children about their worries and fears. "Sometimes I forget she's not a real person," says one teen.

by: MSN

India now on UN experts panel on Big Data

Dialysis-inspired technique 'astonishingly effective' for treating wastewater

Researchers at Rice University, in collaboration with Guangdong University of Technology, have uncovered an innovative approach to treating high-salinity organic wastewaters—streams containing both elevated salt and organic concentrations—by employing dialysis,

The article from MSN discusses a groundbreaking wastewater treatment technique inspired by dialysis, developed by researchers at the University of British Columbia. This method uses a membrane-based system similar to that used in kidney dialysis to remove contaminants from water. The process involves passing wastewater through a series of membranes that filter out pollutants, including heavy metals, organic compounds, and pathogens, with an efficiency that surpasses traditional wastewater treatment methods. This technique not only promises to be more cost-effective but also significantly reduces the environmental footprint by minimizing the use of chemicals and energy. The innovation could potentially revolutionize water purification, making it more accessible and sustainable, especially in regions facing severe water scarcity or pollution issues.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/environmental-science/dialysis-inspired-technique-astonishingly-effective-for-treating-wastewater/ar-BB1rbwvZ