Mon, January 13, 2025

by: NASA

NASA's Hubble Tracks Down a 'Blue Lurker' Among Stars

The name "blue lurker" might sound like a villainous character from a superhero movie. But it is a rare class of star that NASA's Hubble Space Telescope explored by looking deeply into the open star cluster M67,

by: Forbes

Can Scientists Create Cows That Burp Less Methane?

So can we create cows that belch less methane? Food scientists, geneticists, microbiologists, and animal scientists are teaming up to answer this question. Here are some of their answers.

by: timesnownews

Rare Comet G3 ATLAS Visible Tonight After 1,60,000 Years: Where And How To Watch

Comet G3 ATLAS, visible tonight after 160,000 years, offers a rare celestial spectacle. Reaching peak brightness, it's best seen in the Southern Hemisphere., Science News - Times Now

by: Forbes

14 Highlights From CES 2025 In AI, Robots, Glasses, Health And More

CES 2025 delivered groundbreaking innovations, from agentic AI and Blockchain to health tech and humanoid robotics, highlighting the future of how we experience the world

by: NDTV

India's Road Map For Space Developments Set Till 2047: New ISRO Chief V Narayanan

The new ISRO chief V Narayanan said India will fly humans to space by 2026 as part of the Gaganyaan mission. Gaganyaan envisages launching a crew of three members to an orbit of 400 kilometres for a three-days-long mission and bring them back safely to earth, by landing in Indian sea waters.

by: CNN

Highlights: Blue Origin calls off New Glenn launch attempt

Blue Origin, the rocket company founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, was poised to launch its first orbital rocket before technical issues led to a scrub.

by: BBC

Starmer pledges to make UK a 'great AI superpower'

by: TMCnet

KBR Awarded Global Agreement by BP for Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management Services

KBR ad bp currently have a global agreement in place for engineering services, under which KBR has played a key role in projects spanning the U.S., North Sea, Iraq, Africa and Azerbaijan. This additional global agreement expands the opportunity for EPCM services and demonstrates our successful partnership and support to bp's expanding portfolio.

by: rudaw

Top Iranian universities to open branches in Iraq

Iran plans to open branches of its top-ranking universities in Iraq if administrative obstacles are resolved, Iranian higher education minister said on Monday.

by: NDTV

'PlanetVac': NASA's Vacuum Cleaner To Collect Soil Samples In Seconds

NASA is introducing a groundbreaking technology, the Lunar PlanetVac (LPV), which will change how scientists collect and study soil and rock samples on the Moon and other planets.

by: MSN

NEP is historic initiative by PM Modi: Minister

Haryana's co-operation, jails, and tourism minister Dr Arvind Sharma was addressing a conference on "National Education Policy 2020-Indian education, culture, values and your suggestions" at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology in Murthal,

by: MSN

A rare look at NASA's next sharp-eyed space telescope

NASA's Roman Space Telescope is preparing for launch in 2027, with a mission to study distant galaxies and explore dark energy.

by: MSN

This 36-year-old sci-fi 'nerd' quit his banking job to start a deep space startup that has raised $24 million

"It was in banking that I finally realized why the internet sucked," says Rohit Jha, co-founder and CEO of Transcelestial.

by: MSN

Can we retrieve memories from a dead person's brain? Discover the science and challenges of memory recovery

Neuroscientists are exploring the possibility of retrieving memories from a dead person's brain, but face significant challenges due to the complex nature of memory storage. Key difficulties include identifying specific neurons tied to memories and the dynamic,

by: MSN

ChatGPT For Homework? UK Minister Says On 'One Condition'

The UK's Science Secretary Peter Kyle said the Keir Starmer-led government is okay for children to use ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools to do their homework. But he has a condition.

by: MSN

Five things to know about New Glenn, Blue Origin's new rocket

Blue Origin, the US space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos in 2000, is poised for a historic first: its maiden voyage into orbital space with a brand new rocket, New Glenn. But to reuse the rocket,

by: CNN

Blue Origin's New Glenn to attempt maiden voyage

Blue Origin, the rocket company founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, is poised to launch its first orbital rocket. Follow for the latest news.

by: timesnownews

Mark Zuckerberg Takes On Apple, Says They Are Just 'Sitting On iPhones For 20 Years'

Mark Zuckerberg further claimed that Meta's profits could double if Apple stopped enforcing its random rules., Technology & Science News - Times Now

by: NDTV

UK Tech Minister Says Children Should Be Allowed To Use ChatGPT For Homework

As per Science and Technology Secretary, Peter Kyle, the use of ChatGPT could 'turbo-charge' the minds of the children.
Sun, January 12, 2025

by: Yahoo

Ashlee Vance launches media startup Core Memory

The prolific Bloomberg tech journalist Ashlee Vance has left to start a new media company around his curious, generally optimistic inquiries into technology and science. The startup, called Core Memory,

by: BBC

PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth

Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.

by: WAPT

Driver charged with DUI after crashing into building

A woman has been charged with DUI after crashing her car into a Jackson building. According to officials, the woman crashed into Genesis and Light Center on North State Street. The crash was captured on Ring camera video.

by: Wired

New Superconductive Materials Have Just Been Discovered

Three exotic new species of superconductivity were spotted last year, illustrating the myriad ways electrons can join together to form a frictionless quantum soup.

by: Yahoo

Waterville art class teaches students how to 3D print their own tools

by: corkbeo

Cork student takes crown at BT Young Scientist awards

Tomás Markey from St. Brogan's College, Bandon, Cork won best individual for a project designed to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. He was presented the award for his work - titled 'PM-DAC: A system for removing CO2 from the atmosphere' - at a ceremony in Dublin on Friday evening.

by: Yahoo

How a robot cafe in Tokyo aims to empower - not replace - human workers

Inventor Kentaro Yoshifuji's robots allow people to work at the Dawn cafe from anywhere in the world - 'teleportation' technology that could open up new demographics for Japan's flatlining economy. Ad

by: Forbes

The Tragic Story Of Laika, The Soviet 'Canine Cosmonaut' Who Made Space History In 1957

On November 3rd, 1957, the Soviet Union made history by launching the first living creature into Earth's orbit: not a human, but a dog. This journey aboard the Soviet spacecraft, Sputnik 2, marked a monumental milestone in space exploration, yet it came at a profound cost.

by: Graphic

KNUST releases admission list for 2024/2025 academic year

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has officially released the admission list for successful applicants for the 2024/2025 academic year.

by: BBC

Kuenssberg to quiz minister Peter Kyle with UK borrowing costs in the news

Shadow chancellor Mel Stride will also be on the show amid rising long-term borrowing costs and a falling pound.

by: Indiatimes

90-hour work week: Which countries have the shortest working hours? See where India ranks globally

Global discussions highlight the work-life balance discrepancies, with countries like Vanuatu, Kiribati, and Netherlands boasting the shortest workwee

by: MSN

Will AI revolutionize or weaken science? ?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an indispensable tool in the scientific field, revolutionizing research and discovery methods. The 2024 Nobel Prize laureates in Chemistry and

by: MSN

Laurie Anderson says artificial intelligence spells 'the end of the world'

Laurie Anderson says artificial intelligence spells 'the end of the world' - The artist and musician said you 'can impersonate anyone' with the technology.

by: MSN

India joins UN expert panel on Big Data monitoring SDGs

India has joined the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics, a key body focused on leveraging big data to monitor and report on the Sustainable Development Goals.

by: MSN

Argonne Leads Projects to Transform Microelectronics for Future Computing

Argonne researchers will explore advanced memory systems and design approaches for microelectronic devices, the building blocks of modern computing.

by: MSN

A powerful potential challenger to SpaceX's rocket dominance is poised to launch

The launch will mark Blue Origin's first foray into the business of sending rockets to orbit. If successful, it could position the company to better compete with SpaceX.

by: MSN

Russia's unjammable drones are causing chaos. A tech firm says it has a fix to help Ukraine fight back.

Fiber-optic drones are highly dangerous, as they can't be jammed with traditional electronic warfare and are difficult to detect.
Sat, January 11, 2025

by: Goodreturns

Investing In AI-Powered Adaptive Learning: What Budget 2025 Might Offer?

Addressing the inadequacies in the education sector can be greatly aided by the Union Budget 2025-2026. There are still large disparities, particularly in rural and semi-urban regions, even if the FY 2024-25 allocation of Rs 73,

by: Yahoo

TSMC's Arizona Fab 21 is already making 4nm chips

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.

by: CNET

We Saw the Future of Tech at CES: 6 Biggest Trends That Will Shape 2025

From cute (and creepy) robots to solar EVs, here's the cutting-edge technology we expect to make the biggest impact this year.

by: CNET

Next-Gen Tech Galore: Everything That Grabbed Our Eyes at CES 2025

The annual technology trade show is jam-packed with inventions and innovations. Here's everything we found notable.

by: businessday

Funerals in Detty December: The soaring cost of saying goodbye in peak season

The sound of drums and joyful songs echoed through a quiet village in Anambra State, as mourners gathered to pay their final respects

by: MSN

AI is revolutionizing the treatment of glaucoma - the world's second leading cause of blindness

Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness globally, affects millions and is projected to reach 111.8 million cases by 2040. This progressive eye disorder results from fluid buildup, increasing intraocular pressure (IOP) and damaging the optic nerve.

by: MSN

Top startup and tech stories this week

Welcome to a new edition of ETtech Unwrapped - our weekend newsletter packed with the most important stories this week. Let's take a look.

by: MSN

Exploring quinone-based carbon capture: A promising path to safer CO? removal

Carbon capture, or the isolation and removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during industrial processes like cement mixing or steel production, is widely regarded as a key component of fighting climate change.

by: MSN

Spacecraft makes final flyby of smallest planet in solar system

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the joint Mercury mission in 2018. The BepiColombo spacecraft was expected to fly less than 200 miles above the surface of the Swift Planet.

by: Forbes

Index Funds? Nope. We're Doing This For 8%+ Tech Dividends And Upside

We need to talk about tech stocks. Because, yes, there is a risk of a pullback here. But there's also a way for us to minimize that risk—and grab 8%+ dividends.

by: MSN

Chhattisgarh to launch innovation policy and IIT-style institutes: Deputy CM Vijay Sharma

A significant announcement was the implementation of a Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP), modelled on Gujarat's success. Sharma revealed plans to establish an Innovation Hub (iHub) under this policy to support young entrepreneurs with resources and guidance.

by: MSN

IIT Madras shares top free online courses for CS professionals offered on SWAYAM

To help students, the Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Madras, has shared the top free online courses for computer science and engineering offered by SWAYAM. MEA Internship Pro

Starmer's 50-point plan for artificial intelligence revealed

Starmer's 50-point plan for artificial intelligence revealed - New government plan involves training the next generation of AI experts at UK universities, changing immigration rules to bring in AI experts now,

Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, has unveiled a comprehensive 50-point plan to position the UK as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI). The strategy includes fostering AI innovation through increased funding for research, establishing a new regulatory body to oversee AI development, and ensuring ethical AI practices. Key points involve enhancing AI education and skills training, promoting AI in public services like healthcare and education, and addressing AI's potential job displacement with reskilling programs. Additionally, the plan emphasizes international collaboration to set global AI standards, protect data privacy, and mitigate security risks associated with AI technologies. Starmer's initiative aims to balance the rapid advancement of AI with societal benefits, ensuring that AI development is inclusive, safe, and beneficial for all sectors of the economy.

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