Thu, January 16, 2025

by: NASA

Amendment 102: Due Date Delays for Several Astrophysics Programs

Amendment 102 delays due dates for several Astrophysics program elements: The due date for Proposals for both D.3 Astrophysics Research and Analysis Program (APRA) and D.7 Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT) have been deferred to February 21,

by: BBC

Meet di Nigerian scientists wey receive America highest honour

Six Nigerian scientists don receive di highest honour wey US goment dey give pipo wey don make ogbonge contributions to di research and development of healthcare for di world. Dem dey among di 400 pipo US President Joe Biden honour wit di Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).

by: cryptonews

Decentralized Prediction Markets Aim to Advance Science

Decentralized prediction markets allow users to bet on science as DeSci platforms host experiments on these platforms.

by: Slate

What's Going On With Fluoride and Children's IQs?

The new paper is a systematic review and meta-analysis. This is a type of study in which researchers comb the literature on a topic to find all the research that's been published in the area. They then put all that data together in a statistical model to get an idea of what the evidence shows altogether.

by: CNN

Highlights: Blue Origin's New Glenn reaches orbit on maiden voyage

After abruptly calling off its first launch attempt in the early hours of Monday morning, Blue Origin notched a historic success with its first orbital rocket.

by: BBC

Introducing Health Fix, our newsletter to boost your health and wellbeing

But Health Fix, the BBC's new dedicated health newsletter, is here to help. This weekly email will draw on the BBC's globally renowned health coverage to bring you a mixture of health news, myth-busting insights and science-backed tips that you can actually trust.

by: Yahoo

X-Rite Debuts LED-Based Booth Amid Light Source Shift

Reacting to the LED "turning point," color technology and science firm X-Rite has debuted the Judge LED light booth.

by: Newsweek

Solar Flares: NASA Reveals Early Warning Sign of 'Dangerous Space Weather'

"Some of the extreme ultraviolet light above active regions flickers erratically for a few hours before a solar flare," researcher Emily Mason said.

by: Firstpost

Biden's farewell moves on India: US removes Barc, two other institutions from sanctions list

The United States removed three Indian nuclear institutions, including the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (Barc), from its 'restrictive entity list. This development comes just a week after NSA Jake Sullivan's announcement during his visit to India.

by: cryptonews

The Wisdom of Crowds: How Blockchain Could Transform Medical Research

Opinion: Decentralized Science (DeSci) could change how medical research works by giving people control of their health data and using it to speed up discoveries.

by: Newsweek

Ukraine Scores Major Security Boost As UK Signs 100-Year Partnership

The U.K. has been one of Ukraine's strongest supporters since Russia's invasion, providing military and financial aid as well as supporting energy needs.

by: Wired

A New Jam-Packed Biden Executive Order Tackles Cybersecurity, AI, and More

US president Joe Biden just issued a 40-page executive order that aims to bolster federal cybersecurity protections, directs government use of AI—and takes a swipe at Microsoft's dominance.

by: Scroll

Kerala SET admit card 2025 released; here's download link

The Lal Bahadur Shastri Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram has released the admit cards for the Kerala SET January 2025. Eligible candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website lbscentre.kerala.gov.in.

by: UPI

Blue Origin successfully launches New Glenn rocket

Blue Origin officials hope to send their heavy-lift New Glenn rocket on its unmanned maiden voyage into space after 1 a.m. EST, with the mission's goal being to reach orbit before returning to Earth.

by: NDTV

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Shows 3D Structure Of Dust And Gas Between Stars

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured highly detailed images showing the complex layers of interstellar dust and gas.

by: MSN

Oyo: Makinde approves new appointment of 902 civil servants

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of no fewer than 902 new civil servants in the state. The Chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamoru Abiodun Aderibigbe,

by: MSN

Masterstroke by Modi govt as US removes 3 Indian entities from..., bad news for China as over 11 Chinese...

The decision came on a day when the US Department of Commerce added 11 Chinese entities to its 'Entity List' "for activities contrary to US national security and foreign policy interests".

by: MSN

SpaceX Launches Two Private Lunar Landers: A Milestone for Lunar Exploration and NASA's Long-Term Lunar Ambitions

SpaceX has achieved another remarkable milestone with the launch of two private lunar landers, Blue Ghost and Resilience, setting the stage for groundbreaking advancements in lunar exploration.

by: MSN

New Method Transforms Scrap Aluminum into High-Performance Alloys

Metal scrap can be directly transformed and upgraded into high-performance, high-value alloys without the need for conventional melting processes, according to a new study from researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

by: MSN

US removes sanctions on BARC, two other Indian companies

Days ahead of passing the baton of presidency to Donald Trump, the Biden administration on Wednesday announced to lift sanctions on three Indian entities - Indian Rare Earths, Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Center (IGCAR),
Wed, January 15, 2025

by: deseret

Trump's Energy nominee says he wants to 'restore our energy dominance'

Business executive Chris Wright was questioned before the Senate Energy and Natural Committee, chaired by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, who opened the Wednesday hearing with harsh criticism for President Joe Biden's energy policies.

by: cnycentral

Senator Schumer announces $825M final agreement for Albany Nanotech

Senator Schumer's Office said this will bring a "historic" $825 million in federal R&D investment from the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law.

by: deseret

Energy nominee Chris Wright fields questions in Senate hearing

Business executive Chris Wright was questioned before the Senate Energy and Natural Committee, chaired by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, who opened the Wednesday hearing with harsh criticism for President Joe Biden's energy policies.

by: NDTV

US Removes Restrictions On 3 Indian Nuclear Entities

In a significant move, the US removed restrictions on 3 Indian nuclear entities, over a week after NSA Jake Sullivan announced that Washington was finalising steps to "remove" hurdles for civil nuclear partnership between Indian and American firms.

by: Indiatimes

US removes India's BARC, IRE, IGCAR from 'entity list' to enable closer cooperation

The Biden-Harris administration has removed three Indian organizations, BARC, IRE, and IGCAR, from the US Commerce Department's Entity List to support

by: katv

Little Rock Central High teacher wins national award for excellence in STEM education

A chemistry teacher at Little Rock's historic Central High School was selected to receive the presitigious PAEMST award.

by: techUK

Tech Policy: A Year in Review 2024

10-year Infrastructure Strategy: It was also announced in October 2024 that alongside the multi-year Spending Review, expected in Spring or early Summer, the Government will also publish a ten-year national infrastructure strategy which will outline the Government's approach to core economic infrastructure including transport, energy and housing.

by: Forbes

Work-Based Learning For Emerging Technologies And Advanced Industries

Federal funding at the National Science Foundation is supporting work-based learning opportunities for students seeking careers around emerging technologies such as AI.

by: KIMT

Osage teacher gets Presidential Excellence award

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching s the highest award K-12 math and science teachers can receive from the U.S. government.

by: Forbes

10 Careers Predicted To Get Big Pay Raises In 2025

If you're struggling to figure out which careers are thriving and which ones might yield big pay raises in 2025, this new analysis can be a handy guide.

by: AOL

US imposing new export controls on biotech equipment over China concerns

The U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday it is imposing new export controls on biotechnology equipment and related technology because of national security concerns tied to artificial intelligence and data science.

by: Nature

What Trump 2.0 means for science: the likely winners and losers

The incoming US president is expected to gut support for research on the environment and infectious diseases, but could buoy work in artificial intelligence, quantum research and space exploration.

by: Reuters

US imposing new export controls on biotechnology equipment

The U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday it is imposing new export controls on biotechnology equipment and related technology because of national security concerns tied to artificial intelligence and data science.

by: Yahoo

FireFly Aerospace's Blue Ghost is on its way to the moon: What to know about NASA mission

The spacecraft built and operated by Texas-based Firefly Aerospace launched in the early Monday hours from Florida aboard a SpaceX rocket.

by: NDTV

'Fireflies' Light Up Sky As India Gets 1st Private Satellite Constellation

A Bengaluru-based space startup has made history by giving India the first private earth imaging satellite constellation. The constellation -'Firefly' - has been developed by Pixxel.

by: timesnownews

iPhone 16 Pro Max, 16 Pro, 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Get Big Discounts On Flipkart And Amazon During Republic Day Sale 2025: All Details

Flipkart and Amazon's Republic Day 2025 sales offer massive discounts on the iPhone 16 series. Here are the best deals on iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max., Gadgets News - Times Now

by: Computerworld

These top online AI courses can help advance your career

The rush to embrace and roll out generative AI tools and platforms is driving a rush of would-be workers to online learning for AI skills.

by: Reuters

Aramco's lithium project promising but not yet commercial, minister says

Saudi Arabian state oil giant Aramco's project to extract lithium is "promising, but not yet commercially viable", the kingdom's mining minister told Reuters on Wednesday.

by: CNET

Not Sure Where to Go After TikTok? Here Are 8 Similar Apps

The TikTok ban is set to go into effect on Sunday, but these other apps can help you get your fix of short-form video.

by: Newsweek

Scientists and Doctors Reveal How Genes are Mapping Cures for Cancer

Cancer is a disease of the genome, according to Dr. Elli Papaemmanuil, computational oncologist at MSK. By looking at the genome—all the genetic material in an organism—researchers can gather clues about what caused certain cancers, and even how they might respond to treatment.

by: MSN

Two lunar missions: Firefly Blue Ghost and ispace lander launch from Kennedy Space Center

Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander has launched from Kennedy Space Center Pad 39A, and is on a 45-day journey to the moon for NASA.

by: earth

Discovery: First tools ever used on Earth were not made by early humans

Three-million-year-old tools found in Kenya reveal early humans' ability to cut food, butcher meat, and adapt to new diets.

by: MSN

AI can help Nigeria overcome economic challenges, says Okonjo-Iweala

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has stated that Nigeria can tackle its economic challenges by leveraging artificial intelligence. Okonjo-Iweala made the remarks at the 10th convocation ceremony of the Africa University of Science and Technology in Abuja on Tuesday.

by: MSN

Kisumu: Ex-ICT director arrested for allegedly forging academic credentials, pocketing over KSh 4m in salary

Former Kisumu ICT director Nick Odhiambo Migot was arrested by EACC detectives for allegedly faking a degree and KCSE certificates to secure a job at the county.

by: MSN

5 free courses by MIT that you need to consider taking in 2025

There are many courses available for students and professionals to hone their skills so that they are in tune with what the employers are on the lookout for.

by: Tuko

Kisumu Ex-ICT Director Arrested for Allegedly Forging Academic Credentials, Earning KSh 4m in Salary

Former Kisumu ICT director Nick Odhiambo Migot was arrested by EACC detectives for allegedly faking a degree and KCSE certificates to secure a job at the county.

by: Reuters

Japan's ispace, US's Firefly launch moon landers from Florida

Two moon landers, one from Japan's ispace and another from U.S. space firm Firefly, lifted off on Wednesday from Florida on a SpaceX rocket in an unusual double moonshot launch, underscoring the global rush to peruse the lunar surface.

by: MSN

Two lunar landers are about to launch to the moon aboard a SpaceX rocket

Two robotic landers are set to begin their journeys to the moon Wednesday morning, when they launch aboard a SpaceX rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Do The Benefits of AI Justify The Costs? Here Are 6 Questions You Need to Ask Before You Commit

There's a ton of hype around new AI products, but before diving in, be sure you know what you're paying for and whether it will pay off for your business in the end.

The article from MSN discusses the critical considerations businesses must evaluate before investing in AI technologies. It outlines six key questions to ask: 1) What are the specific business problems AI can solve? - Identifying clear, measurable objectives where AI can add value. 2) What is the expected return on investment (ROI)? - Understanding the financial benefits versus the costs, including development, implementation, and maintenance. 3) How will AI integrate with existing systems? - Ensuring compatibility and seamless integration with current IT infrastructure. 4) What are the data requirements? - AI systems need high-quality, relevant data, which might require significant investment in data collection and management. 5) What are the ethical and compliance implications? - Addressing issues like data privacy, bias, and regulatory compliance. 6) What is the long-term strategy for AI adoption? - Considering scalability, future updates, and the evolving role of AI within the organization. The article emphasizes that while AI offers substantial benefits, the decision to implement it should be strategic, well-planned, and aligned with the company's overall goals and capabilities.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/data-science/do-the-benefits-of-ai-justify-the-costs-here-are-6-questions-you-need-to-ask-before-you-commit/ar-AA1xgWxs