Wed, January 15, 2025

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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.

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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: 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 private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey

In a two-for-one moonshot, SpaceX launched a pair of lunar landers Wednesday for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business on Earth's dusty sidekick.

by: MSN

Kerala to rally other states to fight new regulations of UGC

KOCHI: Worried over new UGC regulations, which it feels would rob the state universities of their autonomy, the Kerala government is planning to garner the support of other state governments to exert concerted pressure on the Union government to withdraw the contentious clauses in the proposed guidelines.

by: NDTV

Meet 'IIT Baba' Abhey Singh, Aerospace Engineer Turning Heads At Maha Kumbh

The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has drawn millions of devotees seeking spiritual solace and purification in the sacred waters of the Triveni Sangam.

by: KBOI

Boise State launches School of Computing to shape Idaho's tech future

Boise State University is stepping into the future with its new School of Computing, a program designed to meet Idaho's growing demand for tech talent.

by: MSN

Researchers stunned after discovering new method to break down plastic: 'This is a groundbreaking technology'

There is an astonishing amount of oil-derived plastic in existence, and it's not going anywhere on its own. Researchers stunned after discovering new method to break down plastic: 'This is a groundbreaking technology' first appeared on The Cool Down.

by: MSN

IMD is a symbol of India's scientific journey: PM Modi

PM Modi launched Mission Mausam, marking IMD's 150th anniversary, enhancing India's weather preparedness and climate resilience amid climate crisis challenges.
Tue, January 14, 2025

by: KADN

UL students set to design and build 5-acre research and entertainment park near Arnaudville

A 5-acre patch of land near Arnaudville will become a hub for education, science conferences, sustainability workshops and cultural festivals thanks, in part, to the expertise of

by: Yahoo

SUNY Delhi honors alumni and staff with awards

The SUNY Delhi Alumni Association recently honored five alumni, faculty and staff for exceptional professional achievements and community service, according to a news release from the college. The 2024 recipients were Dr.

by: timesnownews

Meta Boss Mark Zuckerberg Says AI Will Take Over These Key Jobs At Instagram, Facebook And WhatsApp

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reveals AI will replace mid-level engineers at Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp by 2025., Technology & Science News - Times Now

by: WRAL

Fact check: Sanders says H-1B visa holders hired as dog trainers, massage therapists

Vt., said corporations abuse the H-1B visa program as a way to get richer and should recruit American workers first.

by: wtov9

St. Clairsville High School plans STEM lab overhaul

St. Clairsville High School is planning to update several science labs to improve student opportunities in the STEM field."It became clear to us that some of ou

by: Forbes

Inside Schneider National's Marketplace Of Movement And Innovation

Shaleen Devgun has spent 16 years as an executive at Schneider National. As his tech teams have matured, he has expanded his purview to drive remarkable innovation.

by: SpaceNews

Yutu-2 rover likely immobile on the moon after historic lunar far side mission

by: NDTV

IIT Delhi's Abu Dhabi Campus Admission Process Begins For Undergraduate Students, Check Key Details

IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi Admissions 2025-26: Programs Offered Starting in August 2025, IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi will offer three 4-year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programs: Computer Science and Engineering Energy Science and Engineering Chemical Engineering ...

by: Gizmodo

Two Private Moon Landers Are Launching Wednesday: Here's What You Should Know

A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch the landers on Wednesday at 1:11 a.m. ET. You can catch the action live right here.

by: TMCnet

DSFederal Awarded OASIS+ GWAC IDIQ Contract

The Women-Owned Small Business will offer its full range of services in the Management and Advisory, and Technology and Engineering domains ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DSFederal, a leading provider of data science and digital solutions ...

by: Indiatimes

India Live News Updates: PM Modi commemorates coin and document 'Vision 2047' on the 150th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department

PM Modi commemorates coin and document 'Vision 2047' on the 150th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department

by: MSN

AUM opens new Science and Technology Complex

After three years of planning and construction, students are now using the new Science and Technology Complex. The new building will be home to science, technology, engineering and math classes, such as biology and chemistry.

by: Nature

How should we test AI for human-level intelligence? OpenAI's o3 electrifies quest

The technology firm OpenAI made headlines last month when its latest experimental chatbot model, o3, achieved a high score on a test that marks progress towards artificial general intelligence (AGI). OpenAI's o3 scored 87.5%, trouncing the previous best score for an artificial intelligence (AI) system of 55.5%.

by: MSN

How Britain got its first internet connection

British computer scientist and Internet Hall of Fame inductee Peter Kirstein died in January 2020 at the age of 86, after a nearly 50-year career at UCL. A few years before he died, he was commissioned by then Conversation technology editor Michael Parker (now director of operations) to write an in-depth piece originally intended as part of a special series on the internet.

by: MSN

5G network to be built for Harwell Science and Innovation Campus

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)
Mon, January 13, 2025

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New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations. The move will impact students at elementary and high schools across the ...

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UK must do more to lead innovation in bio-tech sector, Lords committee says

UK must do more to lead innovation in bio-tech sector, Lords committee says - Peers have warned the UK risks failing behind rivals if it does not do more to innovate in the engineering biology sector.

by: WRIC

Virginia Tech Alexandria campus opening

The facility, which is located at 3625 Potomac Ave. in Alexandria, will open its doors for the first day of classes on Jan. 21. Virginia Tech said it will host an opening celebration with a ribbon-cutting event on Feb. 28, beginning at 10 a.m.

by: MSN

Generative AI: Uncovering its environmental and social costs

A recent commentary article by researchers from Northwestern University, Harvard University, and The University of Texas at San Antonio highlights the significant but overlooked environmental and social impacts of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).

by: MSN

New, Stunning Images of Mercury's North Pole Will Help Scientists Study the Planet's Mysterious Permanent Shadows

The BepiColombo spacecraft—a joint endeavor between the European and Japanese space agencies—has just snapped stunning photographs of Mercury's north pole during its recent flyby of the innermost planet.

by: BBC

Starmer says he has 'full confidence' in chancellor as he's pushed on economy at AI launch

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.

The article from Tuko.co.ke reports that the ICT Director for Kisumu County, Mr. David Obonyo, was arrested on allegations of forging his academic credentials. He is accused of using these falsified documents to secure his position, which reportedly earns him a salary of KSh 4 million annually. The arrest was made following a tip-off, and investigations are ongoing to verify the authenticity of his qualifications. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is involved in the case, highlighting the issue of corruption and the need for integrity in public office. Obonyo's case has sparked discussions on the vetting processes for public officials and the implications of such fraudulent activities on public trust and governance.

Read the Full Tuko Article at:
https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/575407-kisumu-ict-director-arrested-allegedly-forging-academic-credentials-earning-ksh-4m-salary/