Fri, January 17, 2025

by: Nature

Trump's science advisers: how they could influence his second presidency

The president-elect quickly nominated confidantes with a focus on AI, but their recommendations for the rest of science remain unclear.

by: Forbes

How Genomics Uses DNA And Tech To Make Healthcare Accessible To All

Genomics, Sir Donnelly said, works with companies across myriad industries such as healthcare and insurers in providing better care.

by: Forbes

Warning Signs That AI Foundational Research And AI Human Talent Could Be Slipping Through Academia's Fingers

A Stanford HAI seminar noted the industry-academia divide on AI that is woefully growing. Alarm bells ring. Here's the upshot and what can be done to right this ship.

by: Forbes

Financial Sharing Models For An AI World

"Cui bono?" (who benefits) is a time-tested phrase in the legal world, but we need to apply it to our new business world, too, a world that doesn't really look much

by: MSN

Germany unleashes AMD-powered Hunter supercomputer

Herder supercomputer coming in 2027 Hundreds of AMD APUs fired up on Thursday as Germany's High-Performance Computing Center (HLRS) at the University of Stuttgart announced the completion of its latest supercomputer dubbed Hunter.

by: businessday

Top 5 countries that are best for STEM courses

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) offers access to high-demand careers in innovation-driven

by: Forbes

The Year Ahead: Promise For Quantum Growth

Expect to see acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures across geographies in the coming year, with several interesting possibilities in Europe.

by: MSN

Sutherland community protests government's violation of land use act

Local leaders in Sutherland voice their outrage over government actions that threaten dark skies and violate land use regulations, igniting a fierce debate over astro-tourism and community interests.

by: Wired

Harnessing AI and data science to discover life-changing medicines at AstraZeneca

From accelerating drug development and clinical trials to supercharging collaboration, machine learning-enhanced healthcare research will transform patient outcomes

by: MSN

Superhuman hearing: That's what this Hyd boy is enabling

Shyam Gollakota, a 2024 Infosys Prize recipient, overcame early disinterest in computers to excel in computer science at IIT Madras and MIT. Now a University of Washington professor, his work on creating 'sound bubbles' with AI-enabled earbuds promises to transform listening in noisy environments,

by: MSN

Kerala SET January Admit Card 2025 out at lbsedp.lbscentre.in, download link here

LBS Centre for Science and Technology has released Kerala SET January Admit Card 2025. Candidates who want to appear for Kerala State Eligibility Test can download the admit card through the official website of LBSEDP at lbsedp.

by: MSN

Taiwan biz delegation eyes ecozone development in PH

A business delegation from Taiwan met with officials of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to explore investment opportunities in the country, particularly in ecozone development. In a statement Friday,

by: MSN

The Science Behind Renewable Energy Efficiency

Discover the fascinating world of renewable energy and how it works to make our planet a cleaner place! � From solar to wind, efficiency is key in harnessing natural resources. Let's dive into the science and explore the future!
Thu, January 16, 2025

by: collider

10 Essential Sci-Fi Movies of the 1990s, Ranked

The Matrix, Starship Troopers, and Galaxy Quest are all among the best and most essential science fiction movies of the 1990s.

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

Science Ministry, Asean agree on $30M project to foster digital innovation in region

The Ministry of Science and ICT said Thursday it will begin a five-year joint project with Asean worth $30 million this year to foster digital innovation in Southeast Asia.

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: MSN

Researchers make troubling discovery while studying benefits of listening to nature: 'A critical aspect ... that is often overlooked'

"Our study provides valuable insights into how natural and anthropogenic soundscapes affect anxiety and stress in urban areas." Researchers make troubling discovery while studying benefits of listening to nature: 'A critical aspect

by: MSN

Schumer: Deal done for $825M Albany NanoTech chip lab

ALBANY — Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer announced Wednesday that the federal government and Albany NanoTech had reached a final agreement to lock in nearly a billion dollars for a computer chip research center at the Albany lab which comprises one-third of the country's National Semiconductor Technology Center.

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: MSN

4 ways to correct bad data and improve your AI

AI success starts with better data practices. Learn to turn flawed datasets into opportunities for smarter marketing analytics. The post 4 ways to correct bad data and improve your AI appeared first on MarTech.

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: MSN

'Magic-wavelength optical tweezers' achieve quantum entanglement of molecules

Researchers at Durham University have successfully demonstrated long-lasting quantum entanglement between molecules, opening new doors for future advancements in quantum computing, sensing, and fundamental physics.

by: MSN

HP Board 12th Computer Science Model Paper 2025: Download Class 12 Sample Paper PDF For FREE!

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) helps students prepare well for their academic journey. To help Class 12 students get ready for their board exams, the HP Board provides model papers.

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.

3D printing strategy can upgrade soft robots and extend their lifespan

Over the past decades, robotic systems have been rapidly advancing, fueled by the continuous introduction of more advanced electronics, mechanical components and software solutions. As a result, robots can easily become obsolete and outdated as newer systems emerge.

The article from MSN discusses a new strategy in 3D printing technology aimed at enhancing the capabilities and longevity of soft robots. Researchers have developed a method where soft robots can be upgraded by printing new functional components directly onto existing structures. This approach not only allows for the addition of new features but also facilitates repairs, thereby extending the operational life of these robots. The technique involves using advanced materials that can bond effectively with the original robot parts, ensuring durability and functionality. This innovation could lead to more sustainable and cost-effective applications in various fields, including healthcare, where soft robots are increasingly used for their adaptability and safety in human interaction.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/robotics/3d-printing-strategy-can-upgrade-soft-robots-and-extend-their-lifespan/ar-AA1xiTZ7