• Thu, January 16, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

Scientists take major step forward on quest to create futuristic fuel cells: 'Outstanding initial performance'

"We hope this achievement will contribute to making hydrogen fuel cells a sustainable energy solution." Scientists take major step forward on quest to create futuristic fuel cells: 'Outstanding initial performance' first appeared on The Cool Down.

by: MSN

Study shows seed impact mills clobber waterhemp seed viability

Research appearing in the journal Weed Science shows promise for controlling herbicide-resistant weeds in soybean fields by using a seed impact mill at harvest. When installed on a combine, this harvest weed-seed control system (HWSC) mechanically damages weed seeds as they move through the mill to render them non-viable.

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: 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: 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: MSN

5 ways to close the gap for Black women in STEM

by: MSN

SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad in latest Starship test

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad. Elon Musk's company said Starship broke apart — what it called a "rapid unscheduled disassembly.

by: MSN

Scientists say they are close to resurrecting a lost species. Is the age of de-extinction upon us?

Colossal Biosciences, which aims to revive extinct species, has raised an additional $200 million. Critics say de-extinction in its purest sense isn't possible.

by: MSN

SpaceX's Starship mega rocket blasts off on its most complex test flight yet

SpaceX's colossal Starship rocket blasted off Thursday on its most complex test flight yet, with Elon Musk looking to repeat a booster capture with giant mechanical arms and adding a new twist. The 400-foot (123-meter) rocket soared from the southern tip of Texas,

by: MSN

Art analysis: 2D multifractal tools examine Jackson Pollock's expressionism

The temperature changes hour to hour and day to day; exchange rates behave no differently. Wherever studies of the variability of similar one-dimensional time series are concerned, analyses based on multifractals have managed to gain recognition.

by: MSN

New quantum clock uses entanglement to push science beyond existing limits

Quantum technologies are reshaping the future of measurement and sensing, and advancements in quantum clocks are at the forefront. These devices, which measure time based on the natural oscillations of atoms,

by: MSN

NERIST NEE 2025 application process begins: Check direct link here

NERIST has opened online applications for NEE 2025. Candidates can register at neeonline.ac.in or nerist.ac.in by April 3, 2025. Admit cards will be available from April 15. Exams: NEE-II (PCM/PCB) and NEE-III on April 26;

by: MSN

SpaceX Launches Two Private Moon Landers on Historic Lunar Missions

In a monumental step forward for private lunar exploration, SpaceX has successfully launched two groundbreaking moon landers—Blue Ghost and Resilience—aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on January 15, 2025. Developed by Texas-based Firefly Aerospace and Tokyo-based ispace,

by: MSN

CHIPS Money Finalized for Corning in Canton

Federal money agreed to in Washington for Corning is now a legal agreement. In November it was announced the Canton facility would receive $32 million from the Biden-Harris Administration, part of the administration's CHIPS and Science Act that President Biden signed two years ago to improve semiconductor manufacturing in the country.

by: MSN

Nanoparticles restore neurons in Parkinson's with wireless brain stimulation

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, primarily characterized by motor dysfunction. Its pathological hallmark is the abnormal aggregation of α-synuclein (α-syn) into insoluble fibrils and Lewy bodies,

by: MSN

NASA's stuck astronaut steps out on a spacewalk after 7 months in orbit

One of NASA's two stuck astronauts got a much welcomed change of scenery Thursday, stepping out on her first spacewalk since arriving at the International Space Station more than seven months ago. Suni Williams,

by: MSN

Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on first test flight

Blue Origin launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight Thursday, sending up a prototype satellite to orbit thousands of miles above Earth. Named after the first American to orbit Earth,

by: MSN

Education empowers women to challenge gender stereotypes in technology

Women's inherent strengths in science and technology, such as attention to detail, multitasking, and diverse perspectives, provide a competitive edge in addressing the gender imbalance in the tech industry.

by: MSN

Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launches from Florida's Space Coast, moon landing expected March 2

NASA's newest mission to the moon successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday morning.

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

US Ends Sanctions on Three Indian Organizations, Boosting Clean Energy Ties

In a significant move, the United States has officially lifted sanctions on three major Indian organizations: the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Indian Rare Earths Limited, and the Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Center (IGCAR).

by: MSN

SpaceX launches two moon missions in one fell swoop

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blared toward space Wednesday carrying a pair of lunar landers on a journey to our closest celestial neighbor — kicking off what's expected to be a bustling year of moon missions amid a renewed race to establish a long-term human presence on the lunar surface.

by: MSN

Kerala SET admit card 2025 for January exam released, direct link here

To download the Kerala SET admit card, candidates need to use their registration ID or registered mobile number along with the site access key.

by: MSN

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on first test flight and reaches orbit

Blue Origin launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight Thursday, sending up a prototype satellite to orbit thousands of miles above Earth. Named after the first American to orbit Earth,

by: MSN

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on first test flight

Blue Origin launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight Thursday, sending up a prototype satellite to orbit thousands of miles above Earth. Named after the first American to orbit Earth,

by: MSN

Funds for virology building assured

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday threw his support behind the establishment of the country's first Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP) building. With its construction already ongoing,

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,
  • Fri, January 17, 2025

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: 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: 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!

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,
The article from MSN discusses the recent approval by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for the appointment of 902 civil servants into various roles within the state's civil service. This decision was made following a recommendation from the Civil Service Commission, aiming to fill existing vacancies and enhance the efficiency of public service delivery. The new appointees will join different ministries, departments, and agencies, reflecting the government's commitment to improving administrative capabilities and service to the citizens of Oyo State. The appointments are part of broader efforts to reform and strengthen the civil service structure, ensuring it aligns with the state's development goals.

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