Fri, January 17, 2025

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

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: MSN

Stochastic Taylor Derivative Estimator: Unlocking the power of high-dimensional simulations

In a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence and complex computations, tackling the most challenging problems—from modeling galaxies to designing personalized medicine—requires innovation.

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: MSN

Future of Beauty Awards with ELLE

ELLE editors comb through hundreds of new products to find those that are propelling the beauty industry forward with advancements in science, technology and inclusivity. It's part of the magazine's Future of Beauty Awards.

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: MSN

Study shows IVF pregnancies are at greater risk of exposure to medicines that can harm the fetus

A new Australian study has revealed a potential reason why some pregnancies achieved through assisted reproductive technology (ART) may result in birth defects in comparison to naturally conceived pregnancies.

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: MSN

Isro's SpaDeX satellites have fuel for docking, but not enough sunlight

The operational window for the docking manoeuvres is limited. The opportunity to dock will close on January 20 and will not reopen until March 25, leaving a gap of 65 days.

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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