Mon, January 20, 2025

by: MSN

Jaishankar meets foreign ministers of QUAD nations

by: WRVO

Syracuse STEAM High School now accepting applications

The Syracuse City School district is now accepting applications from area eighth graders for the new STEAM High School.

by: cybernews

US Treasury sanctions Chinese cybersecurity firm and hacker behind US network breaches

OFAC sanctioned Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., a Chinese cybersecurity company, and Yin Kecheng, a Shanghai-based cyber actor.

by: MSN

5 biggest space conspiracy theories in human history

Space conspiracy theories often contest established facts, nurturing curiosity and fascination. Prominent theories include the Apollo moon landings being faked, UFOs refueling at the Sun, Saturn's hexagon as alien technology,

by: SpaceNews

China performs high altitude reusable rocket test with uncertain outcome

by: Reuters

European shares steady as Trump's inauguration takes centre stage

European shares edged higher on Monday, supported by banks and technology stocks, as investors braced for Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president.

by: MSN

DOST Releases Multi Language Disaster Preparedness Guide to Enhance Earthquake and Tsunami Readiness

by: Tuko

Jack Black's mom, Judith Love Cohen, who was an aerospace engineer

Who is Jack Black's mom? What is Judith Love Cohen famous for? Discover interesting facts about the influential American aerospace engineer and author.

by: Forbes

"Masters Of Collaboration" - Inside Gothenburg's Sustainable Ecosystem

Funding for climate tech has contracted in recent years. What makes Gothenburg so unique in its ability to fund, scale and cultivate sustainable solutions?

by: news10nbc

What to stream: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Morris Chestnut, 'The Wild Robot' and 'The Night Agent'

A medical procedural that is mixed with tales of Sherlock Holmes on CBS' "Watson" and Zoë Kravitz's stylish directorial debut "Blink Twice" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Sun, January 19, 2025

by: NHK

Japan, India foreign ministers reaffirm bilateral cooperation

Japan's Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi and his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, have reaffirmed the importance of cooperation between their countries, ahead of the launch of a new US administration.

by: Forbes

Dr. King's Vision For Workforce Development Promotes Economic Growth

King understood that achieving equality required addressing not only racial injustice but also the structural barriers to education and economic opportunity.

by: Yahoo

Inmate found dead at OK County Jail Saturday night

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. ( KFOR) - An inmate died in the Oklahoma County Jail Saturday evening, his death is under investigation. According to the Oklahoma County Department of Corrections, 37-year-old Vincent Riggie was found dead around 7 p.m. This is the second inmate death for 2025 at the Oklahoma County Jail.

by: BGR

How to use iPhone 16's Visual Intelligence feature

Here's what Visual Intelligence is and how to make the most out of this exclusive iPhone 16 feature available with the Camera Control.

by: BBC

Seven planets are lining up in the sky next month. This is what it really means

Stargazers will be treated to a rare seven-planet alignment in February. This is what scientists hope to learn.

by: MLive

Meet the Teacher: She loves building the blocks of learning for kindergarteners

She gained a love of teaching at an early age, with her mother Margaret Remenar working for many years as an elementary teacher at Ovid-Elsie Area Schools. While attending that same district, Zalud's ambition for learning grew into a fascination with brain science.

by: nation

Wasted dreams: How school system fails 4 out of 5 KCSE candidates

At AIC Kosyin in Soy, more than half of the 24 candidates scored E, with the top three achieving a D plain. At Wareng Secondary School, President William Ruto's alma mater, had 365 out of 401 candidates qualifying for TVETs, with only six students scoring a B plain.

by: Time

This CEO Wants to Bring Back Supersonic Passenger Travel

On Jan. 27, the XB-1 aircraft, the brainchild of Blake Scholl's company Boom Supersonic, is expected to break the sound barrier.

by: alaskasnewssource

Fairbanks police: sergeant OK after DUI suspect rams car before arrest

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU) -Fairbanks police say one of their sergeants is physically OK after a now-arrested DUI suspect rammed their car during a 30 minute chase from Fairbanks that ended in North Pole.

by: CNET

TikTok is Banned in the US: Here Are 8 Replacement Apps

Now that TikTok has been disabled for US users, these rival apps can help you get your fix of short-form video.

by: Yahoo

The OnePlus 13 paradox [Video]

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't a theme that's going to wrap up this year. One stock that's been the epitome of AI investing is Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). One key point about Nvidia that sets it apart from other AI investments is that it's making piles of money from all of the AI investments from big tech companies.

by: MSN

Odisha-Singapore sign eight pacts on Day 1 of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's visit

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Government on Friday signed eight MoUs with Singapore-based companies spanning sectors of skill development, semiconductor, sustainable energy, green hydrogen and ammonia, industrial park development,

by: Sky

Time's up for US TikTokers: What does this mean for users and content creators?

TikTok's app was removed from prominent app stores in the US - just before a federal law that would have banned the popular social media platform was scheduled to go into effect.

by: MSN

Reno high school wildfire science program enters second year

The Bureau of Land Management wildland firefighters started the second year of the Fire Science Career and Technical Education program.

by: MSN

The Scariest ChatGPT Fact No One Dares Discuss

"Visit See To Believe to learn more about Aperture, where we explore the human condition through captivating insights into technology, science, sociology, and philosophy."

by: Oneindia

After Nikhil Kamath, PM Narendra Modi To Appear On Lex Fridman's Podcast

Lex Fridman announces his first visit to India for an interview with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking an exciting podcast debut.
Sat, January 18, 2025

by: News24

Where to for matriculants as universities face a deluge of applications

More than 300 000 matriculants achieved a bachelor's pass and qualified for university admission. However, as there are far fewer places than applications, the hopes and dreams of some of these young people will either be delayed or crushed.

by: WAtoday

Can we really fight fire with fire? Why pre-burning is no magic bullet

The debate about how to prevent increasing wildfires has reignited after massive fires in Los Angeles and regional Victoria. Many advocate for prescribed burns, but do they work?

by: NextBigFuture

SpaceX Starship Leak Details

Youtuber Marcus House and Chamelon Circuit provided a graphic of where the fuel leak was in the SpaceX Starship yesterday. It was just above the engines in

by: KDFW

Students compete in Annual MLK Oratory competition

Deon Harris, a fourth grader at Dallas ISD's J.P. Starks Math, Science and Technology Vanguard, won the competition. For winning first place, Harris received $2,000 and an iPad.

by: Forbes

4 Trends Shaping The College Admissions Process For 2025

The college admissions process is undergoing significant changes, driven by technological advances, evolving policies, and a shift in priorities.

by: NDTV

In New Congress Headquarters, Leaders Who Quit Party Also Find A Place

Several leaders who left the Congress and even mounted stinging attacks on it find a place in the pictorial representation of the party's history spread across the five storeys of its new 9A Kotla Road office.

by: earth

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

by: Couriermail

Archaeologists reveal 'once-in-a-century' Pompeii discovery

Scientists have made a "once-in-a-century" discovery in Pompeii after unearthing a stunning ancient luxury spa with thermal baths and mosaic designs.

by: Forbes

No-Code Technology And The Fate Of The Modern Programmer

Basically, Replit had been compiling a lot of in-house data representing its knowledge based on the coding process. But now, Masad realizes, that strategy is going to be obsolete as no-code technologies proliferate.

by: NDTV

BITSAT 2025 Registration Date Announced, Check Details

The BITSAT 2025 examination, conducted by BITS Pilani, facilitates admissions into various disciplines, including engineering, sciences, technology, pharmacy, management, and humanities programmes.

by: businessday

Seven high-paying tech-skills in 2025

Here are some of the tech skills lucrative pay in 2024, which are still paying six figures+ in 2025: Cybersecurity, Cloud

by: MSN

BITSAT 2025 registration date announced at bitsadmission.com: Check details here

BITS Pilani has announced that BITSAT 2025 registration will begin on January 21, 2025, via bitsadmission.com. The official website confirms that details about the application process, eligibility, and key dates will be updated soon.

by: MSN

Govt launches MYStartup initiatives to empower start-ups beyond fintech with grants and mentoring, targets 5,000 registrations, says science minister

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang said, as part of efforts to strengthen the innovation and start-up ecosystem, the government has rolled out a series of programmes aimed at empowering start-ups beyond the fintech space.

by: MSN

BITSAT 2025 registration date announced at bitsadmission.com, here's how to apply

Pilani has announced BITSAT 2025 registration date. Candidates who want to appear for Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test can apply online through the official website of BITS at bitsadmission.
Fri, January 17, 2025

by: Rappler

With no guidelines, Cebu students and teachers left to figure out AI on their own

How should members of the academic community handle artificial intelligence? In Cebu, there is clamor for a clear way forward.

by: radaronline

Top 5 New Professions: Preparing for the Challenges and Opportunities of the Tech Era

Below are the top five relatively new professions that are already in high demand and will keep redefining the tech landscape for years to come.

by: LocalSYR

Local legacy: Biden visited Syracuse more than any president in American history

When President Joe Biden leaves Washington on Monday, Jan. 20, the end of his presidency also ends a 50-year political career. The story of Joe Biden's life

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: MSN

Step inside MOSI's transformed digital dome theatre

The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) unveiled its new Digital Dome Theatre and Planetarium, Jan.16. This state-of-the-art venue is now the second-largest planetarium in America, featuring a 10,500-square-foot NanoSeam perforated metal screen that towers eight stories tall.

by: MSN

Ludhiana: Students showcase innovative ideas at science expo

Students were tasked with developing innovative models based on seven sub-themes, each aimed at addressing real-world challenges

by: MSN

Key enzyme identified as potential target for cancer immunotherapy

Scientists from A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (A*STAR GIS) have uncovered that a key enzyme—P4HA1 prolyl hydroxylase, is strongly induced in CD8+ T cells in solid cancer, the primary immune cells involved in combating cancer.

Can we really fight fire with fire? Why pre-burning is no magic bullet

The debate about how to prevent increasing wildfires has reignited after massive fires in Los Angeles and regional Victoria. Many advocate for prescribed burns, but do they work?

The article from WAtoday discusses the complexities and limitations of using prescribed burning, or "pre-burning," as a strategy to mitigate bushfires in Victoria, Australia. It highlights that while pre-burning can reduce fuel loads and potentially lessen the intensity of future fires, it is not a foolproof solution. The article points out several challenges: the unpredictability of fire behavior, the potential for escaped burns, the ecological impacts on native flora and fauna, and the fact that weather conditions like drought and wind can override the benefits of reduced fuel loads. Additionally, it notes that the effectiveness of pre-burning varies greatly with location, timing, and environmental conditions, and there's a growing recognition that a more holistic approach, integrating various fire management techniques and community education, is necessary rather than relying solely on pre-burning. The piece also touches on the political and public pressure to act decisively against bushfires, which sometimes oversimplifies the nuanced science behind fire management.

Read the Full WAtoday Article at:
https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/can-we-really-fight-fire-with-fire-why-pre-burning-is-no-magic-bullet-20250109-p5l321.html