Sun, January 19, 2025

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

H5N1 In US: Department Of Health Speeds Up Development Of New Bird Flu Vaccine Amid Pandemic Scare

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed a major $590 million investment in Moderna to accelerate the development of a bird flu vaccine.

by: MSN

Moove over, cows: Hebrew U researchers craft perfect bite of meat by designing plant-based steaks

The researchers at the Jerusalem institution do this by molding new metamaterials for the kitchen to reduce greenhouse gases and wasted water.

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 Begins On January 21 At bitsadmission.com; Check Details Here

The registration date for BITSAT 2025 has been announced by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) in Pilani. Online applications are available at bitsadmission.com for those who wish to take the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

'Trash-bot' generates electricity from plastic bottles

A group of high school students built a machine that uses plastic bottles to produce electricity. According to a Game Changer report in ''24 Oras'' on Friday, the ''trash-bot'' was developed by Grade 10 students John Apolinar,

The article from MSN discusses an innovative project called "Trash Bot," developed by students at the University of the Philippines Diliman. This robot is designed to collect plastic bottles and convert them into electricity. The Trash Bot operates by crushing the collected plastic bottles, which are then used to generate power through a process that involves heating the plastic to produce steam, which in turn drives a turbine connected to a generator. This initiative not only helps in managing plastic waste but also provides a sustainable energy solution. The project aims to address both environmental pollution and energy needs, showcasing how technology can be leveraged for ecological benefits. The students behind this project hope to expand its application to larger scales, potentially impacting waste management and renewable energy sectors significantly.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-ph/technology/robotics/trash-bot-generates-electricity-from-plastic-bottles/ar-AA1xo5yX