• 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: MSN

China hits jackpot, finds 1.15 million ton rare earth mineral deposits in Yunnan

Hot on the heels of uncovering a series of massive mineral deposits, China has just discovered a new enormous rare earth deposit in Honghe, located in Yunnan province. According to Chinese media sources,

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: MSN

Bacteria transformed into 'hydrogen nanoreactors' to produce clean fuel from sunlight

Their innovative approach involves using bio-engineered bacteria termed "hydrogen nanoreactors" to create hydrogen fuel from water and sunlight. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the way hydrogen is produced,

by: MSN

Kashi-Tamil Sangamam to feature startups, students

The third edition of the annual Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, an initiative by the Ministry of Education, will take place next month with participation from emerging entrepreneurs, education and technology sector representatives,

by: MSN

Elon Musk's Falcon 9 rocket launches two private moon landers

Simultaneous launches signal growing private interest in lunar exploration, traditionally dominated by governments.

by: MSN

How I won $1m global prize - Maths teacher, Adewale

Ogun State Mathematics school teacher, Kayode Adewale, who was among the top 50 finalists of the Global Teacher Prize of $1m, narrates to BANKOLE TAIWO, his journey to achieving the outstanding feat,

by: MSN

Ukraine-Russia latest: Putin's forces locked onto French plane as North Korea troops may 'be dead by April'

Putin's forces locked onto French plane as North Korea troops may 'be dead by April' - "This aggressive Russian action is not acceptable," the French defense minister said
  • Sun, January 19, 2025

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.

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

IITian Baba expelled from Juna Akhara for abusing; engineer-turned sanyasi refutes

IIT Bombay aerospace engineer turned spiritual figure, faced expulsion from Juna Akhara for alleged abusive remarks against his guru. Singh denies the allegations. His spiritual journey stems from a troubled childhood marked by domestic violence,

by: MSN

COMET model enhances disease prediction with deep learning

By Tarun Sai Lomte COMET, a novel machine learning framework, integrates EHR data and omics analyses using transfer learning, significantly enhancing predictive modeling and uncovering biological insights from small cohorts.

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

India Nominated To Prestigious UN Data Panels, Strengthening Global Role In Data Science

India has made a major leap in the global data and statistics arena by securing nominations to two prestigious United Nations panels. These nominations will allow India to play a crucial role in shaping global standards for data science and big data use in official statistics.

by: MSN

Cosmic first: Astronomers observed real-time formation of black hole jets

by: MSN

Science-Fiction Movies That Made a Complete Mockery Of Real Science

Everyone has a favorite science-fiction movie. This is one of the movie genres that's been around the longest and had an incredible impact on the film industry. After movies like Star Wars and The Matrix were born,

by: MSN

CTRI to transform into NIRCA; shifts focus to high-value commercial crops

RAJAMAHRNDRAVARAM: The Central Tobacco Research Institute (CTRI), which has been synonymous with agricultural research in Rajamahendravaram for the past six decades, will be officially transformed into the National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture (NIRCA) on January 21.

by: MSN

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow claims capture of towns in east as six dead in overnight attacks

Moscow claims capture of towns in east as six dead in overnight attacks - Ukrainian military officials dismissed suggestions that Russian forces had breached Pokrovsk, a critical transport hub

by: MSN

Who is Lex Fridman? The MIT podcaster preparing to interview PM Modi in February

Lex Fridman, the American MIT researcher and podcaster, will interview Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2025. This marks Fridman's first visit to India, and the podcast is expected to focus on India's advancements in AI,

by: MSN

Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RXRX): Revolutionizing Drug Discovery with AI and Strategic Collaborations for Strong Growth

We recently compiled a list of the Blackrock's 30 Most Important AI Stocks. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:RXRX) stands against the other AI stocks.

by: MSN

IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti Praises Cow Urine for Its 'Medicinal Value'; Viral Video, Sparks Controversy

Chennai: A video clip of IIT Madras director V Kamakoti allegedly praising gomutra (cow urine) for its "medicinal value" has gone viral on social media, sparking controversy and criticism from political leaders.

by: MSN

Curalife's 'Curaslim' Brings Innovation to the $177 Billion Chronic Wellness Supplement Market

Metabolic healthcare—encompassing conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension—has become a global health crisis. Rising rates of these chronic conditions are straining healthcare systems worldwide while significantly impacting patients' quality of life.

by: MSN

'Space exploration is like going to Olympics': Shrinivas Kulkarni

Shrinivas Kulkarni, Shaw Prize winner and a professor at Caltech, talks on the importance of thorough analysis and strategic choices in India's space endeavours. He compared India's space efforts to participating in the Olympics,

by: MSN

Albo's green appeal to key Aussie industry

Investing in the Australian-made aluminium industry is a massive opportunity - to create well-paid jobs in our regions and suburbs, and set Australia up for the future. "We've got the resources, the workers,

by: MSN

MTSU Mondays: Students design 'Relaxation Station,' 350K grant to develop technicians

Middle Tennessee State University students will begin the spring semester Tuesday with an on-campus space to unwind, relax and recharge thanks to a group of interior architecture seniors who created a "Relaxation Station" within repurposed space within the Health,

by: MSN

From the mighty Brahmaputra to the moon: Assam's Priyanka Das Rajkakati revolutionizes space art and sustainability

In an era where art and science converge to inspire and drive actionable change, Priyanka Das Rajkakati, a pioneering aerospace engineer and space artist from Assam, stands out as a beacon of creativity and innovation.

by: MSN

Students explore engineering through Future City competition

Students from in and around Central Pennsylvania faced off in the annual Future City competition Saturday. "We started this 20 years ago," said cofounder of the Central PA chapter, William Sutton. "The whole mission for us is to make engineering exciting and accessible for young kids.

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: 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."
  • Mon, January 20, 2025

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.

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: 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: 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: MSN

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

Ukraine-Russia latest: Putin's forces locked onto French plane as North Korea troops may 'be dead by April'

Putin's forces locked onto French plane as North Korea troops may 'be dead by April' - "This aggressive Russian action is not acceptable," the French defense minister said
The article discusses the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, focusing on recent developments and political responses. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been actively seeking international support, with a particular emphasis on air defense systems due to the persistent threat of Russian drone attacks. British opposition leader Keir Starmer, during a visit to Kyiv, pledged to provide Ukraine with a new air defense system if his party wins the upcoming UK election. This commitment comes as part of a broader international effort to bolster Ukraine's defenses against Russian aerial assaults. The article also mentions the strategic importance of these systems in protecting Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, from drone and missile strikes, highlighting the urgency of the situation as Russia continues its military operations. Additionally, there are mentions of other international support, including from the U.S., which has been a significant backer of Ukraine's defense efforts.

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