• Sun, January 19, 2025

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.
  • 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: 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: 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: SHINE

Shanghai launches engine fund for fast-tracking science to market

Shanghai is making a bold move into the future with a US$1.36 billion investment fund designed to reshape emerging industries. The Shanghai Engine Fund, now officially registered, is ready to begin investments,

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

Youth unemployment crisis worsens as AI redefines global labour markets

Global AI job growth signals opportunity, but South Africa's education and labour systems leavemany matriculants unprepared for the future of work.

by: MSN

Tamil Nadu: Scientific Community, Activists Condemn IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti's Cow Urine Remarks; VIDEO

Mumbai: Remarks by the Director of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, V Kamakoti, where he claimed that cow urine has "anti-bacterial" and anti-fungal" properties, has been unequivocally condemned by the scientific community and activists.

by: MSN

Chennai hosting training programme for science teachers

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology is conducting a five-day 'In-Service Training to Science Teachers' programme in Chennai in collaboration with Presidency College. The training programme that began on Monday will conclude on Jan 24.

by: MSN

In Search of Solutions: How Vishwasrao Salunkhe Worked His Way Through the Healthcare Sector to Make an Impact

Vishwasrao describes his own career and professional achievements and what he sees as the prospects for the development of healthcare data exchange in an interoperable way, bringing the patient to the center of the ecosystem.

by: MSN

Chief of top Indian university sparks backlash for promoting 'medicinal value' of cow urine

Chief of top Indian university sparks backlash for promoting 'medicinal value' of cow urine - In a video that has now gone viral, Kamakoti can be heard narrating a story about an Indian ascetic who ap

by: MSN

Jaishankar meets foreign ministers of QUAD nations

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: MSN

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

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.
The Wildfire Science Program at Reno High School, now in its second year, is designed to educate students about wildfires, their management, and the science behind them. Spearheaded by teacher Jeff Dohl, the program integrates hands-on learning with academic study, focusing on how wildfires impact the environment, communities, and firefighting strategies. Students engage in activities like prescribed burns, learning about fire behavior, and even participate in a summer camp where they can earn college credits. The initiative not only aims to prepare students for potential careers in fire science but also to foster a deeper understanding of fire ecology and its significance in the context of climate change and community safety.

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