• 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: 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: 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,
  • 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

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by: TechCrunch

UK to unveil 'Humphrey' assistant for civil servants with other AI plans to cut bureaucracy

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by: WOFL

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by: Forbes

MLK's Leadership Advice for the Future Workforce

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

by: Oneindia

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The healthcare industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid advancements in data science. As we navigate an era where data is pivotal to healthcare innovation, emerging talents are at the forefront of this revolution,

by: MSN

IIT Madras admits five students on sports quota | Here's the list of students

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by: Techopedia

How Will U.S. Cybersecurity Look Under Trump?

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by: Reuters

Trump to end birthright US citizenship, incoming White House official says

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by: NextBigFuture

SpaceX Starship Roadmap Lower Launch Costs by 100 Times

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by: SlashGear

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The Japanese tech industry has an enshrined position in the hearts and minds of people worldwide, and its track record of unexpected tech is a big part of why.

by: MSN

Ahead of Quad meet, EAM meets Australia, Japanese counterparts in Washington

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by: Reuters

European shares steady as Trump's inauguration takes centre stage

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by: Forbes

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

AstraZeneca secures first BTK approval in first-line mantle cell lymphoma

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Scientists Seek 'Dark Oxygen' in Ocean Depths To Unlock Life's Secrets

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

World's smallest biomedical robot advances interventional diagnosis and treatment

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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

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by: MSN

Chennai hosting training programme for science teachers

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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

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by: MSN

Jaishankar meets foreign ministers of QUAD nations

by: MSN

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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

  • Tue, January 21, 2025

by: ProPakistani

Science Ministry Resends Controversial Summary for Appointment of DG PSQCA

The delay in appointing a regular head for the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has once again been raised in the National

by: NDTV

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by: TechRadar

UK government claims AI sector is attracting "millions per hour" in investment push

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by: MSN

HKUST researchers develop biomedical robot for medical procedures

The robot features a microscale 3D-printed hollow skeleton, functionalised skin, and a custom tool for treatment delivery.

by: MSN

Jaishankar, Iwaya Discuss Strengthening India-Japan Ties

Foreign ministers meet in Washington D.C. to review progress in various sectors. They designated 2025-26 as the India-Japan Year of Science, Technology, and Innovation.

by: MSN

Don't miss out! Six planets align for a rare night party in sky

Starting January 22, a rare astronomical event can be observed where Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars align in the night sky. The Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre will provide telescopes for the public to view Neptune and Uranus.

by: MSN

3 Crucial Quad Meetings Driving Innovation and Security

Jaishankar Engages with Key Quad Partners in Washington India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, recently held separate discussions with his Japanese and Australian counterparts in Washington,

by: MSN

Indian Sustainable Natural Rubber (iSNR) Initiative Launched to Set New Global Standards for Sustainability

The Indian Sustainable Natural Rubber (iSNR), a groundbreaking initiative that aligns with globally accepted sustainability principles and the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), was officially launched today in Kottayam,

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,
The article from MSN discusses several science fiction movies that have been criticized for their inaccurate portrayal of scientific principles. It highlights films like "Armageddon," where the concept of training oil drillers to become astronauts in a short time is deemed implausible, and the physics of asteroid deflection is misrepresented. "The Core" is critiqued for its depiction of the Earth's core stopping, which would not happen as portrayed, and the idea of restarting it with nuclear bombs. "Independence Day" is mentioned for its unrealistic alien technology and the physics of their spacecraft. "2012" is noted for its exaggerated depiction of geological and astronomical events, ignoring real scientific understanding of how such events would unfold. "Prometheus" is criticized for its portrayal of biology and evolution, particularly with the creation of life. Lastly, "Star Wars" is brought up for its disregard for basic physics like sound in space and the behavior of lightsabers. The article uses these examples to illustrate how science fiction often sacrifices scientific accuracy for dramatic effect or plot convenience.

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https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/technology/science-fiction-movies-that-made-a-complete-mockery-of-real-science/ss-AA1xreEo

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