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,

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,
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: NextBigFuture

SpaceX Starship Roadmap Lower Launch Costs by 100 Times

Falcon Heavy by SpaceX has a cost per kilogram to LEO of approximately $1,400 per kg. This figure reflects the cost-effectiveness achieved through partial

by: SlashGear

10 Awesome Pieces Of Japanese Tech You Didn't Know Existed

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: TechCrunch

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

A week after the U.K. government announced a sweeping plan to make big investments into AI, it's laying out more details around how this will take shape

by: WOFL

10 new museums opening in 2025

Explore some of the most exciting museums set to open in 2025, showcasing everything from artificial intelligence and West African art to barbecue and migration stories.

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

Empowering Global Healthcare Through Data Science: How Emerging Talent is Driving Change

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

Madras has admitted five athletes with national accomplishments under its Sports Excellence Admission (SEA) category for the academic year 2024-25, according to an official statement. In February 2024,

by: Techopedia

How Will U.S. Cybersecurity Look Under Trump?

Leading cybersecurity experts talk to Techopedia about how Trump's administration will impact the cybersecurity industry.

by: Reuters

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

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will issue an order intended to end birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children whose parents lack legal immigration status, an incoming White House official said on Monday.

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

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

External affairs minister S Jaishankar meets with his Australian and Japanese counterparts, Penny Wong and Takeshi Iwaya, in Washington to discuss bilateral cooperation and Quad developments. They reviewed progress in various domains and declared 2025-26 as the India-Japan Year of Science,

by: MSN

Scientists discover tiny galaxy that pressed 'pause' for 2.5 billion years

Webb Telescope reveals how galaxies can dodge death by taking a break from star formation In a nutshell Scientists discovered that a tiny galaxy called Leo P took a 2.5-billion-year break from forming stars during its early life — yet somehow survived,

by: MSN

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

The approval of Calquence marks the first and only BTK inhibitor approved for the first-line treatment of MCL in the US.

by: MSN

Smartwatches reveal insights into psychiatric illnesses and genetic links

Smartwatches that can collect physical and physiological data on users could be potentially interesting tools in biomedicine to gain a better understanding of brain diseases and behavioral disorders and possible driver mutations related to these pathologies.

by: MSN

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

A breakthrough discovery of oxygen production in darkness could redefine life's origins on Earth and open new frontiers in space exploration.

by: MSN

Tiny vortexes help detect dangerous viruses

Whirlpools are mostly associated with death and danger on the high seas, but these glowing vortexes are working to help humanity. One of the most difficult steps in creating diagnostic tests is purifying samples to remove unwanted particles while concentrating biomarkers of interest.

by: MSN

World's smallest biomedical robot advances interventional diagnosis and treatment

Researchers from the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have successfully developed the world's smallest multifunctional biomedical robot, which is 60% smaller than current models.

by: MSN

US TikTok revives, and Trump's tech takeover? ...Tech and Science Daily podcast

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Construction Materials as a Solution for Carbon Dioxide Storage

Transforming building materials into carbon sinks could sequester 16.6 billion tons of CO2 annually, driving sustainable practices in the construction industry.

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

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

BITSAT 2025: Registration To Begin For Birla Institute Of Technology And Science Admission Test

The exam is conducted for admission to integrated first degree programmes of BITS Pilani at Pilani Campus, KK Birla Goa Campus and Hyderabad Campus.

by: TechRadar

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

Since the Labour Government took office in July 2024, the UK's AI sector has attracted an average of £200 million per day in private sector funding, equating to roughly £8.3 million per hour, a new report from the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has claimed.

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,

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,

Lex Fridman, a research scientist at MIT and a popular podcaster, is set to interview Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February. Known for his engaging conversations with a diverse range of personalities from tech moguls like Elon Musk to political figures like Vladimir Putin, Fridman's podcast has gained significant attention for its deep dives into the minds of influential people. His approach combines his background in AI, autonomous vehicles, and deep learning with a genuine curiosity about human experiences, making his interviews both informative and insightful. Fridman's upcoming interview with PM Modi is anticipated to cover a broad spectrum of topics, potentially including technology, governance, and international relations, reflecting his interest in understanding the complexities of leadership and innovation.

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