Sun, January 26, 2025

by: eNCA

Discussion | Encouraging women in steam careers

In the vast universe of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, it's high time we recognise the often underrepresented group of black women.

by: MSN

New Images of Interstellar Dust Look Like Something Out of a Dream

The intricate whorls and striations of dust that drift between the stars have just been revealed in stupefying detail. In new images from JWST, we're finally seeing exquisite details of the flow and turbulence of the interstellar medium in the vicinity of a star we saw explode just a few hundred years ago.

by: MSN

How engineers are creating oxygen for future moon missions from material found on the moon

by: MSN

Middle school students compete in Pantex Science Bowl

Middle school students from the Texas Panhandle competed at the 2025 Pantex Regional Science Bowl at the AmTech Career Academy.
Sat, January 25, 2025

by: NextBigFuture

Tiny DeepSeek 1.5B Models Run on $99 NVIDIA Jetson Nano

Youtuber, Ominous Industries, ran a couple of versions of the DeepSeek R1 1.5B of models running locally on the NVIDIA Jetson Nan. The newly released

by: Graphic

Study finds dangerous cancer-causing chemicals in meats cooked with burnt car tyres

Published in the journal Environmental Health Insights, the study found that meats singed with tyres contain high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), particularly a harmful chemical called Benzo [a]pyrene, which is known to increase the risk of cancer.

by: EKU

EKU College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Congratulates Fall 2024 Graduates

Congratulations to the Fall 2024 graduates of Eastern Kentucky University! EKU proudly celebrated over1,300 students during the commencement ceremonies held on December 5 and 6, 2024, at the EKU Center

by: abc3340

Bessemer students over the moon with 'Plant the Moon' challenge victory

In the fall of 2024, 6th-grade students at Bessemer Middle School went above and beyond, winning the Institute Competition of Sciences (ICS) 'Plant the Moon Cha

by: WION

Planetary Parade 2025: How to watch six planets tonight from India

On January 25, 2025, stargazers will be treated to a rare sight as six planets—Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus align in the night sky.

by: NextBigFuture

DeepSeek Model Has Restrictions and Bias

The Opensource Deepseek R1 AI model is top notch in terms of math, reasoning and coding but it has a lot of bias and restrictions.

by: Graphic

Study finds dangerous cancer-causing chemicals in meat dressed with burnt car tyres

Published in the journal Environmental Health Insights, the study found that meats singed with tyres contain high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), particularly a harmful chemical called Benzo [a]pyrene, which is known to increase the risk of cancer.

by: kathmandupost

Israel warns Lebanese against returning to area at border

A US-brokered ceasefire that ended last year's war between Hezbollah and Israel stipulated that Israeli forces should withdraw as the Iran-backed group's weapons and fighters are removed from the south and the Lebanese army deploys. The deal set a 60-day period which ends on Sunday.

by: kathmandupost

South Korea's 'imperial presidency': how it became threat to democracy

Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was formally arrested last week for declaring martial law and faces insurrection charges, once positioned himself as a reformer determined to dismantle South Korea's entrenched "imperial presidency."

by: Yle

Finnish university launches security technology programme

The University of Jyväskylä is introducing a degree programme in security technology next year, marking a first for Finland.

by: Graphic

VIDEO: Meet the 13-year-old undergraduate studying Physics at KNUST

At just 13 years old, Melchizedek Adio Baafawiise has earned a spot as one of the youngest undergraduates at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

by: NextBigFuture

DeepSeek Causing Panic at Meta and Reshapes AI Landscape

Deepseek is freely available online for simple chat interface and charges far lower costs for heavy million+ token usage.

by: Forbes

7 Predictions For Quantum Resilience In 2025

Here are some predictions around post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptographic agility for 2025 worthy of our attention.

by: businessday

13 countries offering free or low-cost PhD programmes

Pursuing a PhD can be expensive, but some countries offer low-cost or free education to international students. These countries

by: MSN

IIT launches innovation centre in tie-up with Bengaluru institute

The Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Delhi, IHFC, is collaborating with ten prestigious institutes in India to establish Co-Innovation Centres (CiC). This initiative aims to nurture the spirit of innovation,

by: NDTV

Planetary Parade 2025: How And Where To See This Rare Celestial Event In India

Stargazers are in or a treat as six planets - Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus - are set to align in the night sky today, January 25, offering a spectacular view.

by: MSN

Researchers train AI to diagnose lung diseases with 96.57% accuracy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could become a radiologist's best friend, with researchers training the technology to accurately diagnose pneumonia, COVID-19 and other lung diseases.

by: MSN

China's Sichuan University overtakes Stanford, MIT and Oxford in high-quality research

Leading global educational institutes have been eclipsed by a university in southwest China, according to the latest Nature Index A regional university in southwest China, little known to the wider world,
Fri, January 24, 2025

by: KLTV

Affidavit: Child found mother shot to death after fighting with suspect in Tyler murder

In just the city of Tyler alone, from 2022 to 2024, there's been 1,831 citations and 1,700 warnings of red-light runners. "No matter how much you run it, somebody could be turning right and you hit them, or you can cause somebody to divert into another lane and hit another car. It is never a good thing," says Tyler PD PIO Andy Erbaugh.

by: ITV

Inside China's 'hacking capital' that has ignited global cyber security alarms

ITV News' Debi Edward visited Chengdu, a city which Western governments have alleged as the base for some of the most audacious cyberattacks in recent years. | ITV National News

by: Forbes

What Time Period Does 'Severance' Season 2 Take Place In?

Severance' features retro, analog technology like CRT screens, along with futuristic breakthroughs, but what time period does the show really take place in?

by: CNET

Solar Battery Buying Guide: Follow These Tips for a Smart Purchase

If you want to store energy from your solar panels to use at night or during power outages, consider investing in a solar battery.

by: YourTango

Psychology Says If You Master These 6 Skills, You Can Get Into Anyone's Head

If you want to make someone wild about you, you have to start by getting into their head. Most of the time, people like someone who keeps them guessing, and makes them work for things — especially at the beginning it's more about the art of seduction and chase; stability comes later.

by: EKU

Eastern Kentucky University College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Congratulates Our Fall 2024 Graduates

Congratulations to the Fall 2024 graduates of Eastern Kentucky University! EKU proudly celebrated over1,300 students during the commencement ceremonies held on December 5 and 6, 2024, at the EKU Center

by: SHINE

ASM ignites the STEM dreams of children from Guizhou

"One of our core values is 'We Care,'" said Fang Zhijun, ASM's Vice President of Sales and Country Manager in China. "We believe every child deserves the opportunity to explore the world and pursue their dreams. Our hope is that this summer camp will be part of their life experience, a seed in childhood that grows in future."

by: WCJB

Trump signs executive order on developing artificial intelligence 'free from ideological bias'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence Thursday that will revoke past government policies his order says "act as barriers to American AI innovation."

by: Newsroom

'I'm sick of it' - Luxon wants action on competition, RMA

If you could talk economic growth into existence, Christopher Luxon's NZ would top the OECD. Tim Murphy reports on the State of the Nation speech

by: Forbes

The Top 10 Consumer Tech Trends That Matter Most In 2025

"Consumer tech trends of 2025 will revolve around creating meaningful local experiences, fostering community connections and leveraging advanced technologies to enhance personalization. Companies that embrace these shifts will be well-positioned for success in a rapidly evolving market."

by: Townhall

Climate Change, Thailand Style

The Left knows and understands virtually nothing about history. To them, EVERYTHING has to be interpreted within their narrow, current snapshot view of history, and thus the Bible, ancient history, the Founding Fathers, Christopher Columbus—all are interpreted through their ideologically warped lens.

by: Techopedia

AI Ethics in 2025: New Challenges & Regulations

Explore the key challenges of AI ethics in 2025, including accountability, transparency, and regulations in the EU, US, Canada, and the UK.

by: MSN

China primary, secondary schools to beef up science education

China's Ministry of Education has told primary and secondary schools that they must step up science education as the world's second largest economy looks to boost scientific and technological innovation and create new sources of growth.

by: Vanguard

How poor research funding stifles national development

Efforts by the country to bridge development gaps between it and advanced nations of the world through research and development, R&D, are not only inadequate as a result of poor funding, researchers in universities and institutes are also expressing frustration with the politicization of the process to get the paltry sums available to them.

by: MSN

Want to be an intern at ISRO? Check eligibility, duration, stipend, where to apply & other details

ISRO offers internship opportunity to UG, PG, PhD candidates. Check eligibility, duration, stipend and other details here.

by: MSN

JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2025 by Allen: Check Shift 1, 2 Solutions

Joint Entrance Examination- Main (JEE-Main), previously All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE), is a computer-based Indian standardised exam for admission into several technical undergraduate engineering,

by: Bizcommunity

From chalkboards to chatbots: AI in the 2025 classroom

For many people, the term AI reminds them of systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT, which is capable of writing essays or answering complex queries. However, AI's capabilities extend far beyond these applications - and each has unique implications for education.

by: Newsweek

Trump Keeps Campaign Promise to Declassify John F. Kennedy Assassination Files

President Donald Trump has signed an order to declassify government records relating to the assassination of JFK Jr., Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Thu, January 23, 2025

by: Forbes

Wellness Trends Report 2025: Why Regenerative Health Is Such Big News

According to the Global Wellness Institute " "Wellness Tourism globally is now worth $651 billion annually and has a forecasted average annual expenditure growth of 16.6% to 2027." It's no wonder, then, that hotels and spas are looking for new ways to capture a growing audience.

by: Yahoo

Harmony Public Schools to host Permian Basin Math Competition

Harmony Science Academy will host its 3rd annual Math competition from 9:30 a.m. to noon March 1. The Permian Basin math competition is designed to promote a competitive academic environment for mathematics.

by: Vanguard

InterswitchSPAK 6.0: Nigeria's brightest young minds shine in STEM competition

By Adesina Wahab Interswitch, one of Africa's leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has announced the winners of the InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition, its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

by: Newsweek

Elon Musk Exhibit Removed From German Museum

Musk has dismissed the accusations. He has previously denied that he is antisemitic or that he is politically aligned with Nazism or fascism. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which combats antisemitism, said Musk's gesture was not a Nazi salute.

by: MSN

20,000 mph wild winds: Alien world with fastest-ever wind speed detected

Beyond our solar system, a bizarre world is raging with unimaginable winds. WASP-127b is a gas giant located over 500 light-years away from the Earth. It is unlike anything astronomers have seen before.

by: Indiatimes

THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Top 10 US colleges for Computer Science

The THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025 highlight the top 10 US colleges for Computer Science, with MIT, Stanford, and Carnegie Mellon ranki

by: MSN

Inaugural edition of 'Technology Dialogue' by MEA to take place in Bengaluru from January 24-25

The Ministry of External Affairs announced on Thursday that it will host the inaugural edition of the 'Technology Dialogue' from January 24 to January 25 in Bengaluru.According to the MEA, the dialogue will take place in collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India and the Indian Institute of Science,

by: MSN

This Texas city is best in US for STEM professionals in 2025, study shows. See full list

The start of 2025 has brought a great outlook for jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, and one Texas city stands out from all others in the U.S. in terms of its promise for STEM professionals.

Long-read sequencing revolutionizes diagnosis of rare diseases

One in every 10 people worldwide is impacted by a rare genetic disease but about 50% of them remain undiagnosed despite rapid increases in genetic technology and testing. Even when a person does have access to testing,

The article from MSN discusses how long-read sequencing technology is transforming the diagnosis of rare diseases. This advanced genetic sequencing method allows for the analysis of much longer DNA fragments compared to traditional short-read sequencing, providing a more comprehensive view of the genome. This capability is crucial for identifying complex genetic variations, such as large structural variants, repetitive regions, and methylation patterns, which are often missed by older technologies. Long-read sequencing has been particularly beneficial in diagnosing conditions like Duchenne muscular dystrophy, where it has helped in pinpointing the exact genetic mutations responsible for the disease. The technology not only speeds up the diagnostic process but also reduces the diagnostic odyssey for patients with rare genetic disorders, offering hope for more personalized treatment options and potentially improving patient outcomes.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/science/genetics/long-read-sequencing-revolutionizes-diagnosis-of-rare-diseases/ar-AA1xPorO