Mon, January 27, 2025

by: Vanguard

FG secures 340 patents for Nigerian innovators

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the successful acquisition of approximately 340 patent certificates for inventors and researchers since 2010.

by: CNET

FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No. 3: What You Need to Know

The US Food and Drug Administration announced this month that it's effectively banning Red No. 3, the controversial artificial red dye found in food and drinks that's been linked to cancer. The decision comes 30 years after scientists first discovered links between the dye and thyroid cancer in animals.

by: Chronicle

How to Unlock the Art of AI Prompts

You first need to tell AI what kind of expert you need. Using the phrasing "Act as if …" is a good way to start. "Act as if you are an expert on microbiology," or "Act as if you are a 16th century bard who has to write a poem for a king or your head will get chopped off if it is not humorous and funny."

by: Forbes

The Art And Science Of Strategic Partnerships

There are challenges to be overcome and risks to be had, but the value strategic partnerships bring to companies should not be overlooked.

by: UCL

UCL helps shape global collaboration at Davos 2025

UCL experts including President & Provost Dr Michael Spence and Professor Tali Sharot joined global leaders taking part in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland this month.

by: Reuters

European tech shares tumble as China's AI push spooks investors

European shares slid on Monday as the technology sector joined the retreat in other markets after China's upgraded low-cost, low-power artificial intelligence (AI) model sparked worries about the profits of rivals and the need for costly tech.

by: SHINE

Old Shanghai neighborhood reimagined as a creative hub

The urban renewal project NICE2035 in Shanghai's downtown Yangpu District aims to transform an old community backstreet into a dynamic and creative hub to inspire future lifestyles.

by: MSN

GATE 2025: Important Exam Dates, Admit Card Download Steps, And Guidelines For Candidates

On February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, IIT Roorkee is prepared to administer the GATE 2025 exam in two shifts: morning (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Exams for 30 subjects will be administered over various times and days.

by: digitalcameraworld

Scientists build a "honeypot" system of fake cameras and networks to fool hackers trying to steal US military secrets

"I will create realistic fake videos, in order to deceive an attacker into believing that they have co-opted a camera system"

by: SHINE

From smokestacks to smart solutions: Shibei's evolution as an innovation hub

What Aviles describes is the result of more than three decades of transformation. Once an industrial wasteland dominated by smokestacks and pollution, Shibei has reinvented itself as a vibrant hub of innovation and sustainability in northern Shanghai.

by: MSN

Major milestone: ISRO's 100th rocket, GSLV-F15, set for January 29 launch

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its 100th rocket on January 29. The GSLV-F15 rocket will carry the NVS-02 satellite into orbit. India's accomplishments in space India's success in the space sector is largely due to its scientists.

by: MSN

Silicon Valley praising Chinese AI startup DeepSeek: 'Profound gift to the world'

A Chinese artificial-intelligence company has Silicon Valley raving, calling it "amazing and impressive,"despite working with less-advanced chips.

by: news10nbc

What to stream: The Weeknd album, Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, 'SNL' music and 'Babygirl'

Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell starring in the wedding comedy "You're Cordially Invited" and The Weeknd's album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

by: ThePrint

Search for an Indian Carl Sagan is on. Science influencers are being trained in labs and likes

Indian institutions have realised the potential of social media. They are conducting workshops for content creators on how to become effective science influencers—and get both facts and fusion right.

by: TechRadar

Too many passwords, not enough brain space? Here's how password managers can improve your life

This fact is why so many companies will force you to have a complex alphanumeric password that fulfills a list of requirements, why it's suggested that you don't use a single password on a number of platforms,

by: MSN

'I admire a lot': Bill Gates praises Elon Musk's innovations, surprised by his foray into European politics

The Microsoft cofounder reflects on Musk's achievements while expressing curiosity about his political commentary in Europe.

by: Indiatimes

'AI to outsmart humans?': Scientists warn of risk as Artificial Intelligence can now clone itself

Scientists warn that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has crossed a critical "red line" as researchers in China revealed that two leading large language m.

by: cnbctv18

Budget 2025: Industry anticipates strong boost for innovation and growth in AI and data science

Offering tax rebates for companies that prioritise skill-based hiring, upskilling, or lateral skilling initiatives could help foster a culture of consistent learning and adaptability within the workforce,
Sun, January 26, 2025

by: Forbes

Nvidia Stock May Fall As DeepSeek's 'Amazing' AI Model Disrupts OpenAI

Barrett Woodside, co-founder of the San Francisco AI hardware company Positron, said he and his colleagues have been abuzz about DeepSeek.

by: earth

Clear evidence of liquid water, not just frozen ice, discovered on Mars

New research reveals ancient ripples on Mars, providing compelling evidence of long-lost lakes that once existed 3.7 billion years ago.

by: news10nbc

Sweden seizes vessel suspected of 'sabotage' after undersea data cable rupture in Baltic Sea

Swedish prosecutors announced Sunday night that they have opened a preliminary investigation into suspected aggravated "sabotage" and ordered the detention of a vessel in the Baltic Sea suspected of damaging an underwater fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and the Swedish island of Gotland earlier that day.

by: BellaNaija

Meet Dr Angela Tabiri, the Ghanaian Mathematician Inspiring African Girls to Love Numbers

Often described as "Ghana's Maths Queen," Angela Tabiri's passion for mathematics shines through her work and achievements. A 2014 alumna of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana,

by: businessday

Here are world's top 10 universities in QS Global Ranking 2025

The latest QS Global University Ranking was announced recently, highlighting the world's top universities that excel not only in

by: CNN

Degree in hand, jobs out of reach: Why recent grads are struggling in a competitive market

Graduating college no longer gives students a leg up in the workforce. They need real world experience, too. Now, colleges are stepping up their internships and co-op programs to fill the increasing need.

by: Politico

A tough Week One for Democrats

MESSAGING TEST — On Saturday, at their winter meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, Democrats will make their first consequential decision since their November drubbing: selecting a new chair of the DNC. Then comes the hard part: settling on an anti-Trump message that resonates with voters in a country that has shifted right.

by: Couriermail

Melbourne AFL legend Neale Daniher named Australian of the Year for 2025

An AFL legend who helped raise more than $100m to find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) after his own diagnosis has been named Australian of the Year for 2025.

by: Euronews

Donald Trump's first week: These are all the executive orders he signed that impact tech

Euronews Next takes a look back at the first week of President Trump's mandate to see what changes are coming for technology.

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: MSN

Six Planets To Align In The Night Sky Today In A Rare Celestial Event: Know Where & When To Watch The 'Planetary Parade' In India

Stargazers and space lovers are going to be thrilled with this event as on January 25, six planets—Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus are about to align in the night sky. This occurrence is known as 'planetary parade,

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: MSN

Why South leans more towards science? Explaining the trend

Science and other STEM branches (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at school and in colleges have importance in South Indian education systems, from an early level. This article explores why South India leans more towards science.

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,

Bipartisan Push to Strengthen STEM Education with Reintroduced Bill

Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Jim Baird (R-IN) have joined forces once again to reintroduce the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at

The article discusses a bipartisan effort in the U.S. Congress to enhance STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education through the reintroduction of the STEM RESTART Act. This legislation aims to address the shortage of STEM educators by providing financial incentives such as student loan forgiveness, scholarships, and stipends for teachers who commit to teaching in high-need schools. The bill, supported by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, seeks to not only attract new talent into STEM education but also to retain current educators by alleviating financial burdens. The initiative reflects a broader recognition of the critical role STEM education plays in national competitiveness and economic growth, emphasizing the need for a well-prepared workforce in these fields.

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