Mon, January 27, 2025

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: Forbes

The Women Who Redefined Tech For Good In 2024

As we step into 2025, the role of technology in society takes center stage. The world is questioning its power and potential. Looking back, 2024 was a standout year for tech for good — a year of bold action and measurable impact. And yes, women were at the forefront.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: TechCrunch

DeepSeek 'punctures' AI leaders' spending plans, and what analysts are saying

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has emerged as a potential challenger to U.S. AI companies, demonstrating breakthrough models that claim to offer performance Chinese firm's efficient AI model raises questions about Big Tech's massive infrastructure spending plans.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: NextBigFuture

New DeepSeek Jan Pro 7B Beats OpenAI Dall-E 3 on Image Generation

DeepSeek just dropped a new open-source multmodal AI model, Janus-Pro-7B. It is MIT opensource license. It's multimodal (can generate images) and beats OpenAI's DALL-E 3 and Stable Diffusion across GenEval and DPG-Bench benchmarks. This comes on top of all the R1 hype.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: NextBigFuture

Setting Up Nvidia Jetson Nano, Install Pytorch and Start Working With LLMs

Youtuber Ominous Industries provides a training video for setting up your Jetson Nano, installing Pytorch and setting up your own (likely open source LLM).

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: Time

What to Know About DeepSeek, the Chinese AI Company Causing Stock Market Chaos

Some AI researchers hailed DeepSeek's R1 as a breakthrough on the same level as DeepMind's AlphaZero, a 2017 model that became superhuman at the board games Chess and Go by purely playing against itself and improving, rather than observing any human games.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: WTHR

Bullying 'investigations' and religious instruction | Inside an Indiana education bill

Senate Bill 225 is a wide ranging education bill with bipartisan support. Here's how it could impact your child's education.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: Forbes

A Tool To Navigate Industrial Policy And Technology Hype Cycles

Learn how Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) help policymakers and investors assess emerging tech and navigate hype cycles in the age of industrial policy and innovation.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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."

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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"

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 27th 2025 ]: 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

[ Sun, Jan 26th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Jan 26th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Jan 26th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Jan 26th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Sun, Jan 26th 2025 ]: 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

[ Sun, Jan 26th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Jan 26th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Jan 26th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Jan 26th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Jan 26th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sun, Jan 26th 2025 ]: MSN

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

[ Sun, Jan 26th 2025 ]: 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

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: 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

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: 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

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: 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

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: MSN

'An extension of a scientist's brain': Researchers explore AI to augment inspiration and imagination to revolutionize science

AI is already a big part of our lives, shaping healthcare, transportation, education, customer service, retail, and creative industries, to give just a few examples. Researchers at the US Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory are currently exploring the concept of a science "exocortex,

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: 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."

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Sat, Jan 25th 2025 ]: MSN

Coldest place in known universe: New fridge could revolutionize quantum computing

A team of researchers has developed a new quantum dilution refrigerator that could revolutionize quantum computing research. Able to create conditions close to absolute zero (more than -400 degrees Fahrenheit) makes it one of the coldest places on Earth when in operation.

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

The QS World University Rankings for 2025 have been released, highlighting the top 10 universities globally based on various criteria including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty ratio, and international student ratio. Here are the top 10 universities: 1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - USA, 2. Imperial College London - UK, 3. University of Oxford - UK, 4. Harvard University - USA, 5. University of Cambridge - UK, 6. Stanford University - USA, 7. ETH Zurich - Switzerland, 8. National University of Singapore (NUS) - Singapore, 9. University College London (UCL) - UK, and 10. California Institute of Technology (Caltech) - USA. These rankings reflect the institutions' excellence in research, teaching, and global engagement, with MIT retaining its top position for the 13th consecutive year.

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