Wed, February 5, 2025

by: InfoWorld

Is 2025 the year of quantum computing?

The year was 1900 and Max Planck was a young physicist working on the problem of blackbody radiation . This was an intense area of research because the experimental data—the radiation emitted by different types of matter as they were heated—disagreed with what had been predicted by classical physics.

by: Newsweek

Texas University To Host Four Nuclear Reactors: 'US Needs More Power'

"Nowhere in the country, other than Texas, is anyone willing to step up and build the power plants we need," said Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp.

by: Nature

Are the Internet and AI affecting our memory? What the science says

Search engines, GPS maps and other tech can alter our ability to learn and remember. Now scientists are working out what AI might do.

by: MSN

Why your wireless earbuds die faster over time and what science says about fixing it?

The findings underscore the importance of considering battery placement and interaction with other components in device design.

by: UPI

SpaceX launches Maxar 3 mission, high-resolution commercial satellites

SpaceX is scheduled to launch its Maxar 3 mission, with two high-resolution commercial satellites on board, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday after Monday's launch was scrubbed.

by: Sky

AI arms race 'risks amplifying existential dangers of superintelligence'

The author of the first International AI Safety Report warns that unchecked investment in computational power for AI without oversight is dangerous.

by: MSN

Israel opens major solar observatory in Druze-majority town of Usfiya

Solaris promises to be a major platform for education and research, with a particular focus on academic research into the Sun and its impact on the Earth.

by: MSN

Oxford professor joins UK government council to advise PM on science and tech

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

KCB Bank advertises several top managerial jobs for Kenyans in February 2025, how to apply

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) sought to recruit qualified and interested candidates for several open job in both managerial and analytics positions.
Tue, February 4, 2025

by: Yahoo

Space Coast launch schedule

The Space Coast set a new record in 2024 with 93 launches from all providers, building off the 72 orbital missions flown in 2023. With SpaceX's continued pace, more launches from United Launch Alliance and the debut of Blue Origin's New Glenn,

by: NextBigFuture

Teslabot Revolution Starts in 2025

Tesla said they have a goal of making 10,000 Teslabots in 2025 and increase to 50,000 to 100,000 in 2026 and 500,000 to 1 million in 2027.

by: NextBigFuture

Sovereign Wealth Funds and National Debt

China has the second largest sovereign wealth fund in the world at $1.3 trillion and it has over $16 trillion in debt.

by: fingerlakes1

Trump declares Career and Technical Education Month

President Donald Trump proclaimed February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month, emphasizing the importance of equipping Americans with skills for high-demand careers. His administration aims to strengthen vocational training, particularly in science, technology, and engineering, to ensure economic growth and innovation.

by: CNET

56 Best Wellness Valentine's Day Gifts for the Health Gurus Who Have It All

Whether you're shopping for a holistic health connoisseur or a fitness enthusiast or, our editors' favorite picks have you covered for Valentine's Day.

by: SlashGear

What Happened To The Splikity Password App From Shark Tank Season 7?

Season 7 of "Shark Tank" featured a pitch for Splikity, a password management app. What fate did Splikity meet after that appearance more than a decade ago?

by: Edutopia

6 Strategies for Building a Sustainable STEM Ecosystem

Upper elementary teachers can use these ideas to create meaningful, interdisciplinary STEM opportunities that encourage experimentation.

by: UPI

Blue Origin mission simulates moon gravity

Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket and spacecraft completed its moon-gravity mission, but the capsule appeared to have a slight hiccup on its return when one of its parachutes did not open entirely on Tuesday.

by: manilatimes

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Expands Clean Energy Siting Invitation to Include Fusion, Hydrogen and Battery Storage

CNL's Clean Energy Siting Program introduces collaborative approach to siting emerging energy technologies and solutions at Canada's national nuclear laboratories CANADIAN NUCLEAR LABORATORIES EXPANDS CLEAN ENERGY SITING INVITATION TO INCLUDE FUSION,

by: Tempo

10 Best Universities in Europe 2025, Zurich and Oxford Included

Many countries are achieving higher rankings in global academic rankings. Several best universities in Europe have impressive curricula.

by: STAT

Scoop: Sword teases AI mental health expansion

You're reading the web edition of STAT's Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences. Sign up to get

by: Couriermail

Australia to ban controversial Chinese AI company DeepSeek from all of its government systems

Australia will move to ban the controversial Chinese AI company DeepSeek from all of its government systems and devices on national security grounds.

by: Forbes

High-Profit Business Ideas No One Is Talking About In 2025

Every day there are lists of the best business ideas on the internet, but they all seem to recycle the same ideas. You need new high-profit business ideas.

by: MSN

CA defers confirmation of Philippine Space Agency chief Marciano's appointment

The Commission on Appointments has deferred the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of Joel Joseph Marciano as the director-general of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA). During the CA committee hearing on Marciano's appointment,

by: Diginomica

diginomica digital careers report - experts suggest 2025 a positive year for digital leadership

Recruiters are right to be positive; although there is caution in the market, there is also pent-up demand for digital change, and change requires leadership. Over 2025, diginomica will be reporting and analyzing the role changes taking place.

by: MSN

Beyond IITs: Some other institutes and courses you can apply for with JEE Advanced score

IITs are not the only institutes that use JEE Adv. Several other institutions focused on science and technology use this test for UG and dual degree admissions.

by: Scroll

Assam CEE registrations to begin from Feb 5; check details here

The Assam Science and Technology University ( ASTU) has released the notification for the Common Entrance Examination for Engineering courses ( Assam CEE 2025 ). Eligible candidates can fill out the through the official website astu.ac.in from February 5 to February 27, 2025.

by: MSN

9 predictions for the biggest research breakthroughs of 2025

From personalized medicine to wearable technology to hair loss innovations, this year could provide no shortage of ways for humans to live healthier Remember when science fiction promised us flying cars and robot butlers?

by: Forbes

Wellness Trends Report 2025: How Wellness Got Smarter

In this second report on wellness trends for 2025, I look at the rise in high-tech solutions for optimising wellbeing and the continued quest for longevity therapies.

by: Forbes

How To Future-Proof Your Rental Properties

Future-proofing rental properties is not just about maintaining value; it's about anticipating and adapting to future trends.

by: Forbes

Sir Fraser Stoddart, Leading Founder of Noble Panacea And Nobel Laureate, Dies At 82

While many brands borrow scientific language to reinforce claims, Noble Panacea is rooted in molecular chemistry, delivering scientifically validated improvements in

by: MSN

Over-complicated pensions are wasting UK growth potential

The UK pension industry has the potential to significantly influence economic growth - so let's do it, says Phoenix Group's Mike Eakins.
Mon, February 3, 2025

by: TechRepublic

Australia Divided on DeepSeek Response: Industry Groups Call for Action, Minister Urges Caution

Australian authorities disagree over the response the country should take to the runaway success of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek.

by: Crikey

What does the man behind DeepSeek want?

The nerdy, media-shy Liang Wenfeng seems more interested in shaking up China's own science and technology sector than he is in sticking it to the Americans or making a quick buck.

by: theregister

Lightsail space tech gets tailwind from Caltech breakthrough

The idea of a lightsail comes from the fact that radiation pressure represents a mechanical pressure acting on a surface due to the exchange of momentum between it and an electromagnetic field. Since Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell showed that light has momentum, it's possible it could be used to drive forward an object in this way.

by: techUK

Government responds to Call for Views on Cyber Governance

On 31 January, the government published its response to the call for views on the Cyber Governance Code of Practice.

by: WTKR

Fighting scams: William & Mary's research on AI influences national dialogue

In recognition of its cutting-edge contributions in the area of cybersecurity, the National Security Agency has designated W&M as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Research.

by: Forbes

Transforming Love Into Jewelry With Eterneva's Sustainable Diamonds

Eterneva's innovations in lab-grown diamond technology pave the way for creations that fuse personal history with science, offering a sustainable way to celebrate life.

by: Richmond

New LEGO exhibit at Science Museum plays up architecture, design

The LEGO craze continues at the Science Museum of Virginia with a new exhibit, "Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks."

by: Bizcommunity

Shoprite launches 2025 bursary applications

The Shoprite Group is inviting ambitious, high-achieving students enrolled in degree studies in accounting, retail business management, supply chain and logistics, or biological and agricultural sciences to apply for its bursary programme from 1 February 2025.

by: Forbes

Pitcher Injuries Crisis Extends Well Beyond Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball has taken an important first step regarding the pitcher injuries crisis, but the problem also extends to the youth, high school and college levels.

by: Indiatimes

Assam CEE 2025: Registration opens on February 5, exam on April 27, check details here

Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) has announced the exam date for the Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2025, scheduled for April 27, 2

by: Forbes

The TikTok Reversal And The Science Of Illogical Medical Decisions

When smart people make irrational choices, we often assume they are acting out of selfishness, stupidity or stubbornness. Neuroscience offers a different explanation.

by: MSN

Quantum Experiment Reveals Light Exists in Dozens of Dimensions

A paradox at the heart of quantum physics has been tested in an extraordinary fashion, pushing the boundaries of human intuition beyond breaking point by measuring a pulse of light in 37 dimensions. Led by scientists from the University of Science and Technology of China,

by: MSN

IISER Application 2025 Registration Starts on March 5 at iiseradmission.in, Check Details Here

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) has officially released the information brochure for the much-anticipated IISER Entrance Exam 2025. Aspiring candidates eager to secure a seat in the prestigious BS-MS dual degree programme or the four-year BS programme (offered exclusively at IISER Bhopal for Engineering and Economic Sciences) should mark their calendars registrations open on March 5 and close on April 15.

by: NextBigFuture

SpaceX Version 3 Starship and Version 3 Starlink Both Arrive in 2025

SpaceX Starship V3 will be 20-30 meters taller with a proposed height of 140 to 150 meters. This increase in height is aimed at accommodating more propellant,

by: MSN

Southeast Asia looks to nuclear power to supercharge energy transition

Southeast Asia's only nuclear power plant, completed four decades ago in Bataan, about 40 miles from the Philippine capital Manila, was built in the 1970s but left idle due to safety concerns and corruption.

by: Wired

The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover

Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk's companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.

by: MSN

GATE Expected Cut Off 2025: Subject and Category-Wise Qualifying Marks

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 is one of the most competitive exams for engineering and science graduates. Conducted by IIT Roorkee, the exam determines eligibility for M.Tech admissions,

CA defers confirmation of Philippine Space Agency chief Marciano's appointment

The Commission on Appointments has deferred the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of Joel Joseph Marciano as the director-general of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA). During the CA committee hearing on Marciano's appointment,

The article from MSN discusses the deferment of the confirmation of Marciano's appointment as the head of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA). The Commission on Appointments (CA) has postponed the decision on Marciano's appointment due to several concerns raised during the confirmation hearing. These concerns include issues related to the agency's budget, its operational capabilities, and the need for further scrutiny of Marciano's qualifications and plans for the agency. The CA's decision reflects a cautious approach to ensure that the leadership of such a critical and strategic body like PhilSA is in capable hands, especially given the agency's role in national development, disaster management, and international space cooperation. The deferment allows for more time to address these issues before a final decision is made.

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https://www.msn.com/en-ph/politics/government/ca-defers-confirmation-of-philippine-space-agency-chief-marciano-s-appointment/ar-AA1ynDtZ