• Wed, February 5, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Mashable

Google deletes policy against using AI for weapons or surveillance

Google has quietly deleted its pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance, a promise that had been in place since 2018.

by: ABC

DOGE now has access to NOAA's IT systems; reviewing DEI program, sources say

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is now scrutinizing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

by: manilatimes

DLH Reports Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Results

First quarter revenue was $90.8 million in fiscal 2025 versus $97.9 million in fiscal 2024, primarily reflecting small business conversions and service delivery timing. Earnings were $1.1 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 versus $2.2 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

by: YourTango

Psychology Says There's 10 Things That Must Happen For Two People To Fall In Love

Love often finds us at the most unexpected of times, and we wonder why we develop a strong attachment to another person. While it could be fate or being in the right time/right place, there are several scientifically based factors to falling in love and finding the perfect person for you.

by: dvm360

Upcoming microbiome-based nutrition products announced at VMX

Hill's Pet Nutrition announced improved Prescription Diet and Science Diet products will be launched early this year

by: FedScoop

Trump administration requests input on AI 'action plan'

The Office of Science and Technology Policy requested input on a plan through a technology R&D office at the National Science Foundation.

by: Politico

What Trump's trade war means for 'friendshoring'

Colloquially known as "friendshoring," the policy is a way to hedge major industries like technology against big supply shocks, while reducing dependence on China and boxing out Beijing in the global competition for economic influence.

by: sinchew

NIA Unveils 2025 Startup Trends: AI, Green Tech, and FinTech Set to Soar as Thailand Drives Global Growth Ambitions

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 February 2025 - The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI), through the National Innovation Agency (Public Organisation) or NIA,

by: MSN

Scientists on path to solve major EV issue with revolutionary new material: 'This is the first time in the world'

Cold weather means more energy consumption and faster-draining batteries. Scientists on path to solve major EV issue with revolutionary new material: 'This is the first time in the world' first appeared on The Cool Down.

by: MSN

Next-gen MRAM could replace DRAM chips in your next computer

Memory technologies have seen rapid advancements as researchers strive to overcome the limitations of conventional systems. Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) stands out as a promising alternative to traditional volatile memory like DRAM.

by: manilatimes

UST harvests awards at NAST annual scientific meeting

THE University of Santo Tomas (UST), represented by academic researchers, students and alumni, won several awards during the 46th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST).

by: MSN

DOGE 'hackers' are 'ransacking their way' through weather forecaster: lawmakers

The IT systems at the country's top science agency are now reportedly in the hands of Elon Musk and his associates at the Department of Government Efficiency. That's according to Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD),

by: MSN

Porous plastic sheets can cool buildings by radiating light to space

Traditional cooling systems for buildings use refrigerants and electricity, which contribute to the atmospheric greenhouse effect that exacerbates more extreme weather events. In response, materials scientists have turned to unconventional methods for cooling down buildings.

by: MSN

Semiconductor material for short-wave infrared sensors developed

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science has successfully developed a high-quality compound semiconductor material for ultra-sensitive short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensors. The study is published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials.

by: MSN

Young techies underpin Musk's drive to slash size of US government

Elon Musk is relying on a coterie of young engineers with little government experience in his takeover of the U.S. Federal government infrastructure. Here are some details about three of them. A spokeswoman for the U.

by: MSN

Here's what could happen if asteroid Bennu smashes into Earth in 157 years

An asteroid the size of One World Trade Center has a very small chance of crashing into Earth in the year 2182. But what would this impact mean for life on Earth?

by: MSN

A material used to clean household aquariums offers a simple solution to break down forever chemicals

A University of Missouri researcher has discovered a new method to remove so-called "forever chemicals" from our drinking water.

by: MSN

Boosting Li-ion battery performance with surface technology

With the rising global demand for cost-effective sustainable batteries, lithium-ion batteries are at the forefront as energy storage solutions. However, achieving a high energy density with long-term stability in such batteries is essential to extending the usage time of electric devices.

by: MSN

Quantum machine shows how cosmic bubbles could collapse universe 'like house of cards'

A collaborative effort in quantum research from scientists at The University of Leeds in the UK, Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany, and the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) has shed light on an elusive phenomenon that could help us understand the 'vacuum state' of our Universe,

by: MSN

Ogun builds 1,474 classrooms, supplies 15,000 furniture - Commissioner

The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, on Wednesday, said the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun remains committed to enhancing access to quality education across the state.

by: MSN

Compact camera can identify objects at the speed of light

Collaboration can be a beautiful thing, especially when people work together to create something new. Take, for example, a longstanding collaboration between Arka Majumdar, a University of Washington (UW) professor of electrical and computer engineering and physics,

by: MSN

As Scandinavian peninsula rises from sea, new satellite data show gravity changes

Bouncing back from under the weight of Ice Age glaciers which have long since vanished, the Nordic region land mass is slowly rising above sea level.

by: MSN

Goa Govt Invites Applications From Schoolchildren For Young Innovators' Awards; Last Date For Submissions Is February 28

Panaji: The Goa government on Wednesday invited applications for its annual 'Goa Young Innovators' Award 2024-25' aimed at fostering a culture of innovation and creativity among school children. The winners of the awards will be announced next month.

by: MSN

How light affects citrus fruit coloration and the timing of peel and flesh ripening

Citrus fruit rind color has long been used as an indicator of ripeness, but for some fruits such as mandarin fruit in the Chongqing region of China, the peel and flesh do not ripen synchronously, with the flesh usually reaching maturity while the peel is still green.

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: 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.
  • Thu, February 6, 2025

by: NDTV

Chandrayaan-4 To Launch In 2027: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Chandrayaan-4 will involve at least two separate launches of the heavy lift LVM-3 rocket that will carry five different components of the mission which will be assembled in orbit.

by: Tempo

List of Top 5 Best Computer Science Universities in 2025

In this article, we'll reveal the best computer science universities that promise comprehensive curricula and distinctive learning journeys.

by: Newsweek

Scientists Discover Way To Reverse Cancer

"We have discovered a molecular switch that can revert the fate of cancer cells," said biologist Kwang-Hyun Cho.

by: NextBigFuture

Deep Dive on DeepSeek and AI

Lex Fridman talked to two AI hardware and LLM experts about Deepseek and the state of AI. Dylan Patel is a chip expert and the founder of SemiAnalysis and Nathan Lambert is a research scientist at the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) and the author of a blog on AI called Interconnects.

by: NextBigFuture

Tesla is Hiring Engineers and Managers to Start Teslabot Mass Production

Tesla is now officially hiring engineers to prepare for mass production of Optimus (Tesla Bot) in their Fremont factory in California.

by: MSN

Exclusive: The White House calls for input on AI policy

The White House is announcing Thursday a fresh call for public input on actions the federal government should take regarding artificial intelligence, Axios has learned. Why it matters: President Trump has revoked former President Biden's executive order on AI,

by: MSN

India to launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2027 to bring back moon samples: Science and Technology Minister

India plans to launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2027 to collect Moon samples, marking its first sample return attempt. The Indian Space Research Organisation will coordinate multiple launches of the LVM-3 rocket and has additional missions,

by: MSN

GATE DA Important Topics 2025: Check Data Science and AI Topic Wise Weightage, Scoring Chapters

Important Topics: The GATE 2025 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) exam is a specialised paper introduced to assess candidates' knowledge in the rapidly evolving fields of data science, machine learning,

by: MSN

MSMEs Shooting for the Stars in India's Space Sector

Spearheading a revolution, MSMEs in the space sector carve a path of remarkable impact, overcoming hurdles for sustained advancement.

by: MSN

India to Launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2027, Union Minister Jitendra Singh

India will launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission to bring back samples of moon rocks to the Earth in 2027, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said. Chandrayaan-4 will involve at least two separ

by: MSN

Kerala capital soaks in the spirit of scientific inquiry

The cultural and art heritage of Thiruvananthapuram is well-known among Malayalis. Though not to that extent, the capital city is a crucible of scientific study thanks to its geographical uniqueness.

by: MSN

Solidum to scientists: Solve problems, not create products and seek market

Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. is asking scientists to focus on developing solutions to problems, instead of coming up with products and look for users afterwards. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency,

by: MSN

Vietnam university documents forged for exchange programs abroad

Schools have uncovered forged documents bearing the signatures and seals of three top Vietnamese universities, allegedly used to facilitate student exchange programs abroad.

by: MSN

Space photosynthesis: efficient for producing oxygen and fuel ?

China has reached a decisive milestone by achieving the first artificial photosynthesis in space aboard the Tiangong station. This unprecedented experiment successfully transformed carbon dioxide

by: MSN

This Indian genius, who topped BSc, MSc, worked at IIT, NASA, questioned Einstein's theory, went missing for years due to..., was found...

India has produced several geniuses across diverse fields. Whether in science, mathematics, literature, sports, or technology, the country has contributed some of the world's brightest minds. From Srinivasa Ramanujan's mathematical brilliance and Dr.

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.

The article from MSN discusses KCB Bank's announcement of several high-level managerial job openings in Kenya, set to be filled in February 2025. These positions are part of the bank's strategy to enhance its leadership team and drive its growth agenda. The roles advertised include positions like Head of Retail Banking, Head of Corporate Banking, and Chief Financial Officer, among others. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the bank's official recruitment portal, where they can find detailed job descriptions, required qualifications, and the application process. The article also highlights the importance of these roles in shaping the future of KCB Bank and provides guidance on how to prepare a competitive application, emphasizing the need for relevant experience, leadership skills, and a track record of success in the banking sector.

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