• Wed, February 5, 2025

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.
  • 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: blockclubchicago

The Promises And Pitfalls Of A Quantum Computing Hub In Chicago

Developers promise a quantum hub will bring good paying jobs to South Chicago and revitalize the neighborhood. But some people wonder if a commercial quantum computer can even be built, and if the jobs it could provide would really be for South Siders.

by: NextBigFuture

X in 2024 Doubled Highest Yearly Twitter Profits

Advertisers all returned to X (previously Twitter) a few months before the November 2024 election. 2024 X profits were $1.25 billion which was about double

by: eNCA

WATCH | Political parties react to the SONA 2025

CAPE TOWN - Political parties watched the President's speech closely on Thursday evening. Politicians shared their reactions to the address. DA leader John Steenhuisen welcomed "the president's focus on growth and jobs."

by: GameSpot

The First Twitch Stream From The International Space Station Is Happening On February 12

The stream will take place on NASA's Twitch channel on Wednesday, February 12 at 8:45 AM PT / 11:45 AM ET. Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com

by: Politico

The AI power crowd heads to Paris (and parties in D.C.)

The world of artificial intelligence is about to descend on Paris for its next major gathering — the AI Action Summit. It officially starts Monday, but the "Semaine de l'Action pour l'Intelligence Artificielle" is already well underway, and leaders are flying into France for pregame events and high-profile meetings.

by: MusicRadar

"Music genres have undergone a noticeable simpli?cation": a study concludes that modern music is not complex enough, and it's all your fault

The science behind the fact that music has become less complex is probably more interesting than the fact itself, and it's a shame the team didn't analyse the reasons more. We'd say that the increased use of technology has meant a decreased need for understanding complex music theory, and maybe that has resulted in less complex tunes.

by: legit

Lecturer Holds Back Tears As Students Appreciate Him with Gifts in Class, Many React to Viral Video

Some students of Delta State University of Science and Technology surprised their lecturer in class with a unique way of appreciation. The students gifted him.

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

FG unveils plans for space strategy, AI investment

The Federal Government will develop a National Space Strategy and implement the recently approved National Artificial Intelligence Trust, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani said on Thursday.

by: MSN

Science Museum Slammed for Warning Guests That Lego Bricks Have an Anti-LGBT Bias: 'Ridiculous'

The London Science Museum has received backlash for a recent development to an exhibit displayed that attempts to reinforce the idea that Lego bricks can be gendered, upholding heterosexuality as a societal norm.

by: MSN

Private FLIP moon rover replaces NASA's cancelled VIPER on 2025 lunar south pole mission

Astrolab's FLIP moon rover has replaced NASA's VIPER vehicle on the first-ever mission of Astrobotic's Griffin lunar lander, which is scheduled to launch in late 2025.

by: MSN

Japan will help Ukraine restore damaged soils by introducing nanobubbles

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and KAKUICHI, one of Japan's leading warehouse and garage manufacturers, will help Ukraine implement nanobubble technology to saturate soils with oxygen.

by: MSN

Tripura to establish air quality monitoring station at TTAADC headquarters, launches environmental help desk

Department of Science, Technology, and Environment would soon set up a Manual Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station at the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) headquarters, Khum

by: MSN

Google's Self-Healing Road Tech Sounds Like Science Fiction, But Might Just Work

Self-healing roads might seem like something we could have in the future, but scientists and Google are working on making it a reality now.

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.

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.
The Ogun State Government has significantly invested in educational infrastructure by constructing 1,474 new classrooms and supplying 15,000 pieces of furniture to schools across the state. This initiative, as announced by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, aims to address the shortage of classrooms and improve the learning environment. The effort is part of a broader commitment to enhance educational facilities, ensuring that students have access to conducive learning spaces. Additionally, the government has focused on teacher training and welfare, with plans to recruit 1,000 new teachers to further bolster the education sector.

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