Sat, February 8, 2025

by: MSN

NASA acting head asks staff to take 'inspiration' from DOGE efforts as lawmakers cite Musk's conflict of interest

NASA's acting administrator said in a Friday email to staff that employees should take an open-minded approach to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's efforts to gain efficiencies.

by: electrive

German government funds research into sodium-ion batteries

The project 'Sodium-Ion-Battery Deutschland-Forschung - SIB:DE FORSCHUNG,' which has now launched, aims to evaluate the suitability of sodium-ion battery technology for the European energy and mobility transition and to achieve rapid industrial implementation.

by: MSN

New fast radio burst detector could sift through 'a whole beach of sand' to solve big cosmic mystery

The CRACO radio telescope system processes a massive amount of data in real-time, so it can detect fast radio bursts and sporadic neutron stars with very high efficiency.

by: MSN

Craven County teacher wins prestigious national award for excellence in education

Nardi Routten, a teacher at Creekside Elementary School in Craven County, is among five North Carolina recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in M

by: Vanguard

DNA Tests: Amaka Chukwujekwu highlights pain of Genetic Betrayal

In an era where science and technology continue to shape the world, Nollywood actress Amaka Chukwujekwu is shedding light on a growing societal phenomenon—genetic betrayal.
Fri, February 7, 2025

by: NextBigFuture

Boeing Prepares for SLS Cancellation in March

Boeing is preparing for the cancellation of the Space Launch System rocket.

by: NextBigFuture

Replacing SLS With SpaceX Falcon Heavy or New Glenn for Lunar Flyby

The NASA Artemis 2 mission would be a manned lunar flyby. It will cost about $5-10 billion with the SLS and Orion systems. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy option with

by: collider

Finally, You Can Watch One of the Greatest, Most Terrifying Fusions of Horror and Sci-Fi for Free

Perhaps the thing that makes The Terminator stand apart from other sci-fi gems of this era ( except maybe Alien, of course) is that it's as much a horror movie as it is a science fiction romp. For years,

by: ABC

DC plane crash live updates: Black Hawk pilots likely wore night vision goggles: NTSB

Hundreds of families are in mourning after an American Airlines regional jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Jan. 29, with both aircraft plunging into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. No one survived.

by: Forbes

AI Peers Inside Burned 2,000-Year-Old Vesuvius Scroll, Finds 'Disgust'

A breakthrough out of the Vesuvius Challenge builds on past efforts to virtually "unroll" fragile papyrus documents carbonized into hardened lumps by the volcanic blast.

by: Forbes

AI Peers Inside Burned 2,000-Year-Old Vesuvius Scroll, And Finds 'Disgust'

A breakthrough from the Vesuvius Challenge builds on past efforts to virtually "unroll" fragile papyrus documents carbonized into hardened lumps by the volcanic blast.

by: Variety

How the 'Alien: Romulus' VFX Team United Old and New Technology to Bring Ian Holm's Android to Life

Alien: Romulus''s Oscar-nominated visual effects team explains how they merged old and new technology to bring Ian Holm's android to life.

by: UPI

DOGE a cybersecurity threat to entire nation

In DOGE's first few weeks of existence, reports indicate that its staff appears to be ignoring basic cybersecurity principles and potentially making the federal government more vulnerable to cyber incidents.

by: STAT

Signs of life at the CDC

Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT's free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Good morning. I keep a slim copy

by: onmanorama

Kerala Budget highlight: Balagopal bets big on edu, research, tech and jobs

Finance Minister K N Balagopal emphasised on technology, research, jobs, and education, positioning the state as a knowledge powerhouse. Here are key allocations and initiatives that could fuel the state's knowledge economy vision.

by: MSN

KEMRI announces over 150 job vacancies for Kenyans in February 2025, how to apply

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is seeking to recruit qualified and interested candidates in various job fields spread across the country.

by: MSN

GATE Score Normalization 2025 and Rank Calculation: Check How GATE Scores are Calculated.

The GATE 2025 exam is a gateway to numerous academic and professional opportunities. Understanding the GATE 2025 score normalization and rank calculation process is important for candidates to evaluate their performance and strategise their preparation effectively.

by: MSN

What's wrong with America's math education?

America's math education system is outdated and failing to equip students with the essential skills needed for success in today's technology-driven world. With an overemphasis on traditional topics like algebra and calculus,
Thu, February 6, 2025

by: Vanguard

Solar power to the rescue

Recently, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, said the Federal Government plans to establish an aircraft manufacturing firm in Nigeria. Within that same period, the Permanent Secretary of Innovation,

by: kristv

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: SST-Bayshore students inspired by trailblazing Black leaders

School of Science and Technology-Bayshore students are being introduced to a powerful new initiative, "Dear Future Me," that is reshaping how they connect with Black history and their own futures.

by: Reuters

Exclusive: Trump's Paris AI summit delegation to not include AI Safety Institute staff, sources say

The U.S. delegation to a major artificial intelligence summit in Paris next week will not include technical staff from the country's AI Safety Institute, two people close to Washington's plans for the event and a third source briefed on the matter told Reuters.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Wed, February 5, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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.

The article from MSN discusses the replacement of NASA's cancelled VIPER rover with a private lunar rover named "Flip" for a mission to the Moon's South Pole in 2025. Developed by the company Astrolab, Flip is designed to explore the lunar surface, focusing on areas with potential water ice. This shift to a private rover comes after NASA decided to cancel the VIPER mission due to budget constraints and delays. Flip, which stands for Flexible Logistics and Inspection Payload, is not only tasked with scientific exploration but also with demonstrating commercial capabilities on the Moon. It will carry various instruments and could potentially support future human missions by scouting and preparing landing sites. The mission underscores a growing trend of private sector involvement in space exploration, aiming to reduce costs and increase the frequency of lunar missions.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/techandscience/private-flip-moon-rover-replaces-nasa-s-cancelled-viper-on-2025-lunar-south-pole-mission/ar-AA1yxDc5