Sun, February 9, 2025

by: Newslaundry

50% more women in higher education in India, but fewer choose engineering, IT

In Southern India, particularly in states like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, there is a higher uptake of science by girls in schools. Nearly 100 percent of schools offer science in grades 11 and 12, and over 75 percent of girls pass grade 12 with science. This indicates that many girls choose science, with 75 percent successfully completing it.

by: manilatimes

UTM Open and Distance Learning: Empowering Learners Globally

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), a research-intensive university specialising in engineering, science and technology, is expanding its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) initiative under the UTMHyFlex program to enhance accessibility to postgraduate education for learners worldwide.

by: Newsweek

Pete Davidson is 'Alien Ambassador' in Gordon Ramsay's Super Bowl LIX Ad

HexClad boasts Easter eggs, celeb and foodie jabs, and cross-generational comedy in an out-of-this-world movie-style commercial.

by: ProPakistani

Science Ministry Defies Rightsizing Plan to Hire New Department Chief With Huge Salary

The Ministry of Science and Technology has decided to appoint a new head for the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) on a high salary while

by: MSN

Why Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) Is Skyrocketing So Far In 2025?

We recently published a list of Why These 15 Semiconductor Stocks Are Skyrocketing So Far In 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCTT) stands against other semiconductor stocks that are skyrocketing so far in 2025.

by: NextBigFuture

Could DOGE End Individual Income Taxes and Eliminate the IRS?

The Department of Government Efficiency has the objective of cutting government spending by $2 trillion per year out of $6.8 trillion in spending. This is

by: businessday

Top 10 African countries with the most military-age youth

The number of young people reaching military age in African countries reflects population trends and demographic shifts.

by: MSN

Space tech company looking to build the world's biggest pool in Cornwall

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

Presi's Snigdha 1st woman researcher from West Bengal to go on Antarctic Ocean expedition

Presidency University researchers Snigdha Bhaumik and Soumya Subhra Baishnab will join the 12th Indian Scientific Expedition to the Southern Ocean to study benthic communities amid climate change. Bhaumik will be the first female researcher from Bengal on this expedition.

by: MSN

How 'Companion's Subversive Approach to AI Succeeds On-Screen

Companion' offers audiences a story that complicates their perceived fear of robots and artificial intelligence.

by: MSN

Civ 7: All Antiquity Age Unique Civic Trees & How To Use Them

Civilization 7 has ten Antiquity Age civilizations, each with their own unique Civic Trees that provide one-of-a-kind bonuses and effects.

by: owensborotimes

KY VALOR places 100 veterans in jobs with Kentucky employers; Rep. Johnson helped shape initiative

Kentucky VALOR (KY VALOR), an initiative to help service members transitioning out of the military find fulfilling careers while addressing workforce challenges across the Commonwealth, recently placed its 100th veteran in a job with a Kentucky employer.
Sat, February 8, 2025

by: NDTV

CUSAT CAT 2025: Registration Begins, Check Details

CUSAT CAT 2025 will be conducted for admission to various UG and PG courses offered by the Cochin University of Science and Technology.

by: NextBigFuture

Cursor Grew to $100M in Annual Recurring Revenue in 12 Months

Cursor has no marketing and a team of fewer than 20 people. Cursor is a Software as a Service (SaaS) for an AI code editor.

by: Couriermail

Blow as new H7 bird flu outbreak found days after Australia declared eradication

Just days after declaring Australia free of bird flu, a new outbreak has been detected at a poultry farm in Victoria.

by: NextBigFuture

Amazon Increase AI and Cloud Spending to $100 Billion in 2025

Amazon AWS will invest $100 billion in 2025 to take the lead in AI spending. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said recent efficiency innovations by China's DeepSeek

by: BBC

How big tech's ad systems helped fund child abuse online

Some of the biggest tech companies in the world served ads on a website featuring images of child abuse, helping to fund its operations.

by: MSN

Civilization VII ultimate starter guide: 17 tips and tricks for beginners and veterans alike

Civilization 7 brings major changes to core mechanics, and I'm here to guide you with 17 tips and tricks that benefit newcomers and veterans alike.

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: MSN

Trump policies sow chaos, confusion across scientific community

U.S. scientists, unaccustomed to shock-and-awe political assaults, are reeling from President Donald Trump's executive orders on DEI, gender and other subjects.

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: MSN

'AI powerhouse': White House encourages Americans to provide ideas for artificial intelligence strategy

The White House is opening its Artificial Intelligence Plan up to Americans to contribute policy ideas to the Trump administration to ensure that the United States is "the undeniable leader" in AI technology.

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: MSN

Bill Gates Says Quantum Computing Could Be Useful in '3 to 5 Years.' This 'Strong Buy' Stock Could Be the No. 1 Way to Play It.

It seems the next step in the technological revolution after artificial intelligence (AI) is quantum computing. An advanced realm of technology most familiar to the general public thanks to science-fiction movies,

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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

How big tech's ad systems helped fund child abuse online

Some of the biggest tech companies in the world served ads on a website featuring images of child abuse, helping to fund its operations.

The article from BBC Future discusses how major tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft inadvertently funneled advertising revenue to a website hosting child abuse images through their programmatic advertising systems. Despite the site's illicit content, it was able to generate significant ad revenue because it was not blocked by ad networks, which often rely on automated systems to place ads. The site managed to appear legitimate enough to pass through these systems, highlighting significant flaws in the ad tech industry's ability to prevent ad dollars from supporting illegal activities. The article points out the lack of stringent checks and the reactive rather than proactive approach of these companies in dealing with such issues, urging for more robust measures to ensure that advertising does not fund criminal enterprises.

Read the Full BBC Article at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20250207-how-google-amazon-and-microsoft-funnelled-ad-money-to-a-site-hosting-child-abuse-images