Mon, February 10, 2025

by: MLive

Without federal funding, Michigan youth STEM program suddenly shuts down

Three Michigan Starbase programs, supported by the U.S. Department of Defense, closed abruptly Friday due to funding issues.

by: Sky

What is the AI Action Summit in Paris and what outcomes can we expect?

Sky's science and technology editor Tom Clarke breaks down what's happening at the AI Summit in Paris and what, if any, outcomes we can expect.

by: Vanguard

Saleeman Adedoyin Saleeman: A leading tech innovator with a purpose

By Abdulwahab Gambari In the fast-evolving landscape of retail technology, few names resonate as profoundly as Saleeman Adedoyin Saleeman. A visionary leader and innovator, he has been instrumental in engineering scalable solutions and spearheading omnichannel transformations.

by: Invezz

MuskIt Launches Major 100M Token Buyback to Strengthen Utility and Drive Growth

The MuskIt team is excited to announce that the Musk Institute will be purchasing up to 100 Million $MuskIt tokens as part of a strategic initiative to enhance and strengthen the utility of the MuskIt ecosystem.

by: BBC

South Africa mourn di death of dia first female nuclear scientist wey die at 37

South Africa first black female nuclear scientist, Senamile Masango, one trailblazer wey dey inspire young women, don die at di age of 37, di government don confam. Ms Masango, wey some pipo for South Africa nickname "di queen of science" pass away on Sunday, 10 February. Di cause of her death neva dey clear.

by: BBC

South Africa mourns pioneering female nuclear scientist

South Africa's first black female nuclear scientist, Senamile Masango, a trailblazer who set out to inspire young women, has died aged 37, the government has confirmed. Ms Masango, dubbed "the queen of science" by some in South Africa, passed away on Sunday. The cause of her death is unknown.

by: MSN

Disability benefits claims are about to get quicker using AI

AI will also be used to help overcome spurious 'Nimby' objections to construction developments and to identify garages offering dodgy MoTs, says Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation

by: MSN

Oncocyte secures $29.1 million to advance FDA assay

IRVINE, Calif. - Oncocyte Corp. (NASDAQ: OCX), a diagnostics technology company, has announced a funding round led by existing investors, including strategic partner Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:BIO),

by: MSN

Tributes pour in following death of nuclear scientist, Senamile Masango

Senamile Masango, South Africa's first black woman nuclear physicist, has passed away at 37, leaving behind a legacy of empowerment and groundbreaking research in science.

by: MSN

Nuclear engineering firm moves into new Oxfordshire office

A nuclear engineering company has moved into a new office at a science and technology park near Didcot. Nuvia, a global leader in nuclear engineering, decommissioning, and health physics, has relocated its Oxfordshire operations to Milton Park.

by: MSN

Winner of InterswitchSPAK 6.0 receives ?15 million scholarship, other exciting prizes

by: TechCrunch

AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li warns policymakers not to let sci-fi sensationalism shape AI rules

Fei-Fei Li, the Stanford researcher who also founded World Labs, was invited to the Grand Palais in Paris on Monday to give the opening speech at the

by: MSN

Unused funds, stalled projects: Audit flags wasted potential of IMTech, Chandigarh

Audit reveals deep inefficiencies at premier research institute, with futuristic projects worth ₹21 crore left unfinished between 2021 and 2023, despite allocation of requisite funds

by: MSN

Detroit robotics teams ready up for high stakes challenge

For the past ten years, the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation has been home to the Robotics Engineering Center of Detroit. "Students can come learn about STEM and really take their skills to the next level to better prepare them in the workforce and in the world,

by: Forbes

Alpha School: Using AI To Unleash Students And Transform Teaching

Alpha School's individual AI-learning lets students to complete daily academics in just two hours. Afternoons feature applications, projects, life skills, and more.

by: MSN

Data science and AI: The twin engines powering the renewable energy revolution

This article is authored by Drumil Tejas Joshi, Analyst 1 - Monitoring and Diagnostics, Southern Power Company, USA.

by: Forbes

Exciting Hotel Spa Treatments To Try In London

London's luxury hotel spas have come into their own, offering so much more than basic massages and simple house facials.

by: MSN

Who is Nikhil Rajpal? All about the Indian-origin techie who is part of Elon Musk's DOGE team

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has recruited a team of young engineers, including Indian-origin techies Akash Bobba and Nikhil Rajpal. Rajpal, a UC Berkeley graduate,
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: MSN

CSIR-NIIST develops technology that converts biomedical waste into soil additives

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) in Thiruvananthapuram has developed a technology that converts pathogenic biomedical waste into value-added soil additives that eliminate the need for costly and energy-intensive incineration.

by: MSN

The forgotten magic of CCD sensors: Why I won't give them up!

In an era where digital photography is dominated by CMOS sensors, I find myself holding onto something different: every digital camera I own today has a CCD sensor - and I could not be happier! In a market obsessed with megapixels,

by: MSN

Ending war is possible through local action, says Natalya Dinat at All India Science Conference

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ending war in an imperialist world is possible if people take local action that reflects nationally and internationally, opined Natalya Dinat of the International Union of Scientists.

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

Quantum sensing technology opens new doors in drug development

The ability to probe the smallest building blocks of matter has long fascinated scientists, fueling advancements in medicine, security, and materials science. Traditional methods like nuclear quadrupolar resonance (NQR) spectroscopy have revealed molecular structures by detecting interactions between nuclear quadrupole moments and local electric

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: MSN

NASA Successfully Tests Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions

NASA and its partners have successfully tested a nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) fuel that could revolutionize deep-space travel. This breakthrough brings the dream of reaching Mars in just 45 days—instead of the traditional seven-month journey—one step closer to reality.

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

Breaking Down the Science of Advanced Biometric Security

Delve into the mechanics of a fingerprint lock, where precision engineering meets next-level security. Hidden beneath its sleek design are high-speed recognition sensors, encrypted data storage, and adaptive learning technology that refines accuracy over time.

by: MSN

If you want to study in the culture of Bihar, then you can be admission in this central university

If you want to be admission in Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU), then let us tell you how you can get admission and when is the entrance. Know which courses are there in the university... Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU),

by: MSN

No federal budget decision leads to pause on STEM program for Kansas 5th graders

The STEM Program STARBASE in Lenexa has paused operations because there has not been a decision made on the federal budget.

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

The Landmark Sci-Fi Movie That H. G. Wells Hated

H. G. Wells is a titan in the world of science fiction, and there's one now-classic sci-fi film that the author absolutely hated.

The article discusses H.G. Wells' disdain for the 1953 film adaptation of his novel "The War of the Worlds." Despite the film's success and its status as a landmark in science fiction cinema, Wells was highly critical of the changes made to his original story. He particularly disliked the addition of religious themes, which were not present in his novel, and felt that the film's portrayal of the Martians and the overall narrative deviated significantly from his vision. The adaptation, directed by Byron Haskin and produced by George Pal, introduced elements like a nuclear explosion and a more overt religious message, which Wells found to be a misrepresentation of his work. Despite his criticisms, the film has been influential, impacting the genre and even inspiring future adaptations, including Steven Spielberg's 2005 version.

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