Tue, February 11, 2025

by: Swarajya

CM Bhupendra Patel unveils Gujarat's Global Capability Centres Policy 2025-30, Aiming For 250 New GCC, 50,000 Jobs

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday (11 February) launched the Gujarat Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2025-30 at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, reported The Economic Times.

by: Nature

Your brain is full of microplastics: are they harming you?

Plastics have infiltrated every recess of the planet, including your lungs, kidneys and other sensitive organs. Scientists are scrambling to understand their effects on health.

by: MSN

Special Report-China builds space alliances in Africa as Trump cuts foreign aid

By Joey Roulette, Eduardo Baptista, Sarah El Safty and Joe Brock (Reuters) - On the outskirts of Cairo, a cutting-edge space lab was supposed to be the first in Africa to produce homegrown satellites.

by: Firehouse

Fire Studies: Fireground Strategies: The Science of Suppression vs. Extinguishment

Michael Daley explains why the way that water is applied must be combined with the amount that's delivered to achieve successful outcomes.

by: MSN

New study makes alarming connection between tap water and range of rare cancers: 'It's worth researching ... more'

In addition, they found differences in the effects on men versus women. New study makes alarming connection between tap water and range of rare cancers: 'It's worth researching ... more' first appeared on The Cool Down.

by: MSN

How gender shapes perceptions of safety in urban parking spaces

Multifamily residential buildings with multiple floors are common in South Korea. These buildings usually have pilotis—support structures like pillars that elevate the building, creating an open ground floor generally used for parking vehicles.

by: Reuters

China builds space alliances in Africa as Trump cuts foreign aid

On the outskirts of Cairo, a cutting-edge space lab was supposed to be the first in Africa to produce homegrown satellites. Step inside the plant, though, and the made-in-Africa image begins to fade

by: techUK

AI Action Summit: Day 4

Read techUK's updates from day 4 of the AI action summit.

by: Yahoo

How Edward Snowden's Leaks Benefited China

Snowden's leak came just three months after Xi Jinping had consolidated power in China, and by then Beijing had already set a course of confrontation with its neighbors and the United States.

by: MercoPress

Uruguay's President-elect Orsi appoints key figures for science, technology, and innovation agencies

Uruguay's incoming president, Yamandú Orsi, has announced the leadership of key agencies overseeing science, technology, and innovation. The move aims to strengthen coordination among institutions such as the National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII) and the National Meat Institute (INAC).

by: MSN

A Tech Power Playbook for Donald Trump 2.0

In coming years, the pace of technological innovation and deployment will only quicken. The new administration will need a systematic and sustained approach. On January 20, Donald J. Trump entered office as our nation's forty-seventh chief executive.

by: MSN

International Day Of Women And Girls In Science 2025: Everything About History, Theme, Significance & More

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed annually on February 11. This day focuses on promoting gender equality and the leadership of women and girls in the fields of science and technology.

by: MSN

Tiny water-based reactors could help pharmaceutical industry avoid toxic solvents

Researchers at Rice University have developed a new method for performing chemical reactions using water instead of toxic solvents. The scientists created microscopic reactors capable of driving light-powered chemical processes by designing metal complex surfactants (MeCSs) that self-assemble into nanoscale spheres called micelles.

by: Forbes

New Hampshire Bill Proposes Fewer Requirements For High School Graduation

A new bill in New Hampshire proposes reducing the requirements for an "adequate" education. HB 283, "an act relative to the list of subjects that comprise an adequate education," proposes to remove several subjects from the state's educational requirements.

by: MSN

AZoNetwork Honors Women in STEM on the 10th Anniversary of IDWGS

As a network of websites with a truly global audience, AZoNetwork is joining the global effort to close the gender gap. Since the first AZoNetwork website, AZoM, was launched in 2000, we have seen increased representation and recognition,
Mon, February 10, 2025

by: NextBigFuture

What Is the Game With Elon Bidding $97.5 Billion for OpenAI?

The $97.4 billion bid by Elon Musk and his consortium to acquire OpenAI is likely a move to delay and complicate OpenAI's growth and conversion to for profit.

by: WKTV

AI Wants to Fix Your Love Life. Can It Really Be Hacked?

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is everywhere these days, from curating your social media feed to telling you which show to stream next.

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

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

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.

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

The article from MSN discusses how the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) is implementing AI technology to expedite the processing of disability benefits claims. Traditionally, the process has been slow and cumbersome, often taking months or even years due to the need for extensive documentation and manual review. The SSA is now using AI to analyze medical records, work history, and other relevant data more efficiently, aiming to reduce the backlog of claims and improve the accuracy of decisions. This initiative not only promises quicker turnaround times for applicants but also aims to reduce the administrative burden on SSA staff, allowing them to focus on more complex cases. The AI system is designed to enhance the fairness and consistency of the disability determination process, potentially benefiting millions of Americans awaiting decisions on their benefits.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-za/money/technology/disability-benefits-claims-are-about-to-get-quicker-using-ai/ar-AA1yJcr7