• 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: 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: 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: MSN

IIT Kharagpur professor elected ACM Fellow for 2024

Prof Sudip Misra, a distinguished faculty member from the department of computer science and engineering, IIT Kharagpur, has been elected as a Fellow of the prestigious Association for Computing Machinery (ACM),

by: MSN

The science and spirituality of Moon Water: How to make and use it under the February Full Moon for love, clarity and transformation

Harness the powerful energy of February's Snow Moon by creating Moon Water, which has been used for manifestation, cleansing, and spiritual growth. Use this ancient practice during the Full Moon to set intentions,

by: MSN

MIT's robotic insects could revolutionize crop pollination

American scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a new type of robotic insect that can fly 100 times longer than previous designs. These robots are intended to aid in the mechanical pollination of fruits and vegetables.

by: MSN

Women's rights activist blasts museum tour claiming Legos are 'heteronormative,' anti-LGBT

A women's rights campaigner is deriding a museum's claim that Legos are heteronormative and anti-LGBT because the pieces fit together like couples mating.

by: MSN

Engineers design new autonomous system to monitor Arctic's melting ice

The rapid melting and thinning of the Arctic ice has sparked serious concerns in the scientific community. In addition, sea ice thickness has also decreased, which makes ice cover more vulnerable to warming air and ocean temperatures.

by: MSN

Benefit dinner held for families affected by Mifflin County rowhome fire

A spaghetti dinner will take place Friday afternoon in Mifflin County that benefits the families affected by the Juniata Terrace fire from last week.The dinner will be held at the Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology.

by: MSN

Superconducting nanowire LiDAR can scan your face from 325 meters away

If you've got good eyesight, you can probably see a person's general figure from around 300 meters (1000 feet). If you're really keen, you may even tell some basic features of the face. But if you were using this LiDAR sensor,

by: MSN

Russia's scientific exodus: Universities face budget crisis

At the start of 2024, only 340,000 scientists were working in Russia, the lowest figure since the dissolution of the USSR. The main reason for the emigration is budget cuts at universities, reports the "Moscow Times.

by: MSN

Machine learning method improves semiconductor band gap predictions

Imagine you're cooking. You're trying to develop a unique flavor by mixing spices you've never combined before. Predicting how this will turn out could be tricky. You want to create something delicious,
  • Tue, February 11, 2025

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: 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: techUK

AI Action Summit: Day 4

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

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: 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: 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: 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: Forbes

AI Agents Are Here: How Businesses Must Adapt To Stay Competitive

AI agents are reshaping how customers shop—learn how businesses must adapt to stay visible and competitive in an agent-driven world

by: manilatimes

Nasdaq-Listed Prenetics Announces Genomics-Based Partnership with Humanity Protocol and Launches Crypto Strategic Reserve

Humanity Protocol is an innovative decentralized identity solution that employs advanced technologies-ranging from palm recognition to DNA-based testing-to establish robust Proof of Humanity credentials. Its privacy-centric approach ensures sybil-resistant identity verification across various Web3 applications.

by: Indiatimes

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Know the history and significance of the day

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed on February 11, aims to promote gender equality in STEM fields. Despite women's signific

by: BGR

Groundbreaking AI chip runs on light and is smaller than a grain of salt

Researchers have created a light-manipulating AI chip smaller than a grain of salt that can harness light to power computations.

by: NDTV

Indian Scientists Develop Environment-Friendly Way To Treat Hazardous Bio Waste

Scientists at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in Thiruvananthapuram have developed an indigenous technology that treats biomedical waste using chemicals and converts it into manure.

by: TechCrunch

Google leads $230M convertible note for Boston quantum computing startup QuEra

Quantum computing, long relegated to the realm of theoretical, feels like it is back on the agenda as a potentially viable alternative to the expensive

by: kq2

SJSD administrators give update on 2024 bond projects

St. Joseph School District administrators provided an update Monday night on the ongoing projects stemming from the passage of the April 2024 Bond issue.

by: QNS

Ridgewood's PS68 Q students take a trip to the Intrepid Museum funded by Council Member Holden

PS68 Q Elementary School in Ridgewood is buzzing with excitement after a successful partnership with Cultural After School Adventures

by: MassLive

Harvard warns 'discovery of new treatments would slow' under NIH funding cuts

In fiscal year 2024, 219 organizations in Massachusetts received approximately $3.46 billion in National Institutes of Health funding to support 5,783 research projects.

by: Graphic

Meet Ephraim Oracca-Tetteh, Overall best student of UG's 2025 Congregation with perfect 4.0 FGPA

Ephraim Ayeh Oracca-Tetteh has made history as the Overall Best Student of the University of Ghana's February 2025 Congregation, graduating with a perfect Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 4.0.

by: Billboard

SXSW Unveils More Keynote and Featured Speakers, Including Issa Rae, Conan O'Brien and Kevin Bacon

South by Southwest has announced new keynotes and its latest round of featured speakers, including Issa Rae, Conan O'Brien and Kevin Bacon.

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

Where should we look for new metals critical for green energy technology? Volcanoes may point the way

About 400 kilometers northwest of Sydney, just south of Dubbo, lies a large and interesting body of rock formed around 215 million years ago by erupting volcanoes.

by: MSN

Tripura sends 4 DPRs to Centre for bamboo plantation drive to mitigate climate change

The Tripura Minister of Science and Technology Department, Animesh Debbarma, today, February 11 said that four detailed project reports have already been sent to the Centre for the massive plantation

by: MSN

Open University of Kenya Introduces 18 New Programs Including Free Courses

The Open University of Kenya (OUK) has launched 18 new courses open for all students. The new courses include 10 academic degree programs and eight professional development courses, some of which are free of charge.

by: MSN

Andhra government planning 'work from home' for women, says CM Chandrababu Naidu

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed hope that these initiatives will foster greater workforce participation from women professionals.

by: MSN

On Campus: Great Feats By College Students From Ellington And Somers

Here are some recent notable accomplishments by local college students, as provided by readMedia Newswire. More great feats will be noted as they are received in the coming weeks. College of Charleston,

by: MSN

How Ages work in Civilization 7

Civilization 7 introduces a new way to advance your civilization through time called ages. We'll help you get with the times and understand this new system.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbo

by: MSN

Des Moines Public Schools launches huge plan to reshape district. Some schools will close.

Reimagining Education aims to reshape the district over the next 10 years and is part of a larger move by officials to overhaul Des Moines schools in the face of declining enrollm

by: MSN

New 3D Model for Gastric Cancer Research

A novel 3D bioprinted gastric cancer model using patient-derived tissues predicts drug responses, enhancing personalized treatment and reducing side effects.

by: MSN

Lagos varsity student dies after falling from hostel building

Tragedy struck the students of Lagos State University of Science and Technology on Saturday when a newly admitted colleague, Emmanuel Nweke, fell from a two-storey building in the Ikorodu area of the state.

by: MSN

China's Xi Is Building an Economic Fortress Against U.S. Pressure

As Trump turns up the heat on Beijing, China is trying to become more technologically self-sufficient, but its efforts have a significant cost.

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: 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: 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: 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,

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.
The Michigan Youth STEM Program, which provided hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math education to students across the state, has abruptly shut down due to the expiration of federal funding. The program, which was supported by the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant, ended its operations on February 1, 2025, leaving many students, parents, and educators disappointed. The initiative had been instrumental in offering after-school and summer programs that not only boosted STEM education but also aimed at closing the achievement gap in these critical subjects. With the funding no longer available, the program's future is uncertain, and there are concerns about the continuity of STEM education for Michigan's youth. Efforts are underway to seek alternative funding sources or partnerships to potentially revive the program.

Read the Full MLive Article at:
https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2025/02/without-federal-funding-michigan-youth-stem-program-suddenly-shuts-down.html

Like: 👍