• Tue, February 11, 2025

by: ScienceAlert

Volcanoes Could Reveal Where to Dig Minerals For Future Energy Technology

About 400 kilometres 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: KUOW

Trump canceled the 'National Nature Assessment.' Scientists want to publish it anyway

After months of work, a group of scientists were close to publishing a U.S. government study called the National Nature Assessment. Experts in various fields had measured the relative health of lands,

by: MSN

Andhra Pradesh planning work from home 'in a big way', says CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh is emphasizing 'Work From Home' to boost workforce participation, particularly for women. Leveraging the Andhra Pradesh IT & GCC Policy 4.0, the state aims to create IT office spaces across cities and towns.

by: MSN

Social chatbots can effectively alleviate loneliness and social anxiety

A recent study has found that social chatbots, an interactive form of artificial intelligence (AI), are effective in alleviating feelings of loneliness and social anxiety in university students. The study is published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
  • Wed, February 12, 2025

by: SiliconRepublic

Silicon photonics: A light way to lower data centre energy needs?

As AI tech guzzles more and more energy, Dr Yating Wan and her team aim to provide light relief with their quantum solution.

by: CNN

'World's first' lab-grown meat for pets launches in the UK

In what's been called a world first, consumers in the UK are now able to buy a pet treat made with lab-grown meat. The treat contains plant-based ingredients and 4% chicken meat cultivated in a lab by Meatly,

by: NDTV

Planning To Study In Japan? Check Out This Scholarship

By providing financial and academic support, the program ensures that students gain immersive cultural and linguistic exposure in Japan.

by: Firstpost

Modi in France: AI declaration, new consulate and nuclear reactor partnership; key outcomes of 2-day visit

PM Modi's trip to France, which is on its last leg, was a culmination of the advanced India-France relationship as he shared decisive moments with President Macron, a sign of growing friendship with P

by: Variety

TikTok's Discover List 2025: Dasha, Reece Feldman, the Rapping Chef and More Creators Making a Global Impact (EXCLUSIVE)

TikTok has unveiled its Discover List for 2025, featuring 50 creators from around the world who are redefining culture and making a positive impact.

by: Forbes

Bridging Technical Innovation And Market Success: A Business Development Guide For Deep Tech

For tech startups, the path from innovation to market success often presents a critical challenge: transforming deep technical expertise into a scalable business model.

by: manilatimes

NextNav Names Renee Gregory as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs

"Renee's appointment as NextNav's Vice President of Regulatory Affairs will help the company deliver on its long-term mission to solve a pressing national security need," said NextNav Chief Executive Officer Mariam Sorond.

by: lse

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman appointed Visiting Senior Fellow at LSE

The role will see Mr Hoffman interact with LSE students and faculty and participate in events including discussions and workshops during his visits to London.

by: Gizmodo

Russia Claims New Plasma-Based Engine Could Cut Mars Travel to Just 30 Days

Engineers developed an engine prototype which could reach unprecedented speeds, cutting down interplanetary travel time.

by: boston25news

Computer science has gone mainstream in US education, yet young women are still underrepresented in Massachusetts

ScholarshipInstitute.org analyzed Code.org's 2024 State of Computer Science Education report to look at computer science offerings in Massachusetts and why the gender gap persists.

by: HotHardware

Researchers Achieve Quantum Computing Breakthrough That Could Be Game-Changing

A group of Austrian scientists have made a significant advancement in the construction of quantum computers that could reduce costs considerably.

by: QNS

AM Nily Rozic secures funding to create new STEM lab at P.S. 173 in Fresh Meadows

Assembly Member Nily Rozic has announced a $480,000 state grant for P.S. 173 in Fresh Meadows to fund the creation of a state-of-the-art science lab.

by: Moneyweb

Is South Africa assisting Iran on the nuclear front?

Concern that Iran is developing nuclear weapons led to UN sanctions. South Africa supported Iran's position that it has the right to develop its nuclear capability for peaceful purposes, and in 2012, it was the only nation that actively opposed sanctions against Iran in the UN's Security Council.

by: NextBigFuture

UBER Killing Robotaxi Launching in 120 Days

UBER only made $2.8 billion in operating profit in 2024. They had some tax revaluation net income but those were one off financial effects. The $2.8 billion

by: Yahoo

Trump administration declares 'most powerful' AI chips will be built in America

The U.S. Vice President spoke at the international Paris AI Summit in front of world leaders and laid down the Trump administration's plan for AI technology in the U.S.

by: MSN

Do women achieve success the same way men do? Science reveals the truth

The study, published in Acta Psychologica, highlights how men and women approach success differently, with men showing more passion and an easier time finding flow, whereas women exhibit greater drive.

by: MSN

EU ditches plans to regulate tech patents, AI liability, online privacy

The European Commission on Wednesday scrapped draft rules regulating technology patents, AI and consumer privacy on messaging apps, saying it did not expect them to receive the green light from EU lawmakers and countries.

by: NextBigFuture

8th Out of 34618 In Public Metaculus Predictions

I have made several thousand public predictions at Metaculus. I , Brian Wang, ranked 8th in Baseline Accuracy out of 34617 forecasters. This is a 99.98

by: Yahoo

Trump Moves to Cut Research Funding

The administration announced late last week a new cap that would cut billions of research cost funding provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to universities and medical research institutions across the country.

by: manilatimes

Onward and Upward, Zoomlion Kicks Off 2025 with Delivery of Over 10,000 Units, Valued at US$782 Million

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ('Zoomlion'; 1157.HK), a global leader in construction machinery, has marked a strong start to 2025 with its first major delivery event held at Zoomlion Smart Industrial City's headquarters research building on February 7,

by: MSN

How China's new planetary defense team plans to tackle cosmic threats

Weeks after the asteroid's discovery, China's defense agency announced three key vacancies in its planetary defense initiative.

by: MSN

India, France sign key accord to build advanced modular nuclear reactors

by: MSN

Havas Media Network launches data and technology practice in Africa

Havas Media Network's consultancy dedicated to accelerating clients' understanding of customer data and improving return on investment through analytics and machine learning. Following recent launches in India,

by: MSN

Hong Kong's universities have to be open on reserves

Hong Kong public institutions are expected to be transparent about healthy piles of cash, particularly when the government is aiming to make savings A healthy fiscal reserve has proved to be essential as government revenues continue to be outstripped by expenditure in recent years.

by: MSN

Scientists record never-before-seen 'ice quakes' deep inside Greenland's frozen rivers

Quakes recorded for the first time inside Greenland's biggest frozen river, the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream, suggest this river and others switch between moving jerkily and flowing like honey.

by: MSN

Colliderfest science and arts extravaganza coming to Hull with exciting line-up

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by: MSN

7 Biggest Misconceptions About Climate Change Science

Climate Change is Just a Hoax To some, climate change might sound like just another topic created to stir controversy. However, it is important to note that science, unlike stories or gimmicks, is rooted in evidence and facts.

by: MSN

China Sets Up 'Planetary Defense' Unit Over 2032 Asteroid Threat

YR4 has a small chance of hitting Earth in 2032, and China is preparing to deter it by mirroring a U.S. space test.

by: MSN

Prime Point Institute: Shaping Future-Ready Tech Professionals

Prime Point Institute in Pune is rapidly emerging as a hub for industry-ready talent, offering cutting-edge courses in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Analytics, and Full Stack Development and that's just the beginning.

by: MSN

The Future of Innovation: Leaders & Brands Leading the Way to 2025

As we approach 2025, innovation is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Visionary leaders and pioneering brands are shaping industries, redefining experiences, and driving societal change. From AI advancements to sustainable technologies and immersive digital experiences,

by: MSN

Start-up to manufacture quantum computers in Oxfordshire

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by: MSN

Dire situation at top science school

The House of Representatives last week voted to pass on third and final reading a bill that seeks to expand the number of schools under the Philippine Science High School System (PSHS), an urgent measure that should breeze through the notoriously snail-paced legislative process to immediately become law.

by: MSN

Chance of 'city-killing' meteor smashing Earth rises as 'planetary defence' team formed

China is assembling a 'planetary defence' team to monitor asteroids as fears grow over the 2024 YR4 asteroid, which is estimated to be 40 to 90 metres wide, impacting with Earth

by: MSN

The most stupid TikTok trend of all time is here - and it's incredibly dangerous

Created with a particular focus on the Gen Z and young Millennial audience, it's fun, it's original, it captures the mood and tells the untold angle to the big global stories across news, viral trends, politics, celebrities, sport, science, tech and ...

by: MSN

On DeepSeek's shock waves: A conversation with Ha Jung-woo, Korea's leading AI expert

Open-source AI is a battle for national security and technological dominance. It enables the integration of diverse datasets for application in new industries and services and can lead to ecosystem dominance,

by: MSN

Learning Curve: See which programs draw the most Houston community college students

General studies and liberal arts, which allow students to easily transfer many basic course requirements, rank as the top local programs.

by: MSN

Cusat stampede: SoE students come out in support of faculty

KOCHI: Students of the School of Engineering (SoE) at Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) have gone public, seeking attention from the university authorities regarding various issues that have been plaguing the department over the years.

by: MSN

Top chip designer Sun Nan leaves US and finds 'room to play' in China

Tsinghua University chip expert Sun Nan's return to China went largely unnoticed in the wave of Chinese scientists returning from abroad - that is, until last week, when the prestigious university in Beijing put a social media spotlight on the professor who has helped create more than 50 cutting-edge chips in a little over four years.

by: MSN

Scientists discover brain mechanism behind nicotine withdrawal

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 22% of the global population smokes, with more than 9 million smoking-related deaths reported annually. Effective treatments to alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms caused by smoking cessation are essential for successful smoking

by: MSN

An underwater city by 2027: this crazy project funded by a mysterious anonymous investor ?

A futuristic habitat 260 feet (80 meters) below the ocean's surface, where scientists live and work for weeks... This is no longer science fiction, but the Deep project, currently under

by: MSN

Merck Foundation Marks International Day of Girls & Women in Science Through Their MARS Awards

India], February 12: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2025' together with African First Ladies, and their partners like African Ministries of Health,

by: MSN

STEMM without women? A lost opportunity for science and innovation

Translating increased women's enrollment in STEMM to greater participation of women in research needs a supportive ecosystem.

by: MSN

10 engineering colleges in India for pursuing BTech without JEE Main 2025 score

With JEE Main results out, many students explore engineering colleges that do not require JEE Main scores for BTech admission. Institutions like BITS Pilani, NSUT, Manipal Institute of Technology, and VIT offer alternative admission routes through their own or state-level exams.
  • Thu, February 13, 2025

by: MSN

Win a chance to see a SpaceX rocket launch thanks to Bethesda, creators of 'Starfield'

Xbox and Bethesda have teamed up with Lonestar to send one 'Starfield' fan to Florida to witness the launch of a historic space mission to the Moon.

Social chatbots can effectively alleviate loneliness and social anxiety

A recent study has found that social chatbots, an interactive form of artificial intelligence (AI), are effective in alleviating feelings of loneliness and social anxiety in university students. The study is published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
The article from MSN discusses a study on the impact of social chatbots on loneliness and social anxiety. Researchers found that engaging with chatbots designed for social interaction can significantly reduce feelings of loneliness and social anxiety among users. These chatbots simulate human-like conversation, providing companionship and a safe space for individuals to practice social interactions without the fear of judgment. The study highlights that while chatbots are not a complete substitute for human interaction, they serve as a beneficial tool for those who might struggle with traditional social engagements, offering a form of digital companionship that can enhance mental well-being. However, the article also notes the importance of understanding the limitations of AI in providing emotional support, suggesting that chatbots should complement, rather than replace, human connections.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/artificial-intelligence/social-chatbots-can-effectively-alleviate-loneliness-and-social-anxiety/ar-AA1yQHzy