• 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Firstpost

China builds economic fortress as US trade pressure mounts: Report

China is ramping up self-sufficiency in key industries like EVs, semiconductors, and AI to counter US trade restrictions, though challenges in chip production and global market tensions persist.

by: Telefonica

2025: International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

But to return to the subject at hand, quantum science and technology, the United Nations proclaimed - in resolution A/RES/78/287 of 7 June 2024 - the year 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The above-mentioned resolution sets out the various reasons for this designation.

by: DualShockers

Strongest Diplomats in Civilization VII

Trade, alliances, deception—these Civ 7 leaders master diplomacy in every form. If you want global control without conflict, here's who to pick

by: PCMag

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science Is a Grim One

When you search International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the knowledge panel on Google calls it a "celebration" of women in STEM, but in 2025 it's far from a jubilant affair. A concerted push from the Trump administration to remove DEI initiatives is quickly sidelining women in science and technology.

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: Firstpost

China is building economy fortress amid rising US trade pressures: Report

China is ramping up self-sufficiency in key industries like EVs, semiconductors, and AI to counter US trade restrictions, though challenges in chip production and global market tensions persist.

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.

by: MSN

SXSW Adds Issa Rae, Joe Manganiello, Conan O'Brien, Kevin Bacon & More Speakers To Lineup

SXSW has announced new keynotes and featured speakers for its 39th edition. Keynote additions include Insecure's Issa Rae, Signal President Meredith Whittaker, and the duo of actor Joe Manganiello and Ben Lamm,

by: MSN

Kiryn Hoffman on Leading the National Children's Museum

Kiryn Hoffman takes over as the CEO of the National Children's Museum. Kiryn Hoffman, the new CEO of the National Children's Museum (@nationalchildrensmuseum), believes her institution provides what the world needs most: a joyful and safe environment to explore science,

by: MSN

Decoding Shenzhen's tree growth seasons using smart remote sensing

In a leap for urban ecology, researchers have unveiled a cutting-edge method to dynamically estimate seasonal tree heights in Shenzhen. By seamlessly integrating multi-source remote sensing data with advanced machine learning algorithms,

by: MSN

CT Students To Talk With Astronauts Aboard International Space Station In Rare Space Q&A

Students in one Connecticut town will get a rare chance to hear directly from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The Rocky Hill Library will host the talk between astronauts and kids in Kindergarten through 12th grade,

by: MSN

Improved QR code format could quash phishing attacks by notifying users where they're heading

The ubiquitous QR ("quick response") codes that appear on everything from parking pay stations to soda cans and promotional flyers have become an increasingly popular target for cybercriminals to exploit through QR code-based phishing attacks,

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.

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.
The article from MSN discusses a breakthrough in pharmaceutical manufacturing where researchers from the University of Bath have developed tiny water-based reactors. These reactors utilize water as a solvent instead of traditional toxic organic solvents, which are commonly used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. This innovation not only reduces the environmental impact by minimizing the use of hazardous chemicals but also simplifies the purification process, potentially making drug production cheaper and more sustainable. The reactors work by creating a high surface area for reactions to occur, allowing for efficient chemical synthesis in an aqueous environment. This method could revolutionize the industry by offering a greener alternative to current practices, reducing both the ecological footprint and the health risks associated with solvent exposure.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/chemistry/tiny-water-based-reactors-could-help-pharmaceutical-industry-avoid-toxic-solvents/ar-AA1yLRVI