Fri, February 14, 2025

by: WFMJ

Partnership designed to increase STEM learning opportunity in the Valley

A group formed to increase opportunities for Valley children to learn science, technology, engineering and math has joined a bigger, worldwide team with similar goals.

by: Indiatimes

Scientists discover hidden 'ice quakes' deep inside Greenland's ice streams for the first time

Scientists discovered thousands of ice quakes beneath Greenland's Ice Sheet, changing our understanding of ice movements and global climate. These qua

by: Newsday

Trump's DEI crackdown: What could it mean for LI colleges and universities?

Local higher education officials say they are monitoring the situation, and they remain hopeful that funding for diversity initiatives will not be cut.

by: Techopedia

AI Bug Bounties Arrive! Do You Have the Skills Needed to Earn Payouts?

by: MSN

Deloitte offers free data analytics internship for students: Here's what you get to learn, steps to apply and more

Deloitte offers a free, virtual Data Analytics Internship for students aspiring to pursue careers in data sciences. The internship provides practical experience in data analysis, visualisation, forensic technology,

by: MSN

Mush Social Acquires Pubbles To Expand Its Digital Presence

KSA-based social media platform Mush Social has acquired Pubbles, a fellow Saudi social media application. The move will expand Mush Social's user base and strengthen its digital presence. Founded by Abdulhadi Alasmi in 2022,

by: Zawya

Final Day of DeepFest 2025 explored future of AI: From foundation models to fashion, science to sports

President of IBM discussed need for 'transparent, explainable AI' and called for regulation of applications not algorithms

by: Zawya

Ooredoo Kuwait celebrates Kuwaiti women in science on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Ooredoo Kuwait, a leader in technology and telecommunications, reaffirms its commitment to supporting and empowering Kuwaiti women. This initiative aligns with the company's diversity and equality policies and underscores the significant contributions of Kuwaiti women scientists and researchers.
Thu, February 13, 2025

by: wjactv

New partnership aims to train first responders & healthcare students in Centre County

WJAC provides news, weather and sports information for Johnstown, Altoona, State College and DuBois, Pennsylvania. Our coverage area includes Bedford, Everett, Somerset, Meyersdale, Ebensburg, Windber,

by: manilatimes

Matinas BioPharma Announces Agreement for the Acquisition of Preferred Stock and Appointment of Dr. Robin L. Smith to the Board of Directors

The funds will be used for general corporate purposes, with a focus on reducing operating expenses and exploring strategic alternatives for MAT2203, the Company's Phase 3-ready antifungal drug candidate for the treatment of invasive fungal infections, as well as other strategic alternatives for the Company.

by: Hoodline

Quantum Summer School at Purdue University Welcomes Future Pioneers for 2025 Session

Registration for the 2025 Quantum Summer School at Purdue University, organized by QSC and ORNL, is now open until Feb. 28.

by: Reuters

Exclusive: Trump prepares to change US CHIPS Act conditions, sources say

The White House is seeking to renegotiate U.S. CHIPS and Science Act awards and has signaled delays to some upcoming semiconductor disbursements, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

by: NextBigFuture

US Aircraft Carrier Collided With Merchant Ship Yesterday

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) collided with the bulk carrier Besiktas-M off the coast of Egypt yesterday.

by: Forbes

Homeschoolers Thrive In MIT Summer Internship Program

The MIT Homeschool Internship Program for Science and Technology (HIP-SAT) is an eight-week, paid, on-campus summer internship for homeschoolers.

by: TechSpot

Breakthrough brings fiber optics to quantum computing, improving efficiency and reducing heat generation

Quantum computers run at temperatures just a hair above absolute zero. And keeping them humming along at these temps requires massive, multi-million dollar cooling systems known

by: news10nbc

Google hub in Poland to develop AI use in energy and cybersecurity sectors

Google and Poland on Thursday signed a memorandum for developing the use of artificial intelligence in the country's energy, cybersecurity and other sectors.

by: Nature

Are PhDs losing their lustre? Why fewer students are enrolling in doctoral degrees

High living costs paired with stagnant stipends are being blamed for a drop in PhD enrolments in several countries.

by: Forbes

How Latent Labs Plans To Create Medicines From Scratch With AI

Latent Labs has raised $50 million of new funding as it commercialises its GenAI technology for designing new proteins for drug discovery and development

by: Yahoo

How Tennessee could be the 'first mover' in a US nuclear revival with $92.6M from Gov. Lee

The proposed state budget includes $50 million for small modular reactors in Tennessee built "like they're the Model T Ford."

by: Malaysiakini

Mosti eyes 5k new jobs in aerospace industry with new law

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang today said enforcement of the Malaysia Space Board Act 2022 effective Jan 1 this year is expected to create up to 5,000 high-value jobs in the aerospace industry by the year 2030.

by: MSN

Andhra Pradesh is planning 'Work From Home' in a big way, especially for women: CM Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said that the state government is planning 'Work From Home' in a big way, especially for women. In a post on X, he said, "Andhra Pradesh is planning "Work From Home" in a big way,

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.
Wed, February 12, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Tue, February 11, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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

India and France have added a new dimension to their partnership in the area of civil nuclear energy by declaration of intent on establishment of partnership on advanced modular reactors and small modular reactors.

India and France have signed a significant agreement to collaborate on the development of advanced modular nuclear reactors, aiming to enhance energy security and reduce carbon emissions. This deal was formalized during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India, where both nations expressed their commitment to advancing nuclear technology. The agreement includes cooperation in the design, construction, and operation of these reactors, which are noted for their smaller size, lower cost, and enhanced safety features compared to traditional nuclear reactors. This partnership not only strengthens the strategic ties between India and France but also supports India's goal to increase its nuclear power capacity as part of its broader strategy to combat climate change and meet its growing energy demands.

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