Thu, February 13, 2025

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: 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

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: 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

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: 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."

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: 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

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Wed, Feb 12th 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Feb 11th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Feb 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 11th 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Feb 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 11th 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Feb 11th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Feb 11th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Feb 11th 2025 ]: 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.

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.

Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and a prominent Silicon Valley figure, has been appointed as a Senior Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). This role will see him engaging with students and faculty, contributing to research, and participating in public events at LSE. His appointment aims to leverage his extensive experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and social networking to enrich the academic and research environment at LSE. Hoffman's involvement is expected to foster discussions on the future of work, technology's role in society, and ethical considerations in tech innovation. His work at LSE will also focus on how technology can address global challenges, aligning with LSE's commitment to impactful research and education.

Read the Full lse Article at:
https://www.lse.ac.uk/News/Latest-news-from-LSE/2025/b-February-25/LinkedIn-co-founder-Reid-Hoffman-appointed-Senior-Visiting-Fellow-at-LSE


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