• Wed, February 12, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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.
  • Thu, February 13, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

What AI Professionals Want You To Think About DeepSeek

Is DOGE a cybersecurity crisis? Musk inserts himself into OpenAI's transition, Vance wants less international tech regulation.

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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

How China is betting big on state-led research to drive a tech revolution

China's state-owned industrial giants have set up nearly 100 new research hubs as part of a government initiative launched in 2022 to drive technological breakthroughs in a slew of strategic fields. The huge state-directed effort is part of a broader push by Beijing to counter Washington's attempts to contain China's technological progress and revitalise the Chinese economy through game-changing innovations.

by: MSN

Now, electric vehicle owners in Chandigarh can apply for incentive online

Set to go live on Friday, the portal — — aims to provide a seamless, transparent and efficient platform for processing EV incentives in Chandigarh

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: 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: MSN

Mission Gaganyaan 2025: Why are Indian scientists sending 20 fruit flies to space?

India's Gaganyaan mission will send Indian astronauts to space with 20 fruit flies due to their 77% gene similarity to humans. This experiment, involving UAS-Dharwad and IIST Thiruvananthapuram, aims to understand kidney stone formation in microgravity,

by: MSN

NASA 'TechRise' contest brings the power of STEM to classrooms

A NASA competition is bringing the fun of science experiments to schools in our area and across the country! The winning teams have been announced and that includes one from Morgantown South Middle School right here in West Virginia.

by: MSN

What is the ocean's 'twilight zone' and how are elephant seals helping to monitor it?

Marine biologists at the University of California Santa Cruz have tagged thousands of northern elephant seals with smart sensors.

by: MSN

LSU Health Shreveport partners with Barksdale AFB to study stress effects of B-52 Airmen

A new cooperative research and development agreement between LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) at Barksdale Air Force Base is studying the physical and cognitive stress experienced by B-52 aircraft.

by: MSN

MedTech Catapult opens in Biopolis

by: MSN

Nanoparticles successfully deliver genetic material to plants via roots

University of Queensland researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening a potential pathway for rapid crop improvement. The research is published in Nature Plants.

by: MSN

Scientists reveal how Earth's early weather shaped the evolution of life

Billions of years ago, the molecular building blocks of life emerged from a complex web of chemical and geological processes. This transformation laid the foundation for biological systems, culminating in the formation of DNA,

by: MSN

How NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Will Make a Looping Voyage to the Moon

Before arriving at the Moon, the small satellite mission will use the gravity of the Sun, Earth, and Moon over several months to gradually line up for capture into lunar orbit.

by: MSN

Three steps to solve Korea's STEM crisis

The shortage of STEM talent in Korea reflects a broader failure to present a compelling vision that excites future generations.

by: MSN

Silicon chip maps 70,000 synaptic connections in neuronal network

Harvard researchers have mapped and cataloged more than 70,000 synaptic connections from about 2,000 rat neurons, using a silicon chip capable of recording small yet telltale synaptic signals from a large number of neurons.

by: MSN

Musk and Trump's battle for space dominance ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

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by: MSN

Youngest man to walk on Moon went to St. Pete academy, works to inspire next generation

"I weighed 363 pounds with all my equipment, but up on the Moon, just 60 pounds — so you could really spring up!"

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.

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.
Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, has announced the development of a new plasma-based engine technology that could potentially revolutionize space travel by reducing the journey time to Mars to just 30 days. This engine, which operates on nuclear power, uses plasma to generate thrust, offering a significant increase in efficiency over traditional chemical rockets. The technology, still in its early stages, aims to provide a continuous thrust, which could drastically cut down travel times within our solar system. The project, led by the Keldysh Research Center, involves creating a megawatt-class nuclear electric rocket engine, with plans to have a prototype ready by 2025. This advancement could not only make Mars missions more feasible but also enhance the exploration of other planets and asteroids, potentially opening up new avenues for space exploration and colonization.

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