• 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

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!"
  • Fri, February 14, 2025

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: Techopedia

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

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: 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: 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: Firstpost

Is the PhD dream dying? Why fewer students are enrolling in doctoral programmes

PhD enrolments are declining globally as financial hardships, limited job prospects, and shifting perceptions of academia deter students. Australia, Japan, Brazil, the UK, and India are witnessing a drop,

by: KDRV

Oregon senators join effort to support NIH funding for Oregon institutions

After the Senate passed the vote to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Servies, Oregon U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined an

by: Slate

The Love Affair Between Tech Bros and MAGA Is Already Starting to Turn Ugly

The racist posts from Musk's DOGE staffer show a widening gap in the GOP between its base and its wealthy technocratic elite.

by: Forbes

What Science Fiction Got Right About AI And What We Can Learn From It

Three startlingly relevant science fiction stories predict today's most pressing questions about AI's role in life and work.

by: Reuters

USDA probationary staff fired at two research agencies, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has fired probationary staff at two U.S. Department of Agriculture research agencies, two sources familiar with the situation said on Friday.

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.

by: MSN

Tech Moves: Smartsheet names CTO; Outreach appoints CFO; Concord's new CEO; and other hires

Smartsheet names a new CTO, Outreach appoints a CFO and Concord announces its new CEO, plus other notable hires in the Pacific Northwest.

by: MSN

India's 'Mahamantra' Bridges Ancient Wisdom and Modern Crisis, Teaser Unveiled

In an era where global upheaval dominates headlines, Indian filmmaker Girish Malik is stepping forward with an ambitious docu-drama that aims to offer ancient solutions to modern problems. "Mahamantra,

by: MSN

Modi-Trump talks: AI, hi-tech, semiconductors in focus as India, US pledge to boost tech ties

India and the US launched the TRUST initiative to boost collaboration in AI, semiconductors, and space. Key announcements include AI infrastructure acceleration, INDUS Innovation, resilient supply chains,

by: MSN

Did you know Elon Musk once invited his ex-wife to his hotel room 'to watch rocket videos'?

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, once invited his second ex-wife, Talulah Riley, to his hotel room just to watch rocket videos. They had a complex relationship, marrying and divorcing each other twice.

by: MSN

Government to earmark GHS300m to operationalise GAEC's Foundry and Machine Tooling Centre

Mr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology (MEST) says the Government will complete and operationalise the Foundry and Machine Tooling Centre in Accra. Located on the premises of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC),

by: MSN

NASA Moon Records Suddenly Go Missing

Documents on lunar exploration were replaced with a 404-error message on the NASA-backed Lunar and Planetary Institute's website.

by: MSN

China to recruit 'planetary defence force' amid fears of asteroid hitting Earth

Recruitment drive comes amid increasing focus on an asteroid with a low — but growing — likelihood of hitting earth in seven years

by: MSN

Simulations reveal Anderson transition for light in 3D disordered systems

The Anderson transition is a phase transition that occurs in disordered systems, which entails a shift from a diffusive state (i.e., in which waves or particles are spread out) to a localized state, in which they are trapped in specific regions.

by: MSN

Sir Isaac Newton letter from 1704 predicts when world will end - and it's not far away

Sir Isaac Newton letter from 1704 predicts when world will end - and it's not far away - As well as formulating the laws of gravity, Sir Isaac Newton was a theologian

by: MSN

China's robot prosthetic hand hits 19 degrees of freedom with human-like skill

Upper-limb amputees often struggle with everyday tasks due to their limited dexterity. The existing prosthetic

by: MSN

Science Needs Democracy to Flourish: Prof Aaron Ciechanover

Nobel Laureate Prof. Aaron Ciechanover (2004, Chemistry) delivered a special address at the inaugural of ProUPS (Proteostasis & Ubiquitin Proteasome System) conference held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST).

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,

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.
The article from Nature discusses the potential of using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the discovery of new antibiotics. It highlights how AI models, trained on vast datasets of microbial genomes and chemical compounds, can predict and identify novel antimicrobial agents. Researchers are employing machine learning algorithms to sift through complex data, aiming to find patterns and connections that could lead to the development of new drugs to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The article also touches on the challenges, such as the need for extensive validation of AI predictions through laboratory experiments, and the ethical considerations of AI in drug discovery. Additionally, it mentions ongoing collaborations between AI experts, microbiologists, and pharmaceutical companies to streamline the process from AI-driven discovery to clinical application.

Read the Full Nature Article at:
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00425-4