• Thu, February 13, 2025

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: 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,
  • 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

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by: Time

Do You Need to Worry About an Asteroid Hitting Earth?

That's the day an asteroid dubbed 2024 YR4 may strike our planet. Cosmic bookmakers don't make an impact terribly likely. According to NASA, the odds of a collision are just 2.3%. But that nearly doubles the 1.

by: NextBigFuture

President Proposes USA, China and Russia Cut Military Spending in Half

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by: STAT

Trump administration to fire thousands at health agencies

The Trump administration is set to eliminate thousands of federal health care jobs Friday, targeting employees across agencies who were hired in the past one to two years.

by: MSN

Top 10 Game-Changing Entrepreneurs of 2025

The business world is being reshaped by entrepreneurs who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo and break boundaries. The Top 10 Disruptive Entrepreneurs of 2025 highlights individuals who are pushing industries forward with innovative ideas and strategies that challenge traditional models.

by: NextBigFuture

Mark Zuckerberg Displaces Bezos as Second Richest in the World

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has become the second richest in the world. Jeff Bezos has rarely not been richest or second richest in the world for the

by: MSN

STEM Family Day at Mill City Museum

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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: NextBigFuture

I Do Predict Humans Will Land on Mars by 2030

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by: MSN

Researchers sniffed ancient Egyptian mummies, for science. Here's what they smell like

Researchers sniffed ancient Egyptian mummies, for science. Here's what they smell like - The scientists were 'surprised' at what their noses revealed

by: MSN

TikTok returns to US app stores - for now ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

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by: MSN

Jeff Bezos' rocket company is slashing 10% of its workforce a month after debut orbital launch

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

Police force to trial facial recognition technology

A police force is to trial live facial recognition (LFR) technology in a town centre for a day to find criminals and prevent crime. Suffolk Police said two vans and equipment, borrowed from Essex Police,

by: MSN

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

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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'?

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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

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by: MSN

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

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by: MSN

Science Needs Democracy to Flourish: Prof Aaron Ciechanover

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by: MSN

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

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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,
  • Sat, February 15, 2025

by: Reuters

No need for one country to control chip industry, Taiwan official says

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by: TheHealthSite

Digital Twin Technology In Patient Care: Opportunities And Challenges

What is digital twin technology and how can this be used in the field of medicine? Read this exclusive interview with UCL's Prof Peter Coveney to know about it all.

by: AOL

USDA probationary staff fired at three 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. A USDA spokesperson would not comment specifically on whether people were fired,

by: CNAS

Beyond DeepSeek: How China's AI Ecosystem Fuels Breakthroughs

The answer lies not just in DeepSeek's top engineers or innovative training techniques, but in the vast political and financial ecosystem China has built to accelerate AI innovation. Over the past decade,

by: onmanorama

Need to promote scientific temper to combat rise in superstitions: Kerala CM

The CM said that superstitious beliefs, which are the reason behind acts like human sacrifices, were multiplying because people were not seriously concerned about spreading scientific knowledge in society. He called for "popularising science," which he added was the most effective way of creating a scientific temper in society.

by: MSN

GATE Exam Analysis 2025, February 15: Check Shift 1, 2 Branch Wise Paper Review, Difficulty Level

The GATE 2025 exam was conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee on February 01, 02, 15 and 16, 2025, at designated test centres spread across 8 exam zones. The exam will be conducted in two sessions- Forenoon Session from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and Afternoon Session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

by: MSN

UK's new thinking on AI: Unless it's causing serious bother, you can crack on

Plus: Keep calm and plug Anthropic's Claude into public services Comment The UK government on Friday said its AI Safety Institute will henceforth be known as its AI Security Institute, a rebranding that attests to a change in regulatory ambition from ensuring AI models get made with wholesome content - to one that primarily punishes AI-abetted crime.

by: MSN

Superstitions on rise in society, not scientific temper: Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said that despite advances in the field of science and effective interventions by the government, the scientific temper in society was not developing

by: MSN

China's new hydrogen EV battery hits 2825 Wh/kg energy density with 99.7% efficiency

Through rigorous testing, this new model displayed a staggering theoretical energy density of 2825 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg), with a steady operational voltage of around thr

by: MSN

DOST to help improve Laoag's transportation system

THE Department of Science and Technology-Region 1 (DOST-1), through its Provincial Science and Technology Office-Ilocos Norte (PSTO-IN), has embarked on a transformative initiative to improve Laoag City's transportation system.

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,
The article from MSN discusses India's ambitious space mission, Gaganyaan, set for 2025, which aims to send humans into space. As part of this mission, Indian scientists are planning to send 20 fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) into space to study the effects of microgravity on biological organisms. Fruit flies are chosen due to their well-understood genetics and short life cycle, making them ideal for experiments on genetic changes, radiation effects, and adaptation to space conditions. This experiment will help in understanding how space travel might affect human physiology, particularly in terms of muscle and bone density loss, immune system changes, and other health issues astronauts might face. The data collected could be crucial for ensuring the safety and health of astronauts on long-duration space missions.

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