Tue, February 18, 2025

by: MSN

Colossal Raises $200 Million to Bring Back the Dodo and Other Extinct Species

Texas-based genetic engineering company Colossal Biosciences has secured $200 million in Series C funding, bringing its total investment to $435 million. The company, co-founded by Ben Lamm and George Church,

by: MSN

Mohali: Research must create impact and aid farmers, says Vice-President

The event was attended by Priyank Bharti, Punjab's technology and environment secretary, professor Ashwani Pareek, executive director, BRIC-NABI, and Ekta Vishnoi, joint secretary, ministry of science and technology;

by: malaymail

Science Ministry: Mysa's national remote sensing satellite development to start operations in 2028

The National Remote Sensing Satellite Development Programme (PSPJN) is expected to begin operations in 2028, said Minister of Science, Technology
Mon, February 17, 2025

by: NextBigFuture

xAI Grok 3 is Order of Magnitude Better Than Grok 2

Grok was used in a Heinlein novel by a character who was on Mars. Grok means to fully understand something. xAI started with 8K GPUs and is now over 100K GPU chips. It took 122 days to install the 100K chips. It took 92 days to install another 100K chips to get to 200K chips.

by: malaymail

In Dewan Rakyat today: Questions over satellite development, vehicle inspection industry

The National Remote Sensing Satellite Development Programme (PSPJN) and the motor vehicle inspection industry are among the focuses of today's

by: Indiatimes

Can snakes see in the dark? Here's what science has to say about their vision abilities

Snakes possess remarkable abilities to navigate darkness, with some species utilizing infrared vision through specialized pit organs. These heat-sensi

by: wtvr

Foundation aims to inspire more girls to explore science, technology, and engineering

The NiSource Charitable Foundation hosted the event designed to inspire and engage girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

by: lex18

Young girls explore careers in STEAM at Columbia Gas

It may have been a day off school, but the learning didn't stop for a group of young girls in Lexington. They spent the day at Columbia Gas learning about careers in STEAM: science, technology, engineering,

by: Astronomy

DOGE personnel conducting spending review at NASA

Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro says the Department of Government Efficiency will review the space agency's payments.

by: STAT

At premier science gathering, 'anger, uncertainty, and anxiety' about the future of research under Trump

It was an ambitious theme for a premier science conference: Organizers of the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting pledged "to celebrate and strengthen the projects and collaborations among science,

by: WAMC

He once made food for astronauts. Will his new idea survive Trump's funding freeze?

by: bleedingcool

Challengers Of The Unknown #3 Preview: Future's Shady Science Swap

Check out Challengers Of The Unknown #3, where The Atom and Prof Haley meet a mysterious being from the future offering scientific secrets in exchange for classified info.

by: gna

KNUST Scientists develop high-precision material testing machine

Researchers at the Mechanical Engineering Department of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi,

by: Graphic

Govt commits to completing GAEC's foundry

The government is to earmark about GH¢300 million in the 2025 budget statement for the completion of the Foundry and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine Tooling Centre at the Ghana Atomic Energy

by: MSN

Admission to IIT Delhi without JEE: Check these courses

IIT Delhi has introduced short-term programs that provide several courses, like UX strategy, AI, machine learning, augmented reality, robotics, etc.

by: Yahoo

Apple eyes AI push on the Vision Pro. What it needs is a health pivot

Apple's Vision Pro headset may not become a mainstream hit at its $3,500 ask. But in the realm of science and medical care, it can prove to be a game changer.

by: timesnownews

Vivo V50 With Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC and 6000mAh Battery Launched

Vivo has launched its new mid-range phone, V50, in India. The phone comes with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and a 6000mAh battery along with Zeiss-tuned cameras. , Gadgets News - Times Now

by: CounterPunch

Elon Musk is Instituting Technocracy

It's hard to see articles about the "move fast and break things" approach of the Trump administration without also hearing about the hovering presence the

by: MSN

Union Minister Credits Nuclear Technology For Disease-Free Maha Kumbh

Union Science Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that there have been no signs of any disease outbreak at the Maha Kumbh even though millions are taking a bath at Prayagraj due to nuclear technology. Over 500 million have taken a dip bath at the confluence of Ganga,

by: news10nbc

What to stream: '1923' returns, Tate McRae, 'Reacher,' Baldwins' reality show and a 'Suits' spin-off

A modern reimagining of the graphic novel "The Crow" starring Bill Skarsgård plus Canadian pop musician Tate McRae offering her third album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming ...

by: YourTango

Engineer Agrees That Our Obsession With STEM Studies Has Created A Society Of Anti-Intellectuals

When it comes to what type of subjects students should learn, some are often prioritized more than others.
Sun, February 16, 2025

by: NextBigFuture

How Does $1.3 Trillion/Year Disappear Without Really Fixing Anything?

In 2023, the Climate Policy Initiative's Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2023 report, annual climate finance flows surpassed USD 1 trillion for the first

by: KTLA

What changes to the CHIPS act could mean for AI growth and consumers

Even as he's vowed to push the United States ahead in artificial intelligence research, President Donald Trump's threats to alter federal government contracts with

by: businessday

Top six-figure earning careers in 2025

The career market is changing as technology and global challenges reshape industries. Generative AI is handling tasks that were

by: MSN

Palantir, Technology, and the American Republic

It is rare to encounter poetry as an epigraph to a serious book dealing with Silicon Valley, let alone one that exhorts executives and software engineers to redirect some of their technical prowess to bolster the U.

by: NextBigFuture

xAI Releases Grok 3 in About 44 Hours

AI Elon has said xAI Grok 3 will lead on all of the AI metrics when it is released. Grok 3 has been trained on over 100,000 Nvidia H100 chips. Grok 4 will be released later this year. The rapid pace of xAI releases of major models could enable xAI to maintain a lead if scaling laws hold.

by: Zawya

University of Doha for Science and Technology opens admissions for Fall 2025

Master's, Bachelor's, and Diploma programs are available for students, offering new opportunities for academic and professional growth

by: Couriermail

How Amazon is challenging Australian market

The retail behemoth is changing Australia's e-commerce landscape, with shoppers demanding fast delivery, quality products, and a seamless shopping experience. Australia's e-commerce landscape is becoming more competitive with Amazon carving out its dominance.

by: BBC

Work begins on technology block at historic school

The first phase of a 30-year modernisation project at a 400-year-old private school has begun, with the expansion of its design, technology and science block.

by: BBC

AI experts warn electricity costs may stunt growth

However, Dr Raza said "awful" electricity costs could stunt growth and said the government should invest in renewable energy to power AI centres. "We have to make data centres more efficient. This point is very, very important," he told the BBC.

by: MSN

Science news this week: Hidden lakes and a 'city-killer' asteroid

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Sat, February 15, 2025

by: NextBigFuture

Does DeepSeek Impact the Future of AI Data Centers?

China's DeepSeek has made innovations in the cost of AI and innovations like mixture of experts (MoE) and fine-grain expert segmentation which significantly

by: Forbes

Marie Curie, Lord Voldemort And Sheldon Cooper Tell Us About AI Ethics

Some of the demos that MIT people are showing off are hitting the intersection of multimedia technologies and multi-agent AI.

by: Forbes

Too Much Focus On AI Has Taken The 'Social' Out Of Social Media

As AI can be used to create misleading images and videos, which can help spread misinformation, it is making social media far less social

by: ScienceAlert

'Mirror Life' Is a Dangerous Scientific Vision. Here's Why.

It's important to note that researchers are likely at least 10 to 30 years away from creating mirror bacteria. On the timescale of a fast-moving field like synthetic biology, a decade is a very long time. Creating synthetic cells is difficult on its own. Creating mirrored ones would require several technical breakthroughs.

by: Gizmodo

Meet Grace, the Hopping Robot That Will Dive Into the Moon's Darkest Craters

Meet Grace, the brave hopper robot that's designed to jump into the darkest depths of the Moon, providing never-before-seen views of permanently shadowed craters near the lunar south pole.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

by: Reuters

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

There is no need for one country to control the semiconductor industry, which is complex and needs a division of labour, Taiwan's top technology official said on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump criticised the island's chip dominance.
Fri, February 14, 2025

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: NextBigFuture

I Do Predict Humans Will Land on Mars by 2030

As I have posted, I am a top 8 predictor on Metaculus out of 34617 people according to Metaculus for baseline accuracy. I was asked by a commenter what my

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: MSN

TikTok returns to US app stores - for now ...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

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

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How Does $1.3 Trillion/Year Disappear Without Really Fixing Anything?

In 2023, the Climate Policy Initiative's Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2023 report, annual climate finance flows surpassed USD 1 trillion for the first

The article from NextBigFuture discusses the disappearance of $1.3 trillion in U.S. federal spending over the last four years, which has not resulted in significant improvements in infrastructure, education, or other public services. It highlights the discrepancy between the massive expenditure and the lack of visible progress or benefits to the public. The piece critiques the efficiency and effectiveness of government spending, pointing out that despite the influx of funds, issues like homelessness, infrastructure decay, and educational disparities persist. It suggests that much of this money might have been misallocated, lost to bureaucratic inefficiencies, or funneled into less impactful projects, questioning the transparency and accountability in how these funds are managed and utilized.

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https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2025/02/how-does-1-3-trillion-year-disappear-without-really-fixing-anything.html