Tue, February 18, 2025

by: NDTV

5 Free Courses For Computer Science Students On SWAYAM Portal

SWAYAM is a program introduced by the Government of India to achieve the three key principles of the National Policy.

by: NextBigFuture

Analyzing History and Getting to a Better Economic Future

We might be going through a large federal government spending cut in the range of $1 trillion to $2 trillion per year. This would be drop from $6.7 trillion

by: Indiatimes

NASA Internship 2025 deadline soon: Check required GPA, academic level, and other details

NASA is offering paid internships for high school and college students in 2025 through the Office of STEM Engagement. These internships provide hands-

by: Graphic

KNUST develops locally-made machine to test strength of materials

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has developed a locally-made machine designed to test the strength of various materials. The high-precision material testing machine, named TechStress TS-50, was designed by researchers from the Mechanical Engineering Department of the university.

by: Reuters

2025 U.S. Immigration Analysis: Shamayev Business Law Reveals Key Changes

by: Indiatimes

DRDO Internship 2025: How to apply for hands-on experience in Defence tech for engineering and science students

The DRDO internship program provides engineering and general sciences students with practical exposure to defense technology R&D. Interns contribute t

by: CIO

Prioritizing AI investments: Balancing short-term gains with long-term vision

AI's impact demands attention. Start with data quality, then build platforms for machine learning and genAI. Agentic AI is coming, but you must offset shiny objects with practical innovation for long-term value.

by: Forbes

Newcomers To The Fintech 50 2025

The 18 companies making their debut on our tenth annual Fintech 50 list show that despite a slow funding market, entrepreneurs are continuing to innovate at a rapid pace.

by: NTV

Medics express concerns over AI's role in healthcare and medical imaging

As experts in science and technology advocate for the embrace of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, medics have expressed concerns that it limits fair medical imaging, claiming that

by: NDTV

IIT Courses That Do Not Require Scores Of Entrance Exams

Candidates willing to apply can visit the official websites of the respective institutes to check detailed information.

by: cnbctv18

Grok 3 launch LIVE Updates: 'My mind is blown,' says Lex Fridman after trying Grok 3

At times I think Grok 3 is scary smart," Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and now close adviser to US President Donald Trump, said via video conference at the World Government Summit in Dubai on Thursday.

by: Forbes

Derek Li And Squirrel Ai Aim To Lead The Future Of AI-Driven Education

Li likens the future role of teachers to that of an airline pilot, monitoring and guiding the process while AI handles the mechanics of lesson pacing and assessment

by: Forbes

Why The Science-Based Targets Initiative Are Turning To Carbon Removals

Businesses that fail to invest in carbon removals now will find themselves scrambling for limited, expensive solutions down the road.

by: MSN

Port of Tyne welcomes female students to inspire future careers in STEM

The Port of Tyne hosted female students from Benfield School, Newcastle, as part of an initiative to encourage women in STEM careers.

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: MSN

Aussie breakthrough in devastating billion-dollar beach crisis: 'First in the world'

Microplastics have become a silent crisis in our oceans, infiltrating marine life and ecosystems at an alarming rate. These tiny particles, often no bigger than grains of sand, pose a grave threat to Australia's coastal health.

by: MSN

3 St. Louis area universities earn top research designation

The schools earned the prestigious "R1" status from the Carnegie Foundation, recognizing the schools as top-tier research institutions.

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,

The article from STAT News, published on February 17, 2025, discusses the atmosphere at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting, where scientists and researchers are grappling with the implications of Donald Trump's policies on science and research. The meeting, typically a celebration of scientific advancement, has turned into a platform for discussing the potential rollback of environmental regulations, the politicization of science, and funding cuts to research. Scientists express concerns over Trump's administration's skepticism towards climate change, the potential dismantling of the Affordable Care Act, and the impact of these policies on public health and scientific integrity. There's a palpable tension as researchers discuss strategies to protect scientific research, advocate for evidence-based policy-making, and navigate the new political landscape where science is increasingly under scrutiny and attack.

Read the Full STAT Article at:
https://www.statnews.com/2025/02/17/aaas-meeting-science-research-trump/