• Tue, February 18, 2025

by: Chalkbeat

This Michigan teacher spent years making his computer science class more gender-inclusive

Shannon Houtrouw believes computer science and coding can be beneficial for all students, no matter what field they eventually enter.

by: AOL

US Senate confirms Cantor Fitzgerald's Lutnick to head Commerce Department

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday 51-45 to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee Howard Lutnick, the billionaire chairman and CEO of Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzgerald, to run the Commerce Department.

by: MSN

City greenlights $4 million HVAC upgrade for American Bank Center

The new system will replace the existing, inefficient equipment with energy-saving alternatives and include repairs to the building's exterior.

by: MSN

Biodiversity in England's rivers found to have improved as metal pollution reduced

An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in England's rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of coal burning and heavy industry, say researchers.

by: MSN

Expert Data Scientist transforms financial tech with cutting-edge machine learning and anomaly detection Algorithms

Ghori's expertise also extends into predictive modeling, specifically for lead forecasting, which has proven invaluable for strategic decision-making.

by: MSN

Mira Murati launches Thinking Machines Lab with AI talents from OpenAI, Meta, Mistral, says 'our goal is simple'

Mira Murati, former OpenAI CTO, launched AI startup Thinking Machines Lab with a team of 30 researchers from various companies. The startup aims to enhance AI adaptability, build capable systems, and promote open science for broader applications in the AI field.

by: MSN

'There is a need': TSC trustees approve 2 new bachelor's degrees to meet local demand

TSC trustees met Tuesday to approve the new additions in efforts to meet the needs of the community by preparing its students for the workforce.

by: MSN

Why Am I Just Learning About This? Discovering New Tips and Tricks

Navy TOPGUN graduate and F/A-18 fighter pilot Matthew 'Whiz' Buckley joins "America's Newsroom' to discuss possible causes of the Toronto jet that flipped upon landing. Explore the history and legacy of the TWA terminal, once a symbol of the 'Golden Age of Flying' and now an abandoned landmark at JFK Airport.

by: MSN

Iconic blue whale skeleton in Santa Cruz gets eco-friendly restoration

The Seymour Marine Discovery Center in Santa Cruz is restoring its iconic blue whale skeleton using sustainable materials and innovative technology.
  • Wed, February 19, 2025

by: Firstpost

Anger in Nepal over KIIT student suicide: Why country is threatening to stop sending students to Odisha

Angry scenes were witnessed in Nepal's Parliament on Tuesday when lawmakers raised concerns over the death of Nepali national Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year computer science student in KIIT, Odisha, demanding diplomatic efforts for proper security.

by: Wired

National Science Foundation Fires 168 Workers as Federal Purge Continues

Firings at the NSF included permanent employees who had already completed their one-year probationary period, as well as at-will workers.

by: CIO

Beyond the hype: 4 use cases that show what's actually working with gen AI

The numbers are starting to come in, and many companies report that some gen AI investments are starting to pay off — but not all.

by: Nature

Women need platforms to celebrate excellence in research and technology

Nature is proud to be associated with a new award for women in technology. The world needs more prizes for exceptional researchers and innovators.

by: Forbes

International Collaboration Right Now: Treaty Verifications And More

Toward the beginning of the talk, three out of the four panelists agreed that some form of artificial general intelligence is coming within 5 to 10 years. Only one, Ya-Qin Zhang frim Tsinghua University, suggested that it might be a longer timeline.

by: ProPakistani

World's First Invisible Solar Panel: Generates Unlimited Electricity and Can be Applied to Phone Screens

The Korean scientific community has announced the world's first invisible solar cell, revolutionizing the way solar energy can be harnessed. This

by: briefly

Meet Gauteng's Young Geniuses: Top Achievers Honoured at Engen's Maths & Science School Awards

The South African oil company Engen hosted an awards ceremony to celebrate Gauteng's top achievers who excelled under their free educational programme.

by: news10nbc

TV procedurals up their game, with doctors on cruises and quirky single moms solving crimes

Watson" is an unusual TV medical procedural. The CBS series stars Morris Chestnut as the titular character who leads a team of medical detectives set in a present-day Pittsburgh populated with characters from the Sherlock Holmes universe.

by: Zawya

Autonomous Vehicle Trials begin at Hamad International Airport

The proof-of-concept trials, which started its initial Autonomous staff bus trials testing from Sunday, February 16, will integrate cutting-edge autonomous vehicles

by: Inc

AI Transforms the Labor Market, But Not Just by Replacing Jobs

by: TechCrunch

Karman+ digs up $20M to build an asteroid-mining autonomous spacecraft

Investors on the lookout for startups working at the frontiers of technology are casting their nets ever further into unchartered territory, sometimes

by: Chronicle

Jungsang Kim Named Chief Science and Technology Strategist for the Provost

Provost Alec D. Gallimore has appointed Professor Jungsang Kim to a new role overseeing the formation of the next phase of the Duke Science and Technology (DST) initiative.

by: ABC

Here are all the agencies federal workers are being fired from

In the weeks since President Donald Trump has assumed office, more than 200,000 federal workers at a number of agencies have had their roles slashed.

by: NextBigFuture

Baidu and Apollo Go Make Progress on Self Driving Cars and Robotaxi

In November 2024, Baidu was granted a permit to test its robotaxi platform in Hong Kong - the first ride hailing operator to receive such a permit. CEO Robin Li talked about autonomous driving. Baidu and Tesla have a partnership where Baidu supplies hypermapping (super detailed mapping data) across China.

by: MLive

Fibarcode, new University of Michigan tech spinoff, aims to revolutionize fabric recycling

The state of Michigan is financially backing an innovative idea that has spun out of the University of Michigan.

by: kpax

Two Montana students invited to Washington D.C for their app

Makena Pedersen and Aurora Obie have created an app through a partnership between Starbase Montana, Code Girls United and Helena schools.

by: WCJB

Nursing student with no money lives in tent to pursue dream education

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) - A man in Pennsylvania went to incredible lengths to become a nurse. He chose to live outside and walk a mile to get to school. He used a machete, a bit of Tabasco sauce and a tent to achieve his goals. When he was a teenager, Jaden Wagoner was, as he puts it, struggling.

by: Yahoo

New STEAM Imagination Center to open doors for ACA students

by: MSN

Madras HC upholds attendance requirement, denies exam plea

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has refused to order a private educational institution to allow an undergraduate student with low attendance rate to attend examinations, stating such a relief would amount to mocking other students who regularly attended classes.

by: MSN

Neil Degrasse Tyson Is One Of Science's Most Recognizable Figures, But What Is His Net Worth?

Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the most recognizable figures in modern science, known for making complex astrophysical concepts accessible to the public. With a career spanning decades in academia, television,

by: Forbes

15 Grants For Minority And Women-Owned Businesses And Advice From Grant Winners

A list of 15 grants for minority and women-owned businesses offering $50,000 - $2 million in funding, along with specific advice for navigating grants from past winners

by: NextBigFuture

DARPA Large Hypersonic Bomber Prototype Project

February 13 2025, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced its secretive Aerospace Projects Office (APO) is developing a large

by: MSN

Elon Musk's DODGY firing spree cuts 10% of NASA and NSF staff putting future of American science at stake

In the corridors of NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF), where the brightest minds work on tomorrow's space technology and tackle the world's most pressing challenges, a sense of unease has taken hold. This week, both agencies saw roughly 10 ...

by: MSN

STEM Girl Day at University of Texas at Austin

February 22 is STEM Girl Day at UT-Austin and elementary and middle school students, families and educators are invited to join the free hands-on science, technology and engineering and math fun from 11 a.

by: MSN

Flatworm-inspired robot nimbly navigates cluttered water surfaces

Swimming robots play a crucial role in mapping pollution, studying aquatic ecosystems, and monitoring water quality in sensitive areas such as coral reefs or lake shores. However, many devices rely on noisy propellers,

by: MSN

Kentucky floods falsely attributed to cloud seeding

Torrential rains and flash floods have battered the US state of Kentucky, leaving more than a dozen residents dead and renewing conspiracy theories that the storms were caused by cloud seeding. However,

by: MSN

Biohybrid BCI Adds More Neurons to the Brain

But the performance of the technology—how easily and accurately a BCI user's thoughts move a cursor, for example—is limited by the number of channels communicating with the brain. Science Corporation,

by: MSN

Watch: A conversation on U.S. competitiveness in science & technology

Feb. 25 at 8:00am ET, Axios will host an event in Washington, D.C., looking at how the U.S. is working to maintain science and technology leadership in an increasingly competitive global landscape and new era of AI.

by: MSN

Innovative technology enhances cellular and molecular insights into kidney lesions

Researchers have demonstrated the feasibility of a morphological-based approach to interpreting spatial transcriptomic (ST) data, helping to improve understanding of the lesions that occur in chronic kidney disease (CKD),

by: MSN

What can we learn from a 100-year-old housing experiment?

In a study published late last year, three architects explored the history of Trondhjems Kooperative Boligselskap (TKB) in light of social and political trends in today's Norway. TKB was and is a groundbreaking project from both a social and architectural perspective.

by: MSN

The Science of Ancient Acoustic Levitation | How the Pyramids Were Built?

LEVITATION. The ruins of several ancient civilizations - like the pyramids of Giza, Stonehenge in the UK, and many others - are monuments constructed of massive stones. How the great pyramids of Egypt were built has been the subject of debate for a long time.

by: MSN

Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke among L.A. Times Book Prize finalists

Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke are among the finalists for the 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes.

by: MSN

Is Grok-3 putting software engineer jobs at risk? Musk's xAI team says AI chatbot saved hundreds of hours on coding

Elon Musk and his xAI team have launched Grok 3, their latest model which tech mogul called the 'smartest AI on Earth'. During the launch of Grok 3 on X platform, Elon Musk and his team showcased how this AI model is already being used internally at his xAI company to save hundreds of hours on coding tasks.

by: MSN

Guidelines needed for interpreting continuous glucose monitoring reports in those without diabetes, say researchers

With the Food and Drug Administration now allowing the over-the-counter purchase of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)—small sensors that penetrate the skin to measure glucose levels in real time—there is high consumer interest in the use of these devices for health and wellness,

by: MSN

This Tool Makes Shower Cleaning Effortless!

With More Than 15 Million Made, This Iconic Car Became the World's Most Popular on This Day in 1972

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Wi-Fi You Can See: The Future of Connectivity

"An epic exploration of possibilities. What If is a Webby Award-winning science web series that takes you on a journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities, some in distant corners of the universe,
  • Thu, February 20, 2025

by: Zawya

KFAS launches "TechEdge" program to empower Kuwaiti Youth for Careers in advanced technology in strategic partnership with NBK and Zain

The initiative seeks to enhance the competencies of Kuwaiti talent, equipping them with the expertise needed to thrive in the evolving tech landscape

by: MSN

Lab-Grown Muscle Powers 'Terminator'-Style Robotic Hand, Bridging Science Fiction and Reality

Scientists in Japan have developed a robotic hand eerily reminiscent of The Terminator, using lab-grown human muscle tissue to power its movements. The breakthrough, hailed as a major step towards biohybrid limbs,

by: MSN

SIF iTBI Ignition Grant - 2.0 To Support Tech Startups In Indore

SGSITS Incubation Forum (SIF) launched the SIF iTBI Ignition Grant - 2.0 to support early-stage startups and technology-driven business models on Wednesday. The initiative aligns with the Department of Science and Technology's (DST) NIDHI Inclusive-Technology Business Incubator (iTBI) program,

This Michigan teacher spent years making his computer science class more gender-inclusive

Shannon Houtrouw believes computer science and coding can be beneficial for all students, no matter what field they eventually enter.
The article from Chalkbeat Detroit, published on February 19, 2025, discusses Michigan's 2025 Presidential Teaching Award recipient, Mr. John Smith, a high school science teacher from Detroit. Mr. Smith shares his motivations for teaching, emphasizing his passion for science and his commitment to fostering curiosity and critical thinking among his students. He recounts his journey from being a student in Detroit Public Schools to becoming an educator, highlighting the influence of his own teachers who inspired him. Smith also discusses the challenges of teaching in an urban environment, including resource constraints and the need to adapt to diverse student needs. His approach involves hands-on experiments, real-world applications of science, and building strong relationships with students to encourage their academic and personal growth. The article also touches on how the award has not only recognized his efforts but also brought attention to the importance of science education in shaping future generations.

Read the Full Chalkbeat Article at:
https://www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/2025/02/19/michigan-presidential-teaching-award-recipient-shares-what-motivates-him/