Thu, February 20, 2025

by: MSN

Korea aims to develop 'world-class' AI model through new initiative

Korea aims to become a top three global player in AI, emphasizing support for research and development and infrastructure.

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,

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
Wed, February 19, 2025

by: Yahoo

New STEAM Imagination Center to open doors for ACA students

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Inc

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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: MSN

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,

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.
Tue, February 18, 2025

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: 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: Mint

Mint Primer: Why India's first locally made chip will be a big deal

Tata-PSMC is building India's first AI-enabled semiconductor fab, producing up to 50,000 wafers per month for power management, display drivers, microcontrollers, and high-performance computing, serving industries like automotive,

by: FedScoop

Chief AI officers must be preserved in the Trump administration

The new administration would be wise to keep CAIOs in federal agencies as it embarks on its AI strategy. In the midst of a new presidential administration, discussions about the future of U.S. artificial intelligence policy remain at the forefront of everyone's mind across industry, government and civil society.

by: Observer

Eric Schmidt's $10 Million Bet on A.I. Safety

Investing in the future of A.I. is nothing new for Eric Schmidt, who has spent the past few years backing dozens of startups like Stability AI, Inflection AI and Mistral AI. But through a new $10 million venture aiming to bolster research on safety challenges surrounding the new technology, the former Google (GOOGL) CEO is taking a different tack.

by: NextBigFuture

xAI Grok 3 is Number One AI Across Categories

xAI Grok 3 is the number one ranked AI across categories. xAI is still performing reinforcement learning and other continuing training to improve these models.

by: Politico

Culling the AI workforce

Even so: The Trump administration has indicated it has an appetite for investing in AI. In January, President Donald Trump announced a $500 billion initiative led by several tech giants, known as the Stargate Project, to build artificial intelligence and data centers in the U.S. over four years.

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: MSN

Earth's most expensive substance: Why antimatter costs Rs 5,366,910,000,000,000 for just one gram

In a world where even a chocolate bar can feel overpriced, nothing compares to the jaw-dropping cost of antimatter—the most expensive substance on Earth. Valued at a staggering ₹5,366,910,000,000,000 ($62 trillion or 49 trillion pounds) per gram,

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: MSN

Budget 2025 | South Africa's path to inclusive innovation

With limited resources and economic pressures mounting, the need to balance economic growth with social support for the vulnerable has never been more critical. One of the key areas that must be prioritised in the government's financial and policy commitments is Innovation for Inclusive Development (IID).

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

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.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, as the U.S. representative to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). This confirmation marks a significant step in U.S. engagement with global agricultural development, aiming to address issues like food security and rural poverty. Lutnick, known for leading Cantor Fitzgerald through the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, brings a unique perspective to this role. His appointment was supported by both sides of the political aisle, reflecting a bipartisan commitment to enhancing U.S. influence in international agricultural policy and development.

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