• Tue, February 18, 2025

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: Reuters

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Forbes

15 Grants For Minority And Women-Owned Businesses Plus 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Forbes

This Is Like Owning An ETF, But With 10X The Dividends

If you're like most income investors, you're on the hunt for stocks and funds that can stand up to a storm these days. I'm talking big, 6%+ yields.

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: Forbes

New Global Survey Reveals Mixed Attitudes Toward Breakthrough Tech

How does the public feel about breakthrough technologies like AI, cell and gene therapy, cultivated meat, and new genomic techniques? 13,000 people weighed in worldwide.

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.

by: MSN

Wanted: 3 asteroid watchers for China's 'planetary defense force'

China is recruiting for a planetary defense force amid growing global focus on the risk of asteroids colliding with Earth.

by: MSN

Should I leave Japan despite earning over $35K annually?

I earn approximately VND900 million (US$35,447) annually in Japan now, but if I return to Vietnam, my expected salary would drop to just VND20 million.

by: MSN

New X-ray experiment could solve major physics puzzles

Researchers have announced results from a new search at the European X-ray Free Electron Laser (European XFEL) Facility at Hamburg for a hypothetical particle that may make up the dark matter of the universe.

by: MSN

Harnessing failure as an asset: How researchers are innovating smarter wearable tech

In the world of soft robotics and wearable technology, sheet-based fluidic devices are revolutionizing how lightweight, flexible and multifunctional systems are designed. But with innovation comes challenges,

by: MSN

New 2D carbon material is tougher than graphene and resists cracking

Researchers have found that a two-dimensional carbon material is tougher than graphene and resists cracking—even the strongest crack under pressure, a problem materials scientists have long been grappling with.

by: MSN

'It's critical for Ireland': Science Minister in Geneva to finalise Irish CERN application

Use precise geolocation data. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Store and/or access information on a device. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Admissions Open to IHub-Data's 6-month Student Training Program on AI/ML at IIIT Hyderabad

Data, the Technology Innovation Hub of IIIT Hyderabad, established by Dept of Science and Technology, Govt of India is offering a 24-week long weekend training course on AI/ML for UG engineering students,

by: MSN

Flickers and flares: JWST reveals Milky Way's central black hole constantly bubbles with light

The supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way appears to be having a party—and it is weird, wild and wonderful.

by: MSN

Sugar-derived catalyst boosts plastic recycling and hydrogen production

DGIST's Professor Chiyoung Park's team has developed a catalytic technology that effectively removes additives that hinder plastic recycling, using components derived from sugar. This study not only provides an alternative to conventional complex and costly processes but also suggests the expandability of this technology into plastic recycling and environmental remediation.

by: MSN

This state launched new portals for the digital revolution in education, know how it will work

Six portals have been launched in Jharkhand to streamline the functioning of universities and colleges. Regarding this, the CM of the state has also shared a post on X. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday launched six new portals,

by: MSN

Exoplanet's Winds 'Challenge Our Understanding of How Weather Works'

"It feels like something out of science fiction," said European Southern Observatory astrophysicist Julia Victoria Seidel.

by: MSN

Nepal govt says may stop issuing NOC to students wishing to study in Odisha if situation not resolved

The Nepalese government may halt issuing certificates for students to study in Odisha due to the unresolved death of Prakriti Lamsal at KIIT. Diplomatic efforts are underway to ensure the safety of Nepalese students.

by: MSN

DRDO Internship 2025: How to secure your spot in the defence tech program, Key steps for engineering and science students

DRDO offers an internship in engineering and general sciences for students to engage in defence R&D. Interns work on live projects under expert guidance, applying through their institutes. The program lasts 4 weeks to 6 months with no job assurance.

by: MSN

The best sci-fi shows streaming right now

A list that also happens to include some of the best shows ever made, period. The post The best sci-fi shows streaming right now appeared first on The Manual.

by: MSN

Jharkhand unveils ambitious plans for education, science and innovation

by: MSN

AI could widen the wealth gap, experts say

If left unchecked, corporations driven by profit incentives may develop AI in ways that concentrate wealth and power at the top. However, Isenberg believes that if governments can

by: MSN

Why Few Women Pursue Science Careers and How to Fix the Gap

Women and girls in science are significant change agents, yet they remain underrepresented, underfunded, and undervalued in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Today, only one in three scientists is a woman.

by: MSN

New Tool to Verify Aussie Food Product Claims and Green Credentials

CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has today launched an important new national resource of isotopic data - food's unique fingerprint - that can be used to help protect and further grow Australia's reputation for high-quality,

by: MSN

3D-printed 'hydrogels' could be future space radiation shields for astronaut trips to Mars

Spend a single day outside our planet's protective atmosphere and magnetic field, and you could be exposed to radiation levels equivalent to what you'd experience across a whole year back on Earth. It's a risk astronauts face,

by: MSN

New Bioadhesive Combats Bacteria and Bonds in Wet Environments

Engineers have developed a groundbreaking glue that fuses the properties of mucus and mussel plaques, paving the way for advanced biomedical adhesives.

by: MSN

DRDO offers internships for science & engineering students; details HERE

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is giving internships to students pursuing undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) degrees in engineering and general science. This initiative seeks to give students hands-on experience and exposure to cutting-edge defence technology research.

by: MSN

Information minister Nguyen Manh Hung named new technology minister

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung has been named the new Minister of Science and Technology by the National Assembly on Tuesday.

by: MSN

Why Fire Retardant Car & Tech Batteries May Be Doing More Harm Than Good

Companies use flame-retardant enclosures on lithium-ion batteries to meet flammability standards, but are the chemicals used in these enclosures safe?
  • 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.

Why Fire Retardant Car & Tech Batteries May Be Doing More Harm Than Good

Companies use flame-retardant enclosures on lithium-ion batteries to meet flammability standards, but are the chemicals used in these enclosures safe?
The article from MSN discusses the potential negative impacts of fire retardant chemicals used in car batteries and other technologies. These chemicals, intended to reduce the risk of fires, are increasingly scrutinized for their environmental and health effects. Research indicates that these substances can release toxic fumes when burned, contributing to air pollution and posing health risks to firefighters and nearby residents. Moreover, the chemicals can leach into water systems, affecting aquatic life and potentially entering the human food chain. The article highlights a growing concern among environmentalists and scientists about the long-term ecological damage these chemicals might cause, suggesting that while they prevent immediate fire hazards, their overall environmental footprint might be more harmful than beneficial. There is a call for alternative, less toxic materials and better recycling practices to mitigate these issues.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/tech-companies/why-fire-retardant-car-tech-batteries-may-be-doing-more-harm-than-good/ar-AA1zhaPR