Fri, February 21, 2025

by: Zawya

Science, Technology and Innovation on presentation of South Africa's National Astro-Tourism Strategy to Parliament

by: MSN

North Dum Dum researcher found dead in Saudi Arabia

Joydeep Chowdhury, a young researcher from Nimta, North Dum Dum, was found dead in his hostel at King Abdullah University in Saudi Arabia. His grieving parents request intervention from the Bengal government for a thorough investigation and expedited repatriation of Joydeep's body.

by: MSN

Electric smelting furnace technology, hydrogen fuel alternatives for blast furnaces: Experts

India, like other nations, must gradually phase out blast furnaces to achieve its goal of net-zero emissions, paving the way for green steel production.
Thu, February 20, 2025

by: Investopedia

Quantum Computing Stocks Waver After Microsoft Quantum Chip Rally

Shares of quantum computing companies wavered on Thursday after jumping yesterday on renewed investor interest in the nascent technology.

by: SignalSCV

Ethics in AI: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities

The rise of modern artificial intelligence has paved the way for many industries. It can aid businesses in finance, doctors and nurses in healthcare, technicians in automotive industries, and those

by: Reuters

Trump Pulls US Out Of Key Global Climate Assessment: Report

The Trump administration has halted the participation of US scientists in key UN climate change assessments, two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.

by: BBC

Will quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?

This means quantum systems offer the possibility of solving key problems that are beyond classical computers, is areas such as medical research and materials science, or cracking particularly complex mathematical problems.

by: NextBigFuture

Microsoft Majorana 1 Chip Has 8 Qubits Right Now with a Roadmap to 1 Million Raw Qubits

Microsoft team behind the recent breakthrough in physics and quantum computing demonstrated by the new Majorana 1 chip, engineered from an entirely new

by: Yahoo

Mechatronics Meltdown: BBCC event highlights technology with fun

Fans of the future will want to be at Big Bend Community College Saturday for Mechatronics Meltdown. "A lot of people don't know that we actually have robots here at Big Bend," said Mechatronics Club advisor Justin Henley.

by: Politico

'You screwed people': Inside the National Science Foundation's firing of 168 workers

At an emotional meeting, foundation officials announced layoffs for about 10 percent of their workforce and warned of more firings to come.

by: techUK

Institutions of Innovation: Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

'Institutions of Innovation' is a series of monthly interviews with the institutions driving the UK's innovation policy. Each contribution gradually pieces together the UK's innovation landscape; setting out the key actors, what they do, where they sit and how industry can engage, including through techUK.

by: GeekWire

Researchers led by University of Washington Nobel winner achieve a scientific breakthrough

A team from the University of Washington led by Nobel laureate David Baker is using artificial intelligence to design effective enzymes from scratch — an accomplishment the researchers call "one of science's grand challenges.

by: Nature

Trump's siege of science: how the first 30 days unfolded and what's next

The overhaul of US science kicked off within hours of Trump's inauguration on 20 January, when he signed dozens of executive orders, which are presidential directives on how the government should operate inside existing laws.

by: Wired

Google Ad-Tech Users Can Target National Security 'Decision Makers' and People With Chronic Diseases

Google enables marketers to target people with serious illnesses and crushing debt—against its policies—as well as the makers of classified defense technology, a WIRED investigation has found.

by: digitalcameraworld

Leica revives a legend: The new Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 Classic has arrived

The Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 is now available worldwide through Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store, and at authorized specialist retailers. The recommended retail price is $3,895 / £3,310 (Australian pricing to be confirmed).

by: Forbes

Solving The Alternative Meat Challenge: Why Mushrooms Could Transform The Industry

We are still in the early days of the meat alternative industry, and as it evolves, using mushrooms could reshape how we think about food and health.

by: manilatimes

BrightSparks Scholarship & Higher Education Fair 2025 Sees Significant Growth in Attendance, Surpassing Previous Year's Numbers

The BrightSparks Scholarship & Higher Education Fair 2025 attracted 1,108 attendees, nearly doubling last year's edition. Aligned with this year's theme, 'Be YOU,' the fair inspired students to take charge of their future by discovering scholarships and higher education opportunities that match their passions and ambitions.

by: Yahoo

Material World: Otherworldly Opportunities for Innovation

Columbia Sportswear will outfit another lunar lander with patented thermal tech while researchers in the UK developed a thermoreversible adhesive.

by: Forbes

Meet The Billionaire CEO Trying To Resurrect The Woolly Mammoth

Colossal Biosciences cofounder and CEO Ben Lamm is worth $3.7 billion following the company's recent fundraise at an eye-popping $10.2 billion valuation. But it has yet to be paid for reviving extinct animals or saving endangered ones.

by: AZoCleantech

New Method for More Efficient Methanol Productions

OSU's dual-site electrocatalyst significantly boosts methanol production from CO2, showcasing advancements in green energy technologies and emissions reduction.

by: Zawya

International Workshop on Advanced Materials 2025 concludes with student engagement, industry visits in RAK

The 16th edition of the scientific conference wraps up following a program of intelligent discussion, as well as engagement with Ras Al Khaimah school and university students and companies

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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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 ...

Elon Musk's recent decision to lay off approximately 10% of the staff at NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF) has raised significant concerns about the future of American scientific research. The article from MSN highlights that these cuts, part of Musk's broader cost-cutting measures, could jeopardize critical research projects and the operational capabilities of these institutions. NASA, already facing budget constraints, might see delays in key missions like the Artemis program aimed at returning humans to the Moon. Similarly, the NSF, which funds a wide array of scientific research across the U.S., might struggle to support ongoing and future projects, potentially stifling innovation and scientific advancement. Critics argue that these layoffs reflect a lack of understanding of the importance of sustained investment in science, potentially undermining America's position in global scientific leadership.

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