• Wed, February 19, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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),
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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

AUS partners with UT Dallas to launch accelerated 4+1 engineering program

The program allows AUS engineering students to pursue master's degrees in electrical and computer engineering and apply for scholarships.

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

The Necessity For A Multi-Stratum Approach To Quantum Computation

It's necessary to explore multiple computational strata—including those yet to be discovered—that will underpin the creation of diverse quantum technologies.

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: 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: 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: manilatimes

Roche unveils a new class of next-generation sequencing with its novel sequencing by expansion technology

Roche's innovative sequencing by expansion (SBX) technology represents a leap forward in next-generation sequencing (NGS), which is playing a vital role in decoding complex diseases like cancer, immune disorders and neurodegenerative conditions

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: 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: Wired

The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

The likelihood of 2024 YR4 colliding with the our planet in 2032 have ticked up to over 3 percent. Is it time to start worrying?

by: manilatimes

FIRST AND ONLY TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC HYPOPARATHYROIDISM APPROVED IN AUSTRALIA

YORVIPATH® (palopegteriparatide) is now registered by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for the treatment of chronic hypoparathyroidism in adults1 First-in-class novel PTH replacement therapy Australia becomes the first country to obtain Marketing Authorisation for YORVIPATH since FDA approval SINGAPORE,

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

Silicon nitride-based electromagnetic metamaterial with industrial potential developed

Electromagnetic metamaterials with negative physical parameters such as negative dielectric constant and negative magnetic permeability have attracted widespread attention in the academic community. In 2010,

by: MSN

Topological quantum processor uses Majorana zero modes for fault-tolerant computing

In a leap forward for quantum computing, a Microsoft team led by UC Santa Barbara physicists on Wednesday unveiled an eight-qubit topological quantum processor, the first of its kind. The chip, built as a proof-of-concept for the scientists' design,

by: MSN

Transforming the future of data with graph databases

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Sodium-ion batteries face greater safety hazards due to sodium clusters, study finds

A new study led by the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has identified significant safety risks in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), especially compared to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).

by: MSN

MIT professor tracking asteroid 2024 YR4 that could collide with Earth in a few years

Dr. Richard Binzel is a leading astronomer and professor at MIT. Binzel and his team have been following asteroid 2024 YR4 for months. It was first identified by NASA late last ye

by: MSN

Jack the Ripper and the case of the missing DNA evidence

In Feedback's true crime exclusive, we look into calls for a fresh inquest into the murder of Catherine Eddowes in the 19th century - and discover that a rather crucial part of the puzzle may be missi

by: MSN

North East 5GIR Showcase Highlights Innovation and Collaboration

The North East's pioneering role in advanced wireless innovation took centre stage at the 5G Innovation Regions (5GIR) Showcase. Bringing together industry leaders, government representatives and technology innovators,

by: MSN

The World Reputation Rankings released, IIT Bombay out of the list, ranking of these universities also fell

Four institutions and universities of India have got a place in THE World Reputation Rankings 2025. But this time the ranking of these institutions has also fallen. At the same time, IIT Bombay has been out of the race.

by: MSN

Uttar Pradesh tables Rs 8.08 lakh crore Budget for 2025-26: AI, infra, and welfare prioritised

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented the state's Rs8,08,736 crore budget for the Financial Year 2025-26 on Thursday, marking a 9.8 per cent increase from the previous fiscal. The budget prioritizes infrastructure development,

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,

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

Karman Space & Defense, a startup focused on asteroid mining, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Prime Movers Lab, with participation from investors like Airbus Ventures and Space Capital. The company aims to develop autonomous spacecraft capable of extracting resources from asteroids, which could be used for space exploration or brought back to Earth. The funds will be used to advance their technology, particularly in areas like autonomous navigation, resource extraction, and processing in space. Karman's approach involves creating spacecraft that can operate independently for extended periods, reducing the need for human intervention and thereby cutting costs and increasing efficiency. This investment reflects growing interest in the commercial potential of space resources, with Karman positioning itself at the forefront of this emerging industry.

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