Sat, February 22, 2025

by: Tagtik

In France, this new military aircraft will dominate the skies

This new device will undoubtedly contribute to the development of France's military capabilities. Thanks to a combination of thermal and electric propulsion, the aircraft's autonomy and flexibility are considerably enhanced.

by: ABC

Here are all the federal agencies where workers are being fired

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: MSN

Science news this week: AI mind readers and an ancient Egyptian tomb

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

by: valleycentral

STEM hosts its 10th annual South Texas STEM Summit

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics educators tested new teaching techniques and innovations at the 10th annual STEM Summit. The event

by: President

Plenary meeting of the Future Technologies Forum

Vladimir Putin took part in a plenary meeting of the Future Technologies Forum, underway at the International Trade Centre in Moscow.
Fri, February 21, 2025

by: CNN

'No legitimate rationale': Lawmakers raise concerns over what NASA won't say about DOGE

A new letter addressed to acting NASA chief Janet Petro calls out the space agency for failing to answer questions raised by lawmakers earlier this month.

by: YourTango

11 Things We Were Taught As Kids That Turned Out To Be Completely Wrong

Especially coupled with enhanced technology, there are several things we were taught as kids that turned out to be completely wrong, changing our perception of everything we learned in school — from historical facts, to how we regulate our emotions, and even our solar system.

by: Hoodline

Cedarwood Elementary Pioneers STEM Education with TECHie Club for Young Students

Cedarwood Elementary's TECHie Club introduces STEM skills to students with projects in coding, 3D printing, and robotics.

by: ArtNews

North America's First and Only Leonardo da Vinci Museum is Slated to Open in Colorado

The museum will feature interactive exhibitions and life-sized replicas based on da Vinci's drawings and sketches.

by: canton

SUNY Canton Researchers Say Lightweight Concrete Homes Could Survive Wildfires

In the wake of the devastating fires in California, an award-winning research team from SUNY Canton suggests using lightweight concrete to make homes more resilient.

by: CNN

House Democrats raise 'deep alarm' over potential DOGE conflict of interest at NASA

A new letter addressed to acting NASA chief Janet Petro calls out the space agency for failing to answer questions raised by lawmakers earlier this month.

by: Wired

The Ozempic Shortage Is Over

The semaglutide shortage has officially ended in the US—which means the GLP-1 drug industry is about to undergo massive changes.

by: TechCrunch

The real reason why oil and gas companies are bullish on carbon capture

Occidental CEO Vicki Hollub compared using CO2 in enhanced oil recovery to fracking, the technology that sent U.S. oil and gas production skyrocketing.

by: IFLScience

What Is That Horrible Sound When You Crack Your Knuckles?

One of the more bizarre study set-ups in 2015 saw a human participant lay down in an MRI machine with a contraption on their finger that meant scientists could capture the internal machinations of a knuckle crack in real-time.

by: CNET

Did You Know Sun Exposure Helps You Sleep Better? Here's How It Worked for Me

A good night's sleep is essential for our health. One often overlooked factor in achieving quality sleep is exposure to sunlight in the morning. There are multiple benefits of getting sunlight first thing in the morning, such as boosting your mood and improving your quality of sleep. How? Great question. Let's get into it.

by: kennesaw

Kennesaw State researcher earns American Heart Association award for innovative study on heart disease diagnostics

Kennesaw State University researcher Chen Zhao has earned the 2025 American Heart Association Institutional Research Enhancement Award (AIREA) for his unique research on non-invasive blood flow prediction in cardiovascular disease diagnosis.

by: businessday

Here are top Nigeria's most prestigious universities in 2025 rankings

According to the Times Higher Education Rankings for 2025; the following 10 universities are Nigeria's most prestigious tertiary institutions: On the topmost list is the American University of Nigeria, renowned for its American-style curriculum and commitment to entrepreneurship and leadership development.

by: Reuters

Fact Check: Image of armed hospital ambush is AI, not evidence of disorder in UK

An image of hooded and masked individuals carrying axes into an unidentifiable building has been claimed online to show a "migrant mob" storming a hospital in England, though two digital analyses and three human experts said the picture has evidence of artificial generation.

by: WKBW

Trocaire College opens new facility for veterinary science program

Trocaire College opens new facility for veterinary science program. This new facility provides students with hands on training to become a veterinary technician

by: Forbes

Material Science With Circular Economy As The Centerpiece

To make the circular economy successful at scale, it is essential to drive efforts with science and facts rather than emotions.

by: SpaceNews

AI to power China's mission to the edges of the solar system

by: cnbctv18

India expands scope of key critical mineral classification to boost high-tech applications

The Ministry of Mines has classified barytes, felspar, mica, and quartz as major minerals, extending leases by 50 years. This allows for extraction aimed at critical minerals essential for technology,

by: NextBigFuture

A Debt Spiral and US Financial Collapse in the 2030s

If DOGE fails to cut US deficit then what is potential timeline for a U.S. economic collapse similar to the Soviet Union's (USSR), given a current national

by: Zawya

The British University in Dubai and the American Society for Engineering Management sign a Memorandum of Understanding

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: 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: 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: 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: 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,

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.

The article discusses the fluctuating stock prices of quantum computing companies following Microsoft's announcement of a new quantum chip. Initially, stocks like Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, and IonQ saw significant gains, with increases of 10%, 12%, and 11% respectively, after Microsoft unveiled its quantum supercomputer chip. However, these gains were not sustained, and the stocks experienced a downturn in after-hours trading. The excitement around Microsoft's development, which aims to advance quantum computing technology, led to a brief rally in the sector. Despite the initial enthusiasm, the market's reaction suggests a cautious approach to the long-term implications and commercial viability of these advancements. The article also touches on the broader context of quantum computing, highlighting its potential to revolutionize various industries, but also the challenges and uncertainties that remain in this cutting-edge field.

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